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$4.29 Double Shot Gingerbread Latte Therapy

Written on 4 Jan, 2008 at 4:27 in Asia, Funny traditions, North America, SAHMs Club | viewed 142 times | 0 Comments
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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 29,194 times | 31 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)

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The first time in public…(nursing, I mean)

Written on 2 Jan, 2008 at 15:28 in Asia, Breastfeeding, North America, Pregnancy | viewed 154 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)

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 131 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 208 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 243 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)

A quick face mask

Written on 25 Dec, 2007 at 17:15 in Asia, North America, SAHMs Club, Staying fit | viewed 89 times | 2 Comments

Hey, I tried this last week and it had great results. Take some almond paste (I had some leftover from making Almond Chicken). Mix in a little bit milk. Apply to your face and keep it for five to ten... (Continue reading)

Much ado about Hiccups

Written on 25 Dec, 2007 at 3:10 in Adapting Traditions, Asia, Home remedies, Latin America, North America | viewed 129 times | 1 Comment

My friend from Mexico told me that there they have the cutest tradition for stopping hiccups in babies – you put a red thread on their foreheads! And it works. When I was a kid, my mom would try to... (Continue reading)

Five things that surprized me about jobs in America

Written on 22 Dec, 2007 at 8:59 in Culture Shock, Good Resources, Moms @ work, North America, Region | viewed 229 times | 2 Comments

OK, I spelt the suprized with a z on purpose You know, I had worked in India in a pretty International Company, so I was used to working with people from round the world. Yet when I joined work and... (Continue reading)

Could you end your meeting, I need to pump?

Written on 16 Dec, 2007 at 4:08 in Asia, Culture Shock, Moms @ work, North America, Uncategorized | viewed 101 times | 2 Comments

I worked in a small company. And when I went back to work, I was confronted with giving up breastfeeding or using the great American and maybe European invention of a breast pump. I chose the later, because I thought... (Continue reading)

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