Tips on travelling with a baby

Tips on travelling with a baby:


It could be that you have finally decided to go on a weekend trip with your baby to get some relaxation and fun. But to ensure safety and comfort of your beloved little one, you need to take into consideration several points. Going for an outing can be really exciting. Also there are
chances of the little one feeling anxious about his/her first trip. But when it comes to travelling
with the babies, many mothers are found to worry, especially when going to distant places. If the
travel is not properly planned and all safety and comforts aspects for the baby not considered,
then the whole trip can be jeopardized and boring. Therefore, it will be useful for the parents to
ensure that they do some research on the web and discuss the same with other parents who might
have gone on outing trips with their babies, to get some useful tips. I am sharing my experience
of my recent travel. We took the Mumbai to Varanasi flight and the whole travel was a good
experience.

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December 2017 Fab Bag review

December 2017 Fab Bag review:


Theme of December 2017 Fab Bag - Blend The Beauty.

What's inside the December 2017 Fab Bag?


  • SUGAR's BLEND THE RULES EYESHADOW QUAD - 17 GOLDENEYE
  • Blossom Khochhar Aroma Magic Cocoa Butter & Vanilla Body Cream
  • Bliscent Handcrafted Body Luxuries Foot soak Peppermint
  • Alanna Desiccated Coconut and Saffron
  • Bella Voste Premium Nail Enamel

Sugar - Blend the rules - Eyeshadow Quad:

Net Weight - 5g
Price - INR 699 for full size

This was something I chose from the options given for customers with 3+ subscription. I chose the shade no 17 GoldenEye. The product is formulated in Italy. it gives you a soft and romantic look. 


Blossom Khochhar Aroma Magic Cocoa Butter & Vanilla Body Cream:

Size: 10 g
Sample product.

What a fragrance it has? Just a perfect blend of Cocoa butter and vanilla. A very good body cream that suits every skin type. The body cream is 100% free from parabens, petrochemicals, phthalates, toxic ingredients, artificial colouring and fragrance. 


Bliscent Handcrafted Body Luxuries Foot soak Peppermint:


Net weight: 100 grams
Price: INR 200. 

Just adding a one spoon of foot soak to a bucket of water can do wonders. Soak you feet till the water is warm and scrub your soles to remove the dead skins. Peppermint gives a brisk cooling sensation and eases the tension. The perfect blend of salts eliminate toxins and softens the rough skin.

Alanna Desiccated Coconut and Saffron Body scrub:

Net weight: 20 grams. Sample size.

This body scrub is made with desiccated coconut and saffron which has an amazing fragrance. The product is 100% natural and handmade. No parabens or sulphates used. It is cruelty free too.

Bella Voste Premium Nail Enamel:


Net volume: 9 ml.

This is a 5 toxic free enamel. The shade number is 04, Let's Just Dance. 

Final Verdict:


The products which I really like from the December's fab bag are Bella Voste Premium nail enamel, Alanna Desiccated coconut and saffron body scrub. The eyeshadow from Sugar does a good job too. The foot soak is something which you need for a relaxing experience. The body cream does not fail to meet your expectation too. Go and grab the fab bag at www.fabbag.com.
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November 2017 Fab Bag Review

November 2017 Fab Bag Review:


The fab bag of November 2017 comes in a beautiful hologrophic pouch that goes well with western wear. The theme of the November 2017 Fab Bag is "The Hit List".



What's in my November 2017 Fab Bag?



  • Bella Voste Ulti-Matte Chubby Stick 03 Barbie Pink
  • The Nature's Co. - Atmospure Jasmine Sugar Body Scrub
  • Aroma Treasures Aloe Vera Gel
  • Kronokare Bash The Gloss Moisturising Face Cream
  • Fadlor Naturalich Exotic Herbal Infusions Shampoo
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Perfico Review - A great shopping website to order personalized gifts

Perfico Review - A great shopping website to order personalized gifts:


Be it a valentine gift or a return gift for kids, everyone wants the gifts to be unique. Personalized gifts are trending now. I thought that the options for personalized gifts are so limited until I came to know about Perfico. From gifts for girlfriends to moms, you have just everything there.





They have lot of gifts for various occasions such as newborn baby gifts, valentine gifts, wedding gifts, anniversary gifts, housewarming gifts, spiritual gifts, funny gifts, return gifts for kids and kids for professionals such as doctors.













You can get personalized gifts for any kind of relationship such as wife, girlfriend, mom, sister, husband, brother, boyfriend, dad, son, daughter.


When I was asked to review their products, I was given an option to choose what I like. I chose a personalized wall clock with my son's name and kitchen jars. I got exactly as in the pictures. They look so beautiful and my son liked the clock very much. He only chose the design.





 I wanted to buy kitchen glass jars of the below design for a long time. When I saw these jars with personalized option, I just ordered in without second thought. I didn't expect that they are air-tight but they are and I liked it so much. You can see how beautiful they are.




Some of the features I liked about Perfico are free shipping, dispatch within 24 hours and flexible payment options. They are also available online for chat. They have friendly return and refund policies.


What I like about Perfico?


  • Wide range of personalized gift options. You have to visit Perfico to understand what I am saying. They really have wide range of collection. The personalized gift options were quite limited before.
  • Safe packing
  • Free shipping policy.
  • Prompt customer care
  • Easy returns and refund policy
  • Fast delivery
  • Not overpriced.


Final Verdict:

Just go and visit www.perfico.com to see their vast products. Right from a simple personalized mug to a beautiful name board, Perfico has almost everything that can be personalized. 
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October 2017 Fab Bag Review

October 2017 Fab Bag Review:

Steal the Limelight - The tagline of this month's Fab Bag. Fab Bag always ensures to send some of the best makeup and beauty products every month. October is filled with weddings and here comes a reason to pickup some of the best beauty and makeup products. October is also a month of festivals like Diwali and Navrathri. The festive mood doesn't stop just with this month. Christmas, New year, Pongal and a lot more festivals are lined up on our way.


October Fab Bag Review



Products inside my October Fab Bag 2017:


  • SUGAR NEVER SAY DRY CREME LIPSTICK - 05 BERRY MAGUIRE (DEEP BERRY RED) - Rs.499 for 3.5 g.
  • Kronokare City Detox Face Wash - Rs.150 for 30 ml bottle.
  • Mond'sub Gold Facial Mask - Rs.250 for 60 gram
  • Yuana Premium Hair Oil - Rs.337 for 50 ml.



Sugar Never Say Dry Creme Lipstick:

Price: Rs.499 for 3.5 g.


If you want a lipstick that can provide baby-soft finish and a texture that is just right in line between glossy and matte look, just choose Sugar Never Say Dry Creme Lipstick without second thought.  The lipstick is free from mineral oils, lanoline and parabens. The lipstick spreads evenly on the lips effortlessly leaving a feather-light texture that looks awesome on your lips. It gives you rich coverage. I am sure this is a lipstick you should try if you are looking for everyday use.


Mond'sub Gold Facial Mask:


Price: Rs.250 for 60 gram.

What if you can a glorifying makeover just at home without sending huge bucks at salon? Mond'Sub Gold Facial Mask just gives you a




Kronokare City Detox Face Wash:

Price: Rs.150 for 30 ml bottle

Kronokare is enriched with extracts of plants and flowers. It cleanses the skin effectively respecting your epidermis. Every time you use this, it will give you smooth and soft. The face toner is naturally made of pure distilled flower water, lavendar with the repairing property of Neroli and Ylang Ylang.  Your skin texture gets instantly supple, the pores shrink, and the completion is illuminated. You simply glow.

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Pearson brings first-of-its-kind Virtual International K-12 education to India

International Connections Academy is a ‘school at home’ with internationally accredited curriculum and professional online teachers

New Delhi, September 18, 2017: Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, today launched first-of-its-kind Virtual International K–12 Education in India with International Connections Academy (iNaCA). Bringing accredited U.S. education directly to your desktop, the iNaCA provides a flexible world-class curriculum for students studying in classes up to class 12. It aims to help students learn in their own way and at their preferred pace through a  personalized and engaging experience that includes various multimedia tools such as enhanced videos, social, adaptive and game-based learning.

iNaCA prepares students around the world for post-secondary success. The school has a 100 percent college acceptance rate, with graduates attending elite universities such as Yale, UCLA, and Julliard. iNaCA students outscore their peers across the US on the SAT and ACT college entrance exams, and beat the global average on AP exams.

Vikas Singh, Managing Director, Pearson India, said, “Education is rapidly evolving in India. Personalized learning and real-time analytics have become essential to help in a child’s holistic development. Having recognized these needs, the iNaCA brings an advanced approach to learning that can help maximize the potential of each student. Our unique curriculum, experienced teachers and an immersive global classroom experience are designed to address the challenges faced by a student today and facilitate his/her progress in the best possible manner.”
Vikas added, “iNaCA enrolls students from more than 50 countries around the world, who have multiple opportunities to interact with one another and share details of their culture.”
The virtual school serves well for:
        Personalized academics for students pursuing passion in Sports, Music of the Arts
        Families, both native to India and expats living in India, who are looking for an American K-12 School
        Children who have missed their school admission cycle
        Children with learning differences  who are highly gifted or students for whom mobility is limited due to physical disabilities or those who have Attention Deficit Disorder and other special needs
        Accredited School-at-Home Options - Personalised learning environment

"International Connections Academy was created to help ambitious students around the globe to achieve their dreams by providing a personalized, flexible American education wherever they might be," said Mickey Revenaugh, Co-Founder and General Manager, iNaCA. "We are thrilled to welcome students from India into our innovative International Connections Academy family."

Know More about INaCA & understand what a virtual school experience is :
Testimonials of students enrolled in iNaCA:
The virtual school setting of the iNaCA enables students in any part of the world to make full use of its unique curriculum. The flexible learning environment puts students in touch with highly-qualified, U.S. licensed teachers who can provide essential guidance and support. The teachers personalize lessons, evaluate student progress and provide feedback and assistance through real-time virtual sessions to offer a targeted support based on student learning.

In line with the vibrant global school community, iNaCA students participate in online special interest clubs and activities from the Robotics Club to Student Newspaper, from the Chess Club to Quiz Bowl - with peers from around the world. This helps students develop extra-curricular skills and develop their personalities beyond the classroom in an international setting. Additionally, the academy offers a U.S. recognized diploma to high-school students, which is accepted by various colleges and universities, including Harvard University, Cornell University, among others. 

The last date of enrolment is 15th October, 2017.

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6 Reasons Why You Should Buy Your Sarees Online

As a girl, your closet is probably your biggest achievement and probably the most humiliating let down at the same time. It's perfectly normal to find yourself never having anything to wear for the right occasion even though your closet is overflowing with clothes.

With so many festivals happening in India every month, it is your right to have access to the best of ethnic wear, and a sari is the most elegant piece of Indian clothing you can own. Even if it isn’t festive season, you don’t need a reason to buy a new sari!

Here are some reasons you should consider online shopping for sarees, and start right away!

1) Options!




Options are your friends! Who doesn’t like variety when they’re looking for a saree? This is something that is hard to come across when we’re looking for sarees in showrooms, or street markets. Just loading one page will yield you over 100 results of different colours, sizes, materials, and almost every criterion you are looking for. 


2) Save Money!

As much as you love buying sarees, you also probably love saving some of that hard earned money. That’s the plus point that online shopping for sarees affords you, especially during online sales. The deals are unbelievable and are updated almost everyday, so you’ll definitely find the one that suits your budget!


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Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion Review

Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion Review:

The baby's skin is delicate and you cannot simply choose any product from the market. If your baby's skin is dry, itchy and irritated, you might be looking for a moisturizing lotion for your baby. Blended with colloidal oatmeal, Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture lotion can help you to prevent your baby from dry skin problem for up to 24 hours. The formula is quite light and you can use it for daily use.






Oats is one of the natural ingredients that works effectively on the skin. It has the ability to restore the natural pH and prevents the skin from getting dried. It helps to relieve dry, itchy and irritated skin conditions. Collaidal oatmeal locks in moisture.




The lotion is not at all greasy and it is to apply. Since it is fragrance free, you cannot expect it as soon as you open the tube. Being fragrance-free, it is not loaded with artificial fragrance and hence good for the baby. It is good for adults too.

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Fab Bag September 2017 Review

Fab Bag September 2017 Review:

                    Theme of the September Fab Bag 2017 - The Object of Desire

The bag itself is quite stylish and you will fall for the shiny off-white color bag. 

September Fab bag 2017

Products inside my September Fab Bag 2017:


  • Seasoul Moisture Matt Lipstick Lead Free - ML 14(Full size price is Rs.530)
  • Sugar Tip Tac Toe Nail Lacquer - 040 Rust For The Record(Full Size price is Rs.299)
  • Iraa Instarenew Multi-Action Under Eye Cream(Rs.490 for 20 gms)
  • Tvakh Midas Touch Ultra Nourishing Lip Tint(Full size price is Rs.195)
  • Tvakh CE - Namon Lip Plumper(Rs.225 for 6 grams)
  • Seer Smoky Rose Geranium Hydrating Soy Milk Enzyme Body Cleanser(Rs.72 for 30 ml)
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Fight Indoor Air Pollution with Royale Atmos from Asian Paints

Fight Indoor Air Pollution with Royale Atmos from Asian Paints:


I am sure many of you might think that indoor air is less polluted when compared to the air outside. How many of you know that it is wrong? Actually, indoor air can be up to 5 times more polluted when compared to the air outside. We cannot take this fact easily as we stay indoor most of the time. As you know, polluted air can give you various health issues like respiratory disorders, headache and so on. Asian Paints has come up with a solution for dealing the indoor air pollution. With their Royale Atmos paints, they help us to breathe better at home. Royale Atmos cleans the air. It also makes the air fresher. With Asian Paints, your house not only looks good but also have improved air quality.The harmful air pollutants are highly reduced when you paint your house with Royale Atmos. You can enjoy clean air easily with Royale Atmos.

Royale Atmos is developed by the scientists at Asian Paints. It specifically aims to reduce the pollutant formaldehyde. It is proved that the formaldehyde levels are reduced by 80% - 85% in 24 hours. Royale Atmos continues to reduce formaldehyde for up to 2 years of post application.

Features of Royale Atmos:


1. Royale Atmos reduces the indoor air pollutants such as formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is emitted by various construction materials including plywood, MDF, and adhesives.
2. Royale Atmos has the ability to absorb select household foul smell including nicotine, ammonia, hydrogen sulphide, sweat, and garlic. Hence the air quality is improved within your home. These bad odors act as irritants too. Royale Atmos absorbs mal-odors for up to 6 months of application.
3. Royale Atmos releases fragrance and you do not need to worry about the chemical smell of paints. The signature fragrance of Royale Atmos lasts for about a month in case all the four walls are painted with Royale Atmos. The longevity of the fragrance released by Royale Atmos depends upon the ventilation and the area painted.
4. Royale Atmos comes with Activated Carbon technology which helps it in purifying indoor air. Activated Carbon technology is a well-known purification technology that is being used in many products.
5. Royale Atmos comes with their Green Assure Seal which means that it is VOC safer and environmentally friendlier.


Royal Atmos - Looks:

Royal Atmos gives your home a nice luxurious look since it has a smooth matt finish.


Royal Atmos - Durability:

Royal Atmos is quite durable with an average lifetime of 5-6 years.

Royal Atmos - Washability:

Royal Atmos is equipped with Teflon which imparts excellent stain and scrub resistance. Hence it is very easy to clean off even the toughest stains with minimal effort. You can enjoy having a beautiful wall for years.

Few tips and tricks to ensure clean air inside your homes:

1. Clean your home properly on daily basis.
2. Leave your footwear outside the house.
3. Do not smoke. It is good for your health too.
4. Grow indoor plants that have purification properties.

Do not ignore the side effects of nicotine, ammonia and hydrogen sulphide. Use Royale Atmos to avoid side effects like a headache, respiratory problems and so on.

For more information on Royale Atmos, check the official website of Asian Paints. You can directly visit this link too to get information on Royale Atmos -  https://www.asianpaints.com/atmos.

What are you waiting for? Go and check about Royale Atmos. 

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August Fab Bag Review

Though the number of products inside the Fab bag of August is just 4, the products are really useful and awesome. It contains 2 skin care products and 2 makeup products. I love Johara Nail colors so much. I have tried few shades of it. When I saw Pink Pearl shade from Johara, I felt so happy. Even the skin care products received are also something unique which I would like to try soon.


Theme of August Fab Bag - The Flawless & Fierce 


Products inside the Fab Bag of August:



  • Bella Vaste Premium Lipstick - Aubergine(Full size is Rs.449)
  • MOND'SUB Pearl Revitalizing & Brightening 3D Hanging Ears Neck & Facial Masks(Full size is Rs.200)
  • Neemli Naturals Four Clay Body Wrap(Rs.550 for 75 gm)
  • Johara Pro Shine Nail Color - Pink Pearl(Full Size price is Rs.250)
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Nihar Naturals Shanti Amla's Pathsala Funwala initiative

There was a time when English was not a language that has to be learnt for sure. But now it is must to know English. Learning English is no longer a luxury. It is a basic need of every child to learn English as they have to communicate to people from different part of India. Be it Bangalore or Chennai, you can find a lot of people having different mother tongues. Even in schools, children are from different part of India who speaks different Indian languages. It was not the case when I was studying. The necessity for speaking English used to raise only after I got to work. But it is no more the case. The need for learning English starts from the day the child starts making his/her own friends.

I have been seeing maids who understands and speak little bit of English are preferred by the people from other regions. Even people prefer shopkeepers to speak and understand English to some extent so that their shopping gets easy.

In the current scenario, I wish every child gets a chance to learn English easily. Unfortunately, not everyone can join their kids in schools which teach them English. But here comes a good news for all the parents who wishes their children to have access to learn English. Nihar Naturals Shanti Amla, a leading hair oil in the country has always had purpose at its heart. It has come with an excellent initiative called 'Pathsala Funwala' which aims to make education accessible, anywhere anytime. There is a toll free number which you can share with the children who wants to learn English through this initiative.

Nihar Shanti Amla's Pathsala Funwala toll free number - 80556 67788.

This is the right service to learn English in a very simple and easy way. You have to connect to the toll free number to experience the simplicity.

Do I have any benefit with this service? Yes, now I can recommend all the people I know who want their children to learn English. It is a kind of service that we can do for their children and expect their happiness in return.

I am going to store the toll free number right away in my mobile. I am going to recommend about Nihar Naturals Shanti Amla's Pathsala Funwala initiative to everyone so that the information can reach the deserving children. Let every child enjoy learning English in a simple way. I definitely hope that it can benefit them enormously for their good future. Hope you will also store the toll free number and recommend their service to everyone. Have a fun weekend. Bye.






I am blogging about Pathshala Funwala by Nihar Shanti Amla Oil in association with BlogAdda
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Tips to select a perfect engagement ring

Tips to select a perfect engagement ring:

Engagement is one of the most auspicious occasion in everyone’s life because that is the day we promise each other to start a wedded life. Many people plan this special occasion differently to make it extra special. Exchanging rings was a custom practiced by few people but now it has become a trend as the engagement become the symbol of ole for the current generation. This has become a mandatory ritual in every engagement now days. So how can you make this engagement ring extra special so that you can cherish it forever? In this article we are going to discuss about what are the tips that you have to take into account before purchasing an engagement ring.


                                                      Image credit -   CaratLane engagement rings.

Decide on your budget:

First plan on getting an engagement ring is to decide on the budget. Fix an amount as your target and try to buy an engagement ring within the budget you have fixed. It is okay for the ring to be little costlier as it is going to be on your fingers forever. You can customize the ring, the metal type and the stones that you prefer to be on the ring based on your budget.
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Preethi Zodiac Review - best mixer grinder with Juicer and food processor

Preethi Zodiac Review - Best mixer grinder with Juicer and food processor:

It has been 8 months since I have started this amazing, high-end Preethi Zodiac mixer grinder with juicer and food processor. In short, I totally love it except the high noise it produces especially when I make orange juice:( Otherwise, it is worth every penny you spend on it. In fact, it is better than buying a juicer, mixer grinder and food processor separately. This Preethi Zodiac review will help you to take informed decision if you have Preethi Zodiac in your wishlist.

I would like to highlight here that we have bought Preethi Zodiac mixer grinder with food processor model for my sister too as she is about to enter her marriage life very soon. This can show you the confidence and satisfaction level I have on  this Preethi Zodiac mixer grinder model.

Before going into the Preethi Zodiac Review, let me tell you one thing, there are 2 models comes under the name 'Preethi Zodiac'. One is with food processor and another one is without food processor. If you do not want food processor(I do highly recommend to buy one with food processor since you have to pay only 2000-3000 extra to get a food processor model which can do kneading dough, grating, chopping, citrus juicing, slicing etc), you can select the basic model of Preethi Zodiac. If you want to simplify the above-mentioned tasks too, then go for Preethi Zodiac mixer grinder with food processor model without second thought.

Preethi Zodiac Review - Preethi food processor, mixer grinder and juicer all-in-one model:

Preethi Zodiac is one of the latest multipurpose mixer grinder model from Preethi which can perform the following functions.

  • Atta kneading - I mostly knead my atta in it. You can knead almost 300 grams in a shot. The atta:water is 1:0.5 approximately. I just add atta and salt and then run it for a second. Then I add water and run till I get the job done. I give 5 star rating for this functionality.
  • Citrus Press - It does the job. No complaints. In fact, I am happy to extract as it extracts as much juice as possible. As a side note, the noise irritates :(
  • Chopping, slicing and grating - Definitely useful for every woman. No complaints. Do not expect to cut the vegetables into exact cube-sized. If you don't worry about the shape, you will absolutely love it for saving your time and energy.
  • Centrifugal Juicer , super extractor and blender - You can extract the juices completely. You can even use it for extracting tamarind juices and coconut milk. Lassi and milkshakes are the other beverages you can make easily in addition to juices.
There is an overload indicator light. If you overload the mixer grinder, the light will change from blue to red. The motor will be tripped and you have to reset the overload protector.

It has been mentioned in the Preethi website that you can even grind turmeric in 2 minutes. I am yet to try that.

Preethi Zodiac comes with 2 years warranty. The motor comes with 5 years warranty. As you all know, it comes with free lifetimes service. 

Preethi Zodiac Specifications:

Model Number - Preethi Zodiac - MG 218
Voltage - 230V AC ~ 50 Hz
Power Consumption -  750 Watt
Motor -  Universal 750 Watt High Power Motor
Material of Body - A.B.S
Material of Jars - Stainless Steel & Transparent Plastic
Blade Assemblies - Stainless Steel, Machine Ground and Polished
Speed Controls -  Rotary Switch with 3 Speeds and incher
Flex Cord - PVC insulated 3 Core, Flexicord with Plugtop & earthing

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Place of Origin - A One stop online destination for healthy snacks

A person who loves to binge on healthy snacks will find the paradise at the Place of Origin. An ardent foodie knows what joy a traditional nostalgic sweet can bring into his/her busy schedule. The web version of the authentic snack house from across India showcases mouthwatering and healthy snacks from all over the India. You don't have to travel to that place to eat its local delicacy, order it online now. This store caters to every kind of palate, the sour, sweet and the nutty cravings of every person are attended to at this store effectively. You can order a Sandesh from Kolkata or a Thokku from the Andhra Pradesh online by registering with the Place of Origin.


                                                                                           
                 
     
Go For the Local Brands: 

If brands are what you are looking for, then this place has more than 370 famous brands including the Almond House from Hyderabad, Cheatz from Bangalore, Gruhapriya sweets from Vishakapatnam, Vellanki sweets from Bangalore, to name a few. You name the category and you can find it on the Place of Origin. From authentic speciality sweets to traditional pickles, mouth watering chocolates to dry fruits, you can find everything under the single platform at this online store. Geographic location is no bar when it comes to your sweet tooth craving. Organised catalogues and sweet choices in neat categories welcome you on the website. Finding your favourite savoury is an easy job, just name the sweet or click on the region for which it is a local delicacy. Categories in food type, brands, staples are organised and showcased very effectively making it easier for the eye and the mind.




Traditional & Modern Savoury:

If you are craving for a traditional Mangalore Urid Happala or a Delhi speciality of Sohan Halwa, just order it online and get it shipped from the producer. Pick from the modern day snacks like Shrewsberry biscuits in Pune or Overload Brownies in Mumbai, to a local traditional savoury named averebele in Karnataka, Bangalore or a luscious Moddy's Roasted Almond chocolates from Tamil Nadu. Just order online and get the original tasting savoury delivered for free before 21st July.




Being a loyal customer has its benefits in the form of FoodieCash. FoodCash is accumulated as and when you shop online. Use this on subsequent orders to pay for the delivery charges. A loyal customer will be able to use the FoodieCash within the 30 day expiry period.


Unleash the Discoverer in You: 

If you enjoy trying new snacks, try the Discover foods tab on the online store. You can search by location, name or taste of the snack to buy the right snack you were carving to eat since ages. A mouth melting confectionery from the Ellora's Melting Moments or a tangy rice pickle or mix from the  Mambalam Iyers, take your pick according to your mood or palate desire. Authentic jams from Himachal Pradesh or the Middle East inspired delicacies from Doyen Foods in Mumbai, you can buy everything from any place without having to move out of the comfort of your couch.



From authentic chocolates to traditional mixes and dishes the online store showcases many healthy food items and snacks a place has to offer. The next time, you are craving for a mango Pista Sandesh from Kolkata, choose the branded Ganguram's Premium mango Pista Sandesh.



If you are missing your local native sweet, just log on to Place of Origins webstore and order it online. Order while the surprise July offer is valid to get it delivered for free.
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Surf Excel Matic Liquid Detergent Review

Surf Excel Matic Liquid Detergent Review:


By Sangeetha.

Review on Surf excel matic liquid detergent – Top load Surf excel has been one of the familiar brand in the producing detergents for cleaning the clothes. Their recent release on Surf excel matic liquid was a very tempting one to buy. The shape of the bottle with an attractive color on it was making me eager to buy the product. The normal surf excel liquid can be used for washing clothes by hand or by washing machine. The recent one is exclusively designed for washing clothes in washing machine. 



Surf Excel Matic Liquid Detergent Review:

There are two different Surf Excel liquids for top load and front load washing machine. The green bottle is for the top load washing machine and the purple bottle is for the front load washing machine. These liquids cannot be used for hand washing of clothes, you have a different liquid from surf excel available for washing clothes by hands. 

The Surf Excel Matic Liquid detergent bottle has a different look and shape and it is very easy to handle. There is also a measuring cup coming with the bottle which helps you to measure the right amount of liquid for the clothes.

The liquid comes in blue color and dissolves very well with the clothes when mixed with the water. All you have to do is, put the desired amount of clothes into the washing machine. If there is any tough statin pour a little amount of liquid on the stain are and rub it with the back side of the measuring cap that comes with the bottle. This will help in relieving the stain from the cloth. Other than that you can put the clothes in the washing machine, pour a required amount of liquid to the cap provide and then pour it into the washing machine. 

You can wash a lots of clothes with a small amount of liquid. One full cap of liquid will be used for full load of clothes. The best part of this liquid is its fragrance, it has a very mid fragrance that gives a pleasant smell to the clothes like the other detergents that has no smell at all. The other best thing about Surf Excel Matic Liquid Detergent is, it makes the clothes feel soft and fresh. It just removes the stain but retains the color of the fabric and the texture of the fabric the same way.




Surf Excel Matic Liquid Detergentalso does enormous good to your washing machine as the powder detergents usually gets clogged into your washing machine and causes trouble, whereas the Surf excel matic liquid detergent blends with the water and dissolves thoroughly so that there is no problem of clogging. There is no chance that this liquid will cause problem to your washing machine. Detergents sometimes sticks to the fabric and also leaves the cloth feel rough, it usually changes the texture of the cloth and also causes skin allergy, surf excel matic makes the cloth soft and fresh, it also cleanses very tough stain without taking out the color of the fabric. This product is well known for its color care on the clothes and avoids scaling issues on the fabric.
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Godrej Aer pocket Review

Godrej Aer pocket Review:


By Sangeetha:

Have you ever experienced a stinky smell coming out from the dirty shoes, bathroom or kitchen garbage? Imagine guests coming to your place at this time. This would really be disgusting for you and them as well. I have been on a long haunt to make my bathroom smell like a garden. How much ever we clean, it gets dirty very soon. I have tried almost all the products in the market, and I have never been judging on the money I spend on these fragrance products, but no products met the expectation. It was all waste of money and did not even give any fragrance for a single day too. Then I heard about this Godrej Aer pocket through the constant advertisements in the television. Those advertisements where not new to me because every other brand I used previously also had a same kind of advertisements but it did not work well. However I wanted to try this product for one last time.

Godrej Aer pocket Review:

I bought this Godrej Aer pocket in the nearby supermarket. There was 1 bag inside each pocket, and each pocket costed Rs.55. To start with I purchased just one. There are many attractive colors with different fragrance. There are colors like purple, yellow, pink, green and aqua blue. The purple one is the violet valley, yellow is the tangy delight, green is the lush green, aqua blue is the misty meadows, and the pink one is the crush pink. The outer covers are very attractive as it comes in vibrant colors indicating the fragrance of the product that you are going to choose.




I tried the pink colored Godrej Aer pocket named the Crush pink. As the name suggests you will fall in love with the smell of this pocket. This finally made my bathroom smell like heaven. It has a strong fragrance and spreads over the entire bathroom. Few people may not like this smell as it is a little strong.




Then to the next try I purchased the violet valley. This one also had a very nice lavender smell, it eradicates all the bad smell and leaves your room with a very good fragrance.



My next try is the misty meadows that comes in an aqua blue color packet. This one has a very pleasant smell, this will be loved by the ones who does not prefer strong smell.

I am yet to try on the tangy delight and the lush green fragrance and I am sure it is not going to disappoint be.
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What are those special virtues possessed by ornaments that it makes way directly to your heart

What are those special virtues possessed by ornaments that it makes way directly to your heart?

One of the most important things that are noticed in the jewellery is its matchless style that is simple and awe inspired. If you are looking for such masterpieces, then look nowhere. Buy diamond jewellery online to meet your passion of collecting masterpieces. These masterpieces are brought to you by the brand name which has created a vast market for its exclusive ornaments.




These ornaments have always been the first choice of the buyer because of below mentioned features:

·       Wonderful quality - Not all that glitters are gold stand true for the brand. It’s the art of work done by craftsman that makes it stand apart. While creating designs with diamonds, only refined uncut stones are selected that could be transformed into masterpieces. Not all stones qualify for the choice of craftsman.

·       Intricacy of designs -  while making diamond jewellery, one of the most important things that is kept in the mind is the intricacy of the designs. As every design is unique in itself, you can easily figure out the intricacy with which these ornaments are made. Keeping your choice in mind, a unique and exclusive touch is given to all diamond jewellery.

         The talents of the craftsman - Craftsman works hard to make masterpieces and put in his best efforts.  There are specially imported machines that add on to the design and bring the best and exclusive designs directly to your doorstep.

·       Brand name - Buying jewellery from the reputed jewelers is always the first choice of buyer. Your choice is further enhanced by adding special rituals to your jewellery. As Akshiya Tritya is one of preferred occasions when buying jewellery is regarded as auspicious.

·        Awe inspired designs - The designs that are created with lots of dedication are always greeted with an awe. Such is the spell of diamond jewellery that you see at the online store. At times moving eye from one design to another becomes difficult.

·       A perfect blend of precious stones - You may be asked to wear some special stone in jewellery, the online store perfectly matches your taste and style and not-to-mention your dress. Black beads always compliment the diamonds. Such perfect blend of taste and style is showcased in diamond Mangalsutra that are available at the store. Cherry pick your favorite Mangalsutra for upcoming festival season.

·         Easy availability - The exclusive designs are made easily available through a click or tap. Browse website to go through more of the designs and end up with wonderful shopping experience.

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          Breathtakingly beautiful trinkets - As you access the website, ample breathtakingly beautiful trinkets pass through your eyes and selecting the most apt designs becomes easier for you. This is the charismatic spell created by the brand and you just need to break this spell with a wonderful selection just like yours!
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FAB Bag July 2017 Review

FAB Bag July 2017 Review:

This month's fab bag comes in a beautiful peach color with the theme 'The Colour Drama'. It has 1 makeup product of my choice(you will be also be given options if you have Fab bag subscription of 3 or more months) and 3 beauty products. I got this month's fab bag a little late due a small confusion. When I received the bag, I was happy.



Products inside:


  • Sugar Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick and sharpener
  • Just Herbs Herb Enriched Skin Tint
  • Kronokare Hydrate The Hair Shampoo
  • Tvakh Fruit Enzyme Alcohol Free Toner

Sugar Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick:

I chose the shade no 09 - Princess Peach. I would like to tell you that the coverage is good and I love this shade especially. It is highly pigmented. The texture is soft and you will know it when you apply. It gives a nice matte shade which will be loved by everyone for sure.

Just Herbs Herb Enriched Skin Tint:

This skin tint acts as a good moisturizer and it has UV protection too. It is easy to apply on the skin. It will cover your fine lines, blemishes and pores. It has a lot of natural products to give you a flawless skin. 
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Baby Photographers in Chennai

Baby Photographers in Chennai:

Please do your own verification regarding the photographer before booking. Please tell your requirements clearly. This is just a list of baby photographers in Chennai in no particular order. 

Are you a baby photographer in Chennai? Do you want to get added in the below list of Baby Photography in Chennai. Please drop a comment in the comment section with your facebook page/website and contact number to get added. Alternatively, please drop a mail about your service to pinkandpinkblog@gmail.com.

To add more details like samples, pricing, portfolio or any change requests, please drop a mail to pinkandpinkblog@gmail.com.

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Understanding the Significance of Colours in the Life of Designers

The usage of colours in graphic designing can be a highly subjective topic of discussion. This is very simple to understand. A colour scheme that may seem magical to you, may not hold much significance for someone else. It is absolutely a matter of personal taste and preference, and on many occasions, determined by the culture and civilization that the person belongs to. Colour may mean a lot and a little change here and there in the hue can make a world of difference to a creation, whatever that might be. There are many books to understand the different colors and the below one is Pantone Formula Guide Solid Coated & Uncoated.




Let us now understand how colour schemes and theory of colours can affect the way designers work and express their creativity.

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June 2017 Fab Bag Review

What is in Store For You in the June 2017 Fab Bag ?


Hello beautiful ladies,

Its time to go for the June Fab Bag. With a theme of “The Bold and the Beautiful” the Fab Bag contains the beauty and cosmetic products – just the ones that you deserve – like every Fab Bag. It’s blazing hot outside, extremely difficult to keep looking fresh and beautiful in this sultry weather. Profuse sweating, coupled with the intense heat – its hard to keep your head straight. At least the Fab Bag will help you keep your appearance in some semblance of sanity. In fact, coming to think of that, they actually make you look yourself – nice and good and bold and beautiful.


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Keerai Types - Keerai Vagaigal - Keerai Names in Tamil English

Keerai Types - Keerai Vagaigal - Keerai Names in Tamil English:

We have given different keerai types | varieties | keerai vagaigal in Tamil and English Names. We have also listed the different keerai benefits in this post

1. Agathikeerai ( Botanical Name - Sesbania grandiflora):


Agathi keerai has a whole lot of medicinal values. It might taste a little bitter but it is very much useful for the health. Agathi keerai are of two types, it is differentiated based on yellow color flower and white color flowers. We can make use of the leaves, flowers and roots of this spinach as all its part has increadible benefits. It has a lot of water content and rich is all the major nutrients. The water content helps in relieving the constipation problems.

Agathi keerai type helps in building strong bones and muscle tissue. We can make soups using agathi keerai, this will increase the lactation for the breast feeding mothers. Agathi keerai is considered as an ancient medicine where its roots where also been used for curing several problems. You can clean the roots of agathi keerai and make it boil in the water for twenty minutes and consume it. It solves urinary tract infection and also helps in curing kidney stones. The soup made of these roots has high vitamin value which is very much essential for the health.

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Sikku Kolam Designs with dots | Simple Kambi Kolam designs

Sikku Kolam Designs with dots | Simple Kambi Kolam designs:


Women are generally very artistic, they have an artistic touch in everything they do. Be it cooking to cleaning they think very creatively and take things in the same way. Kolam is one of the art loved by women. Kolams are usually put in front of the house or pooja room as the tradition believe that it brings goddess Lakshmi brings home wealth and prosperity. They also feel that it is good to feed the ants in the streets as the kolam is drawn using the rice flour.People in ancient days wake up early morning and spread the area with the water mixed with cow dung and clean that area. Then the kolam is drawn using the hands. They use rice flour or the white stone powder to draw the kolam. They aso give beautiful colors to the kolam that are available in the market. 

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#BestforBaby Event by BabyChakra in association with Johnson & Johnson

You must have attended a lots of events and sessions related to the parenting and baby care, most of all would be about thousands of lectures and seminars. I recently had an opportunity to attend an event by the best parenting community Baby Chakra in association with Johnson & Johnson. Baby Chakra is one of the prominent trusted childcare network in India. If you are looking to connect with other moms, experts or childcare services, BabyChakra is the right platform for you.


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Chinos and Cargos – Summer Essentials

Everybody loves their semi-casuals. It allows us to throw on some sophistication without being too restricted. Chinos are the focal point of many a smart casual portrait and come in more shades than just the traditional khaki we normally associate with them. Ideal for a business coffee meet as much as a couple of pints at the pub, chinos are versatile and come in a range of cuts and designs. Add this cool and refreshing fashion item to your wardrobe this summer.
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How to plan a vacation with twins or multiples?

How to plan a vacation with twins or multiples?

Managing twins or multiples is double the task, and we always fall into very tired mommies criteria. We will be desperately longing for a me time. How about planning for a vacation sound for you? Wow, that’s so exciting is it? Well, I can read your mind saying on the other hand “vacation? And that too with twins? That’s another mess, staying at home will be much better”.  Even after getting the flight tickets booking done for vacation, I always have this second thought. Here’s this article to help you with few tips while planning for vacation with twins or multiples.



Plan for the right place: 

Plan for the right place for vacation. The change in climatic condition will have an effect on the babies and they should be able to cope up with the same. The climatic conditions should be good, extreme heat will cause a lot of problems, you can choose areas with mild climate or cool climate.

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Himalaya Herbals Pure Hand Sanitizer Review

Himalaya Herbals Pure Hand Sanitizer Review:

By Lavanya.

For those of you, who are spending a lot of time outdoors, need to take special care of their skin and hair. We all know this and we are also ready to spend a lot of time, money and energy to have the glow back to our skin and hair. But, how many of you pay the right amount of attention to your hands? These were the hands which were once soft and smooth. But now the hectic outdoors schedule and the excessive pollution has taken away all the beauty and glamour from your hands. But the hands are most probably one of the most important organs – most in use and most abused. 

We need to keep our hands not only good – looking, but also completely sanitised as we perform most of the vital functions like eating and handling our kids. However, utter neglect turn our hands into two freckled, rough and smelly surfaces, the sight of which is surely going to turn people off.

These were the problems that I was facing a few years back. The problem was aggravated when I was posted in a place away from home, and had to manage my laundry, wash my dirty dishes and utensils all be myself, continuously for two years! And the result was two hands, which looked like the hands of a 80 years – old lady. I was so shocked with the effect that all those detergents were having on my skin, that I started to look for remedies on that very day. Also, the pollutants, dirts, impurities made it worse.

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Mama Earth Products Review India - Face Mask, Body Lotion, Body Wash

Mama Earth Products Review India - Face Mask, Body Lotion, Body Wash India:

By Sangeetha.

We received a sample of Mama Earth Calming body wash, Mama Earth Nourishing Body Lotion and Mama Earth C3 Face mask for review. All the products are primarily made with natural ingredients. They are not loaded with chemicals. Nowadays, many products are made solely with harmful chemicals like parabens, sulfates, mineral oil and synthetic fragrances. According to MadeSafe.org, there are 8k known harmful chemicals. Mama Earth is the only MadeSafe certified brand in India.

Mama Earth Products Review India

Mama Earth calming body wash Review:


Fresh feel and a clean skin is what a mom requires in this summer to have a much closer bonding with the baby. Mama Earth calming body wash works miracles on your skin. This gel type body wash deeply cleanses you skin and gives a soothing effect. Its fragrance is one of the major factor that makes you fall in love with the product. Mama Earth calming body wash is free from any harmful chemicals. 

Mama Earth Products Review India - Mama Earth Body Wash


Mamaearth calming body wash is not very soapy, it acts as a cleanser and does the job really well. It thoroughly cleanses the skin and nourishes it. 

Aloevera helps in cleansing the skin and Vitamin E present in it nourishes the skin. Vitamin E also helps in retaining moisture and avoids dryness in the skin. 

The fragrance is not very strong, it has a mild fragrance that gives you a fresh feel and calming effect which makes uplifts your mood. 

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Project Thiramai to Empower Rural Women By Smile Foundation & Pepsico

Project Thiramai to Empower Rural Women By Smile Foundation & Pepsico:


Project Thiramai is an initiative by PepsiCo and Smile Foundation that has provided a vocational training in tailoring to underprivileged women across 12 villages in Tamil Nadu. There are 4 training centers set up in Mamandur, Nelvoy Road, Salavakkam and AP Chathiram. 235 women who graduated from this vocational training program were facilitated with certificates and free sewing machines in the convocation ceremony held on May 10, 2017, at Kancheepuram.



Project Thiramai came into being post floods that struck Chennai and its neighboring areas, leaving many villages in complete distress. The purpose of Thiramai is to equip disadvantaged women with skills through free vocational training, thereby improving their livelihood.Not just that, it also offers graduating students job placements at the business houses that are located around the area. The graduates, who are all women, also have the option of working from home, making it easier for them to maintain a work-life balance.

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