Author: Shyamala Sathiaseelan

I am a crazy mother of two who loves books, music, travel and writing!

Is Veganism taking over the world?

Culture, Natural living, Recipes

Constant questions that I keep hearing from people around me these days is about Veganism and if it is taking over the world? While one...

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Why do women wear Revealing Clothes?

Culture • 2 Comments

A conversation with a friend about “What a woman wears matters” reminded me about a topic that was discussed a few days ago...

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Tirunelveli – The City of Temples, Waterfalls, Dams and Food!

Travel

Tirunelveli city is a 2000 year old city on the banks of the river Tamiraparani in Tamil Nadu. The city is about 75 kms from Kanyakumari,...

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Building intimacy in marriages – Communication is the key!

Culture, Natural living

  We live in the land of Kamasutra, a land where we have temple walls adorned by statues showing erotic postures and yet talking about...

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My body, my baby, my choice – Informed birthing in India

Natural living

When I was pregnant with my firstborn 8 years ago, I was living in Ireland. We did not have family there and many people suggested that I...

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Places to visit for tech mad kids in Chennai – Top Museum in chennai

Travel

Any city in the world we travel to we have to give a day to visit something techie, a science museum, a planetarium, a science center for...

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Freecycle India – Join the growing crowd and make the world a better place

Breaking myth, Current affairs, Natural living

  We all have a habit of collecting things. Things which we think we will use in the near future, things we like, things we think will...

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Reptile Parks of Chennai to enjoy, for children and adults alike

Travel

Crazy about reptiles or just curious about them? Want to keep your child engaged in the summer heat or just want to while away time? These...

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Exquisite Mayoora Terracotta Jewelery made by Special Students

Products

Recently I was to attend a baby shower and I wanted to wear a simple saree and a simple but eye-catching and an inexpensive terracotta...

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World’s most Common Food allergies…

Current affairs

What are food allergies? Food allergies are an immune response by the body to a certain kind of food. In most cases, the protein in the...

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Cloth Diapering – The eco friendly solution.

Natural living

When we were growing up, it was all cloth diapers in our side of world. My friend always says, our mothers had all the time in the world to...

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Travelling with young children? Make it fun!

Travel

I am a member of a few groups which are for mothers with young children and one of the most frequently asked questions is about travel....

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Babywearing – The natural art of carrying babies

Natural living

*Image courtesy – Google images What is babywearing?  Babywearing is the art of carrying the baby in a sling or other carriers. But...

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Shivagange – Where trekking and religion come together

Travel

Shivagange – History Shivagange or Shivaganga is a pilgrimage center located in Karnataka. The height of the Shivagange hill is...

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Homeschooling – Some of your questions answered.

Current affairs

Homeschooling is still a new concept in India. When I tell my friends and family I homeschool they come up with many questions. I’ve...

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Homeschooling – Why and how it works for me.

Current affairs

A few years ago, the term homeschooling was unheard of in India. It was new to me when in Ireland a few friends mentioned that their...

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Baby Led Weaning – Thinking beyond food!

Natural living

Earlier on I wrote about breastfeeding and how it was important beyond the initial six months recommended by WHO. As babies, we are...

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Toddler breastfeeding – Breaking myths Part 2

Breaking myth

Toddler breastfeeding – My personal Experience: This is a continuation of my earlier article about the benefits and breaking myths...

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Toddler breastfeeding – breaking myths

Breaking myth • 3 Comments

Toddler Breastfeeding – Breaking Myths We come from the land of breastfeeding and it is a pity that things are changing now. I am all...

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The History of World Heritage Khajuraho Temples

Travel

Khajuraho Temples – History   Khajuraho temples are one of the UNESCO world heritage sites and is located in the small town of...

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