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Mom-in-Question: Tiyash
Snapshot: Name: Tiyash Occupation: Mom, Management Consultant, Engineer, Entrepreneur Kids: Two boys 3 and 7 months Born and brought up: Kolkata and Delhi, India Countries lived in: India and United States (In US for 9 years) Cultures that influence my life: Bengali, Indian, American What were some... (Continue reading)
Heralding the arrival of the Early Pearly
Written on 28 May, 2009 at 22:31 in Kids stories | viewed 30 times | 6 Comments
The little one has been cranky for a week. Not his usual sunny self, but crying, wanting to be held more, disdainfully rejecting my attempts at humor and cheered only by the antics of his brother. So I should have... (Continue reading)
The story of when I was a kid and went out somewhere
Last year I thought I need to tell the babe more about my childhood. Because the context was so vastly different from where we are today and because I was quite sure he would never get to know many of... (Continue reading)
Celebrating Motherhood
Written on 11 May, 2009 at 15:35 in Kids stories | viewed 29 times | 3 Comments
A Very Happy Mother’s day to all of you. I know this post come late, but something that my son has taught me is every day is special, being a mother and having a mother. It is the joy of... (Continue reading)
Innovative Glass Painting Techniques
Written on 2 Apr, 2009 at 11:11 in Asia, Extra curricular activities, Just for fun, Mompreneurs | viewed 1,430 times | 7 Comments
Let me today share a tip of making innovative glass artefacts by using glass painting colours and cut glass pieces. You can see the basic glass painting techniques here. Some of the innovative techniques: 1. Beveled glass is generally used in windows and... (Continue reading)
Trip to Nainital
Hi Bloggermoms! Back home after a welcome break to Nainital, a hill resort in northern India, situated in the Uttarakhand State and headquarters of Nainital district in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas. Nainital is known as the Lake District of India and... (Continue reading)
Cherries for Dhoni
This incident happened some time back, actually last summer, but somehow never posted this on Bloggermoms. Born and brought up in a cricket frenzy nation, it is not surprising that we as a family are cricket enthusiasts. Off late my son... (Continue reading)
Positive Discipline
Written on 2 Mar, 2009 at 16:33 in Asia, Book Club, Education, Extra curricular activities, Good Resources, North America, Our kids | viewed 89 times | 4 Comments
Of late I have been reading a book called ‘Positive Discipline’ by Jane Nelson. I bought the book after I was flummoxed by a ’surprise’ question in a parent questionnaire for school admissions. I say surprise, as I was supposed... (Continue reading)
Why do we love the Slumdog?
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 16:15 in Just for fun, Living in a new culture, North America, Uncategorized | viewed 73 times | 5 Comments
As the stock market plummets, the stimulus package remains under scrutiny and more jobs disappear, what is it about Slumdog Millionaire’s rag-to-riches story that has overwhelmingly caught the Western world’s rapt attention? With the Academy Awards in which the film... (Continue reading)
Recipes … with love
Written on 16 Feb, 2009 at 2:12 in Adapting Traditions, Just for fun, Living in a new culture, North America, Recipes, Uncategorized | viewed 129 times | 7 Comments
Although I absolutely love cooking – I think of it as an art form, therapy, and a medium of sharing pure love – I rarely write down recipes. I neither record my own recipes, which I have been creating since I started cooking as early as... (Continue reading)
Breakfast In Bed
Wish All Of You A VERY VERY HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY. This Valentine’s day, be lazy. Indulge! Forget about boxed chocolate or a dozen of roses or an overpriced dinner. Treat yourselves to the make ahead breakfast plan instead. This sweet morning meal... (Continue reading)
First Public Performance
Written on 3 Feb, 2009 at 4:52 in Kids stories | viewed 28 times | 7 Comments
Last Sunday was my son’s first ‘public performance’. The play club that he goes to had organized for a Spring Carnival and Annual sports meet along with a march past. Needless to say hubby and I were over enthusiastic about... (Continue reading)
Roll, baby Roll, Rock and Roll
Written on 1 Feb, 2009 at 23:13 in Kids stories | viewed 34 times | 7 Comments
A few days back the little one executed his first roll over turning himself from tummy to back. Drum rolls, please! So last time around, I missed most of the milestones of my baby’s babyhood. Those ‘firsts’ which compare in importance... (Continue reading)
The world through the toddler’s eyes.
Written on 29 Jan, 2009 at 16:05 in Kids stories | viewed 34 times | 6 Comments
I heard Mom tell my older cousins, “Always be truthful and honest.” During Diwali, Dadai (my mom’s dad)took me to Kali Pujo and for some reason I have an image of Kali Ma now. The other day at doctor uncle’s... (Continue reading)
When the lights were out
For all those who grew up in India, do you remember the times when we were little and the lights went out, especially at night? This past December in Seattle was more severe than many can remember. Most people who’ve lived... (Continue reading)
Three funny stories of our Techie Gen Z kids
Written on 25 Jan, 2009 at 21:41 in Kids stories, Raising Techie Gen Z | viewed 51 times | 3 Comments
So ever since I thought I would write on this topic, I have been asking people I meet about stories about their kids – the techie Gen Zs who are growing up breathing technology. And today I thought I will... (Continue reading)
Kulfi Popsicles
Written on 23 Jan, 2009 at 18:14 in Just for fun, Life as a mom, Moms Eye View, Our kids, Recipes | viewed 52 times | 5 Comments
Quite like ice cream, Kulfi has its own wonderful flavor. This used to be my favorite Indian dessert while growing up. Now my 3yr old boys love it too. And they have fun helping me prepare this easy dessert and call it ‘Kulfi Popsicle’. This is not the traditional kulfi recipe, which... (Continue reading)
Feeding Tips For The TODDLERS
Written on 14 Jan, 2009 at 11:47 in Kids stories | viewed 43 times | 7 Comments
Hi there, back again.. Some queries about the toddler diets?? I am here to solve something of it.. Toddlers, are no longer babies, but not quiet big kids, their needs in all aspects are changing. They are becoming increasingly independent and learning new... (Continue reading)
Rowing in Tandem
Written on 30 Dec, 2008 at 17:12 in Just for fun, Living in a new culture | viewed 75 times | 5 Comments
This past summer, my boyfriend and I were in Halibut cove, a tiny island of about 100 residents off the fishing town of Homer. (A story from this trip was shared in a previous post titled Mommy and Momma.) In the late afternoon, our hosts... (Continue reading)
Back to class
Since the little one was born, I have been avoiding taking the babe to the various ‘mommy and me’ classes’. It was still difficult to adjust the feeding schedule, and however I may dream of being one, I am not... (Continue reading)
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