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 …
2020
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 …
Our Last Day of Homeschooling for the Year
We’ve successfully completed our first year of homeschooling and I couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. I honestly wish I had started sooner. Next …
This is Post-Partum
Social media tends to glamorize the postpartum journey with picture-perfect moms and stylized photoshoots but in reality post-partum is far from glamorous. For most, it’s …
The Importance of Support During the Fourth Trimester
My husband became a father for the first time a month after turning 26 years old. He did not know instinctively how to be a …
Arayana Shree – Birth Story
My pregnancy with Arayana was definitely a surprise. As much as I wanted four children, I was pretty content with the three that I had …