When I was unable to get one of my favourite diffuser oils of Soulflower in the usual store, I decided to shop for it online. What I am going to do in this post is share my experiences of shopping with Soulflower online. Post registration, there is one major irritant on this site which appears […]
Geranium – Mood Enhancer Soap by Rustic Art {Product Review}
My last review was on the Aloe Vera gel that I purchased from Natural Mantra from the brand Rustic Art. Today I am reviewing yet another product of Rustic Art, the Geranium – Mood Enhancer Soap which was also bought from NM. Geranium – Mood Enhancer Soap What Rustic Art says about this “Geranium a […]
Aloe Vera Gel from Rustic Art {Product Review}
My hunt for organic and natural products introduced me to yet another brand. Rustic Art. A small note about the company. “Rustic Art is an effort to take you back to where you belong. Is there anything pure and rich today, you ask. We say, yes, there is. We bring to you everything hand crafted, […]
Summer drinks
It is summer. The raging sun is literally draining you of all the fluids in the body and I am already putting up with two fussy twin boys who do not want to eat anything! All they want is water. In the quest to keep my boys hydrated and also ensuring that the drinks were […]
Scrubs for the summer
Come summers and the body gets dehydrated. Over the past few years, I have used some scrubs especially in the summers. Over the past few years, I have researched on the web and jotted down some really some really excellent scrubs that one can use in the shower. Since I have a combination skin and […]
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 […]
Aura Vedic – Pure Lightening Sandal and Turmeric skin polish
On my visit to Inorbit Mall in Pune, many a times I had come across this range of products that was sold in a makeshift shop that resembled a cart. The proucts, I am referring to is Aura Vedic. The brand is fairly new and you can either buy it at their own stores or […]
Natural Bath and Body – Hand and Cuticle Cream
I had not come across this brand, till I noticed its launch in GoodLife. The brand that I mention here is Natural Bath and Body. And they have a really wide variety of soaps, scrubs, body butters, creams, masks, shampoos and gels. What I bought was the Natural Bath and Body Hand and Cuticle Cream. Since […]
Go Green
When I thought about living a green life, the first thought that crossed my mind was ” OMG, I need to really give up so many things I have been used to.” Simple things like the kitchen sponge wipes that makes your kitchen so clean! But once you get about setting it as a target, […]
Healing spices and herbs in your kitchen {Staying Healthy}
Being an insomniac which was in its peak during my pregnancy, my doctor who was keen that I get some sleep introduced me to the spice, nutmeg. I had to grate nutmeg, stir about 3-4 pinches of it in a glass of warm milk and drink it just before I wanted to sleep. Strangely, this […]
Banana Bread
Whenever I am stressed, I am overcome with this urge to cook something. Strangely, it helps me relax. Today I baked a banana bread with chocolate chips. This is one of the most simplest recipes that I have come across. Here is the recipe and some pics. My boys totally love this bread. It is […]
Choco Karma and Berry Mantra – Omved Soaps {Product Review}
I’m quite hooked on to the products by Omved, this time I did not buy anything for myself, but I bought two soaps for my boys. The Choco Karma Bath Bar and the Berry Mantra Bath Bar. These are just simply superb. I used the Berry Mantra Bath Bar that quite transported me back to […]
Masks at Home {DIY, Skin Care}
When you are a mother to twins, you can actually wave a goodbye to any time for yourself, maybe that explains why I manage to get a facial once a year at a nice salon. Till I get to visit the salon, I need to depend on the quick fixes at home. While the Omved […]
Weleda Lavender Massage Oil + Lavender Body Wash
I had never heard about Weleda, till a friend from Zurich, when on a visit to my home presented me with some amazing products. She got a Lavender Massage oil and Cream-douche. I had to google about the product, because the info and the brochure was in German and I could just figure out that it was an […]
Daily Body Moisturiser – Omved {Product Review}
About five days ago, I received another product from Omved that I had to review and it was the Omved Daily Body Moisturizer. It is a 50 ml bottle and is priced at INR 250. It comes with a shelf life of two years. What I like about Omved products is that their description is really […]
DIY masks for blemishes {DIY, Skin Care}
I’ve always had pigmentation and blemishes, but post-pregnancy, these just increased. Quite often, I’d be seen with skin that wasn’t really worth describing. Of course erratic sleep hours, taking care of my twins and a diet that was not really great took its toll on me and it showed on my face. I browsed the web, saw […]
White Lily-Rice Milk Soap by The Nature’s Co
Since I was running out of my Coffee Scrub from The Nature’s Co, and no possibilities of going to Phoenix Mall in the near future, I decided order it and try out another product online. I’ve already reviewed the Coffee Scrub here. Now, the second product that I bought online was the White Lily – […]
Battling Dandruff
If there is something that has troubled me all through winters, summers and the rainy season, it surely is a dry and flaky scalp. The dandruff sets in almost as soon as the season changes. Over the years, I’ve browsed the net and come across some excellent masks and remedies that help me get rid […]
Omved – All Purpose Ubtan and the Shuddhi Soap {Product Review}
Got my products from Omved. In one of my earlier posts , I had mentioned the use of some of their products. One of the products I had reviewed was Sudyuti Kerathailam , an oil that worked to a great extent to help me clear my skin of freckles and pigmentation. I had mentioned in my post […]
DIY masks and scrub {DIY, Skin Care}
Rather than concentrating on one fruit, I decided to write about a mix of masks and a scrub that can be made at home. Let’s look at ingredients that are readily available at home and you don’t need to step out and buy anything. Let’s look at sugar. A spoonful or two in a cup […]
Banana – Chocolate cake
Alright, these are actually supposed to be made as muffins. Since I did not have a muffin tray, I decided to bake it as a whole cake. And I am superbly happy with the result! I’ve made a banana cake earlier, but this was the first time I was trying something with chocolate chips. And […]
Mango Body Butter and the Sandalwood Cinnamon Oil – The Nature’s Co.
Two days ago, I received my haul from The Natures Co. I got the Mango Body Butter and the Sandalwood-Cinnamon Bath oil. Now, before I go on, I want to write a small note about The Natures Co. Here it is about them. They have products designed on five lines, the elements of the nature: […]
Gajar Ka Halwa
Come winters and making gajar ka halwa is almost a ritual in every home. And when you make this and eat it, you really need to forget counting about the calorie intake. As a kid, I remember my mom spending at least half a day getting the yummy halwa in place. Honestly, I do not […]
Skin care with apples
An apple a day may keep the doctor away and make your skin glow! Research suggests that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer. Compared to many other fruits and vegetables, apples contain relatively low amounts of vitamin C, but are a rich source of other antioxidant compounds. The fiber content, while less than in most other fruits, helps […]
Cheese and Macroni
This is what my mom would make for me when I was a kid. I used to love the taste and needless to say, I was very much keen to make the same for my boys. What I took: 1 cup of macroni – boiled, strained and cooled. 1 cup of chopped veggies boiled ( you can […]
Chillas and Garwanu
This is a Gujarati dish and it proves quite a wholesome meal. My kids like to eat this for breakfast and well as their lunch. When the wanted something different and tasty, I knew that it was time to think “differently” too. Luckily my sister-in-law was visiting me for a short while and she displayed her cooking […]
DIY packs and masks with Papaya
Papaya fruit is a rich source of nutrients such as provitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C, B vitamins, dietary minerals and dietary fiber. Papaya skin, pulp and seeds also contain a variety of phytochemicals, including polyphenols. The ripe fruit of the papaya is usually eaten raw, with or without skin or seeds. ( from Wiki) While it is healthy fruit to eat, you can […]
Rub, Rub, Rub
Lush is one of my favourite brands. And one of my favourite fanatsy is to get five minutes in a lush store to pick up all that I wanted absolutely free! Since we live in a world of reality, I’d rather be happy to write a review of some of my favourite products. Today, I […]
DIY Cleansers and Face Packs with Grapes
Its the season for grapes! Grapes are rich in antioxidants, Vitamin C and B6, and thiamin. The good news is that not only can you eat it to your heart’s content but also use it to make some excellent cleansers and masks. I’m listing for you some very simple and absolutely easy to make cleansers and masks. […]