Category: šŸŒ Culture & Society

  • Prepping for Diwali with Kids: A Little Chaos, A Lot of Joy

    Prepping for Diwali with Kids: A Little Chaos, A Lot of Joy

    Diwali with kids is equal parts sparkle and chaos — diyas, sweets, laughter, and tiny footprints on your rangoli! From early cleaning sprees to late-night laddoo rolling, here’s how to prep for a warm, joy-filled, family-friendly Diwali that’s big on love and light, not stress. šŸŖ”āœØ

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  • Winter Is Coming: Baby Care Tips for Cold Weather

    Winter Is Coming: Baby Care Tips for Cold Weather

    India is bracing for a harsh winter, and parents everywhere are already feeling the chill! From Delhi’s biting winds to Chennai’s sneaky early-morning cold, here’s how to keep your baby warm, healthy, and happy. A heartfelt guide with pediatrician-backed tips, Indian home remedies, and mom-tested warmth for your little bundle.

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  • From Mahalaya to Bijoya: Celebrating Navaratri and Durga Puja with Kids

    From Mahalaya to Bijoya: Celebrating Navaratri and Durga Puja with Kids

    From the gentle whispers of Mahalaya to the vibrant colors of Navaratri and the soul-stirring rituals of Durga Puja, this season is a celebration of devotion, family, and childhood wonder. Whether it’s dressing kids in the color of the day, letting them shower petals during pushpanjali, or watching their eyes sparkle at the magic of…

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  • Vishwakarma Puja Prep & How-To

    Vishwakarma Puja Prep & How-To

    Get ready for Vishwakarma Puja 2025 with this easy step-by-step guide. From preparing your puja thali with diya, flowers, kumkum, and rice to decorating vehicles and worshipping tools, discover simple rituals and family-friendly traditions that make the festival special while honoring Lord Vishwakarma at home with joy and devotion.

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  • Janmashtami Prep with Kids: Chaos, Krishna, and a Lot of Makhan

    Janmashtami Prep with Kids: Chaos, Krishna, and a Lot of Makhan

    Janmashtami falls on August 16, 2025, and in our home, it’s a day of stories, songs, sweets, and just the right amount of toddler-induced chaos. From decorating baby Krishna’s jhula with far too many flowers, to midnight puja after a full-day fast, to cleaning up butter smears and marigold trails—celebrating with kids is equal parts…

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  • Festival Prep Diaries: Getting Ready for Rakhi with a Toddler, a Baby & a Furry Bhai

    Festival Prep Diaries: Getting Ready for Rakhi with a Toddler, a Baby & a Furry Bhai

    Rakhi 2025 is extra special in our home—we now have both a daughter and a baby boy to celebrate this sibling festival with! From DIY rakhis to dressing up, feasting on festive favorites, and even tying a rakhi on our cat Bobi, it’s a full-blown family affair. Here’s how we’re making Raksha Bandhan joyful, meaningful,…

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  • Festival-Ready with Kids: The Cosmic Tag-Team Begins

    Festival-Ready with Kids: The Cosmic Tag-Team Begins

    Festival prep feels different when you’re working around nap schedules and glitter explosions. We’re kicking off a new series—Festival-Ready with Kids—to help you celebrate Janmashtami to Diwali joyfully, with divine help and snack breaks along the way.

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  • Father’s Day Special: To the Men Who Dad in Their Own Way

    Father’s Day Special: To the Men Who Dad in Their Own Way

    This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the silent strength of the men who love without loud declarations — the dads, father-in-laws, and grandfathers who show up, hold space, and anchor us through every storm. From first-time dads fumbling with nappies to seasoned papas quietly cheering us on from the sidelines (or school gates), this post is…

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  • Modern Moms, Ancient Wisdom: How to Blend Sanskaar with Science in Daily Life

    Modern Moms, Ancient Wisdom: How to Blend Sanskaar with Science in Daily Life

    This Sanskari Saturday, I’m dishing out how I mix turmeric with Tylenol, lullabies with white noise, and totkas with thermometers. Because raising kids in 2025 shouldn’t mean choosing between daadi’s wisdom and Dr. Google.✨ Join me as I blend tradition + science into one gloriously chaotic parenting cocktail. Shubham Karoti, but make it modern.

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  • Dear ā€˜Log Kya Kahenge’—I’m Raising My Kid Without You

    Dear ā€˜Log Kya Kahenge’—I’m Raising My Kid Without You

    First up on Sanskari Saturday! Starting this weekend, I’m dropping a brand-new post every Saturday at 8:00 AM as part of The Sanskari Survival Guide series. Expect tradition, tantrums, and a whole lot of truth. This week’s post: ā€œDear ā€˜Log Kya Kahenge’—I’m Raising My Kid Without Youā€ is a mic-drop moment for every mom tired…

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