I stepped into heaven, I wanted to be 5 again, I wanted to be free and I wanted to be a princess. That’s how Mama’s Little Donut makes you feel when you visit for the first time.
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On a recent hunt for the perfect baby announcement gift for a friend, I discovered a fantastic store in Bandra. Candylicious had me from the start – What a yum name! On display are gorgeous chocolate bouquets that are so pretty your heart breaks as you bite into a piece of smooth Belgian chocolate. Read the rest of this entry »
Imagine life growing up in a town called Pandupur! If you and your kids are interested in finding out more, head over to Crossword Bookstore, Kemp’s corner on July 24th at 11 am. Read the rest of this entry »
Crayola needs to create a chain of stores in our country. Their products are just incredible! Top quality art and craft fun doesn’t come packaged better than the range of products this company offers. I’ve been chancing upon one-off products at various stores and recently was in for a treat. Read the rest of this entry »
On a recent trip to Auroville, I was introduced to a toxin free mosquito repellent in a spray form that had a delightful lavender fragrance and was not sticky or icky at all. So we used it liberally while travelling in the jungles of Tamil Nadu and then I armed myself with many more bottles – cream based and spray – from the visitors centre boutique. The true test would be in Mumbai. Would this repellent withstand the crusade of the Mumbai mosquito?
Every time I venture out to buy pretty things for my house or the family, I feel a twinge of guilt: am I increasing my carbon footprint yet again? Which is why I love The Shop, a charming store for really lovely lifestyle products, with a BIG conscience.
This is an all time favourite poem! Every kid in my family in the last ten years has had his hand printed beside these beautiful lines written either on a card or a small poster. This is a quick keepsake that’ll stay with you forever but takes only a few minutes to make. Here’s how…
This year at the Trade Fair I happened to visit the Kenwood Home Appliances stall. It was a delightful experience. I was thrilled to discover the Breadmaker which makes much more than just bread.
It’s a smart piece of appliance which has several pre-programmed options for making different kinds of breads: wheat, multi grain, French bread, sandwich bread, etc. Just put in the ingredients given in the recipe book that comes along with it, follow the simple instructions and your fresh, home-baked bread will be ready! Read the rest of this entry »
I recently needed to get hold of tie and dye tee shirts for my husband and 3.5 year old son for a Swinging 60′s theme party. After searching in vain I decided to create my own patterns at home and started experimenting. It’s fun to do and provides craft type entertainment for the tot too.
