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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. …
You know those late-night scrolling sessions when you’re half-asleep but suddenly deep in thought? That’s when I came across this quote: “Life isn’t about finding yourself. It’s about creating yourself.” It stuck with me. And it got me thinking—what are the simple rules we can follow to make life easier, happier, and a little less …
If I had a dollar for every time someone said, “Life must be easier now that your kids are older!”—I’d probably be sipping a fancy coffee in Paris, not chugging a lukewarm one while managing a hundred things at once. Free time? Peace? Oh! Parenting a tween and a teen feels like an endless marathon …
In popular culture and memes, jokes about ‘The Angry Mom‘ are everywhere. While they might make you laugh, few pause to understand what lies beneath. Beyond the humour and references, there’s often more to an angry mom than just a moment of frustration. Have you ever wondered if you’re an angry mom or had someone …
Have you ever seen a sibling pass up an opportunity to roast their brother or sister? Didn’t think so. Because if there’s one thing siblings do best, it’s turning even the most special moments into their personal comedy stage. My son turned 16 this year, and his younger sister made sure it was a birthday …
Let me take you back to our childhood for a second. Remember when “playtime” meant running outside with friends, making up games, and sometimes just sitting on the stairs talking about dreams, fears, or nothing at all? Our toys didn’t talk back, and the closest thing we had to “instant answers” was asking a parent …
These games were a hit! So, if you’re looking for fun indoor games that kids will enjoy (and remember fondly), here’s a list based on my party experience and her friends’ party adventures.
My friend recently asked me, “Anjali, do you have any idea how to say no without feeling guilty? And honestly, I had to laugh because, if you’re like me, “NO” can sometimes feel like the hardest word in the dictionary. But then I thought, why does it have to be so serious? What if saying …
