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How to Raise a Successful Child

February 28, 2018 By: Pratibhacomment

How to Raise a Successful Child

How does your child define success? Do you let them define what success should be according to you? If you asked your child what success means, you’ll probably hear a different story. In a recent survey of school children, aged between 5 and 16, it was found that most children believe the secret to being […]

Best organic soaps in India

February 20, 2018 By: Pratibha14 Comments

Note: This list has been updated on Nov 5th, 2022.  A refreshing bath at the start of the day is something that I never miss. Well, most of us love the same, but have you ever checked the soap you use? If you still use those chemical-laden options, it’s time to say bye to them […]

5 ways to do a digital detox now!

February 8, 2018 By: Pratibha2 Comments

ways to do a digital detox

We live in a time where being digitally connected is a norm; rather like the essentials in our life, just like food and shelter. At the tap of a button, we’re connected to our friends thousands of miles away or can read more about the breaking news as it happens. The world is literally at our […]

10 All Natural DIY Gifts for Valentine’s Day

February 5, 2018 By: Pratibha8 Comments

Natural DIY Gifts for Valentine's Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With Valentine’s Day not too far away, it’s only natural that you’ve started thinking about gifts. You’re probably tired of the cliched chocolates and teddy bears – we know we are! So this year, let’s think different – and save the planet in the process! Here are 10 all natural DIY gifts for Valentine’s […]

Anger Management Strategies for Parents

January 28, 2018 By: Pratibha1 Comment

Anger Management Strategies for Parents

Do you lose your cool every time your child answers back or turns up the TV volume? While feeling angry is absolutely normal, reacting angrily can have a lasting effect on your children. Studies show that parents who frequently lose their tempers raise children who are less empathetic, more depressed and more aggressive. They could […]

13 Best Benefits Of Vitamin E For Skin, Hair And Health

January 23, 2018 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Did you know about the list of benefits of Vitamin E for skin, hair and health? It is known as the wonder drug and it is loaded with goodness just for you. Apart from being used as a medicine to cure many diseases, it also is used in many skin and hair care treatments. Benefits […]

Essential oils recipes for skin and hair

January 12, 2018 By: Pratibha4 Comments

Essential oils recipes for skin and hair

Winter can be a difficult season; with the chills and cold air, it is bound to affect your skin, hair and health as well.  With the few basics that help to maintain good health, you need to have a regime that can take care of you completely. Did you know that there are some awesome […]

9 Ways To Teach Your Kids Gratitude

January 8, 2018 By: Pratibha1 Comment

ways to choose happiness now

The last time my husband got home from his travels, he handed over a packet of their favorite chocolates to the boys. They waited expectantly as he was unpacking, hoping for more goodies to be passed on. When he mentioned that he had absolutely no time to shop during this trip, their smile turned into […]

8 tips for effective winter skin care

January 4, 2018 By: Pratibha3 Comments

benefits of almond oil for skin, hair and health

Winter can be drying. My skin woes aggravate in winters;  from dry lips, to an itchy scalp and dry skin, I have it all. You need a winter skin care regime that will nourish your skin making it soft and supple. Cold weather and low humidity levels result in the dry winter air, steals the moisture […]

12 Recommended Products of MamaEarth

December 5, 2017 By: Pratibha3 Comments

Sometime last year, I followed the journey of a brand as it launched. MamaEarth, started with a small range of skin and hair care products targetted at moms and babies. I took notice of the brand mainly because they promoted actively a range for new moms which was missing in the market. In this blog […]

5 best body butters for winter

December 4, 2017 By: Pratibha5 Comments

A body butter is essentially a combination of pure oils and butters in a more concentrated form than a moisturiser. Searching for the best body butters can be a task. Most of the body butters available in the market can be laden with chemicals. So how do you choose the best body butters for winter? […]

How to make your own foaming hand soap

November 13, 2017 By: Pratibha5 Comments

foaming hand soap

I have been planning to make my own foaming hand soap for a while now.  It is one of the most simplest recipes that you can work on and it is also completely non-fussy. The advantage of making your own foaming hand soap is that you know its completely natural and you can choose the […]

Best Natural Exfoliants For Skin

November 1, 2017 By: Pratibha1 Comment

Ways to keep Bugs Away from your Home

Everyone loves skin that is clear, smooth and glowing. Yes, we love radiant skin and one of the best ways to get it to ensure you exfoliate the dead skin regularly. Did you know that there are best natural exfoliants for your skin that are completely chemical-free? These natural exfoliants for your skin can also […]

Health Benefits of Walnut Oil

October 26, 2017 By: Pratibhacomment

health benefits of walnut oil

There are numerous health benefits of walnut oil because walnut is a fruit that has not just a great taste, but is also packed with rich with various nutrition benefits that our body needs. I was sent a sample of pure walnut oil by Excel Combine last month and I have been using for a […]

The Quint: Hair and Skin Masks for Monsoon

September 16, 2017 By: Pratibha5 Comments

Hair and Skin Masks for Monsoon

Radiant skin and a mane of healthy tresses pretty much take a backseat in the monsoon. No matter what you do, the dampness in the air messes with the skin and hair. Add to this chemical laden options that work only for a short time – leaving behind plentiful damage in its wake. As someone […]

Top Benefits of Scalp Exfoliation and DIY Scalp Scrubs

September 11, 2017 By: Pratibha3 Comments

For any woman, her hair occupies pride of place in her heart, and she is forever on the lookout for better ways to get shinier, healthier tresses. But in this search for perfect hair, we often forget its origin – the scalp! It’s only when we are faced with the embarrassing prospect of scratching our […]

Top 5 Organic Skincare Brands in India

September 7, 2017 By: Pratibha16 Comments

Organic Skincare Brands in India

My quest to discovering organic skincare brands in India started post the birth of my twin boys. In the quest to give them pure and natural products, I began to discover products for myself as well. There is a lot of green washing that happens today. Brands list their range of products as natural and […]

15 Benefits Of Almond Oil For Skin, Hair And Health

September 4, 2017 By: Pratibha4 Comments

Benefits Of Almond Oil For Skin, Hair And Health

We’ve all had a childhood of eating a couple of almonds soaked in water overnight for breakfast in the mornings. I tried doing that with my boys and they unfortunately don’t like almonds, so I was told to soak them, blend to a fine paste and added it to the bowl of cereal/oats and porridge […]

Parent Circle: 7 Ways to Raise a Happy Child

August 27, 2017 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Ways to Raise a Happy Child

As parents, one of our aims is to ensure that our children are happy. We want them to grow up to love and be loved, to follow their dreams and be successful in all that they do. But how would you judge whether your primary schooler is happy? Just answer these questions with a Yes […]

Wonderful Benefits and Uses of Kalonji Oil (Nigella Sativa Oil)

August 18, 2017 By: Pratibha5 Comments

Benefits and Uses of Kalonji Oil

Kalonji, or Nigella seeds is a spice used in Indian cuisines for tempering vegetables and curries. It has a distinct aroma that adds quite a punch to the meal. Keeping the flavours and aromas aside, did you know that there are wonderful benefits and uses of kalonji oil? Amazing benefits and uses of kalonji oil […]

Elephant Journal: 10 ways to choose happiness now

August 15, 2017 By: Pratibha2 Comments

ways to choose happiness now

Happiness is not a one-time achievement, it takes constant effort. When was the last time you felt truly happy? When was the last time you noticed yourself smiling for no reason? When was the last time your heart was full of gratitude and bliss? When was the last time you chose to let go and be truly happy? […]

10 uses of coconut oil that you should know

August 7, 2017 By: Pratibha4 Comments

There is more to coconut oil than just cooking food in it. Coconut oil’s uses extend far beyond the kitchen; it is a complete all rounder when it comes to home remedies! Ayurveda recommends using coconut oil for alleviate a lot issues – ranging from skin and hair care to healthy living. I was recently sent […]

How to make your own body polish

August 3, 2017 By: Pratibha4 Comments

Exfoliation is a very good way to get rid of the dead skin and rejuvenate yourself. Using a body polish is a good way to get rid of the dead skin and nourish dull and sallow skin. If you have been following my blog, you know how much I love scrubs! In this quick post I […]

10 ways to Increase Breast Milk Production

August 1, 2017 By: Pratibha3 Comments

Increase Breast Milk Production

New moms and nursing mothers often worry if the supply of the breast milk is adequate for their little one(s). While  most mothers produce enough breast milk for their child, some mothers may not be able to do so.  There are several ways to increase breast milk production and in some cases, home remedies are […]

Parent Circle: How to Raise Self-reliant Children

July 30, 2017 By: Pratibha3 Comments

How to Raise Self-reliant Children

The most beautiful sight in the world is a child going confidently down the road of life after you have shown the way.” – Confucius  A year ago, my husband and I made a list of chores that our 6-year-old twin boys could do at home. Each chore had a price assigned to it that […]

How to Use Egg White to Treat Acne

July 13, 2017 By: Pratibha7 Comments

Egg White to Treat Acne

Did you know that you can use egg white to treat acne prone skin? I was reading up on some home remedies to cure acne when I came across these series of posts that talked about using the egg white to treat acne. Not the entire egg, but just the egg white to treat the […]

Elephant Journal: 7 ways to choose happiness

July 7, 2017 By: Pratibha6 Comments

ways to choose happiness

“Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go and you learn at once how big and precious it is.” Happiness is a constant effort. Its not like those crests and troughs of life! There are many ways to choose happiness and abundance in your life, but the question […]

How to Make Your Own Natural Vapor Rub

June 26, 2017 By: Pratibha3 Comments

Its the monsoon season again and the cold and cough is surfacing again! It is the season for the illness to be hovering in the air! While you hope that the flu won’t strike at your home, but just in case it does, keep this natural vapor rub handy so that you can literally breathe […]

Parent Circle: 5 Tips for Raising a Good Child

June 23, 2017 By: Pratibha3 Comments

Tips for Raising a Good Child

When I was expecting my twins, I had two goals in mind – one was to raise healthy children and the second was to raise good children. I knew that if I got these two aspects right, the rest would fall in place. But, once my children started growing up, went to school, faced the […]

Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi Brightening Ayurvedic Face Scrub Review

June 14, 2017 By: Pratibha9 Comments

Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi Brightening Ayurvedic Face Scrub

During one of my recent visits to to Phoenix Market City in Pune, I discovered that they have a Kama Ayurveda store. Alright, to my defense, I was at the store after almost 7-8 months, so I had no clue that a store had opened in November 2016. And needless to say that I was delighted […]

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