Indian American Kid vs. American Kids

We have all wondered why my Indian kid doesnt eat or sleep on time. If you are one of those Indian moms whose kid only eats only white color food, blend food, only 1,2 different type of food, refusing to eat, gaging at just looking at what you have put on your plate, I feel your pain and so many moms do as well. Many of you may also be wondering why is my indian kid so stubburn and not eatting  by themselves or sleep on their own or play own their own.

Seriously, why does it matter whether you are Indian or American? Why do we find our sleves comparing and wondering what other parts of the world parents are doing? 

Yes, I too find myself comparing my child to other kids but I stop myself from wondering. Who cares if the kid in your son's day care sleeps by 7pm or your neighbors kid eats perfctly fine on his/herself or eats everything offered on his/her plate. No one said parenting was going to be easy. 

I raise my child the way I want him to be as a he grows up. Yes, I comfort my son, yes, I help him eat, yes, I pick  him up right away when he is wanting something or hurt. Not at all times, but I break alot of rules that we are suppose to follow. Who creates these rules anyways?

I put my son to sleep at 10pm so he can spend quality time with his father when he comes home from work. We speak to him in 2 different languages because its a skill he will appreciate when he is older. He will figure out language barrier on his own if he has issues in school. I put different types of cuisines on his plate as often as I can so he learns to eat variety. If at a playground, he is bullied, my husband tells him to stand up tall and learn to fight back against bulling. Literally, the list can go on and on. Look at each negative issue  from positive point of view.

I refuse to take part in this different culture race where there is no finish line. There is NO finishline when it comes to parenting no matter what part of the world you are from. STOP asking, Stop Comparing and Stop WONDERING. After all, we all have Only ONE thing in common which is PARENTING SO let your child be a child. Teach your child to be a good person and human.  And as parents all we can do is teach good values, culture and pass tradition. 

2015: Eating Smart Resolution

My new 2015 resolution isn't' to loose weight like every year after year.  In fact, this year I have decided to eat healthy and eat smart. I feel like every year I say I want to go on a diet, I end up eating more than I really need to eat.  So, I have decided to cut my portions to what I am actually suppose to eat.  By no means, my meals are healthy or perfect but I plan to make my meals much healthier than before. 

Here is what I am eating for lunch today. 1 cup of Salad with red peppers, lettuce, black beans, and feta cheese. 1 Cup Cheese Ravioli. 

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.