13 exciting birthday gift options for kids
The night before his birthday, my son went to bed an hour earlier because he couldn’t wait for his big day to arrive. There was so much to look forward to… birthday wishes, chocolate cake, [...]
Confessions of a working mother: Balancing work & home life like a pro
Samidha is the founder of BrandStudio, a Pune based Brand management company. She started her entrepreneurship journey 3 years ago. Before her venture, she worked for 16 years in Marketing, Sales, Brand Building and Communication [...]
13 awesome return gifts options for a child’s birthday party
When I attended birthday parties as a child, I knew it was time to leave when the hostess started handing out return gifts to take away. It was the perfect punctuation point to sign off [...]
Top 8 cloth diaper brands in India
While our mother’s generation has mostly used cloth diapers, those brands leaked, lacked long term absorbency and were mostly ineffective. Which is why we turned to disposable diapers, as they were so convenient. However, as [...]
Shatavari – A useful Ayurvedic supplement to boost lactation
During pregnancy, my sister-in-law gave me her copy of "Garbha Sanskar" book by Balaji Tambe. While I scanned through a few of the pages, a topic of "shatavari" caught my attention. I had never heard [...]
Baby ear piercing: What you need to know
My daughter was 29 days old when I took her to get her ears pierced. Throughout the entire car ride, I was filled with trepidation. I second guessed my decision of ear piercing to [...]
5 Indian summer food recipes to keep kids cool this summer
When my kids, despite their healthy, adventurous appetites, run away when lunch is served, I know summer has officially arrived. It’s time to retire the ghee-rich parathas, the cream-based curries and buttered recipes. Kids are [...]
Summer fun under Rs 100 – Activities for kids in Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad & Bangalore
The signs of successful summer vacation: Exploring new things ✔ Connecting with nature ✔ Having a fabulous time together as a family ✔ Accomplishing all of the above on a budget of Rs 100 per [...]
Toddler tantrums – Tackle them without losing your mind
I sat in the corner of a plush hotel lobby, while my toddler bawled his eyes out while lying on his back on the cold marble flooring. I should have been furious. Instead, I [...]
The DOs and DON’Ts of travelling with a baby
A week before I have to travel with my baby, an army of butterflies erupts in my stomach. 3 days to d-day, and crippling panic sets in. The night before the travel, I find [...]