When you’re a parent, your child’s health generally takes priority over your own – at least in the case of most parents I know! You’d gladly eat two-day old food from the fridge than give it to your child. You check the temperature of the bath water with your bare hands before putting your child […]
Essential oils recipes for skin and hair
Winter can be a difficult season; with the chills and cold air, it is bound to affect your skin, hair and health as well. With the few basics that help to maintain good health, you need to have a regime that can take care of you completely. Did you know that there are some awesome […]
7 Fabulous DIY Christmas Trees ideas
If you live in an apartment or a dorm, chances are that you may not have space for a stand-alone Christmas tree adorning your room or home. But what’s Christmas without a tree? Even if didn’t have the space for a proper tree, you could look at these options fabulous DIY Christmas trees ideas that […]
5 DIY homemade Christmas decorations
What is Christmas without decorations? Something that is trending now is an array of homemade Christmas decorations. Not only are these easy to make, but are also a fabulous way to keep the children busy this festive season by letting them create small trinkets that will adorn your home this Christmas. I have created a […]
7 Ways to keep Bugs Away from your Home this Monsoon
With the rains come in the bugs, mosquitoes and flies. With the dampness in the air, it is pretty much a breeding ground for bugs and insects to spread the infection. Instead of opting for the chemical laden solutions available in the market, we’ve listed 7 natural ways to keep bugs away from your home […]
Best homemade natural scrubs to remove tan
The scorching summer heat is here to stay for a few months. And I have been out swimming for a while that has left me with a tan that I can’t get rid off. Sunscreens do he homemade natural scrubs to remove tanlp, but the lack of chemical free sunscreens don’t leave you with much choice. […]
7 home made lip scrubs you must try!
Lip scrubs are a great way to refresh your lips by getting rid of dead skin cells. You need not opt for the expensive lip scrubs, instead you can make an array of home made lip scrubs with ingredients that are easily available. But be careful, lips need very gentle exfoliation as compared to facial skin. […]
6 DIY Lip Balms for Soft Lips this Winter
“The thrill of your kiss is heavenly blessed Your tender caress I could never express Soft lips I love you so soft lips don’t ever go” This song by Hank Thompson is what most of us will be singing to our lips too – “Soft lips, don’t go”!! After all, winters are notorious for dry, chapped […]
Natural beauty routines to try at home
I wasn’t always inclined to an eco-friendly or a greener life. Trust me, something as simple as carrying my own bag is a thing I struggle with and I am absolutely guilty of lugging back the groceries in a plastic packet. When you are single and have the convenience of shopping off the shelf, the […]
Soothing Aloe Gel for summers
Who wouldn’t want a soothing Aloe Gel for summers? With the summer heat I face the inevitable skin irritation and I am always on the lookout for something cooling that will be a blessing for the skin. I was discussing this with a friend ans she mentioned this super cooling and soothing Aloe Gel for […]
Sore Muscle Scrub {DIY}
This is something that I have been wanting to make for a really long time. A sore muscle scrub. Yes! You read that right. A sore muscle scrub to magically reduce those aches and pains that have been bugging you for a while now. The past few months have been actually painful for me. Started […]
10 Amazing Uses of Vinegar in your Home
You know how sometimes the problems that seem complicated have the simplest solutions? When we realize it, we wonder why we didn’t think of it before! And one fine example of this is vinegar – yes, plain old vinegar, which can solve about a gazillion of your common household problems. Vinegar is your home’s Superman, […]
DIY decors for this festive season
Diwali, undoubtedly is one of the most important festivals of India and well the cleaning and de-cluttering at my home started a good one month ago. I still wonder why I bought half the things that I gave away! Right from de-cluttering your home to shopping for the festivities, it is a season of happiness […]
How to Exfoliate your Body Naturally
When you hear of someone shedding skin, what comes to mind is a slimy, slithery reptile, emerging from old, dried up skin. But did you know that as humans, we also shed? No, you’re not going to turn into your dog! Although the ensuing dryness and roughness can make you feel like a snake, it’s […]
4 beauty hacks and tips for every woman
When was the last time you rushed to a last minute party feeling guilty that you didn’t have the time to fix the hair or your nails? Or maybe the make up wasn’t right at all? For someone like me who owns nothing but lipsticks, lip liners and kajals, I don’t have much choice in […]
Diwali ideas – 12 must read posts
Diwali is one of the most important festivals of India. Needless to say that the efforts that go into making the festival a grand one start from at least a month early. Right from de-cluttering your home to shopping for the festivities, it is a season of happiness and lots of joy! There are so […]
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 […]
Foot Scrubs for the summer {Skin Care}
Following up with the post of Body Scrubs for the Summer, here are some absolutely easy to make foot scrubs. I tend to use a foot scrub at least thrice a week to get those dead cells off my feet. Regular exfoliating helps to keep my feet clean, hydrated and moisturised. Why a foot scrub? Simple! Exfoliating the […]
Body Scrubs for the Summer
Summer is here! The scorching sun is killing and it is time to stash away those cream soaps and body butters and opt for something lighter! I prefer citrus and minty fragrances in the summer because I find it very refreshing and invigorating. I searched around and have come with some absolutely easy to make […]
Home remedies for freckles {DIY, Skin Care}
One of the major causes for freckles is usually due to an over exposure to the harsh rays of the sun.Freckles occur most commonly on the face. sun-exposed skin, especially on the face. I’ve had pigmentation for as far as I can remember! And these get extremely prominent when I am out in the sun, unwell or […]
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 […]
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 […]