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  Mamaearth's micellar water foaming makeup remover is something I was waiting to try and was very excited about it. This makeup remover contains rose water and glycolic acid which gently removes makeup buildup and exfoliates the skin too. . 🌟 This remover helps me skip the cottonbuds i used earlier, a step towards the environment. 🌟 The brush is gentle and delicate on the skin 🌟 Removed daily makeup effectively and easily 🌟 Suitable for all skins 🌟 Paraben and SLS free 🌟 Dermatologically tested What concerned me - ⚡ Does not work effectively on heavy makeup, had to use coconut oil to melt it further. ⚡The smell of rose disturbed my nerves as I am allergic to it. ⚡ The brush came out often when used rigorously. ⚡ Leaves the colour of my lipstick on the brush, though there are directions to wash the brush, i was not quite satisfied Finally take: It is a good buy for daily makeup but definitely not heavy makeup and long lasting ones. Available on their website , Amazon and Nyk...

Aging skin has become one of the biggest concern  of our skin and with increasing pollution and stress, our skin  tends to age sooner than before. In this blog, I will be reviewing about Aegte 24K Gold Vitamin C Serum. But first,  What is a serum? A serum has now become anb integral part of our skin care routine. Serum, when compared to creams, are light weighted and more concentrated, which helps them to be absorbed and works on  the skin  faster. Brand Aegte: Aegte is a Skin  and Hair  luxury brand which uses natural extracts an d ditches chemicals and toxins in  their products. Aegte 24k Gold Vitamin C serum: This product has two star ingredients- Gold and Vitamin C. Gold not only gives a beautiful, glowing and youthful skin but is also beneficial in many ways. It slows down the collagen depletion, increases skin's elasticity, lightens the skin's complexion, stimulates the cells making the skin...

Who doesn't love a youthful skin sans wrinkles and fine lines? Mamaearth brought this miracle serum which not only hydrates but also reduces wrinkles, refines pores and restores firmness of your face skin. Mamaearth never ceases to suprise me with its dermatologically tested products which contains natural ingredients and chemical and toxin free. Coming to this product, Mamaearth's Skin Plump Face Serum has Hyaluronic Acid and Rosehip Oil which are really good for youthful skin. Hyaluronic Acid helps to retain collagen, increase the moisture level of your skin providing elasticity and flexibility. Rosehip Oil is rich in Vitamin C and essential fatty acids, which in turn fights signs of aging and rejuvenates skin. Other key ingredients are Olive Extract and Coconut Extract. Just 2-3 pumps of the serum is good to go for your face and neck and your skin will do a happy dance. Trust me, this small bottle of magic potion is very effective and runs for long. Pr...

You can never judge a book by its cover!! . I have to admit! First impression is not always the last impression. If you have been following me from quite a while now you will know I was not a fan of Mamaearth Onion range. I used Mamaearth's Onion Hair Mask once earlier and I felt the smell was too strong but then after my sister's insistence of giving it a try again(because it loved it), I used it few more times and boy! I am liking it now. I cannot claim if it helped in hair growth but I really saw less and less of hairfall after every wash. Earlier, bunch of hairs used to run off with every wash and now only few strands. I am already sold toMamaearth's claim off being natural and toxin free but now I am sold to their onion range too.

Honestly I was never a fan of detective books. I knew about Sherlock Holmes but never had any interest in reading them until I got hand on our very own Indian Hero, Shrilok Homeless by Penguinindia . This book is Vol 2 of the series of the books of same name by Pika Nani. A teenager, who loves thrills and solving cases, has taken up the job of detective seriously after been awarded bt the Indian Govt for solving a case and avoiding a threat in the Vol 1 book. His passion now takes him to London to find out a solution to a series of mysteries. But what makes Shrilok point a gun on his best friend and confidante? This book has interesting cases and unbelievable answers to the mysteries. It makes an easy read which got me so intrigued that I finished it in one go. The language is simple and easy for teenagers to catch attention. Priced at Rs.150 Recommended for kids 10 years and above. Available on Amazon and Penguinindia  website.

What happens when you are not expected by the society the way you are? What if you think out of the said box the society has set? Do you feel free or feel cornered? Does the society really let you be yourself and let you live like you want? . 'Flyaway Boy' by Jane De Suza is story of one such boy, Kabir, who is different from the kids of his age. He doesn't fit in the boxes created by the world, not in his school, not in family and not in the town he lives in. But what happens when he suddenly vanishes?  Will they really know where he is or did he even exist? . This book is one good piece of literature with an amazing story about letting one be oneself and learn - relearn on their own pace. The language is simple yet strong. Love the illustrations with words and abstracts. The story has humour, suspense and a message. . Recommended for kids 10years and above but especially for adults who are shaping kids - parents and teachers. . .

We are holidaying!! And though it's a chill place, I can never be ignorant about the fact that, sunrays, st some point of the day, can be harmful for my son's skin. . Coz higher the altitude, larger the exposure to UV rays. These areas receive direct sunrays. Though they are in winter clothes, their hands and faces are to be protected and I have trusted Mamaearth as always. It's first time that I have used their travel sized Sunscreen which I received few days back. . Why a different Sunscreen for babies than adult? Baby sunscreen contains active ingredients that protect both baby and adult skin from the sun's rays. The biggest difference is that baby sunscreen is usually a mineral or physical sunscreen as opposed to a chemical sunscreen which gets absorbed into the skin. . Mamaearth Mineral Sunscreen for babies contain Zinc Oxide which acts as the physical barrier substance between the sunrays and baby skin. It provides SPF 20+ which protects the skin...

The Jungle Radio by Devangana Dash, is a bright colourful book. It is so eye-catching for toddlers especially. . The Jungle Book us a story about little Gul who goes on a walk in the jungle and discovers a lot of different birds and their sounds. . This book had so many birds that I, myself got to know about a few. ( I forgot what I studied 🙈) The sounds like KREAK KREAK, TAP TAP, CHUCK CHUCK, KEE KEE has made J so keen about this book. It has so many of his Kaa-kaas (read Birds) and the sounds helps in his speech development as he repeats along with me. A perfect book when you are traching speech modulation. . Each page has a different colour than the previous and the illustrations are eye-catching and soothing. The big pictures of the birds help kids to understand and differentiate between the birds. . Whenever we read this book, we make sure we made it an action and song game as we aing and flap our hands like the wings. . Priced at ₹ 250, this is a must buy book....

Charcoal has been the new rave in the beauty industry and you can see every brand launching its line of products in this power ingredient. Why is charcoal so good for your skin? Activated charcoal draws bacteria, poisons, chemicals, dirt and other micro-particles to the surface of skin, helping you to achieve a flawless complexion and fight acne. Activated charcoal powder is proven to adsorb thousands of times its own mass in harmful substances, which makes it a popular ingredient in facial masks. What is mamaearth c3 mask all about? This mask is made of power of 3C's - Charcoal, Coffee amd Clay ✔️ Charcoal removes the impurities and dirt from the skin ✔️Coffee exfoliates the skin by removing dead and tanned skin ✔️ The mixture of  Kaolin and Betonite Clay reduces acne and scars. 🤩 Free from toxins, paraben 🤩 No artificial frangrances and colours 🤩 Made with natural ingredients and dermatologically tested. My take: the mask is quite thick an...

It's not usual that you get a book that gets so close to your heart in one read. I received this gem of a book "In My Heart"  from Penguin India and it's a treasure to keep. 'In my Heart' by Nandana Dev Sen is a book every parent should buy for their child. It is a story about this beautiful girl Mia who thought she came out of her parent's heart until she saw her friend's mother's big tummy. She learns that she has a tummy mummy too and sets out to find her. This book takes us to the amazing journey of Mia discovering who she really is and where she comes from. I love the way this book has taken the dynamics of families to the next level, families that are made of bond of  love and not just of blood. It is appreciable of Mia's parents of how she is told abouot her birth and parents in this tender age in words that are easily understandable by kids of that age. the support of the extended family is commendable. The illustration...

I still have goosebumps while I write about the book - Coming Round the Mountain - Ruskin Bond Though I never went to a boarding school yet this book takes me back to my schooldayss of getting whacked by the cane, the strict P.T master, getting late to school, getting detention and the food in the canteen. I still remember precisely, I used to gulp down my lunch in ten mins and rush to the library to spend rest of the lunchtime reading books. While the other kids played, Ruskin Bond's books took me closer to my love for reading. And with this new book of his, Coming Round the Mountain, an autobiographical memoir, I am taken back to his life at School through the Partition of 1947. The 13 year old Bond loves reading, plays football and hockey, loves eating jalebis abd spending time with friends. This book takes you to the age where friendship matters more than religion and politics. "Do wars solve anything, or do they just lead to more wars?" Reminds us t...

I am a big fan of Mamaearth.in and I always recommend it for babies and moms. I got this face cream around few months back and we have already restocked it. This review has been long pending. . Mamaearth's products are made from natural ingredients, pH balanced and dermatologically tested. This cream has goodness of a number of varied oils that it makes it so special for the skin. It has olive oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, wheat germ oil, shea butter, cocoa butter and murumuru butter (I had to google about this one). Yuv has to apply this cream everytime he washes his face. He has made it a ritual with his bath essentials and I love the way it makes J's skin. . What makes Mamaearth special? 🚫 Artificial fragrances 🚫 Toxins and mineral oils 🚫 Sulfate, paraben, SLS 🚫 PEGs, phthalates . Priced at ₹199 Available on their website , Amazon, Nykaa Firstcry

Yuv had a love-hate relationship with his brushing habits. Sometimes he just hates to brush his teeth. But untill recently! It's been a month that we got the Mamaearth berry toothpaste and he has been a regular. Not a day does he forget to brush his teeth. What worked magic? The flavour! He loves the strawberry flavour and after brushing he acts like one of those toothpaste ads were one smells the breath!!☺️☺️☺️ What works for a pricky mom like me? Well, first comes first, it's Mamaearth ! I have been using their products from a long time and definitely vouch for them all the time(very honestly). . The toothpaste is made from some natural ingredients like Xylitol, Aloe Vera and Stevia. Its free from toxins like Flouride, Sodium Lauryl, Sulphate. This definitely promotes dental and oral hygiene. Cleanses teeth, removes plague, reduces bacterial regrowth and protection against cavities. It is completely safe if swallowedas its fluroide free and  recommended fo...

 Recently, I attended this amazing Juniors Fashion Week- Chennai Edition and what a time I had! This was my second season with them and Boy! It just gets better and better. This season had some amazing global brands showcased by our very own Chennai kids on the ramp. I had access to the green room and the rehersals and I must say it was delight to watch these happy go lucky kids having a jolly time with each other. The decor was vibrant and minimal. The collection of each brand were showcased on mannequins as one enters the event area and I was sold the very moment. The event started with kids showcasing The Children's Place collection. The collection had peppy ensemble for casaual and party wear. Then came luxury brands presented by Kids Around - Little Marc Jacobs - had a cool collection of t-shirts and jackets for the boys while the girls had subtle coloured dresses. DKNY, Hugo Boss - showcased some stunning outfits in the hues o...

Chennai is having an extended Summer. Surya devta is leaving no stones unturned to shower his blessings on us. No signs of good monsoon here except for occasional drizzling. Yet macharji ke 'Atithi Devo Bhava' ke naare jaari hai. Bin bhulaaye aa jaate hai. Hume shanti se na jeene dete hai na sone dete hai. . But fikar not!! Mama layi Mamaearth se repellent gel! . 🔸Mamaearth.in  repellent gel is amazing just like all of their products from the repellent range. 🔸 The gel comes in a tube packaging which makes it travel friendly. 🔸 The gel is like a thick cream form but spreads easily and evenly on skin. 🔸 💯 percent Natural deet free protection 🔸Made from blend of natural active Citronella, Lemongrass and Lavender Oil 🔸Gives 8 hours protection from mosquitoes 🔸Protects from Dengue, Malaria and Chikungunya 🔸 It's a kids safe even if accidently ongested by the child while applying 🔸no parabens, mineral oil, insecticides, DEET, SLES Economically pric...

Sunday done right!! Yuv and Papa decided we will do our boys thing and lets make something rather than watching tv. We are learning Ocean theme this month and what better to make a Submarine to dive in the world of Sea Animals. Our Xplorabox was perfect for this activity. Yuv learnt about Submarine and how it can dive inside the ocean and let you explore the underwater world. He also learnt about the periscope used in Submarines, though in simple words. I was quite amazed by the materials used in this activity. The periscope was actually working so well. He had fun moving his submarine all around the house and showed his Dadu how submarine periscopes work. Xplorabox are theme based monthly subscription boxes which makes learning easythrough fun. We selected the ocean theme and love it. It has 5 different activities related to Ocean and each activity is seperated packed with all the necessary items. They provide Age appropriate theme boxes from the age of 2 to 8...

A lot of you have asked me why I invest in Cover diapers when you can do so with AIO and that’s when I realised I have not yet talked about Cover diapers in detail. Reviewing the Superbottoms Cover Diaper Gully Cricket in this post. But first, about the brand- SuperBottoms – The Brand An Indian Brand that is run by an all-time team. It is India's first CPSIA(Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) certified brand. Their diapers are Super Trim (30% trimmer than other brands) and quite affordable too. They sell diapers in New Born and free/one sizes. SuperBottoms Cover Diaper Cover Diapers are diapers with water resistant outer cover and removable soakers inside. The soaker is made of a dry feel micro-suede layer on top which is safe for baby's skin as it gives the baby's skin dry of urine. Cover diapers are best for day time as baby pees more when awake. Once the soaker/insert is full, you can change the pad and reuse the outer cover.  However do note ...