Skincare Routine For Every Skin Type

Whether you have normal, dry, oily or combination skin, you must follow simple skincare routine to keep your skin healthy and glowing. 

Step 1: Wash your face morning and night with your favorite CLEANSER. This will help remove dirt and makeup.

Step 2: EXFOLIATE your skin twice a week. You could either use the store bought exfoliating scrub or simply mixing water and brown sugar mixture. Exfoliating will remove dead skin cells.

Step 3: Use TONER.  This will basically help close pores. 

Step 4: MOISTURIZE your skin to keep your skin fueled, hydrated, protection from sun and to slow down aging.

Foods to Curb sweet Tooth

Yogurt with Honey



Brushing Teeth






Eating an Apple



Eating a Banana



Eating Dates



Eating a Coconut



Eating Piece of Jaggery






Tablespoon of Peanut Butter with Fruit

How to Treat Dry Skin

• Rub Honey over your Face/Body 10 minutes prior to showering
• Use Gentle Body Wash instead of soap bars
• Apply/Dab Oil on your skin.  Coconut, Olive, Almond or Baby Oil
• Apply Moisturizer (Lotion)
• Avoid HOT Showers
• Soak a small wash cloth in equal amounts of Yogurt and Milk mixture. Apply this wash cloth on your skin and let it rest for 10 minutes.  Wash off everything after about 10 minutes

DUPES: High End Vs. Drugstore Makeup Products

Save your self some money and get your self dupe for a High End Makeup products listed below.  The High End Makeup product is on the left and Drugstore is on the right.  

These products may have a huge price difference but they are very similar in formula, consistency, and how they look once you apply them on your skin.  I have listed average price but it may vary depending on where you are located and where you purchase them from. 

HIGH END Product on LEFT & Drugstore on RIGHT

1. MAC Prolong Wear Concealer ($20) vs. L.A Girl Pro Conceal ($3)

2. Giorgio Armani Maestro Foundation ($64) vs. L'Oreal Magic Nude Foundation ($10)

3. Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation  ($37) vs. Revlon Color Stay Foundation ($10)

4. Shiseido White Lucent Facial Cleanser ($30) vs. Pond's Flawless White facial Cleanser ($17)

Snack Idea: Dry (Suki) Bhel Recipe

 

1 Cup Mamra (Puffed Rice)

1/4 Teaspoon Chat Masala

1/4 Lemon or Fresh Lime Juice

1/2 Cup Tomatoes

1/2 Cup Onions

1/2 Cilantro

* You can add more or less of any of the ingredients listed above

Add All the ingredients

Mix Everything Well and Serve.

Healthy Sweet Potatoes Stew/Subzi

Healthy, quick, sweet, savory and Yummy Sweet Potatoes Stew/Subzi for Toddler over 1 year and Adults. It is healthy for adults and GUILT FREE.  You can puree it and serve, add extra water to eat it as a soup,  eat it with rice or with your choice of bread, roti or chappati.

Ingredients: 

1 cup: Sweet Potatoes 

1/3 cup: Tomatoes

1 Teaspoon: Oil

1/4 Teaspoon: Cumin Seeds (Jeera)

1/4 Teaspoon: Red Chili Powder (Lal Mirch)

1/2 Teaspoon: Turmeric (Haldi)

1/4 Teaspoon: Ginger (Adrak)

1 Clove: Garlic (Lahsan)

1/2 Cup: Water

Salt to Taste

Method:

• Add Oil, Cumin Seeds, Red Chili Powder, Turmeric, Ginger, Salt, Garlic and Tomatoe
• Saute for minute or so
• Add Sweet Potatoes and Saute for about a minute
• Add  water and cook on medium to low heat till it starts boiling. 
• Pressure cook for 3 whistles. Let it rest for 10 minutes or till the pressure cooker cools down. If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can cook on Medium to low heat in a pan till sweet potatoes are soft and tender
• Serve

Side Note: You can alter all spices based on your likes  and your child's tolerance for spices. Enjoy!

DYI: How to Clean Diamond Jewelery

Do it yourself (DYI): It's Easy, Quick and Fast. You will get amazing results just using 2 items. 

Toothbrush, Toothpaste and Jewelery

Before

Spread Toothpaste on the toothbrush and scrub away. You can use your Brush Bristles to get inside all the tiny little corners and holes

After Result: CLEAN, Shiny and Bright

Spicy Pesto Sandwich: Easy Lunch Recipe

Hello Everyone,
Here is my version of Spicy Pesto Sandwich.  You can of course make your own Pesto at home but I just didn't have time this time. Hope you enjoy this quick, easy and fast sandwich for lunch or quick meal. You can serve with chips, apples, or carrots.

Sriracha Sauce, Pesto Sauce, Bread, Butter, Tomatoes, Cheese

Spread Butter, Pesto & Sriracha Sauce

Place Tomatoes and Cheese of your Choice

Spread Butter on the outer side of the Bread

Toast till Crunchy and Enjoy

How to Teach your Toddler Colors Fast: Budget Friendly

Different ways I taught my son to identify colors fast, quickly, effectively and on a Budget. I used basic things I had around our home to teach him colors. I bought those flash cards but they were either eaten up or torn by my son.  So, I just used things around my house and used few tactics to teach him colors.  So here are tips and tricks that worked in teaching him to identify colors.  I hope these tactics and tips help you.

1. Set time everyday to teach your little one colors
2. Teach one color at a time
3. Be patient
4. Gather all different shapes and sizes in one color you plan on teaching
5. Keep repeating the color you are teaching. For Example, "Ball Red, Red, Red, Red"
6. Create Songs such as singing, "Apples are Red, Red, Red, Red"
7. Continue teaching one color for few days.  Include your child in the activity.  When you are out and about point out that specific color you are teaching.
8.  Spread out your choice of object to teach colors. Lets say you choose to use Paper in color Red. Spread them throughout a little section and have your child pick up those pieces of colors in Red from different parts of your home.
9. Use construction papers, Play Doh, Uno Cards, Legos, Balls or anything you really have at home.
10.  Don't force him to learn the color overnight. Repeat these tips and tricks every few days.

Good Luck! And I hope these tips help you as they have worked for me. Don't forget to Like & Share. Thank you :)

Mumbai Street Style Sandwich Recipe

Bread, Carrots, Peppers, Onions, Cheese, Butter, Chat Masala, Green Chutney, Mayo, Siriracha Sauce

Spread, Butter, Mayo, Siriracha Sauce, Chutney and Some Chat Masala

Add Vegetables and Cheese of your choice

Spread butter on each side and Toast till Crunchy

Yummy Goodness For your Tummy

Insanity Vs. P90X

Okay, so we have all been caught watching late night or early morning infomercials about P90X and Insanity.  I have caught myself eating potato chips and telling myself, I am starting this workout tomorrow.  But than I tell myself do I really want to spend all this money and the end result wont' be good. And I am for sure it doesn't work.  So was I wrong? Yes, I was wrong.

So here is my story and experience with P90X and Insanity. Back in 2009 I was traveling to Afghanistan for work and I saw tons of people in the gym working out in a small room.These people inspired me to just get into it and start working out.

And back in 2010, I started Insanity because I was tired of those typical workouts and I hated driving and going to the gym.  I just HATED IT.  So, one day I just said, what's the harm lets try it out. And so I was on my journey to completing Insanity Workout.

So you may be wondering what were the end results of both programs. Here are my thoughts.

P90X:

•  Weight Training, Yoga, Cardio but major focus is on Weight Training
• Its for folks who want to build muscle and burn Fat. You need weights to finish this whole program
• You won't loose weight overnight.  However, by the end of the program do expect to look toned and loose a lot more fat. I believe I had drooped about 5% of my fat.
• Build a lot of upper and lower body strengths.
• IT WORKED. Even though I didn't loose my goal weight, I did tone up a lot

Insanity:

• Get ready to sweat it out because it's HIGH INTENSITY based Workouts. It's a lot of running around, jumping around, and spinning it out
• 90% hardcore cardio based program
• You will loose weight if you workout and eat healthy
• You won't need weights. Just you, water, towel and DVDs
• I did loose weight and loved it. I could run longer, and breath better
• IT WORKED and accomplished my weight loss goal

So if you are in the market for a good program, BOTH OF these programs WORK just depending on what you are trying to do.  I mainly wanted to loose weight so I would choose Insanity.  It all really comes down to personal goals.  All you really need is MOTIVATION and SELF CONTROL to Accomplish any Program.  Keep in mind, I didn't exactly eat healthy but I was really trying my best to watch everything I put in my mouth.

I hope this helps many of you out there. If you have any questions or comments, just leave them down below. Thank you for reading :-)

Kid Friendly: Tindora Subzi (Ivy Gourd) Recipe

Hello Everyone,

Here is a quick recipe for you and your little one.  I am trying my best to offer the most unique vegetables so my son gets vitamins, nutrients and develops flavor.  Tindora is also known as Ivy Gourd. It's not a very basic recipe however, I made it in a way my son will enjoy it because it's simple and quick. I hope your little one likes it as well.  The reason why I don't provide exact measurements is because every toddler/kid has tolerance for spices so you can add pinch of all the spices listed below.  My goal is to offer variety to develop his little tummy and taste buds.

Ingredients:

• Tindora

• Oil, Salt, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin Seeds, Sugar, Chili Powder, Garlic and Ginger
• Potatoes and Tomatoes (Optional). I didn't add them because my son will only eat these 2 vegetables and Skip Tindora

Method:

• Add Oil and Cumin Seeds
• Add Tomatoes (optional) 
• Add Tindora, Potatoes
• Add All the spices listed above per your taste.  
• Cook till the Tindora becomes soft and tender.  I cook them on low heat to get a little crunch.
  
  
  

  

  Before

  

  After

  Enjoy!

Lunch Recipe Idea: Vegetable Wrap With Hummus/Cream Cheese

Super Easy, and Super Quick. This is great recipe for when you are traveling or want a change from typical sandwiches. 

Things You'll need:

• Plain or Flavor Tortilla.  You can even use Roti/bread/Pita Bread
• Hummus (Any Kind)
• Vegetable Cream Cheese (Any Flavor)
• Any Shredded or finely chopped Vegetables. I use Carrots, Capsicum, Jalapenos, Onions. 
• Butter

 Method:

• Toast the store bought Tortilla since it's bit chewy and not fully cooked.  You can cook it on stove top or any sort of flat pan. Let it cool down for about a minute
• Spread Hummus and Cream Cheese. Do not over spread
• Spread Vegetables. Do not over stuff
• Wrap the tortilla.  
• Spread some butter on outer layer and Toast for 1 minute on each side on medium/Low Heat.

Enjoy!

How I lost 1.5 Pounds per Week

Breakfast:

* Black Tea or Coffee with artificial sweetener

* Half a Packet of Instant Oatmeal or 1 Banana 

 

Snack:

* 1 Cup Raw Carrots

 

Lunch:

* Salad with 1 ounce of Beans, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Onions with 1 tablespoon of Fat Free/Light Dressing

* 1 Fruit

 

Snack:

String Cheese and unsalted Almonds

 

Dinner:

* Boiled Vegetables with Oregano, Garlic, Red Chili Flakes, Lemon. NO Salt

* Salad with lots of vegetables, 1 tablespoon of dressing. Add Boiled Chicken or Fish

* 1 Fruit

 

Bed Time Snack:

Tea with half teaspoon of Artificial Sweetener

 

How I got my 22 Month Old Toddler to Eat

As parents we all struggle to get all the nutrients and vitamins into our little ones. Let's face it, we try our best but we can't always be successful.  My son has been a poor eater since he was born and when he is teething it gets worse.  After about 20 months, I had enough of it because he just wouldn't eat no matter what I put on his plate.  So, after reading many things online, talking to doctors, nutritionist and other parents here are the tips and tricks that worked for me. I hope they work for you as they have worked for me.

• Be prepared mentally. Put your foot down and get strong for about a week.
• Offer Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Snack, Dinner, Snack.
• Do not offer any meals or snacks in between.
• Put a plate of food with 3 options.  For Example, Lunch put whatever you want them to eat, veggies and 1 thing they enjoy.
• If they don't eat any of it, ask if they are done with the meal. If done, take the plate away.
• DO NOT OFFER any other foods if they did not eat their meal or snack.
• Distract them if they skipped their meal/snack because you want them to feel  and understand the hungry feeling. 
• Eat same foods yourself that you want them to eat.
• Eat Together as family. 
• BEING STRICT FOR FEW DAYS WITH A STRICT ROUTINE WILL REALLY HELP. The goal of this is to change their behavior towards eating.
• THEY WILL EAT when they are HUNGRY.  It's harder for us to see them not eat for 2,3 hours than it is for them.   

I hope these tips help you. Good Luck

Best Toys for 1 Year Baby and Younger

There are way too many toys for little ones out there.  It's super overwhelming and you give into buying everything.  But here are few toys that my son loved since he was a baby. These are great for getting their motor skills running and for development.  I hope your little one loves them as much as my son loved them. 

Quick: 7 Day Breakfast Ideas for your Family

7 Day Breakfast Ideas for you and your little one .............

Basic Types of Car Seats

Infant Car Seat

Convertible Car Seat

Toddler Car Seat

Father's Day Gift Ideas

A very Happy Father's Day to all the amazing DADS out there. Fathers deserve just as much as mothers.  It is so hard to shop for fathers so here are few ideas running through my head for the Special Father in your LIFE.

1. Pictures collage of father and child.

2. Photo Album or story book of all the places child and father have visited together so far. 

3. Customized T shirt, cuff links, sunglasses, ties, shoes or any materialistic items father may like.

4. Coupon book that will list out things such as, Day off from kids, Day at the sports game, Daddy and me day, Date night with mommy, Day off from doing chores,  Just Daddy and his Friends Day.

5. Cookbook with customized apron.

6. Health Tracking Watch.

7. Toiletries customized bag.

8. Gift card.

9. Sports Game Tickets.

10. Dinner Date with Mommy.

Ways to help shed Pregnancy Weight

I gained almost over 50 pounds during my pregnancy and I really thought it was going to reduce because of constant breastfeeding.  However,  its not easy and weight doesn't just come off. But I wish I had followed just few of these steps to help shed some of my weight. I knew I wasn't going to go back to my pre-pregnancy weight however it would of helped me feel lighter, refreshed, and helped not gain additional weight. I was constantly hungry, probably more than while I was pregnant.  Anyways,  lets get to it.

 

¤ Drink water and lots if it.  This will help not eat junk food. Drink up while you are breastfeeding

¤ Eat Salad at least as your 1 meal

¤ Eat More often. Don't just inhale lots of food at once

¤ Eat actual food instead of junk. Just because you are breastfeeding doesn't mean you need more food or junk. Everything you eat passes to the baby so why not eat the best. Eat fruits, drink smoothies, salads, and lots of protein

¤ Sleep when your baby sleeps and get help to watch your baby so you can rest. If you are tired and sleep deprived you will lean on food to make you feel better

¤ Go for a walk for at least 15 minutes everyday. Seriously, walking helps. Walking will get you away from everything especially baby blues

¤ You will crave junk food so eat whatever you want but instead of eating 2 chocolates eat one. Portion Control is the key

¤ Wear SPANXs, Tummy belt  or any sort of clothing that will tighten your stomach muscles. This will help extremely tighten up your stomach muscles

¤ Exclusively Breastfeed. The more you breastfeed along with pumping the more calories you'll burn

 

¤ NO Soda and No Alcohol

 

¤ Don't try to wear your old clothes. It's depressing and it will make you cry. Focus on your baby, your own health instead of fitting into your old clothes. Not everyone has super model body or has resources to get into shape. So by taking small steps you will see results.

 

Even if you do nothing and just take small baby steps to get healthy.  Yes, it would be nice to go back to pre pregnancy weight over night but the reality is you had a baby. Your body has completely changed physically, emotionally and mentally.  You are going through a lot so focus on your baby, your health and last focus on your weight.

 

 

Ways to Increase your Breast Milk Supply

1. Eat Coconut

2. Drink fenugreek Tea

3. Drink lots of water and eat healthy

4. Avoid taking any diet or other medications

5. Nurse often and efficiently. Go with your baby's cue of feeding. Feed on both breasts

6. Pump in the morning right after feeding your baby

7. Take Goat's Rue Pills or Drops

8. Nurse often. The more you nurse the better. If your baby is satisfied with your nursing. Pump as much as possible

9. Do not offer bottles or pacifiers. Just Feed FEED and Feed. The more the baby nurses the more milk you'll produce 

Baby's Guide to Introducing Solid Foods

Quick Recipe: MAC n' Cheese with a TWIST

We all love the traditional MAC & CHEESE Recipe but it takes a long time to make. When you are in a hurry and don't have much time you can make this quick Mac n' Cheese for your little one.  This will give our Mac n' Cheese a little twist and your little one will get to taste something different. So here is the recipe.

Ingredients:

Boxed Mac and cheese
1 teaspoon Butter

1 teaspoon Oil
3 teaspoons  Milk
Pinch of Chili powder or Paprika Powder
3, 4 Mustard seeds

Method:

1. Boil the pasta and drain
2. Add butter and oil to the pan

3. Add mustard seeds to the hot butter and oil.  Let the mustard seeds pop
3. Add the boiled pasta and Milk
4. Add Cheese that comes in the box along with Chili powder per your taste
5. Stir continuesly for 3 to 4 minutes on low to medium heat till the milk dissolves into the Mac n' Cheese
6. Serve hot

Enjoy!

How to Make your Child drink Regular Milk

My son hated regular milk and formula.  He not only refused bottles, he refused vitamin D milk and Toddler's formula.  I was so concerned because my milk supply started to reduce and he kept rejecting regular milk.  Here are few things you can try to make your toddler start liking and drinking Vitamin D milk. 

Remember if your child is transitioning from formula and Breast milk to regular milk it will be hard and slow process.  Some babies love the flavor of regular milk and some babies not so much.   In the case your baby doesn't like the flavor try few of the ideas listed below and hopefully they will help you.  

Be calm, don't stress and go at your baby's speed. Encourage your child every sip of milk they take in.  They won't start liking the milk overnight however, after long and hard try they will start drinking milk.

1. Mix breast milk with regular milk. Try slowly and start by adding half an ounce of regular milk to breast milk.  You can do same thing for formula.

2. Mix banana or any fruit into regular milk. It will almost taste like smoothie or milkshake.

3. Pull out the big kid cup or a sippy cup. You can drink milk with your child.  Put it in a mug and offer few sips as your drinking milk.  When they choose the cup they want they might be more willing to drink out of it.

4. Add milk, yogurt and cheese into your babies food.  They might reject 

5. Make milk as a choice of drink with meals and as a snack.

6. Try flavored milk for a little older kids. 

7. Try Organic Horizon Vanilla Flavored Milk.  It has a pretty closer consistency to breast milk because it's thinner.  It's not preferred choice of milk for kids over 1 and under 2 because it's low in fat however, if your child completely rejects regular milk I am sure he/she will start drinking this milk slowly.  And once they get use to this milk you can start offering regular milk. 

I hope some of these ideas work for your baby.  Good Luck

How to remove Dark Under Eyes

After I had my son, we were getting no sleep at all. Day in and day out our son wouldnt sleep because of his acid reflux. This was really taking toll on me. My under eyes were so hollow and dark, it was crazy and I looked beat up.  There was nothing I could do to remove them because all I needed was rest. So I have been following few things to help my under eyes circles.

1. Rest and sleep when you can

2. Drink water

3. Apply under eye cream. Every single day.

4. Gently tap olive,  avocado or baby oil. Every single day.

5. Dont rub too hard under eyes because our under eyes area are so sensitive

6. Apply under eye patches specifically for dark circles. You can get these from any store and doesnt have to be expensive.  These patches will provide moisture and vitamins. Once a week.

7. Apply frozen cucumber pieces for about 15 minutes. Every other day.

8. Apply shreeded cold potatoes. Everyday.

You dont have to do these all at once but try these few once a week. Your under eye circles wont go away over night however it will help reduce them.  I hope these help alot of moms and women suffering from dark under eye circles.

Newborn Baby 101: Things I wish I knew!!

1. Dont panic, it will be ok

2. Feed your baby every 2, 3 hours depending on the advice you received from the doctor. You wont need to feed solid food till about 6 months. Only breastmilk or formula. 

3. Burp after every single feeding. Many times babies cry from feeling gassy. If bottle feeding, burp after every ounce. If breastfeeding,  burp after feeding on one side

4. Your baby will not be sleeping through the night. They wont know the difference between day and night yet

5. Do not give them a bath until the umbilical cord falls off

6. Visit the pediatrician the very first week

7. Do not use powder, lotion or apply kajal in the eyes unless otherwise advised

8. Choose a car seat that is convertible. The one you can use as an infant car seat and toddler car seat

9. Wash, wash wash your hands before picking up your baby because baby can easily pick up germs

10. Let others help watch the baby because both parents will need help and rest

11. Keep your baby elevated in the crib or on the floor. This will prevent spit up or gas getting built up

12. If you opted for only breastfeeding,  pump in the morning after feeding your baby. You will get the most milk in the morning

13. Wash your baby's clothes separately.  And try using all natural detergent

14. If your baby cries for no reason its called colic. In other words, many babies cry even after diaper change, being feed and clear of pain. In this case, the baby might just cry for attention to be held, walked, rocked or for comfort

15. Try to keep baby inside for about a month. Keep the baby away from highly infected areas such as grocery stores, department stores, play grounds etc.

16. Babies usually feel similar temperature as us. However,  in the tummy they felt more warmth so put an extra layer on them

17. You will have to change baby's diaper after pretty much every feeding. You will need about 10 to 12 diapers a day. More or less depending on your baby.

18. You will feel like having a baby is the hardest thing yet the most amazing. If you feel like your life just stopped because you had a baby, it is normal to feel this way.  It will pass.

19. Use baby wipes to wipe pee and poo

20. Do not go too long before changing diaper. I say every 2 hours to prevent diaper rash

21. Mom will go through lots of ups and down emotionally so be sure to talk to anyone you feel comfortable with.  Cry it out or talk it out till you feel like for that moment your emotions are out.  It's okay to keep feeling up and down up and down

22. Check your baby's temperature.  And keep the baby away from anyone who is sick

23. SID known as the Sudden Infant Death. Keep an eye on your baby at all times especially at night when we are resting. SIDs can occur for many reasons and its quick. Make sure your baby is breathing and blankets or stuffed animals are blocking their breathing.  Babies cant move so they cant move an object from their face. 

24. If mommy and daddy need rest, it is ok to give your baby a bottle. Many studies and book suggest not giving bottle or pacifier till after 1 month however adult body needs rest so just follow your instinct and go with it. 

25. Do not take out your frustration or sleep deprivation on your baby. Your baby is helpless and needs your love, care and warmth.

I hope these will help you. Good luck and wish you all the best.

Best Cheap Foundations for Women on the Go

There are dozens of makeup products on the market out there whether they are high end or lower end.  There are few foundations that I recommend that are for women on the go.

These are pretty reasonable since you can find them right in your drugstore and you can always find coupons to get extra discounts.  These are longer lasting and you can simply use the magic of your fingers to apply them. 

Be sure to apply moisturizer followed by primer to make your foundation last a long time.

 

Cover girl Outlast 3 in 1.  This one you can use just with lotion and foundation.  It has primer, foundation and concealer built in so no need to  put additional products if you don't want to.  This one is great for a special evening or special event.

Loreal Magic Nude. This one is not long lasting however, it goes on your skin like silk.  It's literally like applying lotion on your skin and no need to set it with powder.  It will last you few hours and it's super quick to apply. This one is great to use if you are running few errands and want to look more put together.

 

Loreal True Match. This one will also last hours and give a super flawless look along with healthy and glowing skin.

Revlon Color Stay 24 Hours.  This will really last hours and hours. This is one of the best for those  who live in hot and humid environment.

 

Revlon Color Stay Whipped Cream.  This too will last hours and hours and looks flawless.  Even this product is great for that special night when you want your pictures to look flawless and want a heavy coverage.

 

 

 

Recipe for Kids: Vermicelli Upma/Masala Noodles

Kids love anything fun especially if their food looks playful. My son loves anything that has pasta or strings because it's fun to eat it. So, recently, I made Vermicelli Upma or you can call it Masala Noodles without the added preservatives and sodium.  You can serve this as breakfast or lunch.  It's super easy to make and tastes good. It sounds like you need a lot of stuff and takes long but it really doesn't take too long. 

I am sure your little one will love it and hopefully you will too.  For this recipe you'll need the following ingredients: 

* Tomatoes, onions, yellow or red bell peppers. Honestly, you can add any vegetables your little one likes.Also, add as much as you like

* 1 Teaspoon Urad Daal

* 2,3 Curry Leaves.  Totally Optional

* 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds

* 1 Tablespoon Oil

* Salt

* Pinch of Sugar

* Pinch of Turmeric Powder 

* Half teaspoon of Chili Powder

* Half teaspoon of Ginger

* Vermicelli or Rice Noodles 

* Warm water

Method: 

-> Heat up a Pan

-> Add Oil and let it heat up

-> Add Cumin Seeds, Urad Daal, Vegetables, Salt, Sugar, curry leaves, Turmeric Powder, Chili Powder and Ginger.  Let it cook for 2 minutes or till all the vegetables absorb spices and cook (medium Heat)

-> Add Vermicelli or Rice Noodles

-> Saute for about 2,3 minutes on medium heat so they start to turn a little brown

-> Add  warm water till it covers all the vegetables and the vermicelli

-> Keep Stirring every 2,3 minutes so nothing sticks to the bottom

-> Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or till the Vermicelli doubles in size.  You will see a difference because they look bigger and fluffier.  

-> Mix and Serve

Give it a try and let me know how your little one likes it. 

My OMG, WTH Moment

Gosh, how did I get here.. While my son was napping, I finished all the chores around the house and just felt bored. So, I asked my self, what to do with this precious time.......

And..... I did what????

I picked up my sharpest and most expensive $10 scissors and started to cut my hair.

Yes, my hair.. Seriously. . What the hell was I thinking.

I had seen a older picture of me where I had bangs so I said what the heck let me get them cut again.

Instead of going to the salon, I took matters into my own hands and cut my bangs.. lol.... lol..

How did they turn out? Ok, they dont look bad but definitely should of gone to the salon. I am sure a lot of us have these crazy OMG moments...

So what was your OMG moment? Let me know in the comment section below.
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Live, Love and cherish
:)

Baby Products Adults Can Use

Alot of us have these Baby Products sitting in our home so why not make a good use out of them.

1. Baby Powder as a Dry Shampoo: Sprinkle in between your roots and just work it in with your fingers till white powder disappears and this will obsorb oils from your hair.

2. Baby Oil as an eye makeup remover: Take a cotton ball or cotton pad. Gently rub over your eyes and it will remove the most stubburn eye makeup.

3. Baby wipes as makeup remover: Simply use and rub away any make up from your face.

4. Baby Shampoo as Shampoo: if you have thining hair, baby shampoo will be amazing because its gentle and wont damage your hair.

5. Baby Lotion as a moisturizer: It will add so much moisture back into your skin.

6. Baby oil as body oil: Use baby oil over your legs during warmer months to give your legs some moisture and a lot of beautiful shine.

I have tried these products my self and I love them so I thought I share them with you all. Let me know if you have tried these or any other baby products and how you like them.

Live, Love, and Cheerish :) 

Aishwariya Rai looks stunning at 2014 Cannes Festival

Hello Ladies,

So its been 2 years since one of the most beautiful face on earth gave birth to a beautiful daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. She was criticized instantly after she gave birth because she didnt loose the baby weight over night.

For once, we have a celebrity who actually took a break from lime light and prioritized being a mother. Yet, people couldnt stop talking about her weight. Even if she had lost weight, people would have criticized her for prioritizing her career over being a mother. So it was definitely a loose loose situation.

I am so glad that she actually took her time to be comfortable in her own skin and slowly lost the weight. We can actually see a reality through her weight battle along with being a mother.  Women come in all shapes and sizes and she definitely is a proof of that definition.

At the 2014 Cannes Film Festival,  she looked absolutely stunning and beautiful.  She showed mommy power, strength and comfort in her own curves.

Picture Credit: India Times

How to Entertain your toddler when you are tired?

Hello all,

So its one of those days when you are beat, tired and feeling under the weather. Your body has run out of energy but your little one definitely has not.  Here are few ideas that will keep your little one busy so you can catch some slack.

Just as a side note, these are few tips that have worked for me. I didnt sit here and research,  just my thoughts.

1. Lay down and read with your toddler.
2. Get the crayons, pens and paper out because scribbling is great way to keep them busy for sometime.
3. Hide items around one room and while you are sitting down, ask them to go find the items such as balls or their favorite toys.
4. Pull out your laundry basket and drag it around.
5. Bring out your pots and pans and play drums.
6. Help your child organize small storage containers.
7. Pull out your albums or show them pictures of family on your laptop or phone.
8. Fill a container with things such as balls, shapes pieces or spoons.
9. Arrange a playdate so other mom's can help you.
10. Buckle them up in a stroller and go for a leisurely walk.
11. Play hide and seek by covering your face with a towel.
12. Give your child his/her favorite snack.

I hope some of these can help you as they have helped me.

Good luck and take care of your self.

Beauty within a reach of your makeup bag in five minutes

We have all been there when we want to feel good inside and out. Whether you are a mother, mommy to be or just one busy bee. You have no time to pamper your self for hours and hours. I have the perfect ideas on looking fabulous in minutes.

Yes, many of you may say beauty comes from within but seriously lets get real here, we dont always feel our inner beauty telling us you look beautiful today and this is where the magic of make up comes in. So ladies here it goes:

1. Put on some lotion
2. Put on either a BB Cream, CC Cream, Tinted Moisturizer,  or foundation using your fingers.
3. Conceler to cover under eyes circles
4. Lighly set your face with setting powder
5. Light blush
6. Mascara
7. Lip balm or lipstick

Seems long but doesnt take too long. You dont need to sit and apply eye liner, eyeshadow,  fake lashes or even contouring. Seriously, is all that necessary. This will give a nice kick in your self a steam.

Beauty doesn't just have to come from inside or out but infact it should come from your life it self. Make up will cover alot hidden but remember to find happiness one day at a time.

:)

7 Day Indian Vegetarian Receipe Ideas for Toddlers

7 Day meal plan for your little one.  In between meals you can serve fruits, Boiled Veggies, or Veggie chips. If you are interested,  I can post more of these ideas. I hope you enjoy the meal plan listed below.

Day 1:

Breakfast: Milk, Egg on buttered toast
Lunch: Grill Cheese, boiled carrots and peas
Dinner: Basmati Rice with eggplant, potatoes and tomatoes Curry

Day 2:

Breakfast: Milk and dhokla (steamed Rice flour squres
Lunch: Pasta with zuccini and red peppers
Dinner: Basmati rice with Daal (lentil curry)

Day 3:

Breakfast: Milk and Khaman
Lunch: Upma with peas, carrots, corn, soy beans
Dinner: spinich khichadi

Day 4:

Breakfast: Milk and Waffles with strawberries and blue berries
Lunch: idli
Dinner: Rice and Daal Tadka

Day 5:

Breakfast: Milk and masala Pancakes
Lunch: Vermicelli Upma with Vegetables
Dinner: Vegetable Pulav with Yogurt

Day 6:

Breakfast: Milk and Muthiya
Lunch: Masala Noodles
Dinner: Dosa

Day 7:

Breakfast: Milk and Methi Paratha
Lunch: Bataka Poha
Dinner: Basmati Rice, okra khadhi

How to travel with a toddler on a long flight

So recently our entire family decided to travel to Dubai. Super long 12 hour flight. Before we even took off, we started to read many things to help. And honestly didnt help us much. But here are few things that helped us, may be these will help you.

1. Travel light.
2. Dont panic and overpack for your toddler.
3.You dont need dozens of toys. Just like 2, 3 of your childs favorite.
4.Carry a stroller or a sling
5.Pack an old cell phone.  Kids love gadgets.
6. Pack a tablet with your childs favorite or distracting songs, videos.
7.Videos of family members or his/her own
8. Lots of diapers and lotssss of wipes
9. Milk, formula
10. Tylenol. Give them proper dosage before flight take off
11. Teething tablets
12. Comfortable pillow for mom because the baby might get clingy which means youll need comfortable pillow
13. Ask for a basinet.  Great way to store all the stuff so you dont have to get up every few minutes.
14. Take balls so you can roll them around the plane
15. Wear super comfortable clothes and carry extra clothes for you and baby
16. Carry food, formula,  and snacks
17. Let your baby play with ice cubes, and straws,
18. Play stacking cups game
19. Let them play with the tv, remote control.
20. Dont worry about your neighbors.  Just worry about your baby. Seriously if people dont have kids they wont understand.

So take a deep breath, relax and hope for the best. It will be okay. Go at tour babys pace. Be prepared to not get alot of rest.

These might be lame but these few tips helped us. Hope they help you.

Welcome to the Perfect Mommy World

And here I am to share my adventure of being the perfect mommy with lots of success and failures.

Gosh, so many things going through my mind.  I am getting older, what am I going to feed my toddler for lunch, what will we do after, what will be for dinner, I should really work out and loose this baby weight, ahhh have I lost being me, what can I do to rekindle my relationship with my hubby...

Well, the list goes on and on and on and yet no solutions.  Yes, I am the perfect Mommy... Welcome alllll to myyy blog...