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I’m Rachna. Welcome to my blog.

It’s about things I love, my life experiences, and just about anything else I come across.

Books, parenting, DIYs, decor, travel and so much more.

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Parenting

Screentime Dilemma: Awesome TV Shows for Kids Approved by Parents

Do you allow screen time for your kids? Or are you able to follow a zero screentime schedule? We figured early on that zero screentime was not an achievable...

June 30, 2022
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Musings

How to declutter your life: 6 kinds of people you need to let go of

Do you feel like your life is filled with clutter? Maybe you have too many material things, perhaps the number of responsibilities has encroached on your free time, or...

June 27, 2022
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Sticky Rice pudding with coconut cream paired with pieces of ripe mangoes served on a blue floral plate is a sweet Thai delicacy
Food

How to Make Mango Sticky Rice: A Delicious and Simple Recipe

I first had Thai Mango Rice in Hong Kong over 20 years ago, and I’ve been hooked on it since. It used to be that I could only have...

June 19, 2022
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Travel

Hyderabad to Hampi Road Trip: A Travel Guide

If you’re looking to travel in India, Hampi should definitely be on your travel list. Hampi is a World UNESCO Site and the entire town is filled with historical...

June 13, 2022
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Books

Amazon Original Short Reads—Out of Line Collection

I came across a few short stories on Amazon last year and loved them. Amazon has commissioned a series of original short stories by prominent writers. These stories are...

June 8, 2022
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Books

Amazon Original Short Reads—Faraway Collection

Short stories in the Hush Collection ranges from political mysteries to psychological thrillers, in which deception can be a matter of life and death

May 27, 2022
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Books

Amazon Original Short Reads—Hush Collection

I came across a few short stories on Amazon last year and loved them. Amazon has commissioned a series of original short stories by prominent writers. These stories...

May 19, 2022
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Books

Amazon Original Short Reads—Forward Collection

I came across a few short stories on Amazon last year and loved them. Amazon has commissioned a series of original short stories by prominent writers. These stories are...

May 12, 2022
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Musings

Overcoming a difficult time: when molehills become mountains

What are some ways you tackle a slump in your schedule? Does it ever feel like the universe has conspired against you just when things are going right? One domino...

April 26, 2022
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Home and DIY, Parenting

An Ode to Teachers and a Handmade Thank You Gift for Teachers

Teachers no doubt shape the lives of their students in a multitude of ways. With a word that’s thoughtful or sharp, they can make or break a student. A...

April 12, 2022
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Vegan Pesto pasta with mushrooms, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and paprika
Food

Healthy Meal Ideas: Vegan Pesto Pasta

I am not vegan. However, I prefer this vegan version of pesto pasta. It tastes fantastic and is packed with good nutrition. This is a quick and healthy lunch idea...

April 5, 2022
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Parenting

The Pressure Of Perfection: How to Help Kids Handle Stress and Anxiety

In today's society, children feel more pressure than ever before to be perfect. From academic expectations to social media, kids struggle to cope with the high standards that they...

March 30, 2022
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Books

Reading Challenge: 2021 (Fiction)

Here is a list of fiction books I read in 2021. There were a few misses as always, but overall, it’s a good list of books. I am also...

March 23, 2022
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Food

Easy Healthy Lunch Ideas: Millet with Veggies and Cheese

Quick and easy meals are a saviour, with the Indian summer lingering over our heads. You don’t need to spend hours slaving over a stove to make a delicious...

March 15, 2022
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Musings

Women’s Day: Demanding a diverse, equitable, and inclusive world

On March 8th every year, the world celebrates International Women's Day. We look at the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide, past and present. It is...

March 8, 2022
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Books

Reading Challenge: 2021 (Non-Fiction)

When I read books in my younger days, I was always looking for adventure and escapism. Non-fiction didn’t seem to offer any of these. I was one of those...

February 28, 2022
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Books

Reading Challenge: 2021 (Fantasy Fiction)

The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter (I don’t remember which I read first) were the first books that got me hooked onto the fantasy fiction genre. The...

February 19, 2022
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Food

Lemon Blueberry Almond Loaf: A Valentine’s Day Special

Chocolates and red velvets might be the quintessential Valentine’s Day cakes, but there’s something to be said about a sweet and tangy slice. We love blueberries and strawberries in...

February 14, 2022
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Books

Reading Challenge: 2021 (Short Reads)

This is Part 1 of 4 posts about the books I read in 2021. I’ll start with the shorter reads. Amazon Kindle has teamed up with some great story...

February 7, 2022
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ETC.

Unique Gift Ideas For Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. We can all agree that the cliches, flowers and cute teddy bears that usually make up the bulk of Valentine’s Day gifts...

February 1, 2022
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View of the Bidar fort and it's moat
Travel

Day Trips From Hyderabad: Bidar

Bidar is a Day Trip From Hyderabad. We didn’t want to pile too many things on our plate as we wanted to return home before sunset, so we kept our...

January 27, 2022
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Hyderabad early morning scenes.
The Prince and the Troll by Rainbow Rowell @rainbowrowell is a bit of fantasy and a whole lot of emotions
Holidays are for making a mess!
You have arrived at your destination by @amortowles is set in the not so distant future where you have the option of selecting your child's genes based on the life you'd like them to have. Too far fetched or seems on track? You decide
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Nature in subtlety and in wild blossom
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A Sunday picnic pattern!
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Earthy tones... Usually I don't use much brown but I like how this turned out
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