You know planning birthdays in crazy. Especially if you have twin boys with diverse tastes. My earlier plans of celebrating the party late got disrupted when the better half informed me that he would be back in India for their birthday. From chilling because I had a month to plan the party to hyperventilating that […]
Burst of Happyness – Product Review {+ A Give Away}
*** GIVE AWAY CLOSED & WINNER ANNOUNCED *** Last month I spoke about yet another awesome brand, Burst of Happyness and I was super happy to have written about it in the Brand Focus section. And as I mentioned in my post, I picked up and was also sent a major haul of the products […]
Ecomart India – My shopping experience {Brand Review}
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}
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}
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}
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 […]
Food Bliss @ Baan Tao at Hyatt, Pune
Early this week I was invited for a Foodie Meet at BaanTao, Hyatt Pune. The restaurant Baan Tao at Hyatt, Pune is famous for its delicious cuisines such as Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese fare. On Thursday, a group of foodie bloggers met up to sample the food and take loads of pics! So, as you guessed, this […]
The A-Z challenge: E is for Eco-living
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 […]
Craft Pouches – Creativity at its best
When it comes to arts and crafts, I can assure you that I am not creative at all. I am dreading the day when my boys will need help to draw objects for school work or worse still need my help with projects! Knowing my inability to be creative, Poornima, the blogger who is the […]
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 […]
Celebrating Earth Hour {Green Living}
I have talked about my journey in green living and how I am managing to get there. I believe that it is the first step that is the most difficult to take. Once the step is taken, the rest of the journey is a smooth one, filled with learnings and awareness. Green living is all about […]
Baby Hair and Body Wash by Forest Essentials {For Kids}
Whenever I am at Phoenix Mall, I make it a point to visit the Forest Essentials store. I love the fragrance from the store and I find it very calming and relaxing to be there. I found new products in the store and I was super thrilled. The first one that caught my eye was […]
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 […]
8 easy ways to live an eco friendly life {Green Living}
I have talked about my journey towards becoming more eco-conscious and moving towards green parenting a few months ago. I have been introduced to many brands and products over the few years that make me stronger in the resolve to move towards living a better life. I think one of the biggest steps I took […]
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 […]
Clean your home with Lemons {Green Living}
When was the last time that you ventured out of your comfort zone and tried to make some organic and natural cleaning solutions for your home? If you just peeked into the refrigerator, you would have at least two awesome ingredients that double up as natural cleaners for almost everything in your home. One of […]
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 […]
Gulnar Soaps {Product Review}
I recently discovered another brand of soaps that is perfect for kids and adults as well! While I do stick to the tried and tested brands, I love it when I find newer options and needless to say the boys are excited too! They notice the wrappers and ask me what the new brand is […]
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 […]
4 Online stores to buy Eco Friendly Products {Guest Post}
My first guest post of the year. I am superbly thrilled to feature as a guest blogger with Swapna Thomas, the mommy behind TMV. When she asked me to write a guest post for her, I was thrilled and could not let the chance pass by. Swapna needs no introduction. Really. She is the founder […]
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 […]
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