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The Big Debate – Going Home?
Written on 18 Jun, 2008 at 0:36 in Adapting Traditions, Asia, Culture Shock, Life as a mom, Living in a new culture, North America, Uncategorized | viewed 100 times | 6 Comments
Last time I talked about teaching a second language in big debates facing me and some other moms I know who are establishing themselves in a new country. This time I thought I will write about the big question that... (Continue reading)
The Immigrant Diaries – A Story on H4 Life – Edition 3
Written on 16 Jun, 2008 at 23:45 in Adapting Traditions, Africa, Asia, Europe, H-4 Life, Latin America, North America | viewed 488 times | 9 Comments
Friends, thanks for reading the first and second editions of this serialized story. It is encouraging to receive your comments and I appreciate your time. I would appreciate any feedback you have on this one – a work of fiction... (Continue reading)
Getting that first job after H4 – three things I did right and one big mistake
Written on 12 Jun, 2008 at 22:03 in Africa, Asia, Good Resources, H-4 Life, Latin America, North America | viewed 600 times | 6 Comments
So I have written about how I messed up my first job interview after an H4 hiatus partially because of still being green to American ways. This time I thought I will highlight some things I did right and wrong... (Continue reading)
The Immigrant Diaries – A story on H4 life – Edition 2
Written on 28 May, 2008 at 20:26 in Adapting Traditions, Africa, Asia, Europe, Good Resources, Latin America, Living in a new culture, North America | viewed 522 times | 8 Comments
Friends, thank you for reading and commenting on Edition 1. I appreciate your comments and your spending the time. This is the second edition of the story – a work of fiction, by the way, based on experiences of life... (Continue reading)
The Immigrant Diaries – A Story – Edition 1
Written on 10 May, 2008 at 14:22 in Africa, Asia, Europe, Just for fun, Latin America, North America | viewed 1,175 times | 21 Comments
Friends, this is a work of fiction. All the characters are imaginary and it is based on coming to the US on the as an immigrant, and then not working, and making life work for you. Please feel free to... (Continue reading)
International Travel with Toddlers – The plane ride
After my recent India trip and spending nearly 24 hrs each way with a two year old in various planes and airports, here is what worked and I think is important to remember. Packing a special kiddie hand luggage bag... (Continue reading)
Dispatches from India – Expected sickness, unexpected misery!
Written on 3 Feb, 2008 at 10:59 in Asia, Culture Shock, Good Resources, North America, Travel | viewed 378 times | 7 Comments
So I have been writing here on bloggermoms on my trip to India with my two year old. The Babe is sick. I had kind of expected that will happen. Its his first time in India, and I am afraid... (Continue reading)
Indian Baby Boy Names
Written on 2 Feb, 2008 at 19:13 in Asia, Baby Names, Culture Shock, Europe, North America | viewed 4,084 times | 12 Comments
With another 5 weeks to go before my due date, we have seriously started looking for Indian names for a baby boy….we want a name that is phonetically easy to pronounce here in US…that is one of the negatives I have... (Continue reading)
What no one ever told me about weaning
Today I went to a doc I have trusted my life and was told I was 18 lbs overweight. I had kid of suspected it, specially since I get a lot of ‘Congrats on being pregnant again’ based on my... (Continue reading)
Pregnant women with PUPP?
Gotta admit, I am a victim of probability…in my first pregnancy, I was blisfully unaware of any complications and pregnancy woes… my body is getting even with me this time around. So after suffering from acute back aches for close to two... (Continue reading)
South indian chicken Curry Recipe
Written on 24 Jan, 2008 at 15:02 in Asia, Food and Nutrition, North America, Recipes, Uncategorized | viewed 645 times | 6 Comments
This is the Chicken Curry I always make . It turns out very good. Try it out. My kids loves it as both of them likes spicy food. I get the whole chicken from Publix. Did you know that if... (Continue reading)
Natural child-birth options
So my pregnancy saga continues…I wrote some about it in my older blog I have recently joined these birthing classes called Hypnobirthing…the classes offer self-hypnosis as a way of pain-management during child birth. I have a really cool instructor, Maureen, who... (Continue reading)
The Indian kid in the ring
Written on 10 Jan, 2008 at 4:19 in Adapting Traditions, Asia, Education, Good Resources, Kids stories, Latin America, North America | viewed 89 times | 3 Comments
The babe and I go to some Mommy and me classes. We usually have a blast. I dont know who loves it more, the babe or me. Today the babe walked away from me into the ring. A group of... (Continue reading)
$4.29 Double Shot Gingerbread Latte Therapy
Written on 4 Jan, 2008 at 4:27 in Asia, Funny traditions, North America, SAHMs Club | viewed 136 times | 0 Comments
Did I tell you I love making resolutions? There is something about being able to forget the past year, or at least, feel that its done. Gone. A transition has occured. I am in a new place, where I can... (Continue reading)
Some Indian and Vegetarian Baby Food Recipes
Written on 3 Jan, 2008 at 0:02 in Adapting Traditions, Asia, Food and Nutrition, Good Resources, North America, Recipes | viewed 26,321 times | 30 Comments
I used to be confused as to what Indain baby food I can for my babe. Indian baby food in my opinion would introduce him to a different taste that he was getting from gerber. And for those looking for... (Continue reading)
The first time in public…(nursing, I mean)
Written on 2 Jan, 2008 at 15:28 in Asia, Breastfeeding, North America, Pregnancy | viewed 150 times | 2 Comments
Before I had a baby, I was very shy to expose even generally acceptable anatomy in public. I was generally a conservative dresser. If one time I bought a shirt or blouse which displayed a remotely plunging neckline, I wore... (Continue reading)
Honey and lime Juice Facial Mask
Written on 31 Dec, 2007 at 15:30 in Asia, Health, Home remedies, Latin America, Moms Eye View, Staying fit, Uncategorized | viewed 3,572 times | 2 Comments
One of my coworker recommended this facial mask.I tried it at home.Though the mixture is sticky, it works.. Mix 8 ounces of honey and 1 tablespoon of lime juice.Massage the face with it for 15 minute.It will leave your face... (Continue reading)
Nursing Strike and Baby Negotiations
Written on 30 Dec, 2007 at 3:21 in Asia, Breastfeeding, Life as a mom, Moms @ work, North America, Pregnancy, Working | viewed 127 times | 0 Comments
So around four and a half months or maybe just four, the babe decided to go on a nursing strike. When I rushed back from work, ready to nurse him, he would greet me with the biggest smile but any... (Continue reading)
Shiny Hair, Italian Style?
Written on 27 Dec, 2007 at 3:27 in Asia, Europe, Home remedies, North America, SAHMs Club, Staying fit | viewed 196 times | 0 Comments
Well, I dont know Italian style or not but uses Olive Oil. This always works for me and my sisters for shiny hair. Thought I would share it with you all, let me know how it goes. Take Olive Oil... (Continue reading)
Good Books for 2-4 year olds beyond the usual stuff
Written on 27 Dec, 2007 at 2:43 in Africa, Asia, Education, Europe, Extra curricular activities, Good Resources, Kids stories, Latin America, North America, SAHMs Club | viewed 218 times | 1 Comment
Here are some of the books we have been reading and we love them. We got them from the library and some of them seem popular based on Amazon reviews, but some seem relatively rare. I would love advice on... (Continue reading)
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