There are countless options out there when choosing toys for our toddlers and young children and sometimes you may even feel a bit overwhelmed as to what to purchase. When I shop for toys, I usually follow a basic rule: the less noise and flashing lights, the better. I personally feel that a lot of sounds and lights are a Read More …
Last February I registered my firstborn for kindergarten. It was a very bittersweet moment – I wasn’t sure if Akshaya would be ready by September and I was scared and excited for her at the same time. Full-time kindergarten sounded like too much for a child her age. She was born in December of 2010 but was due in January of 2011 Read More …
In light of Earth Day that is coming up, I figured I should definitely write a post about reducing food waste in the home. Food waste used to be somewhat of a problem in my household. I was guilty of throwing out wilted lettuce, half a rotten cucumber, and expired yogurt more often than anything else. However during the last Read More …
A few people requested the recipe for the Green Lentil and Vegetable soup I posted this week on Instagram. I haven’t really been posting many recipes because my camera broke and I have yet to fix it. As a result, this post will be lacking pictures but will be updated later on. This soup is definitely highly nutritious and hearty. Read More …
The past summer Akshaya watched Peter Pan for the first time and she fell in love with the movie, particularly Tinkerbell. It was no surprise when she requested a Tinkerbell themed party in December for her 7th birthday. In seven years, this is probably the second time that Akshaya has asked for a licensed character themed party. I am not Read More …
A few months ago Bhakti Mathur, author of the Amma Tell Me series, sent me the Amma Tell Me series ten book set. I cannot express enough how delighted Akshaya and Udayan were to receive such a generous gift especially because these two are quite interested in learning all they can about the Hindu Gods and Goddesses and the associated myths. Read More …
What’s the greatest lesson a woman should learn? That since day one. She’s already had everything she needs within herself. It’s the world that convinced her she did not. — Rupi Kaur The sacred process of giving birth for the first time broke me down as a woman; stripped me down of all my superficiality until I was left with Read More …
First celebrated in 1911, International Women’s Day is now acknowledged world-wide. March 8th stands as a symbol of the many struggles women have undergone to gain equal rights and serves as a reminder of how far there is still left to go. Thousands of events occur to celebrate women’s social and political achievements and rallies and protests take place to Read More …
A lot of you ask me to write more about all the Hindu festivals and auspicious days that I observe and so I will be slowly covering these topics as they pass. Today was the fourth and last Purattasi Shani and to fully understand and appreciate this auspicious day, I must first tell you about Lord Shaniswaran. In Hinduism, Shaniswaran is the personified form Read More …
We are cautioned not to have regrets because what is done is done and there is nothing you can do to change the past. But sometimes when we have regrets we take care not to let those same mistakes occur and that is definitely a positive thing. When I reflect on my journey into motherhood, I can’t help but wish that Read More …
Cereal and milk is probably the most popular breakfast choice for school-aged children. Although cereal and milk is considered to be a healthy breakfast, the reality is that not all cereals are as nutritious and good for us as we would like them to be. A lot of the popular brands are high in calories, sugar, and sodium and some even contain Read More …
Green smoothies have been popular for the past few years, and with good reason. These smoothies blended with fruits and leafy greens are nutrient-packed, gives your body energy, and helps transform your body inside and out. If you are like me, the first thought of a green coloured smoothie might sound a bit unappealing, but the fruits mask up both the smell and Read More …
