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• Eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi Ideas

  

  We celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi. As usual, the deity who says no entry for obstacles has brought with him a deluge of rains, which is no surprise as we are also... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2017 DIARIES

• Why Your Car Air Purifier Will Make You a Better Parent

  

  Yesterday, I waved to a parent driving off to drop her kids in school. I noticed that the kids wore masks, to fight air pollution. With every passing day, the... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2017 DIARIES

• At Menri Monastery, Dolanji, Solan, Himachal Pradesh

  

  During our trip to Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh a few weeks ago, we visited the Menri Monastery, or Yung Drung Ling in Dolanji, Solan. Long story how we got... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2017 DIARIES

• Inspiring Quotes and Affirmations by Louise Hay

  

  This post is a tribute to Louise Hay, who will live forever in the hearts of those whose lives she transformed through her legacy of wisdom. On 30 August, the... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2017 DIARIES

• Zentenced to Gratitude

  

  I just wondered, do you look forward to my monthly Gratitude Circle post on the last Thursday each month? I certainly do! And by the way, someone asked me how... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2017 DIARIES

• When It Comes to Child Nutrition, There Really is No Compromise

  

  My son returned to college three weeks ago. Each time I go into the kitchen, the jar of Horlicks looks at me rather sadly, just like all his other staples. I... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2017 DIARIES

• Inspiring Quotes by Mark Twain That Will Make You Smile

  

  Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer, is better known to us as Mark Twain. He has a colorful life... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2017 DIARIES

• One Happiness Trick That Will Change Your Life

  

  "No matter what, I just can't seem to prepare well enough" "My head's a mess" "Am I good enough?" "I don't know where the time goes" "I don't know how to feel... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2017 DIARIES

• 5 Tips to Turn Temper Tantrums Into Teachable Moments

  

  So my friend Samara and I were chatting about how tough it is to parent, and of course, also acknowledging how rewarding it is to watch our little ones grow int... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2017 DIARIES

• Making It Easy for Elderly Parents To Move In With You

  

  We're supposedly "enjoying" a long weekend technically, but it has been far from relaxed. For one thing, both of us at home are frantically catching up on our... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2017 DIARIES

• Girlfriends

  

  The old adage goes that "birds of a feather, flock together". Maybe. But if you really look around, you'll find more examples of peaceful co-existence. The... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2017 DIARIES

• Growing Old is Hard to Do

  

  I've always believed that age is but a mere number, and what really matters is one's attitude. However, every once in a while something happens to nudge that... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2017 DIARIES

• Making My Own Normal #GratitudeCircle

  

  It seems like half the year just whizzed by, no? Here we are, already at the end of July, and before we know it, in India, at least, the festival season will... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2017 DIARIES

• Wishing, Wanting, Hoping #travel

  

  "Travel is the healthiest addiction" I admit to being a little envious of my friend who will be attending a conference at Four Points by Sheraton in Jaipur.... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2017 DIARIES

• Is Meditation Good for Your Kids?

  

  Yes! Right off the bat, the answer is yes. Parents make every effort to teach their children good hygiene and healthy habits; for example, brushing teeth twice ... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2017 DIARIES

• 4 Tips to Stress Less When You Travel On Business

  

  I love travel. In fact, my job as a sales manager involved a lot of business travel. While many of my colleagues cribbed about having to make intercity client... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2017 DIARIES

• Can One Month of Joy Change Your Entire Life? #thejoyplan @kaiaroman

  

  If you found that question a little difficult to answer spontaneously, Kaia Roman' book "The Joy Plan: How I Took 30 Days to Stop Worrying, Quit Complaining, an... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2017 DIARIES

• 14 Cherished Gifts from 14 Years of Blogging

  

  Fourteen years ago, 8 July marked the birth of this blog. Today, I am ecstatic about still being here. Oh yes, "consistency" has always been my middle... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2017 DIARIES

• Gratitude and Service Therapy #GST #GratitudeCircle

  

  Nice and tacky title, eh? As we get our various garments in a twist over who should register under the GST -Goods and Services Tax-Act, I know one GST that is... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2017 DIARIES

• What Makes Some People More Charismatic Than Others?

  

  A couple of weeks back, my son and I watched this movie "Hindi Medium" starring Irrfan Khan and others. Irrfan Khan comes across as completely likeable, as... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2017 DIARIES