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You know you are a mom when… 10 Hilarious signs of being a Mom.
Parenting is a different world. The moment you become a member of the ‘Mom Club’, you are officially out of the all-night partying, dancing-till-you-drop, figure-hugging dress club. Not that your friends shun you but you become so obsessed with your baby that either you bore them to death with conversations about the colour of your baby’s poo or you hardly get time to socialise and long only for sleep whenever you get any time. Either way, you will see yourself more interested in having discussions with fellow members of the Mom Club, even if it means chatting with the irritating woman next door (she’s handling three kids and after you…
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How to tackle 5 common health problems when travelling with kids
I keep saying this- I love travelling with my kid and you should too. Of course, it is not as easy as travelling alone but if you remember the simple tips on eating right during travel and stay equipped to handle the following common health problems you may face in your child, you can ace travelling with kids!! Here are the 5 common health problems you need to keep a look out for: Upset stomach-Loose stools are quite common during travel and are serious vacation spoilers. When accompanied with nausea and vomiting, they can be all the more agonising. To treat an upset stomach, ensure good hydration of your child.…
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Be the fire! A poem for my daughter
When everything’s falling apart and nothing seems alright. When the world is all dark and endless seems the night. Be the fire Burn bright! Light up your own way and walk proud Be your own saviour, your own knight! When the stares are cold and you find no warm embrace When everyone gets judgmental and your faith in humanity sways Be the fire Burn bright! Warm up your heart, thaw the freeze Don’t give up, it is just a phase! When the stereotypes and societal norms Creep up and bind you down When you feel the pressure to fit in and suffocate, fear you may drown Be…
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Stop the hullabaloo over celebrity moms. Ever mom is a celebrity!
The rise of media, especially social media has brought us closer to the lives of others, even eminent personalities and celebrities. We love to know what goes on in their private lives, their romantic tie-ups. subsequent break-ups, every ailment, every flaw, every nose-job… Recently the trend to glorify their parenting has seen an immense rise. ‘Oh my God! Did you see Kareena Kapoor walk the ramp in her baby bump? She looked adorable! More power to her!’ She said animatedly on the phone, sharing the daily dose of gossip with her best friend. ‘Yes, this woman is truly revolutionising pregnancy and the way people look at it.’ Meanwhile, her…
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Travel Buzz: Spain’s Human Towers
One look at that picture and you might think of it as the human pyramid during Janashtami celebrations in India but look closely. It is not India and it is definitely not a handi-breaking ceremony. It is an image of one of Spain’s human towers! Celebrated on the first weekend of October every two years in the Catalonia region of Spain, the Human Tower Competition, also known as Concurs de Castells,  is a popular contest and tourist attraction. The competition involves building the tallest and the most complicated human tower of all and then disassemble it without falling. The teams are known as Colles and the members of a…
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5 reasons why I hate my best friend!
I have a lot of friends, many type of friends; I love them all for their unique, quirky traits but one of them, well I hate her and she’s one of my best friends. Surprised? Don’t be. You will understand why I feel the way I do about her when you read the reasons why: Reason #1: I hate her for the lovely memories that make me cry The fun of wearing the same colour tees, sporting the same brand of sports shoes and even getting ‘flicks’ cut together.. The studying together at night, kicking each other to get ready for college, sharing meals, cosmetics, clothes and coffee…hostel was so…
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A traveller’s unrest
I have just entered the house after 7 days of travel to 3 cities. Instead of being tired or glad to have come home, I am itching to go again! The travel bug has bitten me bad. There is so much I have here to do, so many new assignments to handle but I could just give it all away to be in the road. Unlike many other travellers, I don’t have bucket lists of countries and places to see. I just love travelling! It is the journey that excites me way more than the destinations. Out of all the modes of travel, I love road travel.…
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5 travel quotes that will make you pack your bags
It might be an old one but is so true! There is more to learn during your travels and journeys around the world than in any book. Go out and explore! When you move out of the comforts and the troubles of your circle and travel to new places, you realise that neither is your success too big nor is your sorrow too huge. It dawns upon you that you are just a speck in this cosmos. When life gets overwhelming, the best way to gain perspective is by packing your bags and leaving for a little while. Travelling alone is the best gift you can give yourself…
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5 Tips on eating right during travel
When you are planning a road trip to any destination, you have all the packing in order and all the lists checked. The hotel is booked, the car serviced and fuelled. Your DSLR lies ready and you are brimming with excitement. Now you just have one thing left to worry about- whether to pack home-made food for the journey, considering you have a child along or whether to give in to the convenience of buying packaged items like biscuits and chips and stopping on the way for meals. It is an important choice for what you eat during travel matters a lot. An upset stomach can hamper your vacation way…
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True friendships stand the test of time…and revisits!
Friendships are awesome! You have friends at your workplace, friends at your husband’s workplace, friends around your home…basically, you are a very social person who basks in the glory of having a lot of friends-a lot! It has just been two years since you reached the place and you get the feeling that you can settle and stay there for the rest of your life. Sigh! You knock on wood and smile. Then the cycles of time take a sudden turn (as they usually do right when you think you are on the right track) and your husband gets posted out of the place, thanks to his transferable job. You…
