6 Screen-Free Indoor Activities for Kids

Yes, kids' screen time has shot through the roof. Yes, parents experience tremendous guilt but also feel there is no alternative. Yes, we know there are tons of screen-free activities that are beneficial to kids but have not been able to try them out yet. This was me during the first couple months of lockdown.…

Nutrition for Breastfeeding Moms

  Dr. Manisha Bandishti, my dietitian and the secret to my weight loss graciously offered to share tips on nutrition for breastfeeding moms. I exclusively breastfed my second baby Riaan for 6 months, followed a nutritious diet and successfully lost all my pregnancy weight. Here are Dr. Bandishti's responses to 4 commonly asked questions.   Do…

Mission Slim-Possible: 8-week Transformation Challenge

Mommies, thank you so much for the overwhelming response to my earlier post on this group about healthy eating and fitness (as a reminder, below is the picture I had shared). Your enthusiasm and feedback were invaluable in creating a 4-part blog series covering post-partum weight loss goals, diet and fitness. Today is the first…

10 Surprising Things About Having Our Second Baby

Our son Riaan was born on August 29, 2015, just a day before his brother Neil's second birthday. He was the best birthday present Neil could ever ask for - a buddy for life. My husband Tejas and myself couldn't be happier. Riaan, which means 'little king', is absolutely perfect and Neil is thrilled that…

How to Potty Train a Toddler in 3 Days

My husband Tejas and I dedicated last weekend to potty training our 22 month old son Neil. We planned to follow the 3 day potty training method, using this Baby Center video and tips from this informative blog post as our guideline. We had prepped Neil two weeks before training day by telling him he is…

The New Normal: My Birthday Celebrations as a 7 month Preggo with a Toddler

Remember the good old days when a birthday celebration was truly about what you wanted and usually included your closest friends, a significant amount of alcohol and drunken conversations? So this birthday was pretty much the opposite. Being 7 months pregnant and having a 21 month old mischievous toddler to entertain does somewhat limit your…

How About Making a Pre-New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution?

I have never been one of those people that wait for New Year’s Day to set a resolution. I set goals when it’s time to make a change and I have found the inner drive to do so. Last November, I began my "Get Back Into Shape" Challenge, which thankfully went very well and resulted…

The Truth About a DIY Cake Smash

Are you one of those moms that obsess over infant photography ideas on Pinterest? Do you love dressing up your munchkins in adorable outfits and capturing the moment in a beautiful photo? Do you plan to jump on the cake smash bandwagon for your little angel's/prince's first birthday? If so, I would like to let…

Happy First Birthday to Our Little Monkey!

My baby turned one today! This past month I have experienced a roller coaster of emotions. I'm thrilled to see Neil grow into a happy, enthusiastic and curious child, but am also sad that he's not that tiny, precious newborn trying to adapt to the brand new world. I am emotional about not being the…

Return of the Skinny Girl

It's here!!! The day has finally arrived. Today, I am back to my pre-pregnancy size and have achieved the goal I set for myself in my Get Back into Shape Challenge post. Here's the lowdown. 18 kg lost since December 2013. Size 10 to size 2. Yippee!! Check out the exclusive before and after shots below.…