Day Night Tinkering Mom

In last two years, online schooling transformed the entire education system, courtesy Mr. Coronavirus,  and the mothers we see today are "Digital Mammas"😀. The digital wave didn't restrict itself only to online classes. It has now touched every single domain in our lives. Google Pay, Paytm, Phonepe, UPI, QR codes- all these are indispensable part of us now.  Many people, especially women, were and are fond of keeping a cash amount with them. Not only saving and having it, we, women love to spend it too. But in previous year, I felt, the cash was not outgoing. Reason: Subzi wali wants G pay, Grocery wala wants Paytm, even golgappe wala bhaiya says "Madam Paytm  hi krdo ". Restaurants, online shopping, home deliveries, malls, schools, and maids- all prefer online payments. This digital money transfer is good and easy but I, sometimes, miss that physical money spending😉. One thing, for sure, I would want to have as physical money- Ladies Kitty amount. I just ho...

India is full of beautiful hill stations from North to South, and West to East. Each destination has its own beauty.  Walking through the nature, through the calm woods, may not excite all. But still if you get to trek or simply walk, someday, try it once. It's truly relaxing.  On return trip from Mahabaleshwar recently, I asked my daughter, "What was the best part of the trip?" "Walking through the jungle to find the hidden river!!!", came her instant reply. And, when I asked myself the same question, I had no better answer.  The summer heat of May doesn't see fuller rivers and splashing waterfalls, but still we thought of visiting Lingmala's waterfall in Mahabaleshwar. On reaching the entry point, we were told there were about 200 steps to reach down there. There were few visitors only. So, with kids, initially we were apprehensive to climb down. Because usually, the kids climb on you when you are climbing up back.  😀 So, started a small nature walk a...

  Any mother who says - "I eagerly wish for kids summer vacations" or who is really excited for summer school off, is a liar😉😀. Pun intended.  The thought of summer holidays sets the nerves anxious, days before they start. Kids and mothers, before the long holidays, are as follows- Kids-  "Yeah!!! holidays coming...no study...dancing 🕺and ding traang !!!" Mom- (though super excited from facial expressions) Yeah!!! (inside is like-  yeh band baaja mera hi bajega.") Most of the summer vacations were earlier, and till today, are spent at maternal grandparent's house. Favourite destination of many mothers, where mothers are also at holiday!!! no cooking, no waking up soon and many delights!!! to each mom, her own!!! But a holiday, to a new destination, during vacations should be a must, not because you or kids want to tell that to friends and family, but you deserve it. Mommies deserve a holiday, for, once a while,  they can also get up late...   they...

Our lovely Blue Planet 🌍...  Our Mother Earth has its birthday today...  It's 22 nd April - THE EARTH DAY...                                                So, today, let's celebrate the mother of us all, THE MOTHER EARTH...  Our Mother Earth was born some 4.5 billion years ago and no one knows the exact birth date, then how do I call 22 nd April the Earth's birthday?  Until April 1970, everyone was just enjoying the blue planet's privileges. It was Senator Gaylord Nelson from US who recognised the importance to save our living planet. He was perturbed by the fact that no institute/ government focused on the protection of Earth's environment, so he created Earth Day on 22nd April, 1970. About 20 million people supported this noble cause to save and protect our Mother Earth.  So, this makes  Earthday - Birthday . Because, this was the day ...

  Toddler Turmeric Art Turmeric or Indian saffron (commonly known as Haldi ) is a miraculous product. It can be used as a spice, food colour, dye, litmus, medicine, beauty product and for toddlers - as a safest and natural art colour. So, if you are out of colours, as was I one fine day, turn to the kitchen and pick a teaspoon of this natural and safe turmeric, to create some good art work with your toddler. What all you need for this activity is- 1. A plain white paper 2. 1 teaspoon of turmeric 3. 1/2 glass of water 4. A large bowl 5. A spoon 6. A paintbrush (optional) 7. An artsy, messy mood Learning objective: - Introduction to colour yellow - Introduction to mixing (making coloured water) Colour play is very important for cognitive development and it enhances the key motor skills of little toddlers. Colours play a vital role for little happy hearts, as they are calming and soothing to them. Steps: 1. Take 1 teaspoon of turmeric and a half glass of water in a small tray and see...

Hello Summer!!! Mommies love you because you shed the winter-laziness...🀩 Mommies hate you because you make kitchens tandoors  🔥🔥 ... 😀 Kids love you because you bring them chilled ice-creams... 🍨 🍧 Kids hate you because you make them sweaty, tired and dehydrated... 😐 And mommies, certainly, don't like to see their kids exhausted and drained-out. "Hello Mommies!!!", replies Summer, "Though I can't help you with your tandoori kitchens, but I certainly can share few tips to keep my kids and everyone out there, cool, hydrated and happy. Follow them and make little kids jump, play and wear ' I 💖 Summer'  T-shirts😎. Ayurveda/ Allopathy/ Homeopathy/ Naturopathy- All contradict one another regarding the best time to eat a particular food- morning/noon/ evening/night/mid-night- Forget all...Just have it according to your dadi and nani and above all- mother's instinct😉." *This article primarily focuses on things which provide vital minerals an...