5 benefits of playing Sudoku

Sudoku is one of the most famous board game. People love this game for different reasons. Some play it for leisure, while others love the thrill that comes while they unravel the hidden tricks of this game. There are some benefits of playing sudoku that I would like to share this post.

I always thrive to break the stereotypes if it makes rational sense to me. Even before my first child was born, my husband and I had decided to bust the usual gender stereotypes in our family. We wanted to give a gender neutral environment to our child. Today, I want to share with you all about how I bust gender stereotypes and how I ensure that my little muffins know, that they could achieve anything they want in life, irrespective of their gender.

I would like to share with you a review about Globetrotters Box , which is a monthly subscription box for kids.
I love educational activities for kids, and when this fun box from Globetrotters arrived, I was probably more excited than my girls.
These are country themed boxes that you could choose to subscribe for and one country themed box would be delivered right to your doorstep. You could choose the subscription for 3 and 6 months.

Whenever I play jigsaw puzzles, I’m forced to concentrate all of my attention on just one specific thing, hence there isn’t any room for my mind to wander around and stir up unnecessary trouble.

I always wished I had a pocket jigsaw puzzle, which I could carry anywhere with me.
I came across this really cool concept of a website called JS Puzzles, which provides some really interesting online jigsaw puzzles, to suit your mood. I got so excited when I realised I had a pocket jigsaw puzzle which I could use to unwind and recharge my mommy battery.

I would like to share with you my experience about an online gifting portal that could take care of all your gifting worries, specially when it comes to personalised gifts.
I love sending gifts, more than receiving them, and I have always done a lot of brain storming for every gift that I have ever given to anyone.
I have always been a sucker for personalised gifts. I somehow feel that it’s the most special thing to gift someone.
When IGP.com offered me to choose a product of my choice, I couldn’t help but chose something cool and personalised.

I’m am so happy that I finally found a solution for my dry and frizzy hair.
All women crave for lustrous, beautiful and healthy locks. And let’s face the reality, even if you use the best of makeup techniques, it could be easily overshadowed by dry and lifeless hair.
Over 90% women suffer from dry and frizzy hair due to excessive chemicals, weather, heat, genes, etc.
Check below my detailed review of this chemical free solution for the dry and frizzy hair, and which also claims to take care of the hair fall.

This event was organised by Johnson’s India and BabyChakra, where there were over 25 Bloggers and Influencers invited at Hyatt Regency Mumbai. This event here was wonderfully organised, with a view to be transparent and to hear out the mothers in an open forum.

I have been using Superbottoms cloth diapers since over two weeks now, and just can’t get over about how comfortable and safe it is, not just for #mylittlemuffin but also for our environment.

Do you feel you could walk around with a mosquito net all the time?
Well if yes, you are at the right place at the right time.
I found a chemical free product that could make your day.

Things you would understand if your parents are strict

I totally love my parents!!
Like most of us do..
I have really attentive, supportive, hard-working and extremely strict parents.
I’m talking about come-back-home-by-6-or-you-would-be-dead kind of strict.

Check out this #hilarious take on what a #workathomemom feels about the abrupt questions thrown at her??

This Anmol infinity scarf far exceeded my expectations. The best thing about Anmol infinity scarf is that it’s a great accessory for having a Bohemian style statement and also helps you have one less item to carry in your mommy bag since you wear this beautiful accessory.

If you are searching for a safe and efficient shampoo for your little one your search ends with Mama Earth’s Gentle Cleansing Shampoo. Check out my detailed review of the product..

Let me show you an interesting way you can send fruits to your child’s school for/her birthday.
I couldn’t find some good books for my child’s birthday this year, so thought of going ahead with sending fruits.
Well!! But I didn’t want to go the boring way.
Thought of doing something crazy with the little apples for my little muffin.
The boring apple were going to be crazy talking apples.

I am shocked at how my three year old has grown up into an intelligent little kid. As a parent never underestimate a toddler. It’s not wise to feel that your toddler doesn’t need to know a piece information about something, merely coz you feel they won’t understand.

My experience of being a member of Johnson India’s first Global Mom Influencers Council .
We had a great informative session with the #bestforbaby experts and got to know about some really surprising facts about baby care.

Here is a yummy recipe for a lactating mother , M&M cookies, something that will not only act as a healthy snack, but also boost your milk supply.

We all feel that flight attendants are there onboard to bring to us yummy food, tea, coffee and headphones,and many more such things.
Don’t we? Flight attendants are there onboard the aircraft to make sure you are safe.

ChuChuTv : helping your babies get ready for their preschool
ChuChuTv had been a part of our lives since over 3 years now. It’s probably the first Indian YouTube channel which is creating amazing videos and has become a family member in most of the houses that I know.

Mylittlemuffin conclusion: I was surprised to see the way the diaper still feels dry, even after the baby pees. When my daughter had peed in the diaper, on touching the inside of this cloth diaper, it still felt dry. I have fallen head over heels for this diaper, and would definitely recommend all mommies to give it a try.

Does your child always act difficult early in the morning when you are trying to get him ready for his school?
Do morning chores give you a headache?
Do you end up giving up on your patience after your child wakes up?
If yes!! This one goes out for you Mommy!!!

In the midst of trying to make your child’s vacation happening, we often miss out on a very important thing. That is making sure your child is safe in such a busy environment.

In this recipe, I was able to transform bananas into this delicious smoothie!
For all the the people who dislike bananas like me, this is one recipe that can be tweaked as per your liking.

Woo hoo!!!
No housework day!!!
April 7th is celebrated as this special day..No guilt… No Work… Only pampering…
You deserve this..Here’s a fun and relaxing plan for you:

#READINGISFUNNYDAY
Yes!!!
I am not kidding, there really is a day called Reading is Funny Day. Though this a rare known fact. 1st April is also celebrated as reading is funny day 😀

Have you come across a book for your child that made you fall down laughing?

I am sure that’s a rare case !!!
Yes!! There are definitely some fun books that would make you laugh out loud!!! If you are looking to have a fun laughing session while reading with your young ones, read on.
Here are some books that will definitely make you laugh your lungs out:

Are you a Flight attendant?? Go play these fun pranks and enjoy this April Fool’s Day!!!Trust me nothing can be better than cracking a joke at your work place to brighten up your day.
Now for a cabin ATTENDANT since the work place is 36000 feet above the sea level, the pressure of safety and security is really high. Hence, its really important to let go at times.

Make sure you practice reading out aloud (which a skill, trust me!!), with your little muffin. It’s a skill to be able to draw attention of a child, by changing your volume, pace or voice.

You should pay attention to what you are reading. Make sure you reflect the drama and emotions through your voice. These emotions would also be visible on your face. The best trick here is to act silly.

Here are some truths that I learnt only coz I was a flight attendant once.Flying was not just a career option for me. It was my passion. Passion to live life to the fullest. Passion to live life on my own terms

It’s that time of the year that you can do something to make a change. And all you have to do to make this change is to turn your lights off for an hour on 25th March at 8:30 p.m.!!!
Here are some ideas of Fun activities to enjoy with your kids during the earth hour…

I discovered this magic combination of scrub a couple of months back which helped me to get soft, smooth and whiter underarms. This scrub will also help you get rid of any body odour and keep your armpits clean and fresh throughout the day.

Do you feel guilty every time you indulge in chocolates? Here is a perfect way for you to fulfill your chocolate fix without feeling guilty. Who said chocolate is just for your tummy. You can use for to make your skin yummy too. The delicious raw dark chocolate, is truly a delectable treat, but with health benefits.

With the summers just around the corner, I feared babywearing would become difficult. I was worried that the dreadful sun would make it difficult for me and my baby to roam around in the baby carrier.

Are you always running away from mosquitoes? Are you always clapping your hands hard to murder some of these ruthless fellows? Are you one of those people who attract every mosquito in the neighborhood while others around you don’t get a single bite?

You definitely need to find time for yourself . Yes!!! now that’s going to be a big task: FINDING TIME.
Here is what I did, and it definitely helped me get a ME time:

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change”

I hope everyone reading this is having a really good day. And if you are not, just know that in every new minute that passes by you have an opportunity to change. It could be a complete transformation, an interchange or just an exchange of ideas, thoughts, feelings, and more importantly a refreshment of your MIND and by this you become different.

No Maida,No Sugar..Healthy and Yummy … perfect for kids..Whole wheat banana cake.. Here’s a yummilicious recipe shared by a rocking mom, Reshmma J Kadam, from our facebook group mylittlemuffin.

It can be a pretty scary business the first time you have to trim your baby’s nails. I am sure most of us would have had accidents while trimming baby nails .If you’re tempted to skip it, know this: nail trimming is important since babies often don’t have very good control of their arms and could accidentally scratch their face, or worse yet, an eye.

Are you scared of Cradle cap?? Check these awesome home remedies to cure it…Don’t be scared if you notice a patch of skin on your newborn baby’s head that looks odd and unattractive.

I’m sure all new parents must have given atleast one thought to cord blood banking for their little muffin. I’m sure most of us would get lured by the fact that how miraculously cord blood could save a precious life.

Are you too struggling through the ” let me read to you” PHASE, while your child would simply refuse to sit still? Ultimately, reading is a wonderful thing! Even if your little ones act uninterested that doesn’t mean they won’t become interested soon though if you push through.

Its difficult to imagine what it would be like if I would be getting back to work after being a stay at home mom for so many years.
Even though I’ve moved mountains during this gap, my resume shows that I haven’t worked. A traditional resume would never quote my performance.

I suffered from something called Rhinitis, and the reason Why I wrote about this is, that the studies show that over 30 pregnant women go through this nasal congestion, called rhinitis of pregnancy. Even then, neither my gynecologist, the E.N.T. specialist nor my normal physician was aware of it.

Do you allow your child to CLIMB UP slides? Do you look down upon mothers who don’t stop their children from climbing up the slides? Do u feel annoyed when your child is trying to slide down and another child child tries to climb up right before that?

Is it a criminal offence to raise an English speaking child in India? I am not here to judge any language or any country. But have a little request, before we want to judge a family that raise an English speaking child, let’s judge our educational system first, let’s change the environment at work places. And if we can’t change all that,then let’s respect the parents who are making an extra effort to help their child survive and excel in this English oriented world.

Going Back to Work or Staying Home with your baby? Confused ???
Ask yourself these 8 questions to help yourself solve this confusion. This should definitely help.

Check these T-Shirts to Boast Your Breastfeeding Status. I found PLENTY of T-Shirts and onesies with funny and thought-provoking and in-your-face breastfeeding slogans. These slogans give out great message, which I wish all breastfeeding mothers could wear.

Mom now I know what u mean when u say “a daughter has a solution for all her moms problems”… U r so right mom…

Mom: “baby sing rain rain go away”
Baby: ” no mumma, I like rain, I won’t”
My headstrong baby

Are you tired of watching your baby put his hand,or fingers or even foot in his mouth? Do you want your baby to stop sucking thumb? Here is what worked for me…

Have you ever thought about why have you been following this old school ritual of putting a big black mark on your baby’s face ? As a mother, I chose to break the most important rule in our country of marking my baby with a permanent black marker.

Thanks for stopping by my website. I am going to assume that since you are on ABOUT ME section of my Website , you might want to know a little about me. I am Preetjyot K. Mehra (Juhi- as my loved ones call me) , the author of this humble website. This is my own little corner of the web, a place where I share interesting articles and ideas .

Have you come across times when your child just constantly interrupts you? Screams ,shouts and tries to do all possible things to gain your attention , just to give you a small message, while you are in the middle of a very important conversation. Do you feel embarrassed by your child’s behavior when he interrupts ? And do you know what to do in such a situation?

We all mothers want to ditch the diapers and potty train our little ones , and lead a diaper free life. The secret to potty training..no longer a secret.

Are you scared of Driving while pregnant ?
Every parent is worried about how to protect their little muffin even while he is “still in the oven”. Pregnancy comes with a long list of do’s and don’ts.
What about driving while pregnant?
Do you wear a seat belt?
Do you go without?
Do you just start walking everywhere?
If you keep worrying about these questions, don’t worry and read on to know all about it.