Toypedia - Toy and Book Library in Gurgaon

Author : Living in Gurgaon      Blog : Living in Gurgaon      Date : 10/31/2012 4:54:00 PM

'I know it's a somewhat elitist and lucky problem to have, but I honestly have trouble handling my kids' toys! I guess I don't realize it, but I do end up getting them quite a few toys and puzzles and just stuff. Somehow, even though I don't think of myself as an indulgent parent, some of those toys manage to tempt even me - so I can't really blame the kids for getting tempted and begging till I give in! And then, of course, there are grandparents, who were put on earth to spoil(...)'

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Roots Cafe, Gurgaon

Author : Living in Gurgaon      Blog : Living in Gurgaon      Date : 10/4/2012 7:27:00 PM

'A friend of mine told her 5 year old daughter that she planned to take her to Qutub Minar over the weekend. Can you guess what the little 5 year old Gurgaon dweller asked her mom? "Which mall is Qutub Minar, mamma?" Sad, but true story! Because of the lack of outdoor options in Gurgaon, a lot of us end up going to malls over the weekend, even when we don't really have anything specific to buy or do. We window shop, shop, shepherd the kids from store to store and then to a resta(...)'

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Mamagoto: Fun Asian Cuisine in Gurgaon

Author : Living in Gurgaon      Blog : Living in Gurgaon      Date : 9/9/2012 5:38:00 PM

'After another long disappearing act, I'm back again...this blog can't leave me and I can't leave this blog. I wonder if it's the same for Gurgaon - it won't leave me and I won't leave it. God, I hope not. I can't say I love this city and I can't honestly say I hate it either, but it would be nice to be able to get out of here eventually, in life.I have to say the place is becoming more interesting in many ways though. (The roads, for example, they're so much more interesting and int(...)'

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Apologies!

Author : Living in Gurgaon      Blog : Living in Gurgaon      Date : 7/21/2012 6:10:00 AM

'I have been lax in responding to your comments and email over the past few weeks. Drowning in work and all that. I did, however, manage to squeeze in the holiday of a lifetime and have come back refreshed and rested! That translates into motivated and willing to see the good side of everything, including Gurgaon! So I hope to write much more regularly till the need for another holiday takes over:-)Thank you for being patient and willing readers. See you soon!'

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Where the hell do we live?

Author : Living in Gurgaon      Blog : Living in Gurgaon      Date : 5/6/2012 7:13:00 PM

'Cars being chased and pelted with stones in broad daylight on Golf Course Extension Road.Women being raped.Rash rich brats driving BMWs running free on the roads, killing entire families and getting away with it.NGO caretakers raping kids under their care.Youngsters driving around in groups openly drinking alcohol out of plastic glasses while drivingYoungsters parked on the roadside sniffing thinner in the middle of the afternoonPollution and dust levels rising to a point where nebu(...)'

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Cafe Bel Cibo, Sohna Road, Gurgaon

Author : Living in Gurgaon      Blog : Living in Gurgaon      Date : 3/13/2012 3:35:00 AM

'You know how you’re at a fine dining, fancy pants restaurant sometimes and there’s a couple with two kids at the next table trying to enjoy their so called fine dining experience? And you’re wondering why that poor, frazzled couple even bothered to try coming to dinner with the kids? How could they possibly be enjoying the cuisine or the ambience when they’re spending so much time keeping the kids from breaking the crockery, poking each other in the eyes with the cutlery, and climbi(...)'

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Going Organic in Gurgaon

Author : Living in Gurgaon      Blog : Living in Gurgaon      Date : 3/6/2012 6:27:00 AM

'Image from LumiereOrganic Food isfood grown without chemicals, and processed without chemical additives, whichrenders the food pure, healthy and safe. It’s actually the way food used to bein our forefathers time… when the soil was enriched with cow dung or panchgavyainstead of DDT, urea or other harmful chemicals; when we used to eat the localseasonal produce instead of eating exotic produce from across the globe (whichis preserved, ripened and kept fresh with several chemicals). A (...)'

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Aarti's Super Home Baking

Author : Living in Gurgaon      Blog : Living in Gurgaon      Date : 2/3/2012 5:05:00 PM

'It was my son's 5th birthday last week...this was the first time he really understood the idea behind birthdays (ermm...presents!) and parties (ermm....cakes!) and was looking forward to his special day. This is also the year of fanatic following of Chota Bheem and hence his special wish was to have a Chota Bheem cake. My job was to find someone who could make this happen - give me a yummy, not very big, realistic Chota Bheem looking cake without burning a hole in my pocke(...)'

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Suparna Ka Aangan in Gurgaon

Author : Living in Gurgaon      Blog : Living in Gurgaon      Date : 1/22/2012 5:45:00 PM

'I don't know about you, but I have a tendency to get caught up in my own life with all its big and small activities and transactions and to-dos and joys and sorrows and problems and relationships and all that good stuff. If I ever sit down to count the number of things I do in a week, I'm sure I'd hit 4 digits at least! And though I'm constantly aware that I'm a very fortunate person to have a house and warm clothes and food and health and that I owe it to myself to g(...)'

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Zambhar at Ambi Mall, Gurgaon

Author : Living in Gurgaon      Blog : Living in Gurgaon      Date : 12/22/2011 7:19:00 PM

'A couple of months ago on Onam, a good friend of mine, who is originally from Kerala invited me to a traditional Onam feast at her place. Having never been to one of these before, I didn’t quite know what to expect, though knowing her, I knew the food would be great. What amazed me was the huge spread she had put up. The sheer number of dishes on the table was mind-boggling. It made me realize how little I know about south Indian cooking. Most of the South Indian restaurants I (...)'

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English language classes in Gurgaon

Author : Living in Gurgaon      Blog : Living in Gurgaon      Date : 11/21/2011 11:22:00 AM

'So, I recently started working again. Working for money, I mean. In addition to the slaving for no money but lots of joy from my grubby brats and other delayed benefits that I’ve yet to discover that I’ve been doing for a while. These delayed benefits better be something really great to make the parenting job hours and stress worth it! But I digress, as always. Back to the point, the company I work for is in the area of English language learning and as part of my interaction with th(...)'

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Fancy Dress Costumes

Author : Living in Gurgaon      Blog : Living in Gurgaon      Date : 10/17/2011 4:45:00 PM

'So those of you who have school going children and are seasoned moms and dads have probably already figured this out, but this one is for new moms of big school kids who are a little foxed with all the requests the school diary brings on a pretty regular basis. Seriously - these schools are wonderful and experiential learning is great but its the job of frazzled and performance anxiety ridden parents to make sure they send the best of whatever the current class project demands (...)'

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The Heritage School, Gurgaon

Author : Living in Gurgaon      Blog : Living in Gurgaon      Date : 10/11/2011 7:14:00 AM

'Last year, this time, we were trying to figure out which “big” school to put our son in. For a lot of parents, this can be a really stressful time not only because it’s a difficult choice and you just don’t know if you’re picking the right school for your kid, but also because even when you’ve made your choice, you still have the admission procedure ahead of you! Fortunately or unfortunately, we had a lot of other stress going on in our lives at the same time last year – so this pro(...)'

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Vaango: South Indian Restaurant in Gurgaon

Author : Living in Gurgaon      Blog : Living in Gurgaon      Date : 10/6/2011 6:33:00 PM

'My parents are here these days and my sister and I planned to take the whole jing bang - mom, dad, her kids, our kids, and us to eat at Vaango. This is a South Indian restaurant at the South Point Mall, next to the Genpact office, in DLF Phase V. If you don't have time to read my entire review, just read these three words: don't go there.Now, if you have time to read the rest, here's why:The management and staff have absolutely  no idea how to handle a crowd(...)'

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OLE Kids, Gurgaon

Author : Living in Gurgaon      Blog : Living in Gurgaon      Date : 9/22/2011 1:32:00 AM

'My good friend, Shradha has the cutest and naughtiest little almost 3 year old son. He goes to OLE Kids school and daycare. She's a working mom and it was really important for her to find something that really works for her schedule and specific requirements. I asked her to write her thoughts and experience for this space and she was nice enough to send me her review very promptly! Thanks, Shradha!Heres' what she said:When Manika asked me to share my opinion on the school my so(...)'

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