-
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. 🪔✨
-
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…
-
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.
-
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…
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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.
-
Of Moms, Miracles, and May Mornings
This Mother’s Day hits different—I’ve officially joined the club of women who can function on three hours of sleep, pack a lunchbox while reciting rhymes, and somehow love harder with each mess. This year, with two kids, one cat, and one very supportive husband in the mix, I finally get why this day matters. It’s…
-
Off-Key but On-Point: Our Tagore Jayanti Home Concert
Every Pochishe Boishakh, our living room transforms into a heartfelt (and slightly off-key) tribute to Rabindranath Tagore—with harmonium chords, toddler parades, and a non-Bengali dad bravely singing Romanized lyrics. This isn’t just a birthday celebration; it’s a messy, musical love letter to culture, memory, and the art of passing it all on.
-
Poila Boishakh & the Summer of Good Juju
Seasons may not change much in Chennai, but on Poila Boishakh, my heart still dances to Rabindra Sangeet, my kids wear new clothes, and the scent of dhokar dalna fills the air—because some traditions travel with you, stitched gently into memory. Here’s how this probashi Bangali mom keeps the Poila Boishakh magic alive—one nostalgic bite…
