It’s been two months since I gave birth to Shree and the reality of it all is only hitting me now. Everything I passed off …
July 2020
Varalakshmi Viratham
Varalakshmi Viratham/Fast falls on the first Friday before the full moon in the Tamil Month of Aadi (mid-July to mid-August). This year, the Viratham falls …
Prioritizing Mental Health as a Mother
Do you guys ever feel like you’re just going through the motion of things? There are days, especially recently, where I’ve noticed myself moving about …
Natural Skincare
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 …
The Hindu 31st Ceremony: A Celebration of Birth
The birth of a new baby is a sacred time for families. In Hindu culture, it is customary for the mother and baby to remain …
Arayana Shree’s One Month Ceremony
We originally planned on celebrating Shree’s 31st day at home. However my post-partum bleeding didn’t come to a stop by the 30th day so I …
Choosing the Right Veggie Burger this BBQ Season
With the recent trend to eat less meat you may be leaning towards swapping out your meat patties for veggie ones this barbeque season. However …
Book REVIEW: Turtle Island
Today I’m sharing a book recommendation for those of you who messaged in regards to a good resource to teach yourselves/elementary to middle school aged …
A Little Sister for Akshaya
Ever since Akshaya was born, I dreamt of her growing up with a little sister. My own little sister is 15 months younger and not …
Celebrating Canada Day
My parents, like many Tamil immigrants, fled from the civil war in Sri-Lanka in hopes of rebuilding their lives in another country. Canada’s generosity allowed …