In this fast paced life, we often resort to means that are not good for us. When I became a mother, I was a part of the crowd that used the usual baby products till a chance visit to a store changed my life and the thought process. The past four years have been spent scouting […]
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Organic cleaning solutions for your home {Green Living}
When you resort to lessening the carbon footprint on the planet, you also look out for safer alternatives that are good for you, your home and of course the environment. About three years ago, I started looking for options where I could use organic cleaning solutions for my home. The choices were limited and it […]
9 gifting options under 500 for Diwali
The festivity is in the air! And I am loving to browse through various sites that are brimming with the festive offers, each one better than the other. After a great deal of browsing, I have short listed some budget friendly gifts that you can choose to give to your friends and family this season. Here […]
Eco friendly gifting options this Diwali
With the festive season kicking in, I am already superbly excited about what I should be gifting to family and friends. And when I saw Priti from Kwikdeko make this awesome post on tinting bottles, I got this brainwave and decided that I could make some tinted candle holders for a few friends. And I did! Yaaay! […]
Natural skin care and more with Coconut oil {Skin Care}
All these years, I have always used coconut oil to massage my hair. A bit of methi seeds thrown in the oil and half a camphor was an excellent remedy to keep the migraines and dandruff at bay. And yes, I did know that it was also used in cooking. And if someone told me […]
Auravedic Exfoliating Foot Oil {Product Review}
Being on my toes constantly and running after my boys takes its toll on my feet. My feet are constantly aching and no matter what I did the cracked heels just began to make their presence felt. Aching feet can be handled when you dip them in warm water and foot soaks, but cracked heels! […]
Shopping Reviews – Ecotokri – the organic e-retail store {Brand Review}
There is a sudden surge of online organic e-retail stores in India because people are getting more conscious about what is good and what is not. The change in the mindset has been slow, but one thing for sure is that the shift to making healthier choices is certain. A, a follower of my blog […]
10 must haves for winter {Product Reviews}
R, another reader of my blog requested me to make a post on the things one needs to stock up for winter for skin care as well as hair care. (R, this one is for you! ). The winter has never been my best friend. I have enough skin and hair woes ranging from chapped lips, […]
Hibiscus Hair Conditioner – SoulTree
One of my blog readers ( yes A, that is you! ) who is totally into natural and organic products as much as I am, always introduces me to products that I may have missed. In one such conversation, she mentioned the conditioner of SoulTree that she was using and raved about it. I did […]
July Empties
The days were dreary and I am glad that the monsoon is finally ending and I hope the rains don’t show up too often now! I’ve been seeing the Empties post very often at the end of the month and well here is mine! 1. Omved Deep Facial Cleanser – This is one face wash […]
The monsoon must-haves {Staying Healthy}
With the monsoon settling in, I need to move away from the summer set of products to something that is very monsoon friendly. Right from the hair oil, shampoos, face and foot care to the diet I need to follow, everything changes! I try and switch over to products that moisturise my skin very slightly. […]
Omved Mint Lip Balm
I always have more than enough lip balms stashed away in every accessible place in my home. This hydrating natural lip balm provides quick relief to severely dry lips leaving them feeling smooth and healthy for hours. Omved Mint Lip Balm is a light very lip balm that is infused with the goodness of kokum, shea butter, almond […]
Sampling through TryorTrade
I recently discovered this website that allows you to sample products before you can buy the actual product. TryorTrade has samples from reputed brands listed on the website. They have brands like Malia Bar, Nirvaaha, Vedantika Herbals. They also have Rustic Art and Tvam listed, but I did not see their samples listed in the month of March. […]
Figs & Rouge – Aloe Mint Lip Balm
So this was one of the full sized products that everyone who subscribed to the Vellvette box got in the Feb box. Yes, I know half the bloggers went over the moon with this, but it was not much of a happening product for me. I totally love the packaging of the balm. It comes […]
Dove Elixir – Almond & Rose Hair Oil
It has been a while since this product has been doing the rounds. Since I love a head massage, I was quite keen to try the Dove Elixir Oil. I could not locate this easily and since all the oils had a floral fragrance, I was keen to find it locally and smell it before […]
The Green n Good Store
I got to know about GreennGood quite a few months ago and the first time I visited the website, it was just in the infancy stage and I did not sign up with them. But on a recent visit, I was quite pleased to see the array of products they had online and the go-green […]
Omved Organic Bamboo tees {Product Review}
Omved Onesie’s was the first organic clothing that I picked up for my lil’ nephew who was then barely two months old. I was not very sure how his skin would react, so I played it safe. A month later, I went armed with all the onesies that Omved had for babies because my nephew […]
Haul and brands
Two years ago, I discovered two brands for kids, Omved and Rustic Art. The latter has just massage oils, soap, laundry wash and a newly launched baby lotion for kids, which I will review soon! The former has a wider variety. Soaps, body washes, lotions, clothes, organic bedding sets, razai’s etc. I was introduced to […]
A head massage
If there is something that relaxes me after a tired day, it has to be a head massage. It helps me especially on the days I have my migraine. A head massage is known to relieve tension, relax the tired muscles and improve blood circulation. The other added benefit is that it makes your hair […]
My Fav’s at Natural Mantra {Brand Review}
A few posts ago, I had written about my experience with Natural Mantra. For those who missed the post, let me just encapsulate about Natural Mantra. They have multiple brands which gives the customer the advantage to compare between products and buy what suits them. The site has a mix of food, snacks,clothes, stationery, essential oils, soaps, shampoos, […]
The Haul from Naturelle
Some other products that I bought from Naturelle were a scrub and Megs had also gifted me a soap at the Flea Market that I had met her at Ishanya Mall in Pune. Here are my reviews on these products. Review I : Mountain Bounties-Jagriti: Peach Scrub This is not your conventional scrub. The jar contains hand pounded peach […]
Shopping with Naturelle
Meghana at the Flea Market @ Ishanya The last weekend, during a chance visit to Ishanya Mall at Pune I was surprised to see that they had a nice flea market in the promenade of the mall. The stalls are a mix of everything under the sun. If you stay in Pune, I suggest that […]
Orange Ginger Rice Bran Soap – Auravedic
Since my love for soaps is quite well-known, I am sure you would not be very surprised if I posted another soap review 🙂 I am reviewing the Orange Ginger Rice Bran Soap by Auravedic. As mentioned earlier, I have spotted the Auravedic cart in Inorbit Mall and they have such carts in malls over India. […]
A green living {Green Living}
Most of us grew up playing in the sand without any worries about getting tanned in the sun or getting the dirt in the nails. It was also alright to drink the colas from the bottle without waiting to wipe the neck of the bottle clean and hand sanitizers did not exist. Seatbelts did not […]
Sustainable, Natural Living with Natural Mantra
I’ve found a site that houses quite a few products that are organic. The site is Natural Mantra. As Tina Datta from Natural Mantra , puts it ” We have sustainable products without the toxic chemicals. Hence we have natural, eco-friendly, handmade and also organic products.” They have multiple brands which gives the customer the advantage to compare between […]
10 All 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 […]
7 Creative and Budget-friendly Gift Wrap Ideas
‘Tis the season for hot cocoa, warm blankets, decorated trees and of course, beautifully wrapped gifts! These days most people are trying to make festivals more about the spirit of giving and gratitude, rather than blatant commercialism. The result is an awareness for more DIY gifts, or green gifts that are easy on the environment. […]
5 DIY Ideas for Christmas – {Festivities}
“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 […]
Easy to make acne gel {Guest Post}
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 […]
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 […]