Do you ever fret about how skinny your pre-schooler or kindergartner looks? Do you often worry that you are not feeding her the right amount and type of food to keep her healthy? If you do, then you are not alone. Every mom feels responsible for how her child's physical and mental growth, and for good reason. Eating the right amount of healthy, nutritious food is imperative, especially in the … [Read more...]
10 Minute Veggie Pasta Perfect For Spring!
April 22, 2014 by
Pasta is a favorite go-to meal in our family, especially when we are looking for quick and healthy options that everyone will enjoy. I particularly enjoy serving pasta because I can sneak in any veggies that I want and my 5 year old will gladly gobble them up, just because its Pasta. Plus, with a range of sauces available in the market these days, it's not at all hard to customize a pasta recipe … [Read more...]
Do Your Nutrition Needs Change with Age?
April 2, 2014 by
Most of the people rely on a multi-vitamin pill a day to take care of their daily nutritional needs, or at least to compensate for the deficits in their diet. However, lately I've been wondering if your age has a significant impact or not on the type and quantity of your nutritional needs, especially as you age. As I scoured the internet to find some answers, I found that humans of every age share … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Re-Connect With Your Family At Meal Times
April 2, 2014 by
Do you feel you know your husband and kids well? and by knowing, I don't mean just knowing their likes and dislikes, I mean really knowing what they are made of and being able to read their minds without saying a word. Do your kids talk to you on their own, or do you need to coax information out of their mouths? Are the family conversations limited to one-word answers, or is everyone so much into … [Read more...]
Blueberry Banana & Soy Milk Smoothie
March 27, 2014 by
The temperature has been rising steadily these fast few days, and I've been sweating off a lot of calories during my workout sessions! If you are like me, you crave for a nice cool smoothie or milkshake post-workout that helps you restore your energy without breaking your calorie bank. That's where my favorite Smoothie recipe comes to your rescue. If you are looking for a deliciously unique take … [Read more...]
Family Meals Made Simpler By Ragu
March 18, 2014 by
Check out their new Pizza recipe with Creamy Mozarella Sauce. This is my daughter's current favorite. I spike it up with a few veggies for ourselves, and she enjoys it the Margherita style! Thank You Ragú, for bringing a smile to her face at dinner time! When both the parents are working, its hard to find quality time when the whole family comes together, spends time together, and talks about … [Read more...]
7 Quick DIY Ideas to deck up your walls
March 10, 2014 by
Do your walls look boring? Do they need a quick splurge of color? Are you tired of decorating them with plain old portraits and photos, and need some inspiration to deck up your walls? Here are 5 fun, creative and easy ways to make your walls looks fresh and new This Rosette Backdrop is a wonderful way to use paper to add a splash of color and art to your walls. Select two or three colors … [Read more...]
How To Beat School Holiday Boredom
February 17, 2014 by
School holidays are the bane of existence for parents. It’s not because they don’t want their kids at home, but because finding ways to entertain children – often of different age brackets – is an absolute pain. Once that holiday time rolls round, the stress of trying to find things to do to avert that inevitable ‘I’m bored!’ cry is huge. When you have toddlers, toys and board games are great ways … [Read more...]
5-Ingredient Potato Patties
February 17, 2014 by
When it comes to quick Indian snacks, you'll usually find quite a few varieties of fried food. Not that we don't watch our calories or take care of our health. But we love fried food, especially when its raining outside, or there's a bit of chill in the air and you crave for something hot and spicy, just like these mouth-watering Sabudana Vadas (Sago Vadas) If you are looking for a quick fix with … [Read more...]
