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Prep for first day of school

Written on 8 Aug, 2008 at 10:02 in Uncategorized | viewed 52 times | 4 Comments

School is going to open next week ..I know!! This  vaccation went fast..My son is going to second grade this year..I still find it hard to believe that he is going to 2nd grade. I wrote this checklist just to make... (Continue reading)

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Some back to school lunch ideas with a multicultural twist

Written on 7 Aug, 2008 at 17:13 in Asia, Europe, Food and Nutrition, Life as a mom, North America, Recipes, Uncategorized | viewed 5,031 times | 25 Comments

Its back to school time here in the US, and many parts of the world and if you are looking for some ideas to serve some multicultural lunches for your toddler, preschooler or kid, here are some ideas. These are based... (Continue reading)

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Worth a visit – Atlanta High Museum of Art Toddler Thursdays

Written on 6 Aug, 2008 at 8:35 in Extra curricular activities, Good Resources, Life as a mom, Travel, Uncategorized | viewed 329 times | 3 Comments

A member of Bloggermoms Mom Panel suggested writing about places that we think are ‘worth a visit’. I thought that was a wonderful idea, and I will kick it off with something in Atlanta I found interesting. One of the... (Continue reading)

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Sleep Problems in Children: What parents need to Know?

Written on 4 Aug, 2008 at 14:16 in Asia, Health, North America, Region | viewed 152 times | 8 Comments

Hello everybody! Based on the feedback I received, I have touched upon another very common problem parents face while raising kids . Sleep Problems in Children not only makes the children cranky but also many a times creats a havoc in their parents’... (Continue reading)

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Lessons for Dads

Written on 4 Aug, 2008 at 7:01 in Our kids | viewed 58 times | 6 Comments

We had some friends over for dinner on Saturday night. One of them gave a small package neatly wrapped to my son. When Shaamak opened it, much to my surprise, I found its actually a book for me, or more... (Continue reading)

Friendship Day Ideas

Written on 3 Aug, 2008 at 12:10 in Uncategorized | viewed 51 times | 0 Comments

Hey Bloggermoms, if you are logging in late for friendship day, why not make it frienship week? Here are some ideas to celebrate friends Email old friends and new, maybe with a card Leave a message on your social network... (Continue reading)

Happy Friendship Day to all!

Written on 3 Aug, 2008 at 9:16 in Uncategorized | viewed 33 times | 0 Comments

I hope you all are having a great day – I am truly grateful today for all my friends who make living in multicultural mayhem so much fun and easier.... (Continue reading)

The second time around

Written on 2 Aug, 2008 at 14:14 in Pregnancy | viewed 67 times | 4 Comments

You know, I have been thinking on what makes my second time different, and a lot of people ask me that as well. So heres my list: I started showing much earlier. In fact, at a school reunion before I... (Continue reading)

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The Immigrant Diaries – Edition 5 – Opening the house

Written on 1 Aug, 2008 at 17:54 in Culture Shock, H-4 Life, Living in a new culture, Uncategorized | viewed 489 times | 2 Comments

Hi friends, it took me a long time this time given the demands of life. But I have also received some great feedback on this from the readers and what I hear is that people would like more frequent editions,... (Continue reading)

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Pineapple/Mango pulisseri

Written on 31 Jul, 2008 at 12:45 in Recipes, Uncategorized | viewed 87 times | 1 Comment

Hey Bloggermoms!!!..After a short break I am back..Its been so busy here at work. I have been trying to manage work, family, cooking,extracurricular activites..the whole mile… Yesterday after a week of not making food at home ,I decided to make... (Continue reading)

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The brave hearted will take the babe

Written on 30 Jul, 2008 at 22:44 in Kids stories, Life as a mom | viewed 48 times | 6 Comments

Ok, so according to wikipedia, the translation of Dilwale Dulhania le jayenge is ‘The brave hearted will take the bride’.  And to those who dont know, Dilwale… or DDLJ for short was one of the biggest hits of my college... (Continue reading)

School lunch intentions and reality

Written on 29 Jul, 2008 at 18:46 in Food and Nutrition, Life as a mom | viewed 64 times | 0 Comments

I have been doing a survey of Indian moms of middle schoolers or those with kids at the high end of elementary school. Its an informal survey, or course, and I just managed to talk to a few moms. My... (Continue reading)

Mom lessons – Kiddy Science Classes at Home

Written on 28 Jul, 2008 at 21:26 in Extra curricular activities, Our kids, SAHMs Club, Uncategorized | viewed 156 times | 5 Comments

I write on mom lessons. And I heard that big cities now have classes on toddler science. So I thought I will try to write on that topic. You know babies, toddlers, preschoolers and even older kids are naturally curious.... (Continue reading)

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My greatest Teacher

Written on 27 Jul, 2008 at 5:23 in Uncategorized | viewed 50 times | 5 Comments

Of all the teachers I have had in my life, starting from my parents, grandparents and family, to the kindergarten and high school teachers, the lecturers in the university, the professors during professional qualifications of Chartered Secretary and Chartered Accountancy,... (Continue reading)

The most extreme of makeovers

Written on 26 Jul, 2008 at 11:47 in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Life as a mom, SAHMs Club | viewed 70 times | 2 Comments

Sometime back I met a guy who had not seen me for four years. Wow, he said, you are totally different now. I asked him how and he avoided a direct answer. But it got me thinking – of all... (Continue reading)

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Am I home?

Written on 25 Jul, 2008 at 8:26 in Adapting Traditions, Culture Shock, Just for fun, Living in a new culture | viewed 127 times | 6 Comments

I have heard more than one person complain about the difficulties they experience when they go back to “visit their home”. It is either too hot or too polluted or difficult to get around in the city. No matter what... (Continue reading)

I am running for President 08!!!!!!!!

Written on 24 Jul, 2008 at 11:00 in Uncategorized | viewed 43 times | 2 Comments

Watch this bloggermoms!!!.. Vote for me  please..   http://www.news3online.com/index.php?code=7pf2AO16Xb9Ov1o1T095... (Continue reading)

Bygone Pleasures

Written on 23 Jul, 2008 at 17:38 in Life as a mom, Uncategorized | viewed 58 times | 5 Comments

Spending zestful days with my preschooler energizes me, helps me take a fresh perspective and breaks the mundane adult thinking pattern. But many a times, it simply exhausts me. Not meaning to be disrespectful to all the preschoolers out there... (Continue reading)

A Chat with Robinder

Written on 23 Jul, 2008 at 16:03 in Uncategorized | viewed 122 times | 6 Comments

In my single life, my computer means more than one can imagine – yes, trust me, more than what it normally means to most people. It is my connection to the world, to my family and friends in India, it is where I... (Continue reading)

Art Exhibition – Glass Paintings by Malini

Written on 23 Jul, 2008 at 9:57 in Asia, Mom in Question, Mompreneurs | viewed 983 times | 27 Comments
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Hi there!! This is Malini…a Homemaker, Mom, Freelancer and Glass Artefacts Designer…. Phew!!!!! quite an impressive lineup……but actually a very simple person trying to establish my identity in this world…….to start with in my own family……  Drawn to paintings, sketches,... (Continue reading)

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