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As a parent I have faced some days where my girls are just not in the mood to do anything. They are grumpy and whiny especially TEE my darling teenager. Like the character in the book “Whatever Wanda”, I feel like they too need some attitude adjustment. So when I received this book for review …
Couple of days back I had the opportunity to visit Minneapolis. TEE my older one and five other kids had been selected to represent their school at the OAKE National Choir Conference. This one was a huge deal for her and I was very proud of her achievement. Hilton Minneapolis was the official hotel for …
As someone who suffers from insulin resistance, I am always on the lookout for good sugar substitute. I know I can completely avoid sugar, but you see I have a sweet tooth. I can limit my ability to have sugary treats, but I don’t posses the will power to completely stop my consumption. So I …
Few weeks back I received a sample for Calvin Klein’s #RevealMore Men’s fragrance from Influenster. Before I could get to the package TEE had opened it up to check out its content. Anytime I received any package both my girls are beyond excited. They feel like they are opening Christmas presents. I do remind them …
For some years now I have been phasing out plastic containers and bottles. There was a time when I was exclusively using those. After hearing all kinds of negatives about them I felt it was better for my family and I to avoid using plastics containers (Well my DH makes it very difficult for me …
Anytime I come across a product that promises to heal and freshen up my face, I tend to get very excited (I know I am not alone). After all I am not a spring chicken anymore. My face is littered with all kinds of damage. I have sunspots, large pores, little acne marks and pigmentation …
If you have been reading my posts, you will know that we were selected to host a #DisneySide Celebrations Party. Luckily for us it was just in time as I was planning to celebrate ‘S’ eight birthday. For some reason we got two party kits — no theme and Disney Villain theme. I personally was …
Black Bean and Chickpea Burger is a recipe that is perfect for vegetarians and vegans alike. It is a soft, dense, and hearty burger jam-packed with flavors. The ingredients for this veggie burger are simple, basic, and found in most kitchen pantries. About the Recipe This recipe for this Low-Carb Black Bean and Chickpea Burger is …
I will be hosting the Disney Side @ Home Celebrations party soon. One of the products that was included in the party kit were the HP photo paper. I got a bunch of them with matching envelopes. Instead of printing photos, I thought it would be a wonderful idea to print out the party invitations. …
This is a sponsored post for PawdPet. Couple of weeks back my little one ‘S’ dropped my iPhone. Needless to say, it messed up the LED of the phone. I took it to one of the service shops in the Mall to replace the LED and it was expensive to fix. After I got …
Like all the years before ‘S’ and I wanted to make and pass out personalized treats to her classmates for Valentine’s Day. We wanted to make a Valentine’s Day treat that was quick, cute, inexpensive and fun. I found some lovely Valentine’s Day supplies in Walmart and waited until ‘S’ came home from school to …
We were selected to host the Disney Side @Home Celebrations party. After waiting for what seemed like ages, we finally received our package yesterday. Both TEE and ‘S’ could hardly contain they excitement. Since it was night time and as our living room did not have a lot of light we decided to open our …
The Holiday season has passed, and we are into the New Year. Another year has flown by and I cannot help but look back and reflect on the bygone days. I came to the States as a newlywed seventeen years back. Those earlier days were kind of difficult for me. Here I was in a …
Kori Ghassi means Chicken Curry in Tulu. This chicken curry is made with a blend of fresh coconut and spices. It is a timeless, traditional recipe from the coastal town of Mangalore in the southern state of Karnataka. Kori Ghassi is one of those classic recipes that is handed down generations from mother to daughter. …
Kulkul (pronounced as Kalkal) is a sweet deep fried snack. It is prepared during Christmas by Indian Catholics (Mangaloreans, Goans and East Indians) I remember as a kid waiting to receive these goodies from my friends and neighbors who celebrated Christmas. The minute we received a tray full of all these treats, I would try …
