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Breast milk is supposed to be the gold standard of nutrition for babies. It’s natural. It’s nurturing. It’s made by a mother’s body to nourish new life. But what if I told you that the very thing we trust as the purest form of nourishment is no longer safe? That’s not fear-mongering. That’s a fact, …
Some seasons don’t drain you all at once; they wear you down slowly. You keep going, doing what needs to be done, until your body forces you to pause. That’s exactly where I found myself a few weeks ago. It started with an ache in my arms that I brushed off as fatigue. But within …
Remember that powerful Bollywood song from the movie Kajal (1965) —“Achhon ko buraa saabit karnaa, duniya ki puraani aadat hai”? Well, for years, I sang it as:“Bachchon ko buraa saabit karnaa, duniya ki puraani aadat hai.” And honestly? It still made sense to me. I mean, I was backing kids during that phase of life …
Feel-Good Movie Review Series #1: A Man Called Otto & The InternBecause some stories feel like a warm hug. Hello movie lovers! Welcome to the very first post in our Feel-Good Movie Review series—where we talk about movies that make you smile, sigh, and maybe even shed a tear or two (in a good way). …
Summer break is a magical time. Also known as:“Mumma, I’m bored!”“Mumma, can we bake?”“Mumma, I want something sweet!”…all before noon. So instead of saying No (for the 45th time), I said, “Sure. YOU bake!” Spoiler alert: …no eggshells in the batter, and no tantrums (from mom or child). Welcome to the wonder of the Easy …
There I was—minding my own business, scrolling through reels of cats knocking things over, when my daughter barged into the room with a glint in her eye and her YouTube history in hand. “Mom, you HAVE to see this dal,” she said. Now, I’m used to dramatic entries. After all, I live with a teenager …
First off, a big thank you for showering so much love on my last post about the “Best party games for kids”— it turned out to be one of the most-loved posts on my blog. So, I thought, why stop at games? Let’s make your kid’s party truly unforgettable. In this post, we’re exploring “How …
Kids have a way of asking the most unexpected questions.One day, my daughter pulled a tiny silica gel packet out of a shoebox and asked, “What is this even for?” That one simple question sent me down a rabbit hole of research – and what I discovered was something I’d never thought of before.Those little …
One evening, my husband sent me a video and links that made me rethink the everyday products I use. The video highlighted something I had never really considered before—phthalates and parabens, which are commonly found in personal care items like deodorants, shampoos, and even toothpaste. After learning about their potential health risks, I knew I …
March 9, 2045 The day began like any other. I powered ON at 6:00 AM sharp, booting up my processes and syncing with the household systems. The coffee machine hummed to life as per its pre-set routine, the blinds lifted to let in the soft morning light, and the news headlines scrolled across my display. …