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  • Sandy To The Rescue

    08 Feb 2018
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    A review of Sandy To The Rescue, a story in which seven year old Sandy, and his six year old sidekick Aftab, take on the super villain day care owner/manager Mrs. Gupta.

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  • The Steerswoman Series

    04 Feb 2018
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    A review of a series of books exploring the adventures and exploits of Steerswomen, who are knowledge seekers, in a world like, and yet unlike our own. The protagonist Rowan gathers information, converts it in to understanding, using logic, to make startling discoveries, even while a powerful aristocratic class do their best to hoard and withhold their knowledge to maintain power over those they rule.

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  • The Cosmic Reminder

    01 Feb 2018
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    It took a rare cosmic event to remind me, that sometimes I need to slow down, savour the moment, and not lose perspective.

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  • The Blue Moon By Lavanya Srinivasan

    28 Jan 2018
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    Lavanya lets her imagination run wild and explores the fantastic worlds it takes her to. Read on to enjoy the the world she built when she thought about the upcoming super blue blood moon.

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  • Coffee Shop Moments

    26 Jan 2018
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    Sometimes the best way to resolve a long standing issue, is to talk about it, and what better place than a coffee shop. As they say, a lot can happen over coffee.

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  • Fighting By The Rules

    20 Jan 2018
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    Disagreements, misunderstandings and stand-offs are a part of family life. While open and honest communication is essential for close relationships, setting certain rules for fights and confrontation, helps ensure that we don't completely lose perspective. These are some of the rules, that we try to follow, when fighting.

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  • Tania In A Winter Wonderland

    15 Jan 2018
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    This is book 31 of The Tania Series. Tania and her family visit Shimla again, but this time in winter. From solving a crisis to doing science experiments and enjoying winter sports and other activities, this book has it all. Read on to find out all about Tania's adventures in a winter wonderland.

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  • Round 2. Some Things Are New

    07 Jan 2018
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    We sometimes think of parenting techniques as if some are better than others, but we forget how much the merits and effectiveness of these techniques depend on the personality of the adults and children involved.

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  • What We Did To Usher In The New Year

    04 Jan 2018
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    New year's eve at home can be cozy and delightful. Read on to find out what we did and happy new year to you all.

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  • Christmas In Mahabaleshwar: The Ups And Downs

    29 Dec 2017
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    We found serenity and secluded spots of natural beauty amidst crowds and chaos. This post has a review of the journey, the hotel we stayed in, tips for exploring Mahabaleshwar during the crowded Christmas season, suggestions for activities and restaurants, and many useful links. There are lots of pictures of course!

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  • Are Bloggers Being Exploited?

    18 Dec 2017
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    Parenting blogs are a great source of comfort to new parents. Advertising is one way to monetize blogs. But are all forms of advertising the same? Are there ethical issues involved? Are bloggers being compensated adequately for sponsored posts? These are a few things I have been thinking about.

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  • The Hill School Girls Series

    13 Dec 2017
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    The Hill School Girls are a series of books about life at a girls school in India. Each book of the series is narrated from the perspective of one of the girls and includes their activities and adventures for one term. Read on for a detailed review.

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  • Making An Electronic Scrap Book

    11 Dec 2017
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    My daughter and I had a great time learning about the solar system from various websites and youtube videos. We enjoyed sifting through mounds of information and presenting the most interesting titbits concisely in a scrap book. This post details our journey and contains a link to the PDF version of the scrap book we created. Check it out.

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  • Smoldering Fires

    10 Dec 2017
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    The woman is painted in to a corner and idolized for serving society, but what about a woman's own needs and desires?

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  • Easy Dry Fruit Cake Recipe

    09 Dec 2017
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    Easy dry-fruit cake recipe, which can double up as a Christmas cake for the festive season.

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  • Mixed Feelings

    06 Dec 2017
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    Susheela is having a very strange morning. Her husband, her kids, and even her employer are acting queer. Susheela is getting more anxious every second. Something is definitely going on. But what? Is it good or bad? Read on to find out.

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  • 5 Interesting Ideas For Date Night

    03 Dec 2017
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    Dinner and a movie is the classic way to spend date night. But there are many other possibilities to explore. Here are some interesting ideas for date night, that can help you slow down and stay connected in a fast paced world.

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  • Family Lego Time

    01 Dec 2017
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    Lego block building is a creative and fun activity for all ages and the perfect way to spend a family night bonding, co-operating and competing. Read on to find out what we did on Lego night.

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  • Sunflower Activity

    24 Nov 2017
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    Making a flower for show and tell turned out to be a lot more than a art and craft activity. Read on to find out all about it.

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  • The Betrayal

    20 Nov 2017
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    Today, I found out that the person I trusted beyond all others, for the last 12 years, has been lying to me. Am I mad? What do you think? A flash fiction piece based on a photo prompt.

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  • Torches of Freedom

    17 Nov 2017
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    Sometimes we unwittingly exchange one devil for another. A flash fiction piece inspired by a photo prompt.

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  • The Evolutionary Twist

    15 Nov 2017
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    A fantasy, dystopian, scifi, flash fiction piece inspired by a photo prompt.

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  • The Message In The Lock

    13 Nov 2017
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    Lucy loves reading in Mr. Walker's library. He has given her permission to do so, since she was a little girl. But she comes back from boarding school this summer, and learns that Mr. Walker has left, and the house is locked up. Has Mr. Walker forgotten about Lucy or has he made arrangements for her? Read on to find out. I used a photoprompt for this one too.

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  • Getting Creative With E-Waste

    11 Nov 2017
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    Most of our houses are stuffed to the gills with electronic products, that have a typical life of 4 to 6 years. To create awareness about e-waste and encourage kids to recycle it, my daughter's school asked them to create something useful or artistic from e-waste with the help of their parents. After staring at a pile of old wires, broken phones and other junk, I came up with a few ideas for making necklaces, notepads and more. My daughter had fun helping me. Read on to find out what we made and how.

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  • When The Wall Is Real

    09 Nov 2017
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    With a threat of lurking kidnappers, Henry is confined to his home. This shouldn't be a problem since, he has been so busy with music, TV and computer games, that he hasn't shown any interest in leaving his house in five days. But what happens now, that he is not allowed to leave the house? Read on to find out.

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