Few lessons learnt from latest wedding shopping

Few days back was my cousin brother wedding. The usual excited me had so many things in mind. I already had made a superficial list for shopping as soon as we got the news of him being engaged. The happy sister in me wanted to buy and wear the best since he is the only brother I have in my entire family clad.

But while shopping when I had to actually purchase things, I learnt few important lessons:

1.       It’s important to first check your wardrobe. Believe me the more you have is actually the less you have. Check all clothes & accessories including jewellery, bags & shoes. If you feel the clothes can be repeated, reprise them. Don’t worry about the crowd. If the crowd is different you can repeat clothes.

2.       Match the outfits with the wedding theme. One can always team up top or bottom with different combinations to make outfit look different. For. E.g. I was not having a chanya choli in my wardrobe. So I bought such an outfit that can be teamed up with a different choli and duppata to make it look different this saving on my cost.

3.       Make a list of what you have and what you don’t need. Never make a list of what you want to buy....i feel that is never ending!

4.       Find out about outlets which have sale. Opt for shopping during seasonal sale. If you have time for groundwork, don’t miss out on this opportunity.

5.       Do not forget to include your family members in shopping list too. Make a combined budget.

6.       Try using cash rather than Cards to avoid over spending. 7

7.       Never buy clothes which are one time wear. What’s he point in spending thousands when you can’t wear it anywhere else.

8.       If you are wearing full length gown, lehenga or skirt, do not spend much on shoes. They are as it is hidden.

9.       Try purchasing different colour outfits so that you have various looks in the event.

10.   Since I have a 3 year old brat with whom shopping is an impossible task. I tried to cut short my tailor or shop visits. I visited 2 or 3 places and bought whatever I could. The more you indulge in visiting shops and then deciding on what to buy. The more time and money is spent, especially when you are a compulsive shopper. Usually we don’t want to upset anyone so we buy from every shop we visit. It’s like ‘aye hain toh kuch leke jayenge’.

11.   Outfits which are in trend will become out of trend after sometime.  Own outfits which are all time wear.

A genuine planning and being realistic for shopping can help one curb down on budget.

Share your own experiences and tips if you have any.

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24 things which one must do daily

1. After waking up thank the Lord for granting you a lovely morning. Run your palm and place it on your face. Open your eyes for a fresh start.
2. Have one glass of water before brushing.
3. Greet everyone you meet with a smile.
4. Help atleast one person everyday.
5. Have your breakfast. Do  not Skip this first meal of morning. Since our stomach is empty entire night, it should be treated with a fruit and heavy breakfast. Eat healthy food. Avoid junk food.
6. Have 8 glasses of water daily.
7. Serve a plate of fruits not only to yourself but also  entire family.
8. Spend the least possible time on your phone, Tab or laptop.
9. Fill water in your mouth and splash water on each of your eyes one by one atleast 10 times. Once the water in your mouth becomes warm, throw it and repeat the same again.
10. Eat salad daily.
11. Have one glass of milk if it suits you before retiring to bed.
12. List your daily expenses to track your budget.
13. Walk for atleast half hour daily.
14. Moisturize your skin at bed time.
15. Eat food before 8pm. Have light dinner.
16. Have one meal with entire family.
17. Talk with your spouse and children everyday before sleeping. Let them know you care.
18. Talk to atleast one friend daily.
19. Meditate for 10 mins. This can also be done in office. All you have to do is close your eyes and breath in & out by changing ‘OM’ or any word you like. Simple breathing will also do.
20. Read atleast one page of a book, newspaper or listen to good music.Be aware of what is going around.
21. Repeat this ‘Everything is good and tomorrow will be the best'.
22.Thank God for an awesome day. Say sorry if you have done anything wrong. Pray for a better tomorrow.
23. Whisper positive notes in your children’s ears while they are sleeping.
24. End your day with a smile

Because I care! My review on #mamaearth baby products

 

I have never been particular about my skin tone or skin type. I always had a carefree attitude.  However, this changed when I started working, since one has to be groomed well when you are at a corporate setup and represent your company. After becoming a mother, the first and the foremost priority has been my daughter. Again ‘Me Myself’ has taken a back seat. It’s not that I don’t take care of my skin but not the way I do for my daughter. My skin has always been sensitive. That’s why I always left it product free & make up free. I like to keep it as natural as I can. Same thing goes with my baby. I take extra precaution and I am very choosy while picking skin products for her. I only choose the trusted and the best brands in the market. I received #mamaearth products which are claimed to be made of natural ingredients, are 100% safe for your babies skin and only Toxin Free MadeSafe certified brand in India. I received the soothing kit including gentle cleansing shampoo, natural insect repellent which is DEET free, soothing massage oil, moisturizing daily lotion, deeply nourishing body wash for babies packaged in a durable and easy to carry bag.

The first product I used was the Gentle Cleansing shampoo for babies from #mamaearth which is tear free, made with Coconut based cleansers.

The hair really feels smooth and nourished after every wash and doesn’t contain artificial fragrance.

I feel like caressing my daughter’s hair again and again.

The other product which we used is moisturizing daily lotion for babies that contain Shea butter, Aloe, Vitamin E and Jojaba oil. What I observed was that it has a calming effect on the babies’ skin. I just adore the way her skin feels after application; fresh, soft and smooth.

I have a compulsive disorder of putting up mosquito repellent cream or Mosquito repellent roll-on when I take my baby out. After the outburst of dengue and malaria in Mumbai and other regions, I always fear of this disease and take lot of precaution to save us from mosquitoes. Even if I find one mosquito I just get into panic mode and don’t relax till the time it is out of the house or state of stillness. I am definitely going to use #mamaearth’s Natural Insect repellent containing citronella, lemon and eucalyptus oil, which is DEET free and hope it will help keep not only mosquitoes but also other insects away too from my darling.

They also have wide range of products like diaper rash cream, body wash and mineral based sunscreen. I am definitely going to order the sunscreen for my munchkin since she loves to travel along with me.

All products are decently priced and highly affordable.

Why is it so important to take care of babies’ skin?  Because:-

1.      There skin is very delicate. Any product which is strong or has chemicals can cause their skin to dry and damage it in the long run.

2.      Care taken now will help them to have a beautiful skin in their adulthood.

3.      Since they have a skin which is still immature it is more prone to skin allergies, rashes, etc.

4.      Along with keeping their body hydrated it is important to even hydrate the skin externally.

Babies’ products are specially designed to suit babies’ skin. The products which we use cannot be applied on them.

Mamaearth’s has taken steps to ensure that their products are well researched, meet international standards, mum-baby friendly and toxin free.

Let me share with you a secret, their moisturizing daily lotion is simply amazing, even I tried on my skin and it feels fantastic. Who knows, one day they might be a complete family product.

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