For the past few months, I have developed this habit of segregating trash at home. It has not yet become a common habit in India yet but do you know how much you can help the waste pickers and the environment by doing this simple task at home itself? So, let me talk about why and how to segregate waste at home? Eco-conscious is the new buzz word. Sadly, we are living in India where we need to run campaigns like ‘Swacch Bharat’ which is touted to be wildly successful. And, yet we are not used to … [Read more...] about Why and How to Segregate Waste at Home?
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Loving It / Using It Vol. 15 – 5 Ways to Use the Dettol Multi-Use Wipes
Tags : Home >> Product Reviews >> Loving ItWhen I was younger, I always used to wonder what would keep my mom inside the kitchen or around the house for hours together. Her work never seemed to get done. Being a house-maker myself now, I realize how diligently she did all her work and how negligently I carry on!! Probably the dusting and cleaning and wiping are the most arduous and time taking tasks though they do not even come on our lists of TO-DO things! At least for me, they are. … [Read more...] about Loving It / Using It Vol. 15 – 5 Ways to Use the Dettol Multi-Use Wipes
5 ways to keep the surroundings clean {Five Series}
So, I am a certified obsessive cleaner. Hubs has been saying that since a year for now but I always used to take it for granted but yesterday I was reading this article on cleanliness which made me finally accept the accusations hurled against me!!Anyways, leaving jokes apart, yes, the disorder and chaos and things thrown here and there do bother me! And, P specializes in it!! I think all guys are like that. They will do the things you specially forbid them to!But, that is not what is on my … [Read more...] about 5 ways to keep the surroundings clean {Five Series}
Do you think ice bucket challenge is cool and fun? {Environment}
Well, this has taken entire media by storm. Right from celebrities to family, everyone is doing the fad. Why are they doing it is something I would love to question. Does anyone really know for what was ice bucket challenge started for in the first place? The answer for me would be a huge NO. Honestly, I have no idea what ALS is all about and I am too lazy to google about it. In fact, I would like to ask a question - has anyone really made the effort to google and read what sort of a … [Read more...] about Do you think ice bucket challenge is cool and fun? {Environment}
How eco-concious are you?? {Environment}
15th September which was day before yesterday was the pro-green day. Ok, I don't really need a particular day to become environmentally conscious but it is always good to have days. That reminds me when is the daughters day? So, for this Pro-Green day, The Nature's Co. has started an initiative called the Pro-Green Oath. They are distributing saplings and seeds at their stores and providing discount on the return of the empty containers just like Lush does. But, the main is the … [Read more...] about How eco-concious are you?? {Environment}
Rustic Art Little Laundry {Product Review}
Price: Rs 160 for 500 gmsProssmells really freshcleans clothes wellreally gentle on all clothesMy ExperienceI have been using this laundry detergent since a month, more or less. My clothes are mostly washed by the maid so I had talked to her as well about how the new detergent was faring!!And, she said that the detergent was good and cleans the cloths well. In fact, it makes the things easy for her because you know how well the maids actually do things, right?The detergent doesn't really lather … [Read more...] about Rustic Art Little Laundry {Product Review}
Keep your surroundings clean!! {Environment}
Ok, this is no beauty post but I really don't want to preach anything coz I do not generally follow what I preach but I have seen somethings which really affect me to a very huge extent so just wanted to discuss about that. Please do not think it is to criticize some one. We are all human beings and live in a community. This becomes even more important when we are living in a hostel or with strangers. Family always tends to adjust so we can be a little lenient or lazy. But, I have also … [Read more...] about Keep your surroundings clean!! {Environment}
Earth Hour Day 2011
So, Happy Earth Hour Day 2011 to all of you!! So, are you gonna switch off all the lights for an hour today in the evening?? I sure will though can't say about the timing but definitely one hour after its dark. Save energy and save Earth :) A completely dark evening very much reminds me of my childhood when there were regular or rather very often power cuts and all the neighbors used to get together and spend the evening in chitchats and children used to play non-stop and make a lot of … [Read more...] about Earth Hour Day 2011
Make your own colors for your Rangoli
Rangoli is an integral part of our festivals. While in North India, people generally make Rangolis only during festivals where as it is a daily routine in South. Every morning you will find ladies waking up, cleaning their porch and making a beautiful Rangoli with rice flour. Of course, they do not bother to color it every day but yes, we do love colors. Right?? Diwali is almost there and of course, your designs for Rangolis would be improvising day by day. So, have you decided on how will you … [Read more...] about Make your own colors for your Rangoli
Reduce air and sound pollution this Diwali
Diwali is one of the favorite festivals for almost everyone due to various reasons but the most due to the crackers. But, have you ever realized the amount of pollution which can be caused just in one day? Of course, I know that the tendency to burst crackers has reduced to a large extent and year by year, Diwali is getting greener but still efforts must be kept up by every body and those who have not yet realized should become aware of the harm they are causing to the environment. "On a … [Read more...] about Reduce air and sound pollution this Diwali