Are you ready for the ultimate automotive showdown? Look no further than NBC’s Hot Wheels Ultimate Challenge, the action-packed competition featuring contestants battling it out in a series of car transformatio challenges. Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge premieres May 30 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC and next day on Peacock. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arushi Garg | Mom & Lifestyle Creator (@thesnazzymom) If you follow my Instagram or TikTok page you must have seen my recent announcement of my particpation in the #NBCHotWheels competition. As a lifelong car and Hot Wheels ..read more

As parents, we want our children to be happy, confident, and successful in life. Unfortunately, bullying is a reality for many kids, and it can be difficult for gentle and timid children to stand up for themselves. Recently my son faced an incident in school where he came back home with a bruise on his leg after being kicked by a classmate and tripped by another. To be candid, the possibility of my son being harmed or bullied by a friend or classmate was a concern that weighed heavily on my mind. Unfortunately, it came to pass sooner than I anticipated, and while we took it as an opportunity t ..read more

The Festival of Colors is a celebration of love and inclusion—and a beautiful event for springtime. This festival celebrates the arrival of spring and harvests to come, and the victory of good over evil. Although it is traditionally a Hindu festival, Holi is celebrated across the globe and is a great equalizer. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of your religion and cultural background: It’s a celebration of love and inclusion. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arushi | Mom & Lifestyle Creator (@thesnazzymom) On the day of Holi, we gather in their backyards, te ..read more

DIY Diwali Lantern by Vir. (As seen on Disney Junior social pages) The festival of lights. Diwali is celebrated by over a billion people every year globally, and each region and religion celebrates it differently and for different reasons. For some, it’s a new year; a fresh start. For others, it’s the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. For the most part, Diwali is a celebration that culminates in good food, the company of wonderful family and friends, and holistic introspection. Follow our Diwali updates on my Instagram @TheSnazzyMom This holiday seas ..read more

Original Post published on PCB.travelmindset.com. Picture it- white sand beaches that are baby soft to the touch, fresh seafood straight from the source and more kid-friendly entertainment than you thought one beach town could handle. Excited? Us too.  This is what we found when we travelled to Panama City Beach, Florida.  No matter your budget, there are plenty of things to do whether you crave lazy beach days with the kids, nature reserves, sunset cruises or shop-til-you-drop mornings.  So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive into the best things to do in PCB with kids ..read more

  (Updated 8/14/2021) After travelling to over 8 countries and taking several long haul flights with my son when he was baby to now when he is a kindergartner, I have come across several brands and products that I have loved and hated. We parents on our travel come across so many hiccups like a frantic airport terminal, rogue luggage carts, judgmental passengers and thousands other possible hiccups that can make daily parenting battles a bit more strenuous? So being prepared with the right travel gear and travelling light has become my mantra for traveling! This post has been updated aft ..read more

Wow! Kauai lived up to our Hawaiian dreams with its lush mountains, dramatic sea cliffs, plunging waterfalls, and stunning beaches. Finally, after 14 months our family took our first flight post our vaccination to the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii. This place is extremely kid friendly and there are so many activities you can do with your kids. Traveling with a kid looks a lot different at age 4. Vir was very excited, comfortable and cooperative on the journey. He wore masks for almost 14 hours non stop one way from the airports , to flights to shuttles to car rental service. My idea for t ..read more

Like many South Asian parents’ preservation of culture is imperative for me and family too. It is of utmost importance we pass on our cultural values to our children. And so, just like every year we are very excited to celebrate The Festival of Colors- Holi with our almost 5-year-old son. Holi teaches our kids about unity as a family. I believe it is the perfect outward expressions of infusing hope and optimism into our homes. As Vir is growing older he is understanding and remembering the significance of each of our festivals even more. My mom has been a special influence on Vir for past few ..read more

Creating a space for your little one to play and grow can is a fun experience. Although, it can also be a challenging one and so I took a lot of time to get it done. After all, a beautiful, functional room that your child will love both now and for years to come is a tall order! Whether you’re working with a small room or a big imagination, making the most of your child’s space is an absolute necessity. I am sharing some links and tips in this post on how to keep it practical and functional without having to splurge a lot. You can also check my previous post on Tour of our son’s nursery. 1 Ke ..read more

One thing that I love about the holiday season is the endless supply of gifting options that are available in stores and online. Covid-19 is forcing all of us to rethink our holiday gift-giving. Concert tickets? Can’t go. New sweater or clothes? No one will see it. But there’s plenty that loved ones and we could use to get through the long days of work from home and general pandemic loneliness.  Here are some of my recommendations that have been 2020-tested by me and my family. I have curated a list of some of my favorite things. And additionally added some of my son’s favo ..read more