Riya Khanna

The new age, the new technological advancements have made parenting a tough job than earlier. Now the kids are more tech-savvy since birth. They are more prone to get things done at a rapid speed. Especially teenagers are more self-sufficient and they love to take their own decision. But as a parent, you cannot leave or ignore your kids. They may grow up soon, but that does not mean that you will stop being a parent to them. At this moment, you need to learn some basic  teenage parenting tips .  Tips to follow For a family to live happily with all the members, you need to plan for a holiday after a certain gap. You will get quality time to spend with your kids on such trips too. But for traveling with kids, you should maintain some basic guidelines. Especially, if the kids are teenagers and you should be more conscious and cautious at the same time. Some of the  Tips For Traveling With Kids   are- Consult with your teenage children before finalizing any destination f...

  Do you know what is super exciting about Diwali? The gifts and the bonus. The Diwali gifts are something that most of us keenly look forward to all year. Seeing that packet of sweets along with some cash bonus kickstarts the Diwali day with a bang. Not only us, but our maids and helpers also look forward for this day. Why not lift their mood by combining the usual cash gift with a small and useful gift? Diwali is an important festival and in India gifting sweets and clothes to maids is a popular trend. It’s a good way of strengthening the bond between you and your maid. Maids really work very hard to make living for them and their families. Gifting them something special on Diwali is the best way to express your care and concern for them. This Diwali, make your maids and helpers double happy by giving them a gift they deserve. 1. Sweets and crackers : Diwali without crackers is incomplete. If you are looking for ideas to gift to your maid, then a gift hamper of crackers along wit...

  This year, Diwali is on us. While you are prepping for Diwali celebrations, we are eagerly waiting to stuff our mouths with Kaju Katli, Gujiya, Soan rolls and most important, namkeens and sev. However there is a wide range of savouries but chakli and bhujia are the two without which Diwali is incomplete. Sev bhujia is something we can’t resist and even feel guitly of eating too much. What if we tell you that you don’t need to go to the market this time to buy sev. You can now prepare a variety of sev at home with these super easy recipes. Yes, you got us right! Homemade sev are way healthier than the store-bought ones and you can assure the quality and freshness. You guests will be touched by the personal effort you did by serving them homemade fresh snacks. 1. Besan Sev: On the top of the list is besan sev. Just like imli chutney and green chutney, sev is also an important ingredient of chaat items. You can now prepare it at home with minimal ingredients and efforts. Ingredients...

  With the festival season coming nearer, everyone is busy making delicacies to please their sweet tooth. Be it Kaju katli or besan laddoos, no one can resist taking a bite into these lip smacking mithais. Everyone of us is excited to buy new clothes, gifts and ofcourse indulge into some sinful delicacies. But what about health? Don’t we want to get fit into the same clothes after Diwali? If yes, then we must be extra cautious when it comes to sweet intake. So, make this Diwali a bit healthy with our sugar-free dessert options that you can try at home for celebrations. 1. Custard Apple Kheer: One of the most comforting dessert with deliciously smooth texture and creamy taste. Ingredients : ● 5 large custard apples ● 100 gms jaggery ● 1 cup broken green gram ● 1 cup coconut milk ● 1 tbsp almond flakes ● 1 tbsp pistachio flakes ● 3-4 cups water Method : 1. Wash and peel custard apple, separating the seeds and pulp. 2. Discard the seeds and store the pulp in refrigerator. 3. Pressure ...

  Diwali preparations have begun and this year people are looking forward to have a blast. Diwali in India is one of the biggest unifier since everybody gets into the festive spirit with rituals, sweets, gifts and crackers. Diwali is a time for families to come together and enjoy the festival. This Diwali let us plan to witness the occasion in other cities. If you are equally excited here are the top places to visit during the festival of lights: 1. Varanasi : If you want to experience Diwali celebrations on a grander scale, Varanasi is the best spot foe you. Start your day with a holy bath in the Ganga and explore the bazaars where a variety of traditional sweets and clothes are sold. The chants by the ghats along with the sunset boat ride takee you to another world. The festival is celebrated with a superb display of fire crackers. You can also participate in Dev- Deepawali which is an iconic Ganga Mahotsav festival celebrated in Varanasi. 2. Jaipur or Udaipur: The decor and cele...

  The festival of lights is particularly famous among kids as they enjoy lighting diyas and bursting crackers. It is celebrated with much fun and fervour all around but kids look forward to receiving diwali gifts. They feel special as we shower our blessings and love upon them. If you are looking forward for some options to gift to your children, here are some finest ideas you can consider for your child. 1. Gadgets : Kids these days are very advance and are well familiar with gadgets. If your kids love gadgets, gift him one on Diwali. Gadgets like smart watch, toy laptop or a smart learning tablet are some useful Diwali gifts for your kids. Not only these are useful but they can keep your child happy and entertained for hours. You can browse some amazing range online. Some of these can be a great learning tool and help in developing skills of your child. 2. Clothes : Kids love dressing up for Diwali and look forward to wearing new clothes. You can buy a traditional attire for your...

  The brightest Hindu festival is knocking our doors and we better start preparing for it. The year was dim and getting ready isn’t on the top of the list but that doesn’t mean we are going to look boring or worse on Diwali. Girls have already done their part and guys now its your turn. Be honest and tell us is there any piece of clothing that goes with Diwali 2020 in your closet. I know your answer. To motivate and inspire you for shopping, here are some Diwali outfit ideas for men that will personify your heart and highlight your soul. 1. Dhoti Kurta : The first thing that comes to our mind while thinking of ethnics is a Kurta. But behind that simple and basic kurta, lies tons of options of styling it. We prefer to choose printed ones as they add a little splash. Moving down to bottoms, a plain dhoti is something that looks elegant during festive season. And finally to complete the look, go for black or brown kolhapuris or sandals. 2. A short Kurta : If you are not into tradition...

  This year, Diwali is on us. While you are prepping for Diwali celebrations, we are eagerly waiting to stuff our mouths with Kaju Katli, Gujiya, Soan rolls and most important, namkeens and sev. However there is a wide range of savouries but chakli and bhujia are the two without which Diwali is incomplete. Sev bhujia is something we can’t resist and even feel guitly of eating too much. What if we tell you that you don’t need to go to the market this time to buy sev. You can now prepare a variety of sev at home with these super easy recipes. Yes, you got us right! Homemade sev are way healthier than the store-bought ones and you can assure the quality and freshness. You guests will be touched by the personal effort you did by serving them homemade fresh snacks. 1. Besan Sev: On the top of the list is besan sev. Just like imli chutney and green chutney, sev is also an important ingredient of chaat items. You can now prepare it at home with minimal ingredients and efforts. Ingredient...