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Holi Activities for Preschoolers
Written on 27 Feb, 2012 at 23:36 in Events and Festivals, Featured Stories | viewed 9,006 times | 2 Comments
Holi activities, crafts and celebrations for preschool and kindergarden.... (Continue reading)
Celebrating Holi
Written on 23 Feb, 2012 at 23:37 in Events and Festivals, Featured Stories | viewed 1,327 times | 4 Comments
Hello everyone. March 8, 2012 is Holi. In US time, I think it falls on March 7th. And what better time to celebrate such a colorful, vibrant festival than the end of a long winter, and in the middle of... (Continue reading)
The Slight Edge – Is It Working For You?
Hi Bloggermoms! It has been way too long since my last post. I have no excuse! The summer just flew by and Fall seems to be moving at warp speed. So I figure I better get on the ball before I... (Continue reading)
Mama’s Day out!
It was the perfect day to be with my loved son. I took a day off and decided to give him 100% attention. Since he is the second one I always tend to have guilt feeling that he never gets... (Continue reading)
Break it down
Written on 23 Oct, 2011 at 18:56 in The Daily Tip Off | viewed 145 times | 0 Comments
Over the last few months, I have struggled with time and life management. How to balance life and find time for the things I want to do. One of the most effective tools I found was this – break a... (Continue reading)
The Mom Dilemma – To work or not to work?
Growing up I knew that I would go to college. It wasn’t an option not too. It had been a part of my plan for as long as I can remember. Neither one of my parents had the opportunity to... (Continue reading)
Earth Day – Everyday Things to Replace with Reusables
Written on 30 Mar, 2011 at 12:06 in Events, Green Living with Kids, The Daily Tip Off | viewed 566 times | 6 Comments
Disposables are attractive and convenient. But are they indispensible? We tried weaning ourselves off certain disposables and found it to be surprisingly easy. Its just that habits have become so ingrained that any break from them seem more difficult than... (Continue reading)
Working Mom Ideas – Tips for organizing mornings
Last week was a tough one for me. My husband was out of town and I had the kids and the house and my job all to myself. To complicate matters both the school and my office is far from... (Continue reading)
Hair Conditioning Tip
Learnt this at my hairdresser. If you put oil in your hair, just massage in after your workout (or maybe before), wrap a towel around it and sit in the sauna for 10 minutes. The steam helps the hair absorb... (Continue reading)
Easy to Clean Measuring Cups
Written on 11 Oct, 2010 at 21:21 in The Daily Tip Off | viewed 147 times | 0 Comments
To make measuring cups easier to clean, add hot water, keep for a few minutes, rinse and throw out. Then add the sticky stuff. It will be much easier to clean out. Any other quick clean ideas? Let me know!... (Continue reading)
The Emergency Bag
Written on 13 Sep, 2010 at 22:51 in The Daily Tip Off, The Efficient Mom | viewed 197 times | 0 Comments
For times when the kids are very cranky, say just after school or day care or a day at the mall, fish out the emergency bag! Just take any special looking bag (maybe those conference bags that you never use)... (Continue reading)
Earrings for little girls without getting ears pierced
Written on 6 Sep, 2010 at 23:03 in The Daily Tip Off | viewed 259 times | 1 Comment
Want to dress up your girls in preety ear rings but afraid to get their ears pierced? Apparently bindis work great as colorful, often shiny earrings, and come with no pain. Learnt this tip from a friend – Bindisare in... (Continue reading)
Potpourri
Written on 22 Aug, 2010 at 22:31 in The Daily Tip Off | viewed 541 times | 0 Comments
Hi. I saw this recently and thought – why did’nt I think of it before! Do you have transparent glass vases sitting in the dark as you dont usually have fresh flowers to decorate the house with? Use them for... (Continue reading)
Aromatherapy and Kleenex?
I was at a cousins house this weekend and every room smelt wonderful. Inviting and lovely. Turns out, the smell was from Eucalyptus oil which they had procured on a recent trip to India. But the trick? Take a few... (Continue reading)
Summer Tip and a touch of spa
Written on 17 Jul, 2010 at 21:10 in The Daily Tip Off | viewed 127 times | 2 Comments
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)
Less Toxic Cleaning Options for Tubs, Sinks and Tiles
Written on 5 Jul, 2010 at 23:55 in The Daily Tip Off | viewed 40 times | 0 Comments
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)
Daily tip- wash gum from hair
Written on 4 Jul, 2010 at 23:53 in The Daily Tip Off | viewed 808 times | 3 Comments
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)
How to sell your house in this tough market
Written on 17 May, 2010 at 0:32 in The Daily Tip Off | viewed 489 times | 2 Comments
My house sold after being on the market for 16 days. In this economy it’s simply unheard of, but not impossible. You can set yourself up for success too. Just remember you will need to go above and beyond what... (Continue reading)
A little bit of Spa
Written on 30 Apr, 2010 at 11:01 in The Daily Tip Off | viewed 81 times | 2 Comments
For overall stress relief, I have touches of spa in my bathroom and linen closet. Even when I cant actually go to one, I can look at these little touches and feel better. Its very simple, here is what I... (Continue reading)
Home Remedy for Eczema
Written on 8 Apr, 2010 at 8:00 in The Daily Tip Off | viewed 567 times | 1 Comment
Eczema Home Remedies for babies and toddlers seemed a good idea for me, as many babies and kids get Eczema, especially in the US where they are in air conditioning from day one which dries up the skin like nothing... (Continue reading)
