In India, during peak summer, you will find street vendors selling natural cooling drinks like kamban kool, spiced buttermilk, jigirthanda, nannari sherbet, etc. All these drinks are very good for the health and have been…
View PostMost of us use some form of a chemical detergent for washing our dishes. Even in my home, I use the liquid detergent to hand-wash the dishes. I was talking to my grandma about the…
View PostMaking scented sachets is a delightful, easy project to be done with children. If left in the cupboard, these give out a beautiful fragrance that will scent all the things in the cupboard. This is…
View PostA juice made from arugampul also called “Bermuda Grass” in English has wonderful health benefits. Arugampul juice is the best home remedy for anemia and keeps us refreshed through the day. Drinking arugampul juice…
View PostI am a firm believer of aromatherapy and I find it a great stress buster. This homemade reed diffuser is a great and fun way to relax at home and the best thing is once…
View PostCamphor popularly called Karpur / Kapoor in Hindi and Karpooram in Tamil has amazing benefits and uses for skin, hair, health and home. We get two types of camphor in India, one is called Edible Camphor…
View PostWhat is popularly referred to as jathikai in Tamil is called nutmeg in English, jaiphal in Hindi and Jaaykaayi in Kannada. Jathikai is a seed of a tree that is widely used in cooking…
View PostKasthuri Manjal | Kasturi Turmeric | Kasturi Haldi commonly called Wild Turmeric in English has amazing health and skin benefits and has been used extensively for skin care in India. Kasturi turmeric is popularly used for treating…
View PostIt is an Indian tradition to keep bindis/ pottu and the tradition of wearing bindis starts when we are babies itself. But the problem is many babies are allergic to the chemical bindis, that we…
View PostOil lamps are a part of many traditions and religions all over the world. I have always loved to light diyas/oil lamps in my house both for prayer and for decoration. Diya’s are clay lamps…
View PostTulsi tea has amazing health benefits and medicinal uses. Tulsi occupies an important place in ayurvedic medicine and in India, we worship tulsi plant. Tulsi plant requires very little maintenance and you will find tulsi…
View PostNothing makes me more happy than trying out new homemade products at home. The latest addition is this homemade bath salts. I really had great fun making it and I just loved the finished…
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