The festive season is here, and this means that it’s time to decorate our homes, get new clothes and of course, get ready for feasts! And if you’re Indian, you know that no festival feast is complete without dessert – in fact, you don’t need a meal to have dessert! We serve our guests sweets […]
Gift Yourself Natural Hair Care with Soap Square Products
For any woman, caring for her hair is an integral part of self-care. Whether its straight or curly, long or short, we want our hair to be healthy, lustrous and frizz-free. And the right kind of hair care is what’ll get us those lovely locks we so desire. And there are really awesome options for […]
10 Natural Frizz Control Products in India
Let’s picture a certain scenario: you need to go out somewhere and you spend an hour styling your hair with tools and creams and sprays, and when you’re satisfied with how you look, you pick up your bag and mask and head out. Within five minutes, those very strands which you so loving styled have […]
How to cope with body-shaming?
It exists. In subtle ways. Body-shaming has been an inherent part of the society ever since its existence. Did you know that a research conducted said that only 1 in 10 people feel good about their body? Speaks volumes doesn’t it? How to cope with body-shaming is another story altogether. How to recognize body shaming? […]
11 eco-friendly gifts for Diwali 2020
It’s the time for festivities again. I know that this is going to be a low-key affair this year as most of us are still reeling with the effects of the pandemic. I’ve resorted to shipping Diwali gifts to friends and family this Diwali 2020. And yes, all of these are eco-friendly gifts. So if […]
Best natural products for blemishes in India
A blemish is any type of mark, spot, discoloration, or flaw that appears on the skin. Here are the common symptoms for face blemishes to look for – uneven skin tone, skin discoloration, itching or skin irritation. Blemished appear as brown or reddish patches on the skin that can cause the skin to get inflamed. In […]
Organic shampoos for rough hair in India
The main cause for dry and rough hair is lack of nourishment and hydration. Other factors that cause dry and rough hair are; genetic causes, excessive use of chemical laden products, excessive use of hot styling tools that can cause lasting damage to your hair. There is also the case of environmental pollutants that can […]
5 skin care rules for men in winter
Today is International Men’s Day! And I thought why shouldn’t I write a post for the men who follow my blog posts. So here it is ; a post of skin rules for men this winter. Men today are equally conscious about their looks today; be it skin care, hair care and grooming, they leave […]
Detox your skin after Diwali
No time to step to the salon? Work keeping you super busy? And with the binging of Diwali, you need something to detox your skin. These easy to make skin care masks are your perfect option to detox your skin after Diwali. Try these super easy DIY skin care masks to get skin that is […]
8 books every child must read
Books are my lifeline. Needless to say when my boys took to reading, I was over the moon. I picked up all my favourite books that I loved reading as a child and handed it over to them. I’m sure you all would love it when you can choose books that every child must read! […]
Common Skin Care Mistakes That Damage Your Skin
Of late, I have been have been inundated with articles that talk about common skin care mistakes that are damaging your face. Did you ever notice that there are a few hundreds of variations of posts with a similar title? And I am just adding to it! Have you ever thought why these articles are […]
Skin Care Guide for Beginners
Are you a newbie in the skin care world? Do words like exfoliate, AHAs, SPF and serums sound like Greek and Latin to you? Do you find an excuse to wander off when your friends start talking skin care? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Bookmark this post to know more about choosing […]
10 Breastfeeding Tips for Working Mothers
Breastfeeding is hard for every Mom, it’s just that the level of difficulty varies from woman to woman. But when you add a 9 to 5 job (or an 11 to 7 job) to the mix, it makes things that much more complicated! Even if you do join back, keep aside the mommy guilt and […]
7 Easy-to-Make Herbal Teas Recipes for monsoon
If you’re an Indian, you are quite likely to have that favourite snack exclusively reserved for monsoons. And if you’re like most Indians, it’s likely to be something fried accompanied by a cup of steaming hot chai! Try to replace the chai with some easy-to-make herbal teas recipes for monsoon. The damp, cold weather of […]
Health Benefits of Fenugreek Seeds
Have you ever wondered what gives Indian pickles that smacking taste in your mouth? Well in most cases that palate-tickling flavour comes from fenugreek seeds! These seeds are also responsible for the nutty aroma in many Indian curries. The botanical name for fenugreek is Trigonella foenum-graecum. It is known as Methi in Hindi, Marathi and […]
Cloth Diapering – 7 Things to know before making the Switch
The basic things any human being needs for survival are food, water, shelter and clothing. But ask a new Mom and she’ll add one more to the list – diapers! If you’ve ever been a parent you know that the first few years are probably the messiest, till the time your little munchkin is fully […]
Top 15 Beauty Tips For Women Over 30
Don’t you think that 30’s is the new 20’s? It is one of your best phases in life. The 30’s is just more fun with mature. It is also the time when you really need to start taking care of your skin a tad more. Those of you who have been regular with your skin […]
5 Best Natural Hand Sanitizers in India
If you were to make a list of all the surfaces your hands touch in a day, how long do you think it would be? Well certainly more than a hundred! While that isn’t too surprising, what will shock you is the number of germs your hands are coming in contact with every single day. […]
10 Tips to Throw an Eco-Friendly Party
Getting ready to host a party is exciting isn’t it? Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a festive family get-together or a small gathering of old friends, there’s a lot to do. So you start out with a list and a pen, and set about ticking off tasks as they get done. Now this list will […]
Tiny Changes You Can Make to Save the Earth – 12 ways to do it now!
We celebrate Earth Day once a year, but did you know that tweaking your lifestyle can be beneficial for the rest of the days in the year as well? Why celebrate it just one day? Let’s make a pact to celebrate this day all through the year. These tiny changes you can make to save […]
7 Ways Parents Turn Their Child Into a Spoilt Brat
The sentiment by P J Rourke is being echoed most modern-day parents who agree with the fact that today’s children are more spoilt than ever. And yes, there are so many ways parents turn their child into a spoilt brat! Most children nowadays believe in the notion that they are ‘special’ and, hence, deserving. They […]
Are You Raising a Spoiled Brat?
That kid in the mall, face down, sprawled on the floor, wailing and throwing a tantrum for the toy the parents don’t want to buy or that one who sulks and broods just because the rest of the children did not want to play the game his way! We’ve come across them some time or […]
PratsMusings features in Deccan Chronicle {Media Mentions}
After a month of “Should I” or Shouldn’t I”, I finally succumbed to “I should!” The awesome news is that PratsMusings was featured in the Chennai edition of Deccan Chronicle on Nov 6th. So people, that is me and a shorter version of my post from the blog that was featured! This is my second media mention […]
The Legacy
Rajeev looked out of the window towards the setting sun and wondered why his life did not end that day. It was painful to live a life of guilt. Five years, five years of guilt to be precise. His life had changed and there was nothing he could do about it. Tears welled in his eyes […]
7 years
18th August, 2006 “Why don’t you understand…we had not planned for it and it’s too early!” she said. But…you can’t really think of it…can you? “You know that my career is a priority now. I cannot afford to take a break.” She broke into a volley of sobs. He put his arm around her. He […]
7 books that I love
I grew up in a house that loved books. They formed an integral part of my growing years. I loved to live in the world of those characters. Perhaps that exposure to books also explains why I took to writing as a profession. It takes sheer talent to convince people of a world that does […]
7 seconds
He took the packet and felt it between the palms. It was something he was contemplating for long. The music was loud enough to turn you deaf. The volume of the music changed with the opening and closing of the doors. Sometimes a scream of joy, a loud laughter or a crowd singing the chorus […]
7 minutes
The summer holidays were boring and uneventful till we went to Shimla to soak in some good weather. I had settled comfortably on the bed and was reading a book when my 14 year old twin brother bounced in the room we shared, with some exciting news, ” Niks, you know that old house we saw at […]
Featured in the Jabong Blog
In a new segment, Jabong brings you fashion tips from the experts. We chat up with Pratibha, who is quite a celebrity at the fashion blogsville. She reviews beauty products at pratsmusings.com and recently even shopped with us! It’s time for you to muse over what Prats has to say: 1. Naturally beautiful celebs according to you From […]