As you gear up for Entertaining, this Holiday season, take some great tips and advice from blogger Natalie Xanthakis, as she walks you through some quick and simple ways to dazzle your home with DIY candles, gold-gilded antlers, and fresh table-scapes that are sure to leave your guests in awe. … [Read more...]
Holiday Bread Pudding with Chocolate & Nuts
December 17, 2015 by
The Holiday season is right around the corner, and while you are typing up a Black Friday list, I'm sure you are also thinking how you are going to entertain during the Holiday season, right? Well, for us, the festivities have already begun! The kids are going to be off for a whole week for Thanksgiving, which means its going to be a lot of food and TV magic happening around the house. Yes, we do … [Read more...]
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans & Cheese
November 19, 2015 by
Baked sweet potatoes, with chopped pecans, crumbled cheese and spiced herbs Sweet Potatoes are one of my favorite veggies. I love their sweet flavor, and how versatile they are in terms of pairing them with other ingredients to make sweet or savory recipes. However, they are great to enjoy all by themselves too. When I was growing up, my mum used to fry small chunks of sweet potatoes, then … [Read more...]
Take Your Coffee Table From Drab to Dreamy in 5 Minutes
November 18, 2015 by
As the holiday season looms in, we all need ideas to deck up our house in budget-friendly ways! And a coffee table is a quintessential element that is bound to have a central position in almost any room. As I was scouring for ideas to deck up my coffee table, I came across this video where Interior design expert Nikki Chu shows how the living room centerpiece can be both functional and fierce, … [Read more...]
Plan for a better Winter Next Time
October 30, 2015 by
We’re well into 2017 now, and soon enough all this snow and ice will start to melt, the days will start getting longer, and summer will be on its way. If you’re breathing a sigh of relief at this thought, then this post is for you. Like countless others, you may have had a horrible winter this year. Here are a little advice for your bookmarks bar which will help you have a much better winter next … [Read more...]
21 Ways to Repurpose Your Favorite Old Sarees
October 19, 2015 by
Its a no-brainer that all Indian ladies love their Sarees! In fact, you'll find a huge fan-following for these 7-9 yard pieces of fabric even outside the Indian community. With a myriad mix of fabrics and a versatile range of designs and colors, the Sari has now become a big fashion icon. But with changing trends, we move on to the latest fashion, and our beloved Saris are often left to age in … [Read more...]
10-Minute Paleo Cookie Recipe With a Calorie Count that Will Make You Smile!
October 13, 2015 by
Enjoy some sweet treats that don't wear you down with guilt, or pack inches around your waist! … [Read more...]
5 New Reasons Why You Should Choose Cooking As A Hobby!
September 23, 2015 by
I know a lot of you reading this are avid foodies! Like me, you consider cooking to be one of your hobbies. I look upon cooking not as a way to feed my family, its more like a therapeutic process and also a series of inventions and experiments that give rise to an extra-ordinary culinary experience in our house! If you don't enjoy cooking yet, or need a push to embrace it with open arms, here' are … [Read more...]
7 New Ways To Eat Special & Feel Special
September 1, 2015 by
Are you tired of eating the same kind of food every day and need a quick change to rev things up? Or are you trying hard to control your diet and getting bored of eating salads and weight loss shakes? How about just focusing on eating healthy and nutritious food that’s tasty as well, so its easier to take care of your body and mind? Then it’s time to shake things up a bit. Studies have shown that … [Read more...]
Fried Banana with Yummy Yogurt Granola
August 25, 2015 by
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #QuakerRealMedleys #CollectiveBias As back-to-school date looms ahead, I've started racking my brains about what I'm going to cook for lunch and snacks for my little ones. And since Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I know I'll have to serve some healthy yet filling and … [Read more...]
