Becoming a mother is one of the most joyous experiences in a woman’s life but raising a child is no child’s play and it’s important for mothers to plan ahead and avoid any financial worries. As we would be taking into account expenses such as a child’s education, sports, health checkup expenses, and other needs of the child which differ from family to family. It may all seem intimidating at first, but there are ways and means to navigate through these changes. As a woman, with the right investments, you can secure the financial future of yourself and your loved ones. With their ease of accessi ..read more

When you buy HANDMADE you support a DREAM and at times support keeping a traditional craft alive. Unlike mass-produced items, each and every handcrafted product is unique. What makes handcrafted items so incredibly special is the fact that they have been made by real people and not machines. So, you know that an actual person somewhere has put in a lot of effort and love in getting you that precious handcrafted item. Master artisan Dwarka prasad ji preparing kavad-painted stainless steel items. This technologically driven era that has made everything so easy and within the reach of our fingert ..read more

It’s the holiday season and hence the perfect time to spruce up our homes and wardrobes. I’m so glad I came across World of Ek which is an online store with a wellness-inspired collection of indo-contemporary apparel, jewelry, and home furnishings that are apt for the contemporary Indian home. Ever since, I have been loving EK’s products, especially because they are inspired by our rich Indian heritage and ancient wisdom – handcrafted by Indian artisans who have kept age-old traditions alive across several generations. An Aesthetically Pleasing collection EK is an endeavor to bring the best o ..read more

Featuring The Creative Toddlers Fingerprint Art: Welcome to a journey of co-creating art and memories with your little ones. Creating fingerprint art is a great way for toddlers to nurture their creativity and a fun way for parents to co-create with their little ones and preserve precious memories of their growing children. It’s a fun creative activity to boost an early learner’s creativity & discovery. Art Material required: Washable, non-toxic paints Paint brushes Palette or a paper plate Water container Paper or card stock Felt-tip markers & crayons Other materials: Have wet wip ..read more

Creativity is multifaceted; we have the brain level, as well as the creative process itself. The process usually involves inspiration followed by action. Where does the inspiration come from? Where do the ideas form? How do they get manifested? Creativity looks different for each individual. Here are 5 practical ways to boost your creativity. Creativity Through Meditation “Stillness is where creativity and solutions to problems are found.” – Eckhart Tolle Meditation is commonly practiced in space alone. And even if you are meditating with a group, it’s the practice that takes your attention i ..read more

The key is opening the door to creativity by inviting in curiosity and doing things that awaken the energy of excitement to keep things open and flowing. During these times of intermittent lock-downs and restricted travel, painting is an imaginative way when stuck indoors. But as fun as channeling your inner Picasso can be, embarking on a paint project can be daunting. Luckily, if you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get started, there’s a foolproof way to paint your masterpiece – ‘Paint-by-numbers’. Paint-by-numbers are DIY art kits that come with canvases covered in numbered areas and co ..read more

A special discount coupon code included for our readers! Since the last year, like many of us around the world, I too have often been working from home and desperately wanted to redesign my home and work-space. While including plants and hand crafted decor elements, I was looking out for some stunning wall decor ideas that would be quick to implement and cost effective. That’s when I came across www.photowall.global and discovered dramatic ways to transform plain walls with a graphic application of a stunning wallpaper design that expresses a person’s unique personal style – whether your styl ..read more

Live flowers or house-plants are the perfect way to uplift your space. Whether the bright blooms or sweet aromatic scent appeal to your senses, flowers can add unexpected value to home decor in unique, artful, and creative ways. Here are a few creative & unconventional ways to decorate your home with flowers. “Flowers… are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty out values all the utilities in the world.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Use brass ware, ceramic bowls or even old kitchenware with imagination! Broken or wilting flowers can live longer if their buds are placed in a shallow glass or ceram ..read more

Yakshagana is a traditional folk theatre, believed to have originated in the coastal districts of Karnataka that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques with a unique style and form. A trip to the coastal belt of Karnataka would be incomplete without watching the Yakshagana – a rare combination of dance, music, song, scholarly dialogues and colourful costumes. A celestial world unfolds before the audience, as singing and drumming form a backdrop to dancers clad in striking costumes. Hence the name Yaksha (celestial) Gana (music). This is a night-long event, wi ..read more

Pondicherry aka Puducherry, and commonly referred to as just Pondy, is one of the seven Union Territories of India situated on the south-east coast of India. Close to Promenade Beach is a White Town area, which is built in such a way that it resembles cities of France. It is said that in 1673, French people started migrating to Puducherry. In order to feel home, they started to built houses following the French style of architecture. And before anyone realized, this region was filled with these organized French residences, which now is known as the Little France. The streets of the French Q ..read more