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...]
Baked Cheese Tortellini in Chipotle Cream Sauce
The temperature outside has started to drop, and it gets dark and chilly when I get back from work. Who likes to look when it's cold and dark like that? Sometimes I really wish there was a Magic Wand for Moms so they could whip up healthy yet delicious food in no time - maybe just grant one wish a month, that would be good too, right?! Sigh!!! I don't think that's going to happen unless I move to … [Read more...]
5 Fabulous Foodie Gift Recipes For The Holiday Season
Holidays are all about caring, sharing and having fun with friends and family. And the other thing that is even more fun is buying gifts for your loved ones. And though we buy presents for the kids to fulfill their wishes, there is nothing more fulfilling than making your own gifts. Adding that personal touch is what makes gift exchange meaningful and memorable. Being a foodie, it’s traditional … [Read more...]
4 Fun Ideas For Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining
I love the Holiday season, because it gives us a reason to mingle with friends and family, and even make new friends, something that we tend to neglect in our super-busy lives! But with a full-time job, and 2 kids to dote upon at home, I can rarely find time for myself. In fact, I seriously cannot remember when I had a long conversation with my husband – these days, our chats are barely 2 minutes … [Read more...]
Peppermint Mocha Frappuccinos
As soon as October approaches, the holiday season starts creeping upon the people in United States, and the weather turns to mildly chilly with occasional bouts of sunshine. And right now, Autumn is shining upon us in full glory on this northern coast of California. I love Fall, because it's neither too cold nor too warm, and this is the best weather to enjoy chilled Frappuccinos or heart-warming … [Read more...]
DIY: Scented Flameless Floral Candles
Diwali is just around the corner, and there is tonnes of activity going on in the house. Food is always an essential part of any festivities, but this festival of lights is incomplete without "Lights & Diyas". On Diwali, it is a tradition to decorate your entire house with lights, and light oil-lamps or diyas, to shun the darkness in our lives and fill it with light. Even I was looking for a … [Read more...]
14 Proven Remedies To Reduce Wrinkles Naturally
Wrinkles are a woman's worst enemies, especially as they tend to grow stronger with each passing year! The human skin has an outer layer that protects our internal body organs from the outside environment, as well as prevents loss of moisture. but as the skin ages, the fat, collagen and elastin in the skin, which are responsible for the smooth youthful appearance, start to decrease, leading to … [Read more...]
Spinach & Lentil Soup
Spinach and Split Peas (Moong Dal) soup flavored with garam masala and mint Spinach is not called a superfood without a reason! Loaded with vitamins and anti-oxidants, it is a very nutritious ingredient that does not have a very distinct taste, and hence can easily be added to several of your favorite recipes without altering their taste too much, like these Super Moist Spinach Banana Muffins. … [Read more...]