Over the years, I’ve been asked to recommend/share beauty products, hygiene products, what I use on my kids, on my hair, etc. I’ve never known how to answer as I’ve always been experimenting and trying to find a regime that is safe, natural, made with fair-trade products, and ultimately works. I’ve always had sensitive, dry, eczema-prone skin and my kids Read More …
Karthik and I came down with something viral a couple days ago. Between the two of us we have a sore throat, sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, and the occasional night-time cough. When I notice these symptoms or just general exhaustion even, I make a batch of my immunity-boosting drink. It contains freshly squeezed orange and lemon juices, fresh pineapple, Read More …
Diet along with good oral hygiene are crucial parts of your child’s oral health. Calcium-rich foods are good for bone health, including his/her teeth as they can help strengthen teeth and protect tooth enamel. According to Health Canada, the recommended dietary allowance of calcium for children is 200 – 1300 mg per day, however, this is not always met. Based on Read More …
My kids are always hungry and asking for snacks when they are home during school breaks. Finding nutritious snacks that your kids will love, that are also dentist approved can be quite the challenge. One way I keep the kids from reaching for pre-packaged snacks is by having snacks prepped in the fridge so there are healthy options always accessible Read More …
For a little over a year now, Akshaya and Udayan have been taking care of some houseplants after they talked me into letting them keep my mini indoor greenhouse in their room. I agreed because caring for plants is not only a relaxing hobby, but it also instills in the child the values of patience, responsibility, and empathy. Two plants Read More …
Buddha was asked, “What have you gained from meditation”? He replied “Nothing. However let me tell you what I lost: Anger, anxiety, depression, insecurity, fear of old age and death. In today’s fast-paced, technological world where disconnection is a rising problem, meditation and mindfulness practices are vital tools in raising self-awareness. Kids have the ability to be present in the Read More …
About four years ago, I was on the search for an amazing dentist for Akshaya and Udayan. When my dad came across an ad for Dr. Vidya Varathan’s dental clinic, I was excited to check out the clinic especially because Dr. Varathan was a female dentist. I found that when my children were younger, they were less intimidated by a Read More …
Word Breastfeeding Week just passed and although I wanted to desperately write a post in honour of it, I couldn’t find the words to write what I wanted to say. I have very little experience with breastfeeding as none of my three children were successfully breastfed. When Akshaya was born quite tiny, almost five weeks earlier than her due date, everyone repeatedly told me not to Read More …
I often receive questions about my skin routine and to be honest I don’t really have a complicated skin routine or products that I simply cannot live without. During my teenage years I had patches of dry and discoloured skin after having suffered from eczema on my face, however over the years those dark patches have faded and my skin is quite clear. To have Read More …
With breast cancer on the rise and it being diagnosed earlier in women now than in previous years, one has got to wonder if deodorants and antiperspirants are to blame, amongst poor eating habits, stress, oral contraceptive use, and family history, of course. You might be wondering what the difference between the two are so here it is: Deodorants work to mask Read More …
