Around 3 months postpartum, new mums experience unusual hair fall. During pregnancy increased hormone levels in our body improve hair quality and reduces hair fall. After pregnancy when hormones and blood volume falls significantly that can be responsible for increased hair fall. You can also blame sleep deprivation, stress and anxiety during the first few… Continue reading Eleven tips to manage postpartum hair fall
Pre-holiday checklist – To feel organised
Do you want to feel organised and refreshed before, during and after holidays? The key to a good holiday is to plan and organise everything before you go on your vacation. Earlier the better. It is not going to be perfect every time, however, you will notice a huge improvement every time. Be it a… Continue reading Pre-holiday checklist – To feel organised
Get over the fear of giving birth
Being scared of labour is understandable as it is known to be painful, and unpredictable. Also, women can be nervous about their undignified behaviour in the labour room. Or they can have fear of epidural or c-section. On top of all that, there are many childbirth stories around us, that does not portray a pretty… Continue reading Get over the fear of giving birth
Ten tips for Cough and cold in toddlers
It's been three months since my toddler started nursery. And it feels like she is going through all the germs in the nursery. Cough, cold, fever, tummy bug, ear infection, hand and mouth diseases, chickenpox and what not. Cough and cold were the most terrible. Not only for my daughter but for all of us.… Continue reading Ten tips for Cough and cold in toddlers
My refrigerator broke and I saw an opportunity
Only a broken refrigerator could put us back on healthy eating habits. Once upon a time, we use to eat healthily. Salads, soups, stews were our main meals. Then, pregnancy cravings kicked in and our diet changed. We started eating out, lots of carbs, oily and spicy food and everything around those meals. We thought,… Continue reading My refrigerator broke and I saw an opportunity
Top six products to entertain babies
Do you struggle to understand how to entertain your baby? Or what they would like to play with? Allow me to share six products and toys that my baby loved. Play mat/floor mat ou should invest in a good quality floor mat. It should be large, thick, waterproof and made with non-toxic material. Also, it… Continue reading Top six products to entertain babies
22 reasons my parents did financially well on a small income
Our family is growing and we thought it's time to streamline our finances. We want to buy a decent family home, maintain a consistent budget for childcare and there are other additional expenses. When it comes to finances, my parent's efforts are inspirational. It surprises me how they have risen from a humble origin and… Continue reading 22 reasons my parents did financially well on a small income
9 reasons new moms feel lonely and isolated
Isn’t it ironic that the person you love the most in this world, is right there in your arms, yet at times you experience that sinking feeling of being alone. I am very happy to be a mom. My baby fills my heart with lots of joy and laughter, yet I often find myself looking… Continue reading 9 reasons new moms feel lonely and isolated
Three perfect treatments for dry hands
Hydrating and exfoliating hand mask 1 tbsp oats flour2 tsp full-fat fresh cream1 tsp aloe vera gel few drops of ghee/clarified butter Add all these ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix till it becomes smooth in consistency. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Then apply a layer of this mixture all over your hands.… Continue reading Three perfect treatments for dry hands
Supporting WHO’s Hand Hygiene Campaign
Washing hands before any religious ritual has been around for thousands of years. However, diseases preventing power of handwashing was discovered merely 130 years ago. This association didn't get much appreciation for many decades. But today hand washing campaigns are run by governments and not for profit organisations as a crucial public health action. All… Continue reading Supporting WHO’s Hand Hygiene Campaign