“No one should part with their individuality and become that of another”. William Ellery Channing Individuality is a quality that’s often praised, but seldom appreciated in real life. People who dare to think or be different are often ridiculed – at least till this very individuality makes them successful as a trail blazer. Unfortunately, we…Read More
The Plowns App – Kids Create, Parents Share!
It’s exciting when kids start using their crayons and drawing, isn’t it? Of course, we’re talking about when their creativity is focused on the correct place – paper and not walls! Soon you get little cards with “I luv you Momy” or beads arranged on a pipe cleaner, which is their version of a caterpillar….Read More
Eco Friendly DIY Diya for Diwali
Diyas are the traditional earthen lamps which are lit on the festival of Diwali. As Diwali approaches, markets and streets are flooded with diyas of all shapes, sizes and colors. Some of them even cost a pretty penny! But you don’t have to empty your pockets when you can make them right at home with…Read More
10 Ganesh Chathurthi Crafts and Activities for Kids
Anyone who has participated or witnessed a procession during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in India will never forget the experience! I had the wonderful opportunity of watching such a procession in Pune, and the sheer enthusiasm of the crowd was infectious, to say the least! While Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with particular fanfare in western…Read More
Make Fevicol Galaxy Slime that’s Out of the World! #SlimeStar
“Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain.” – Carl Jung Have you observed how therapeutic it feels to do something with your bare hands? Kneading atta, mixing up soap in liquid, playing in the sand or feeling something soft. It feels amazing, doesn’t it? That’s probably one…Read More
20 Super Simple Nature Activities for Toddlers
“Just living is not enough…one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower” – Hans Christian Anderson Anderson was right, wasn’t he? We all need these things, and we probably have a little flower of our own blossoming in our home!! But does that little flower know of all the other wonders of nature that…Read More
20 Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Toddlers
Many people think that Valentine’s Day is for people in their twenties, or kids in high school. The rest of the population are either too old or too young for Valentine’s Day. But we disagree. You can celebrate at any age – all you need is the desire to do so! That said, it can…Read More
Indian National Symbol Crafts for Kids
As Republic Day approaches, we see more and more of saffron, white and green everywhere we look. Ask any kid about the Indian flag and he’s sure to mention the tricolor. But do all our kids know about other national symbols? For instance, what is Indian’s national aquatic animal? This Republic Day is a great…Read More
10 Easy Kite Crafts for Kids
We’re having a rather cold spell of winter these days, and blankets and hot beverages are the norm! However, the days are all set to start getting warmer, and one indication of this is the festival of Makar Sankranti! This festival marks the movement of the sun into Capricorn or Makara, and signals the arrival…Read More
10 Easy Christmas Cards for Toddlers to Make
“Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more!” The Grinch did get something right, when he said that Christmas didn’t come from a store. We agree; a handmade Christmas is so much better! There’s something very charming about gifts made from the heart and food cooked…Read More
