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Elephant Journal: 100 days of happiness

March 26, 2015 By: Pratibha3 Comments

  Let me start off by saying that I used to be one of those people who loved to count the negativity more than the blessings. It was so easy to recollect the negative things and dismissing the positive ones as a stroke of luck! What did it get me? Yes, it just got more moments […]

Elephant Journal: 8 ways to love yourself

February 14, 2015 By: Pratibhacomment

ways to love yourself

No one is going to love us if we don’t love ourselves. We all have days of feeling low, unappreciated, super crappy and just awful. I have been there, felt low and utterly miserable. In this fast paced life, we tend to lose connection with our inner soul. The feeling of happiness and gratitude takes a back seat and […]

Natural Facial Serums by Burst Of Happyness

February 10, 2015 By: Pratibhacomment

Natural Facial Serums

Sometime in January, Shreya from Burst Of Happyness sent across one of her latest launches for me to try. If you have been following her, you will know that she has launched a range of natural facial serums which you can check out at her website. Shreya does not need an introduction on my blog. I […]

DIY face masks for acne

January 29, 2015 By: Pratibhacomment

My teenage years to the mid twenties was eventful. It was the time when my friends and I discovered the world of makeup. When stepping out of the house, there would be hidden makeup items in our bags that we would use when outside the bounds of home. Of course we ensured that each and […]

10 Tips for an Eco Friendly Workplace at Home

January 20, 2015 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Tips for an Eco Friendly Workplace

2014 was appropriately referred to as the ‘Year of the Entrepreneur’. Several people, especially women, found alternate career options by themselves, without joining the corporate rat race. And a huge number of these people work from home for the greater part of the week. Just by the act of working from home, we are contributing […]

Passion Fruit Body Butter and Lip Pops – TNC {Prod Review}

January 16, 2015 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Passion Fruit Body Butter and Lip Pops

 Passion Fruit Body Butter and Lip Pops by TNC I have used the Nori Body Butter and the Mango Body Butter earlier and when the latest launch, the Passion Fruit body butter was sent across to me for a review I was more than delighted! And what is more awesome is that it came to […]

Beauty Wish Box December 2014 by TNC

December 23, 2014 By: Pratibhacomment

Beauty Wish Box December 2014 by TNC

So on a whim, I decided that I had to pamper myself this month because it also happened to be my birthday month! And I chose the Beauty Wish Box December 2014 by The Natures Co as one of the gifts that I wanted to give myself. I realized that the last one I had ordered […]

5 DIY Ideas for Christmas – {Festivities}

December 17, 2014 By: Pratibhacomment

“Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection” – Pindar A gift is something that warms the hearts of both the giver and the recipient. Every gift is precious, since it’s the thought that counts, but you can’t ignore the extra charm of […]

5 tips to stay healthy in winter {Staying Healthy}

December 4, 2014 By: Pratibhacomment

And I am back after a month of inaction! The horrible cough and cold kept me tired enough to not pay attention to work and now that I am better, here comes a post! With winter comes bouts of lethargy, most of the time the kind of food you eat matters a lot because that […]

Coconut Oil Moisture Therapy {Hair Care}

November 1, 2014 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Coconut Oil Moisture Therapy

One regime that I never tend to miss is the oiling my hair. I indulge in a professional head massage at least thrice a month and the rest of the times I just apply the oil on my own. With the winter just setting in and the weather playing truant, I have been facing loads […]

Easy Ways to Detox after Diwali {Staying Healthy}

October 25, 2014 By: Pratibha1 Comment

Benefits of a body detox

Now that Diwali is over, your body needs a break from not just from the eating binge, but also from the pollution that you may have been exposed to. Seriously, Diwali got with it loads of binge eating. Yes, it was fun, but I can’t shake away the feeling of lethargy, feeling bloated and of course […]

3 must have essential oils for your home

September 13, 2014 By: Pratibha3 Comments

must have essential oils

I was introduced to essential oil a few years ago and ever since they have been a part of my daily life. I use them in diffusers for their different healing and therapeutic properties. Essential oils are also used extensively in my recipes that include making my own lip balm, pain relief lotion bars and […]

3 Homemade Dandruff Masks {DIY}

September 8, 2014 By: Pratibhacomment

Homemade dandruff masks

Dandruff is my all year long companion. It intensifies mostly in the winter with the dry weather and the rest of the year, it is pretty much in control. But the fact is that it stays. Dandruff is a common scalp condition that affects many people. Blame it on improper hair care, use of too […]

How to exfoliate your body for soft skin {Skin Care}

August 22, 2014 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Exfoliation is a very good way to get rid of the dead skin and rejuvenate yourself. For those who follow my blog are pretty aware about how much I love scrubs! But did you know that you need different types of scrubs for different parts of your body? You cannot use a foot scrub to […]

Make your own natural air fresheners for home {DIY}

August 11, 2014 By: Pratibha16 Comments

natural air fresheners for home

With the rains here to stay for the next couple of days, I need to keep the windows and doors shut because of the flies and mosquitoes. And it  is but natural for the musty smell to creep into the house. Lighting incense sticks helps for about an hour and dhoops cleanse the house, but […]

3 natural face masks for this monsoon {DIY}

August 6, 2014 By: Pratibha1 Comment

natural face masks

I love monsoons, the lashing rains, a sleepy weather and endless cups of coffee in this weather is quite a blessing. Of course, it also gets along a new set of problems – skin issues.  The humidity levels are on the rise and you tend to sweat. The sweat and the oil secretions can make […]

Monsoon skin care {Skin care, DIY}

August 4, 2014 By: Pratibhacomment

Monsoon skin care

Skin care is important all year round. You cannot really compromise on that. The humidity levels are on the rise and you tend to sweat. The sweat and the oil secretions can make your skin and hair look really dull.  Monsoon skin care is determined according to your skin type.  Monsoon skin care – What is […]

Elephant Journal: 4 ways to slow down and enjoy life

August 3, 2014 By: Pratibha7 Comments

4 ways to slow down and enjoy life

In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.- Gordon B. Hinckley 10 days ago, when I was getting my boys back home from the bus bay, a sudden downpour caught us off guard. I was the only one without an umbrella. I yelled at them to […]

Living with gratitude – My mid year list {Life Mantras}

July 28, 2014 By: Pratibha22 Comments

Ways to Raise a Happy Child

Last week, Facebook was abuzz with the 5 Day Happiness and Gratitude project that everyone was getting tagged into.  I was tagged to participate in the the 5 day challenge by Vidya Sury, the awesome blogger behind Going A-Musing. It was a fun activity where we had to list out 3 things that we were […]

Elephant Journal: Letting go to be happy

July 22, 2014 By: Pratibha4 Comments

Letting go to be happy

“If life can remove someone you never dreamed of losing, it can replace them with someone you never dreamt of having.” ~ Unknown After a really long break I got to write for Elephant Journal once again. A lot of things and events have kept me occupied and busy, but when this quote popped on my screen, […]

Omved – Pure Natural Living {Brand Focus}

July 6, 2014 By: Pratibhacomment

Omved

Omved has always been the most special brand for me. My journey towards green living  started with Omved because this was the first brand that introduced me to the concept of living well. Using products that are chemical free is something that I have begun to follow and yes, I also advocate it. Why? Because this is […]

Hair Fall Prevention Potion {Guest Post}

July 2, 2014 By: Pratibha2 Comments

The past few weeks have seen so much hair-fall that it scared the living daylights out of me. I half expected that I was ready to get bald. The health issues were taking a terrible impact and I was looking for a solution, when Pushtiie came up with the idea of writing a post on […]

DIY Eye Soothers {Skin Care}

June 26, 2014 By: Pratibhacomment

I was down with an eye infection again recently. It left my eyes really sore and itchy. The medicines left my eyes really red and the constant rubbing due the irritation caused an inflammation around the eyes. And the boys illness left me tired and the keeping awake for long duration’s just added some extra […]

BioBloom – Be Beautiful Naturally {Brand Focus}

June 7, 2014 By: Pratibha1 Comment

BioBloom

Ever since I began to believe in the goodness of green living, I have been introduced to various brands through my readers, friends and my searches! When you find people who strongly advocate the same thoughts you share, it is but natural for you to take notice of the brand and learn more. When I […]

Omved Foot Care Kit {Product Review}

May 29, 2014 By: Pratibhacomment

The past month and a half has been pretty hectic for me. Moving homes, packing, unpacking, travelling and everything was taking its toll on me. From being ill to having body aches and pains, it was killing. My feet were the most affected and I longed for a good massage and some pampering. I knew […]

Easy to make acne gel {Guest Post}

May 22, 2014 By: Pratibha11 Comments

easy to make acne gel

I have always believed that people walk into your life for a reason. One night, almost a year ago, when I was searching for natural products in India, one link through another, I stumbled across a site and was in love with the range of products almost instantly. Thus began a series of interaction with the […]

Ecomart India – My shopping experience {Brand Review}

April 26, 2014 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Ecomart India

As someone who advocates green living and talks about the awesomeness of sustainable living, it is but natural for me to scout around to see what is new in the market! My search led me to Ecomart India, the latest entrant in the market of organic and natural living. It has a limited range of brands […]

Burst Of Happyness {Brand Focus + Shopping Experience}

April 24, 2014 By: Pratibha3 Comments

Burst Of Happyness

I had interacted with Shreya, the lovely lady behind the brand Burst Of Happyness sometime last year and we never got to take the association further. A lot of things were happening, our schedules were hectic and  we finally connected again early this year! And I am glad that we connected because it allows me to introduce […]

Pain Relief Lotion Bars {DIY, Stay Healthy}

April 14, 2014 By: Pratibha23 Comments

The more comfortable I am getting with making balms and lotion bars, the more I am willing to experiment with new ingredients and create something different.  In my entire experiment, I find lotion bars are the easiest to make. Lotions bars are a simple way to moisturize and nourish the skin. Not just that, with a […]

Nirvaaha Face Scrub {Product Review}

April 13, 2014 By: Pratibha3 Comments

Nirvaaha Face Scrub

I have used products from Nirvaaha earlier and when I was sent one of the latest additions – the Face Scrub for a review, I was more than thrilled.  Like most Nirvaaha skin and hair care products that I have used, this scrub also is in a dry powder form. I find this a non […]

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