The recent months have made me associate with some wonderful bloggers. One of them is Vidya Sury, the awesome blogger behind going a-musing,collecting smiles. We share a lot of similarities, right from the songs we like to hear, the conversations we have, to the colonies we have stayed in. And despite all these simiarities, will you […]
Things you need to give up to be happy {Life Mantras}
“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” ~ Dalai Lama XIV I chanced upon this quote when I was browsing the net and searching for inspiring quotes. I am the kind of a person who seeks answers now rather than dwelling on: why did this happen to me? There used […]
How to make Lotion Bars at Home {DIY, Skin Care}
I am beginning to love working with a variety of oils and butters. In my first attempt, I made a soothing balm for headache relief that I quite love using. Today I decided to make some more varieties and I ended up making two body lotion bars – lavender and orange. I have used body […]
Elephant Journal: Ways to live differently
I have mentioned earlier that ever since I started working with Leonie Dawson’s workbooks, I gained an immense clarity about the goals I wanted to set for myself. I wrote that elusive e-book. wrote my first post in elephant journal. I got rid of a a few blocks that were nagging at the back of […]
Skin and hair care tips for Holi {Skin Care, Hair Care}
The festival of colours is here. I am not a fan of Holi and I love to watch the fun at a safe distance from the 8th floor where I stay.The last time I played Holi was 12 years ago. Do I miss it? No, I do not. I remember getting a skin rash that […]
Make Your Own Soothing Headache Relief Balm {DIY}
Alright, do you remember this post I made earlier in the week? I mentioned in the post that I wanted to try out making a soothing balm for my headaches. The tigers and zandu’s were getting ineffective and I wanted to make something for myself, something that was pure and natural. I was sure that there would […]
Elephant Journal: 5 reasons why we should meditate
When I quit the corporate world to be a stay at home mom, trust me the decision was not an easy one. From brainstorming ideas and working on new concepts, I moved to baby talk with my boys. Of course , I was happy with them and being a mother, but somewhere deep inside me, […]
Elephant Journal: Healing ingredients in my kitchen
Over the past few years, I have begun to believe that healing begins at home. Whether it is the common cold, cough or the flu, there are common ingredients in the kitchen that we can use to keep the illness at bay. Antibiotics is probably the last resort for the boys and me too. I […]
Home remedies for headaches {Staying healthy}
Ever since I was a teen, I have been grappling with migraines. Some so intense that it would leave me out of action for at least 3-4 days.While the antibiotics provided the momentary relief, when the effect of the drugs were reducing, the searing pain would be back with a vengeance. The episode of migraines […]
Dry Skin Brushing Benefits {Skin Care}
I came across the concept of dry brushing about a month ago. I will start with this technique as soon as I find the right brush and I wanted to share this technique with you because I totally loved it. I am pretty sure that it will work too because all the reading that I […]
An ebook of DIY tips and tricks {DIY, Skin Care}
I have been blogging for over two years now. From thinking about what to write and moving on to what I wanted to write, the journey has been full of learning and also interesting . Little did I know that there was something more interesting coming my way. Late last year I was introduced the wonderful […]
Krya Gentle Daily Face Wash Powder {Product Review}
Those of you who know me personally and virtually are pretty much aware of my love for products that are sustainable and made with natural ingredients. I have written about Krya earlier in my blog, so it needs no introduction. Krya was restricted to the home care category with just two products that were very well […]
Drinks that help you detox {Staying Healthy}
Late last year, I had begun working on targets and goals that I wanted to set for myself in 2014. One of the to-do targets I wanted to achieve was to write guest posts for some awesome blogs I know, follow and read. After a few rejects, when I was totally disillusioned that the target was […]
Whipped Body Butter Recipe {Home-made, DIY, Skin Care}
For a really long time I have been contemplating making moisturisers and body butters at home. I have been exploring recipes on the internet, looking for simple non fussy ones that don’t require too much hard-work. Of course, I do intend to progress to the complicated recipes a bit later, but the easy peasy ones […]
Brand Focus – Rustic Art
I am back with the second post in the Brand Focus series, where I attempt to introduce to my readers not just the products, but the story of a brand. My journey of over two years has introduced me to many brands and products that are now a part of my lifestyle. One such brand was Rustic […]
Elephant Journal: Quotes that remind you to love yourself
Welcome the month of love! Everywhere I see are promos that ask you to declare your feelings for your loved one. I switch on the radio and I am greeted with a jingle asking me if I shopped for the special person as yet. I switch on the television and I see an advertisement gently […]
Mashobra Honey Vanilla Bath and Shower Oil-Forest Essentials {Product Review}
I have been itching to use a body oil for a long time and I picked the Forest Essential Body Oil – Mashobra Honey and Vanilla as a gift for myself for my birthday. Yes I indulged in a bit of pampering just like that! Getting back to the body oil, they have a lot […]
Healthy Trail Mix Recipe – DIY {Staying Healthy}
I’ve been reading about trail mix for a really long time now and out of curiosity I picked up a packet of a non spicy trail mix because I was keen to see what are the ingredients that are a part of the trail mix. It was all a mix of nutritious nuts and dried fruits […]
Body Butter or Body Lotion – What’s the winter pick?
With the onset of winters I make a conscious switch to body butters. The winter makes my skin type (a combination skin) very dry and stretchy. While I can manage with the extra dose of Omved Protective Moisturiser on the face, the same is not applicable to my hands and legs. I need something more […]
My word of the year – Faith
The word of the year is something that is popping up now and then. The word of the year is when you pick up one or more words and and work on it in different aspects, whether it is the personal or professional front. I have read enough posts on how bloggers are focussing on these […]
Homemade Body Scrubs – easy recipes {DIY, Skin Care}
The past few days saw me experimenting with making new homemade body scrubs. I had exhausted my stock of foot scrubs and body scrubs and was too lazy to buy anything and well also I had the shopping ban that I have imposed which is making me hold back shopping. No shopping just for the […]
BrandFocus – Soultree
Hello and a Happy New Year to all of you! I have been busy planning new things for the blog and wondering what else I can do for all of you. All this while, you’ve been reading about the products I love and I recommend, brands I love and recommend, and I am taking this […]
Gratitude 2013 – Some in words, some in pics {Life Mantras}
We are on the last day of 2013. As the year ends, I reflect on the things and moments that happened. This year has been one of the best in my life and I know that this is just the start of the good things that are about to unfold in my life. I wanted […]
11 Things Every Woman Should Write Down Before the Year Ends {Life Mantras}
Oprah Winfrey wrote about this and so did other awesome women who wanted to encapsulate certain memories. I read this version of the post that was written by a fellow blogger Shilpa Garg on her blog. And as I was reading this, I knew I wanted to write about it too. Update: Click here to read what […]
10 Green Resolutions for the New Year {Green Living}
2014 is right around the corner! It is the time to make resolutions – keep them or break them. I’ve spent enough years breaking resolutions that I made, but this year has been a year full of gratitude and I realise the importance of things and I know that these go green resolutions I make […]
7 ways to increase water intake {Staying Healthy}
I have always forgotten to drink water. Yes, you read that right. Forgotten. There have been days when I have had less than a glass of water all through the day. Nothing happened to me. I was perfectly fine till the health issues started cropping up. It started with feeling lethargic and fatigued easily. It moved on […]
Healing benefits of cinnamon and honey {Staying Healthy}
Honey and cinnamon are two ingredients that are commonly found in every Indian household. While cinnamon is used predominantly in cooking, honey is used in a variety of things. The fragrant spice Cinnamon is known to contain calcium, fiber, iron and manganese. The bark of the spice is known to have healing essential oils. Healing […]
Auravedic Products – Reviewing the Scrub and Masks {Product Review}
Sometime in the end of October I was sent a couple of Auravedic products for a review. I received the Foot Scrub, skin lightening ubtan and a face mask. Reviewing Auravedic Products 1. Auravedic Foot Scrub Anything that pampers my feet is welcome! The Auravedic soothing foot scrub* is filled with the goodness of Eucalyptus, […]
The Nature’s Co Beauty Wish Box – Winter Special {Product Review}
Before you do a jawdrop and compare the products you got, let me clarify that there are three additional samples that I received along with the orange eye pillow I had ordered along with the The Nature’s Co Beauty Wish Box for November. I was impressed with the last months haul and decided to take the plunge […]
Natural skin care tips for gorgeous skin {DIY, Skin Care}
What does it take to have healthy, glowing and gorgeous skin? The right make up? The right skin care regime? Or just a natural approach to skin care? I’ve never been blessed with gorgeous skin. My search for some good tips often ended up getting conflicting results and I was always confused about the right […]
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