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The Big Debate – Going Home?

Written on 18 Jun, 2008 at 0:36 in Adapting Traditions, Asia, Culture Shock, Life as a mom, Living in a new culture, North America, Uncategorized | viewed 100 times | 6 Comments

Last time I talked about teaching a second language in big debates facing me and some other moms I know who are establishing themselves in a new country. This time I thought I will write about the big question that... (Continue reading)

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Darling Damsel

Written on 17 Jun, 2008 at 15:56 in Uncategorized | viewed 78 times | 7 Comments

For past many months I have been trying to wheedle my preschooler to transition out from the crib to a normal bed. All our life together, which would be last three and a half years, all the battles of innocence... (Continue reading)

The Immigrant Diaries – A Story on H4 Life – Edition 3

Written on 16 Jun, 2008 at 23:45 in Adapting Traditions, Africa, Asia, Europe, H-4 Life, Latin America, North America | viewed 484 times | 9 Comments

Friends, thanks for reading the first and second editions of this serialized story. It is encouraging to receive your comments and I appreciate your time. I would appreciate any feedback you have on this one – a work of fiction... (Continue reading)

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Gas Cartoons

Written on 16 Jun, 2008 at 11:02 in Uncategorized | viewed 82 times | 2 Comments
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Silly Questions and Answers

Written on 16 Jun, 2008 at 10:52 in Just for fun | viewed 147 times | 3 Comments

My son loves going to summer camp.Every Tuesay and Thursday they have field trips. He loves them. Last week he saw Kung Fu panda..The other day it was water park, miniature golf,chuckee cheese… ALL in all he is having a... (Continue reading)

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Home Remedy for Upset Stomach for toddlers/kids

Written on 14 Jun, 2008 at 18:38 in Good Resources, Home remedies, Recipes | viewed 14,339 times | 7 Comments

I wanted to add this to the list of Indian baby and toddler food recipes on the Bloggermoms site. Do you worry about what to feed your child when she has an upset stomach? This is a recipe used in... (Continue reading)

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Pain of Mind

Written on 13 Jun, 2008 at 19:10 in Uncategorized | viewed 61 times | 4 Comments

Define.com defines, what else would it do, regret as ” Pain of mind on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing; grief;... (Continue reading)

Love Actually

Written on 13 Jun, 2008 at 10:27 in Uncategorized | viewed 107 times | 1 Comment

Hey bloggermoms!! ”Love Actually” is an old british movie( 3 or 4 years back) but I saw it only last weekend..Its a VERY CUTE ,funny,romatic movie..All you romantic or nonromantic people should see it..My hus who hates chicflicks hated it….ofcourse!!!! No surprise about that…... (Continue reading)

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Getting that first job after H4 – three things I did right and one big mistake

Written on 12 Jun, 2008 at 22:03 in Africa, Asia, Good Resources, H-4 Life, Latin America, North America | viewed 598 times | 6 Comments

So I have written about how I messed up my first job interview after an H4 hiatus partially because of still being green to American ways. This time I thought I will highlight some things I did right and wrong... (Continue reading)

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Vaccation Dilema

Written on 12 Jun, 2008 at 16:33 in Uncategorized | viewed 51 times | 1 Comment

 Bloggermoms!!! I have about 15 vaccation days left. I have to take these days off as they wont be rolled over next year. I am not going long trip/short trip this year…Should I take all Fridays off for 3 months or Mondays... (Continue reading)

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Mom Lessons – Making it multicultural

Written on 11 Jun, 2008 at 9:05 in Life as a mom, Moms Eye View, SAHMs Club | viewed 560 times | 8 Comments

So Bloggermoms, this one is on multicultural activities for kids. I usually write about Mom lessons as I think moms at home (or is it just me?) often search for ideas on new things to do with their kids. Maybe... (Continue reading)

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Ratha Yatra Festival – the festivals of chariots

Written on 7 Jun, 2008 at 15:58 in Adapting Traditions, Events, Events and Festivals | viewed 96 times | 5 Comments

You know as a kid I used to love Ratha yatra. Back in Calcutta, sorry Kolkata we would each have our own special ‘raths’ or special multistoreyed chariots. We would occasionally get a new one but it would usually last... (Continue reading)

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Sex and the city – the Movie Review

Written on 6 Jun, 2008 at 20:57 in Uncategorized | viewed 75 times | 4 Comments

So I went out with a friend to catch the SATC movie last night. I had been waiting to see it ever since it was released and after reading Lisa’s post here. Becuase it was a Thursday night and one... (Continue reading)

Fathers day gift ideas

Written on 4 Jun, 2008 at 22:48 in Just for fun, Life as a mom | viewed 99 times | 10 Comments

Hey its that time of the year again, to think up a good fathers day plan and a good gift.  Here are some I thought of - Gifts Golf day or golf class gift cards – local golf courses sometimes... (Continue reading)

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Maternity shopping-Jealous?

Written on 3 Jun, 2008 at 11:23 in Pregnancy | viewed 92 times | 3 Comments

When I had my son 7 years back(wow!!! time does go fast) I had lot of trouble finding cute maternity dresses/shirts/pants.. There was only a small section in most of the stores or some stores had none. I used to get  couple... (Continue reading)

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Too tired to blog

Written on 2 Jun, 2008 at 23:34 in Uncategorized | viewed 79 times | 3 Comments

About anything sensible. My husband has been working all weekend and even though I am in my second trim, being on toddler duty without a break for the last week or so has got me exhausted. Do you all go... (Continue reading)

Sex and the City– Good or bad???

Written on 2 Jun, 2008 at 11:14 in Uncategorized | viewed 83 times | 5 Comments

Has anybody seen Sex and the city movie? I am planning to see it next weekend…Heard huge lady crowds were there for the Friday premiere..Nicely dressed too… With highheels, hats and accessories,sexy dresses.. Who is your fav charcter in Sex... (Continue reading)

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