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August, 2009

Assimilation as a senior citizen

Written on 31 Aug, 2009 at 10:11 in Culture Shock, Living in a new culture | viewed 123 times | 3 Comments

We are in the middle of processing the green card for my husband’s parents and having them immigrate to U.S. from India.  They have visited us several times and have spent 6 months at a time living with us.  I think... (Continue reading)

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Herniated Disc

Written on 30 Aug, 2009 at 21:19 in Health, Staying fit | viewed 75 times | 4 Comments

Hello back again with another very common disease , which can be seen both in men and women , a very painful disease, treatments are there, but you have to be guided in a very proper way. Some detail I want... (Continue reading)

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School Lunch Menu for the week – Indian and multicultural ideas

Written on 30 Aug, 2009 at 20:58 in Food and Nutrition, Lunch Box Ideas, Quick Snacks | viewed 2,445 times | 1 Comment
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I thought I would format the post differently this time. But more importantly, where is everyone? Why no ideas? Maybe we need to put more ideas with an Indian or multicultural school lunches. Well, here I go again. Please give... (Continue reading)

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The Objects of my Affection

Written on 27 Aug, 2009 at 20:38 in Kids stories | viewed 37 times | 5 Comments

Out and about I see babies with their ‘attachment objects’ – blankie’s galore, sometimes a soft toy such as a nice fluffy bear or a silky blue bunny with a satin bow. These meet with my general approval. Though my... (Continue reading)

School Lunch Menu Ideas for this week

Written on 23 Aug, 2009 at 22:34 in Food and Nutrition, Lunch Box Ideas, Quick Snacks | viewed 1,560 times | 2 Comments

Thanks everyone who made comments on my last post with ideas on what to serve for school lunch and snack for the whole week. Sarmila, thank you for your suggestions. I have incorporated some. Yasmin, Indrani, I have linked some... (Continue reading)

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How the mind interferes with Consciousness

Written on 19 Aug, 2009 at 19:21 in Health, Moms Eye View | viewed 50 times | 5 Comments

In a previous post – Future becomes Past without being Present - I shared how the only way to move through a time of intense suffering had been to live two hours at a time – that is, be fully and uncompromisingly present. This eventually led... (Continue reading)

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Moms as Advocates

Written on 18 Aug, 2009 at 22:04 in Moms Eye View | viewed 39 times | 3 Comments

We often hear that moms are a childs best advocate. And strongest partner. But we forget. We doubt ourselves. Surrounded by experts (lactation consultants, pediatricians, super market checkout lady, friends, neighbors, teachers and family) I feel I may be wrong. Maybe we should... (Continue reading)

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New-mommy pains … and gains

Written on 14 Aug, 2009 at 14:37 in Just for fun | viewed 59 times | 4 Comments

What could a non-mom ever know about new-mommy pains, right? Well, think again. As you know, about 5 weeks ago, I adopted Lailah. Yes, my little furry sidekick with golden eyes. Except, little did I realize, that a mommy of... (Continue reading)

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School Lunch and Snack Menu for the whole week

Written on 13 Aug, 2009 at 13:46 in Lunch Box Ideas | viewed 477 times | 6 Comments

Hey guys, as you start the school year, if you are like me, you may run out of lunch menu ideas and healthy snack ideas. Of course, this is just for ideas, and please send me some! All of this... (Continue reading)

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Lunch and Breakfast Ideas for Back to School

Written on 12 Aug, 2009 at 23:19 in Breakfast, Food and Nutrition, Lunch Box Ideas | viewed 611 times | 0 Comments

So its back to school time and we need to get back to packing lunches and rushed breakfasts. Here are some ideas for breakfasts for kids before school. You will find great ideas for breakfast some of which double up... (Continue reading)

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Back to School – Some additional tips

Written on 7 Aug, 2009 at 22:26 in Education | viewed 43 times | 3 Comments

Susana had some additional tips to offer for new parents, which I included in a new post as you may have already read the post I made yesterday on Back to School Tips from a Veteran Teacher. Some examples of... (Continue reading)

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Back to School Tips from a Veteran Teacher

Written on 6 Aug, 2009 at 22:00 in Education | viewed 72 times | 4 Comments

So its that time of the year again – Back to school. For those of us who are not from the US, back to school or especially starting school for the first time can be a but daunting.  Whereas we... (Continue reading)

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First Words

Written on 3 Aug, 2009 at 7:25 in Kids stories | viewed 59 times | 6 Comments

The baby said his first word ! And no, its not Mommy – though she has been saying that word to him a million times a day, inserting it into every conceivable conversation gap . (This is Mommy. Now Mommy... (Continue reading)