A Summer Experiment
20 May 2019
An old fashioned two week long vacation on a secluded hill top cottage in Gethia, Nainital. Read on to find out what we saw and what we learned.
Posts tagged with “fun”
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Guns Or Roses?
08 May 2019
If music can soothe the savage, beast can it create one too? It's music month for Nina and Nana. Read on to see what they have to share about the psychological effects of music and some of the facts are sure to knock your socks off!
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Beat The Heat With Books
29 Apr 2019
A diverse list of books so every kid (ages 4 to 10) can find something to transport them to fascinating new worlds where they meet quirky characters and get tangled up in ticklish or exciting situations.
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Short & Super Short Stories For Teens
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Health, Romance, And Fun, All In One!
18 Feb 2019
Here are some fun sporty activities than can liven up your date nights and family fun nights.
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Lala Land
01 Nov 2018
Shopping isn't just for girls. It is for penguins too. See what Nina and Nana have to say about Lala
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Chip Trails
18 Oct 2018
Nina and Nana cartoons are often informative, but sometimes they are just fun. This one is about some hilarious news we came across. Aren't you dying to check it out?
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Deer Fish
16 Aug 2018
Do you like to chill out in the pool on hot days? So does some one else. But this one is quite unexpected. Nina and Nana will tell you.
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Dunkin' Dozenuts
14 Aug 2018
What if you could wake sleepy heads with squirt, guns and they couldn't reprimand you for it?
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Got My Goat
09 Aug 2018
Sometimes innovative solutions can go awry and have a disruptive, but hilarious outcome. See what Nina and Nana have to say about weed eating goats.
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Look Where Parenting Took Me
25 Jul 2018
Life takes strange twists and turns, but on some days it lands you in a happy place. Today was one of those days. I was interviewed as an author for my young adult novella, Growing Pains.
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SunDay Dose
17 Jun 2018
Do kids get enough sunlight these days? Not even on Sundays! See what Nina and Nana have to say, in this one time Sunday special for younger kids, because no one should be left out.
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Summer Soda Recipes
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Tania In A Winter Wonderland
15 Jan 2018
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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What We Did To Usher In The New Year
04 Jan 2018
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
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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Making An Electronic Scrap Book
11 Dec 2017
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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Family Lego Time
01 Dec 2017
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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Naughty On Halloween
31 Oct 2017
Happy Halloween everyone. This post is about what Halloween means to me. It also has a lovely Halloween painting done by my 5 year old daughter.
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A Change Of Pace
08 Sep 2017
A visit to Ranthambore fort and wild life sanctuary with family towards the end of the monsoons.
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Bonding With Kids Through Games
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What Will you Say This Halloween?
31 Oct 2016
Having lived in the US for 8 years this is one of their traditions that I found most enjoyable. Halloween is a little unusual for a festival. Its not even a holiday. Its just a fun way to spend the evening.
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Ice, Ice, Baby
21 Apr 2016
On hot summer days when the kids are home every day, moms are on the look out for cooling recipes and engaging kids activities. Here is a way to kill the proverbial two birds with one stone or should I say ice-cube?
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The Secret To Building Confidence In Kids
18 Dec 2015
My daughter has many super powers including an awesome vocabulary and the ability to make smoke come out of my ears. But physical activity is not one of them. She does not enjoy it and she is not very good at it. By that I mean her performance would probably be below average for kids her age.
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Mischief v/s Mama: Mama's Graceful Surrender
17 Nov 2015
My toddler was quite well behaved. As far as toddlers go that is.Of course she was messy and strong willed and the terrible twos were indeed quite terrible and spilled generously over in to terrible threes. But she wasn't naughty per say. She did not make trouble to amuse herself and then laugh impishly at my frustration. She was often defiant with a purpose and sometimes sulky or clumsy but not mischievous.
