Lifestyle of a Professional - Lifestyle | Parenting | Travel | Stories Tales of Fosterganj by Ruskin Bond My rating: 5 of 5 stars Lovely slice of life stories from small town India, a world so far apart from the big cities I grew up in. In this collection of short stories, Ruskin Bond has created characters that stand out. They are unique, and can be found … Tales of Fosterganj by Ruskin Bond Read More » The post Tales of Fosterganj by Ruskin Bond appeared first on Lifestyle of a Professional ..read more

Lifestyle of a Professional - Lifestyle | Parenting | Travel | Stories Winter in Dubai is a magical time of year and I’ve been lucky enough to experience it first-hand. Parts of the city transforms into a winter wonderland, complete with fake snow, festive lights, Santa’s Grottos, outdoor movies, and all sorts of family-friendly activities. I’m sharing my own experiences and was pleasantly surprised to learn that … 5 Winter Adventures for Kids in Dubai that Won’t Cost a Fortune! Read More » The post 5 Winter Adventures for Kids in Dubai that Won’t Cost a Fortune! appeared first on Lifestyle of ..read more

Lifestyle of a Professional - Lifestyle | Parenting | Travel | Stories I read Bombay Balchao this week. Well, heard it actually on #audible. I guess I picked it because I was missing my home city. For those of us who have lived in Bombay, we understand the difference between Bombay and Mumbai. This book, was a glimpse into Bombay. Bombay Balchao is written very well, it … Bombay Balchao by Jane Borges #BookReview Read More » The post Bombay Balchao by Jane Borges #BookReview appeared first on Lifestyle of a Professional ..read more

Lifestyle of a Professional - Lifestyle | Parenting | Travel | Stories “But those are boys’ shoes”, said the helpful store clerk to me last evening and I wanted to punch him. Thankfully, I had my mask on, so I gritted my teeth, smiled and asked, “Does it matter? Please get these in her size” We didn’t get those shoes ultimately and yesterday was a Gender Neutral … But… those are Boys’ shoes! – A Gender Neutral Parenting Story #Fail Read More » The post But… those are Boys’ shoes! – A Gender Neutral Parenting Story #Fail appeared first on Lifestyle of a Professional ..read more

Lifestyle of a Professional - Lifestyle | Parenting | Travel | Stories I was never a skincare junkie. Well, I am not one even now, but approaching 40, I started to think about it very seriously. I dabbled a bit with cosmeceutical skincare products and that did not work out very well for me. So, I turned back to more natural formulations. At this time, the team … Deyga Skincare – A Review of Rosehip Seed Oil and SPF30 Sun Screen Read More » The post Deyga Skincare – A Review of Rosehip Seed Oil and SPF30 Sun Screen appeared first on Lifestyle of a Professional ..read more

Lifestyle of a Professional - Lifestyle | Parenting | Travel | Stories I have always followed fashion trends. As a teen, it was thru a voracious reading of glossy newspaper segments and women’s magazines. Later, High Heel Confidential and the likes became my daily diet. I always followed the trends with interest, saw what the celebs sported and most often, called them outrageous. I was able to … The Slow Fashion Conundrum Read More » The post The Slow Fashion Conundrum appeared first on Lifestyle of a Professional ..read more

Lifestyle of a Professional - Lifestyle | Parenting | Travel | Stories So, you love writing, have always wanted to put your writing out there and decided to start a blog. You write enthusiastically and publish blog posts only to feel dejected and disillusioned. Only your mom and three loyal friends read your blog. What to you do? Google ‘How to be a successful blogger’. Sounds familiar? … The SEO Trap Read More » The post The SEO Trap appeared first on Lifestyle of a Professional ..read more

Lifestyle of a Professional - Lifestyle | Parenting | Travel | Stories I am exhausted. I full extent of my exhaustion hit me just a few moments ago. I spotted the spelling error in the title of this post even as I wrote it and the effort of moving my cursor there and retyping seemed too much to bear. Today, I was multi tasking since morning. Attending … Exhasuted Read More » The post Exhasuted appeared first on Lifestyle of a Professional ..read more

Lifestyle of a Professional - Lifestyle | Parenting | Travel | Stories …but I don’t seem to be finding the right words. All around me things have changed. The Pandemic has thrown us into an unprecedented situation. For the last 6 months, I have struggled to cope. There, I said it. And now, I feel the inane need to explain myself. In March, India went into lockdown. … There is so much I want to say… Read More » The post There is so much I want to say… appeared first on Lifestyle of a Professional ..read more

Lifestyle of a Professional - Lifestyle | Parenting | Travel | Stories These days you hear a lot about self care. There are scores of articles and social media posts devoted to the importance of self care and women, especially mothers talking about how they practice it. When I started reading about it, I wondered, “What exactly is self care?” The fluffy articles and most social posts … Self Care Read More » The post Self Care appeared first on Lifestyle of a Professional ..read more