Just like every household in US has 2 canisters lying on the kitchen counter, one filled with olive oil and another with vinegar, you'll find 2 canisters in every Indian household, one containing Vegetable Oil, and another filled with Ghee. Pure Ghee, also known as Clarified Butter, is often preferred over regular cooking oil for several Indian recipes. And there is evidence to support that … [Read more...]
Home Sweet Home? How To Decide If A House is Right for You
March 24, 2018 by
One of the biggest decisions that you can make in your life is buying a house. After all, this will be the place where you spend so much of your time in the foreseeable future, the place to raise your family and the place where you will create so many memories. The first thing that you need to do is check the sums as a dream home can quickly become a lot less appealing when you are having to … [Read more...]
Dumping Your Old Clothes? Not Before You Try These DIY Ideas
January 9, 2017 by
While you may want to save money, sometimes you find that you cannot avoid a trip to the shopping center: You simply have nothing to wear. This is a common syndrome for many women, despite having a wardrobe filled with clothes! So before you grab your purse and start shopping, here is the DIY survival to pimp up your old clothes and give them a new life! Turn them into Reusable Bags It is … [Read more...]
DIY: Homemade Lavender & Jasmine Sugar Scrub
November 5, 2016 by
Homemade Lavender & Jasmine Sugar Scrub, with a touch of Honey for silky soft skin I'm not too much into beautifying myself, and I often look at other women who look impeccable almost every hour of the day, and I wonder - How do they do this!? With a full-time job, a toddler at home, and a kitchen to manage, I barely find time to look presentable, forget impeccable! But nevertheless, last … [Read more...]
How to Handle Picky Eaters?
December 20, 2013 by
I am sure all Moms out there experience a time when their kids will just not eat what's served at the dinner table. 7pm is not called the Witching Hour for no reason - a happily playing kid suddenly turns into this "NO" maniac who refuses to eat what's on his plate. Though our daughter has been a decently good eater, lately, its getting more challenging to feed her at dinner. She only wants one … [Read more...]
Top 10 Natural Remedies To Remove Blackheads
September 4, 2013 by
Blackheads are also known as 'open comedones' in the medical terminology, but for you and me, they are simply the first stage of acne, and are generally caused due to poor hygiene, excess generation of facial oils, poor diet, poor digestion and possibly thyroid disorders. Exfoliated skin, dirt, and bacteria congeal beneath the outer layers of skin to form unsightly blemishes, which are called … [Read more...]
Beginner’s Tips to Decorate a Birthday Cake
May 24, 2013 by
If you are amazed at the ornate birthday cakes lying decorated at the shops, stop frowning because it is not rocket science. The reason for making unique birthday cakes is that, for birthday cakes, different age groups need different kinds of looks. Kids love themed cakes, perhaps with their favorite super hero whereas adults might like more of a design or reminder of something special to them. No … [Read more...]
Roasted Artichokes With Herbed Lemon Butter
January 8, 2013 by
I have to admit I am not a complete Artichoke fan yet, and perhaps will never be a dedicated one. But over years, after having been subjected to numerous instances of tasting them in various ways, one is bound to develop a certain respect for them, given the fact that they are locally grown in California, and are nutritious too, and can actually do good to your body. The "fleshy" leaves have a … [Read more...]
How To Boil An Egg Perfectly
March 15, 2012 by
Perfectly Soft-Boiled Egg via Respectful Eggs Eggs are a powerhouse of nutrition, and one of the best ways to enjoy an egg is by boiling it, then sprinkling it with some salt and pepper, and off it goes into your mouth! With just 70 calories, and full of nature’s most perfect form of protein, boiled eggs are a good thing to include in your diet. I am trying to get my toddler to eat eggs … [Read more...]
How To Make Christmas Ornaments At Home
December 9, 2011 by
Homemade Christmas Ornaments Gone are the days when everything used to be Homemade, especially during Holiday season. Lack of time and easy availability of stuff at affordable prices make buying stuff an attractive bet, versus making something yourself. However, I'm sure everyone of you will agree, that making things yourself is a great way to indulge your creativity, and holiday crafts are a fun … [Read more...]
