Preschool reading suggestions for the summer? All summer, we will be listing out books we are loving. Do suggest some that you are liking. We would love to hear from your summer reading experience with your preschooler. A House Is... (Continue reading)
For a touch of spa in your weekend or week, peel and slice some cucumbers or lemons or oranges and put them out in a transparent pitcher with ice and water. You can do this when friends are over for... (Continue reading)
Summer drinks top my ordering list now. Even when I am out at cafes, I am ditching my much beloved coffee for some cool, light refreshing options.Out with friends this Friday night, I ended up ordering the ‘Rooibos Lemonade’ from... (Continue reading)
These days having sound sleep at night seems like a mirage to me- something illusory and unattainable. Considering I have a 4 month old, I never imagined that I would get more then 2 at the maximum of 3 hours... (Continue reading)
Guilt, guilt and guilt! I have even come to the conclusion that guilt is the part of motherhood. Ever since I got pregnant with my first daughter I have experienced this one emotion very strongly. During my first pregnancy I... (Continue reading)
Summer activities for kids are many but often difficult to think of when we are dazed in the heat. So we thought we will put out one activity every day. Nothing major, just a summery idea. Today we thought, how... (Continue reading)
Abuela by Arthur Dorros is a delightful boook about a girl and her grandma and how they go on a flying adventure around the city. The book has beautiful multicultural paintings. The illustrations are richly detailed and you can spend... (Continue reading)
Summer Activity for Kids of all ages are top of mind for moms as the novelty of the summer break wears off and the days seem long and exhausting. So we thought it might be fun to publish an activity... (Continue reading)
As happens each summer, the babe and I are on a reading spree. I love going to the library and choosing books, but finding ones we love are sometimes difficult. So I thought I will share a few times a... (Continue reading)
Check out this post for some good ideas on what to do on long summer afternoons with kids, right when nap gets over, and dinner seems far away, and its too hot to go out. Please let us know what... (Continue reading)
Tired of all the toxins that come with bleach and the various strong home cleaners? Heard this from a friend – try dishwashing liquid (buy the cheapest option in bulk) for tubs, tiles, sinks for a less toxic option.... (Continue reading)
If you are thinking of going for a long drive with kids this summer, check out our post which has great tips on driving long distances with kids in tow. What have your experiences been so far? Do share your... (Continue reading)
Summer days are long. And when the kids are out of school, it may sometime seem a bit too long. Here’s a list of things I like to do with my son as a quick list in case any of... (Continue reading)
Planning to drive long distances with kids this summer? I just got back from a long road trip to Disney with my three year old and my six month old. So I thought might be useful to write about traveling... (Continue reading)
Ok..This has happened with my 4 yr old girl a couple of times..She loves to have gum ..but at the end it get stucks mysteriosuly in her hair..The first time I had to cut an inch of hair off…A friend... (Continue reading)
Fourth of July with kids? Here are some ideas to try with kids to celebrate July 4. Fourth of July Activities with Kids 1. Talk about it: Always on our list, this first point is really about talking with your... (Continue reading)
So the economy is down in the doldrums, still. The miracles we expected when Obama was elected President, did not quite happen. At least not yet. There is an oil spill in the gulf. Unemployment is high. Houses in our... (Continue reading)
Name: Sanjukta Banerjee Profession: Lecturer/ Department Coordinator & Graduate Studies Coordinator at a leading University. Kid: 1 Born and brought up: Calcutta , India. What did you find most interesting about the US when you came here? Freeways and how fast... (Continue reading)
Fathers day gifts from baby can be a challenge especially given that baby is so cute and mom has to find a gift to live up to him or her. So here are some ideas: A beautifully framed hand or... (Continue reading)
About five years ago, I became a mom. I know people say that you become a mom once you are pregnant, and I did everything I could to take care of my baby when he was inside me, but I... (Continue reading)