Are you trying to venture into the world of modern cloth diapers (MCDs) and finding yourself in a bewildering world of acronyms? I have a PhD, you scream, and still find it difficult to understand these passionate discussions about fabric, lining and timing! Forget your worries as Goli Soda comes to the rescue of the…
This is the second article about modern cloth diapers. Read the first one here. So you have tried a few all-in-one (AIO) cloth diapers and are comfortable with using them. And yet, it is time for the monsoons, the season for dampness. If laundry takes forever to dry, your shiny new Ikat print cloth diapers are…
I take my toddler to ride his bike at a small community centre near our house. One Monday morning, however, the place was a festering dump. Huge garbage bins were overflowing and there were big black bags that reeked of rotting, cooked food. My ever-curious child went straight towards the garbage bags. They were lying…
There is something very romantic about the Indian monsoons. It is the time we all wish to look out of the window and snuggle with a cup of hot tea and some crunchy pakodas. Monsoon is also the time for me where my heart is filled with a lot of love and the most beautiful…
This is Munian. He holds an important position in our home besides being an odd-job man. He is our “Chief Compost Assistant” (CCA). He has held this post since 2013 when we first welcomed a kambha* into our home. During the initial months, my husband and I learned to work the kambha. And quickly realized we were…
Having a kitchen garden on my office rooftop is probably the best thing that has happened in my life. No matter how little space you have, growing your own food has many benefits, even if it means having a small pot of herbs on your kitchen windowsill. If dipping your fingers into the earth seems…
Most of us love throwing parties for so many occasions from birthdays to festive holidays, some times just for the pure joy of having our loved ones over. Here are some simple and mindful steps to do so in a way that is earth-friendly yet without having to compromise on your fun, hospitality and budget. To…
There is an exception to every rule. And I voluntarily and enthusiastically break my NO-PLASTIC rule with and for just one person in the whole world- My (maternal) Grandmother. My Jaana Paati* is truly unique. At 87, she keeps her mind busy with prayer and her hands – with domestic chores. She has a time-consuming hobby –…
There’s a lot of talk these days about living mindfully. Being fully engaged in whatever it is one is doing at that very moment. A lot of it can be applied to eating, walking, driving (mindfully)… I have been trying some minor experiments in mindful living too. Focussing mostly though, on reducing mindfully. I slip up quite…
One of the words I hear fairly often on Masterchef Australia is “Deconstruct”. Cooks on the show reinterpret the basic elements of a dish after singling them out- and apply some imagination to the process of deconstruction as such. I am trying to experiment with this technique- not in the kitchen but with online shopping.…