My kid knows many languages!!!

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 10/15/2012 8:19:00 AM

' As you all know that I am a mommy of a toddler, and my kid is now learning to speak. Babies grasp whatever is happening around them and the same is applicable for learning to speak as well. Me and Anmol are coming from different language speaking families. We have been grown up speaking different languages, reading different languages and thinking in different languages. Now, Ira - my baby is an addition to our multilingual family. I speak my language and Anmol talks to him in(...)'

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Searching for that 'EXTRA' time !!!

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 10/9/2012 6:10:00 AM

'When did last time you take time toWatch the rising sun? Feed the birds?Play with colors?Have a home facial? Or Manicure? Or pedicure?Have a talk with your loved once? Not a casual talk , but talk to show your affection, love and care?Have a god night sleep? And sleep regime like bed time snacks ? milk or body wrap with lotion?These all tasks are simple tasks , but we dont give more imporance to these. The excuses are , no time, too tired, too busy, not in a mood..Lets try to d(...)'

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Raising emergency household fund !!!

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 9/9/2012 4:13:00 PM

'I am working from last 7 years. During this time, I have taken some good financial moves, like buying own house (though with 33% mortgage).When Ira has not been born, we were typically free birds. We were eating out a lot and  buying stuffs that we hardly used. But then also, we were able to save one salary and raise emergency fund. The finance blogs say that you should keep 6 month's salary as emergency fund. Now, be realistic!! You can save up to 6 months' household expe(...)'

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When Doctor has not time to see you !!!

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 8/27/2012 9:32:00 AM

'Last Saturday, my baby was suffering from constipation. I was nursing her till now, but recently I have stopped it as she is 1 year old and this milk is not sufficient for her. She may take other food which may provide her more nutrition. The adverse effect of this was, baby was suffering constipation. I tried home remedies and some Ayurveda remedies, but she was crying when passing the stool. So, we have decided to take her to doctor. We called up the same doctor whom we were (...)'

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So much of Laundry to do...

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 8/24/2012 9:08:00 AM

'From last few days, I am fighting with laundry task. So many cloths to wash, dry, fold, press and to put away. My laundry bag is always full. And I get tired to manage everyday washing and folding.So, I tried to do root cause analysis on this. What takes laundry task too overwhelming?What can I do to make it simple??I discovered that washing cloths daily was the root cause. As due to rainy and humid climate, the cloths are not drying properly. When I am ready with new load to dry, p(...)'

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A blogging vacation... Sick leaves indeed...

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 7/20/2012 11:00:00 AM

' I was not able to write any post in last 10 days due to cold and fever.  After I feel little better, I tried to mend up my house , which was big mess while I was not 'in action'.I am planning to take 15 days vacation and go to my native.. So again, there will be blogging vacation...Dont forget me !!'

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9 years of togetherness!!

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 7/10/2012 12:22:00 PM

'10th July, 2003.. Masters degree class commenced.. I was student at that time.. It was Masters in Computers.. I first time seen Anmol Singh along with other classmates.10th July, 2012..After 9 years... We are happily married with a little bundle of joy, Ira..  Time flies with blink !There were thick and thins in our life as well. But happy to inform you that we are now settled with own house, own car, good bank balance and at the top of it, good understanding..Now, lesser the f(...)'

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Food Waste Friday --- 3 things

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 7/6/2012 5:59:00 PM

'Thanks to Kristen at The Frugal Girl for this idea..Rain drops...I just love you!!! I can cherish my leisure moments with deep fries with a cup of hot tea.. I can cherish the taste of backed sweet corns ...  Monsoon has arrived in India... The lifeline of Indian agriculture...Ok, now come the main part. The food waste this week is a bowlful of rice (again!!), a bowlful of noodles  and a bowlful of ladyfinger fries..Sorry for the BAD photographs !!! :-)All these were l(...)'

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Shopping Incident - How local shopkeepers cheat ?

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 7/5/2012 10:04:00 AM

'Every 1st to 5th , I shop for groceries, toiletries, washing needs, cloths and many more. I make a list of stuffs I wanted to buy thru out the month and buy most of items on first week of upcoming month.I usually shop from nearby super market, mainly Star Bazaar or Dorabjee's. I love the discounts, deals and offers they provide. I also like the cozy environment over there.In last few days, I was down with cough, cold and mild fever. The shopping was needed and so, I headed up to loc(...)'

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My life, My home, My rules !!!

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 7/4/2012 12:15:00 PM

'As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.~ Johann Von GotheLast month, I kicked my maid out of my home. I found her stealing grocery and so, I need to pink slip her ..  She was the one who used to come to my home at 10.00 AM (Or late, but never early) and leave my home at 5.00 PM(Or early, but never late). She used to babysit my little daughter and clean house and do dishes.  I am work from home mommy. Everything has an end and so her tenure too.I take my b(...)'

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Kitchen decluttering on sunday, so much work !! -- Updated

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 7/2/2012 9:06:00 AM

'As you know,  I was organizing my kitchen this Sunday, this is what the final output is.All the kitchen trollies cleaned and rearranges with the junk out.. The storage trolly beneath sink is cleaned with only needed supplies.Mainly boxes and some washing supplies. The grocery cupboard is looking like this.. And I am super content with the output..How do you like my kitchen organization? Please comment..'

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Kitchen decluttering on sunday, so much work !!

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 7/2/2012 8:58:00 AM

'It was a bright Sunday morning outside, and busy day inside my house. I was all set to  de cluttered and organize my kitchen. Its just a incident of yesterday, 1st July.I forgot to take pic of my kitchen when I started.This is how my kitchen was looking when Work In Progress.Some of the mess was 'Thanks to Ira'... As she was playing in the messy dirty kitchen while I was cleaning. She found the entire process so exciting that she was not even moving out of kitchen.The sink, the(...)'

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Goal update --July 2012

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 7/2/2012 8:46:00 AM

'I am planning to write about my goals for the month. At the 15th of every  month, I will have a mid term review and at last, final update with new goals for next month.The goals for July 2012 are--1.Read at least 4 books -- As I have got the membership in local library, I have easy and cheaper access to books. I am planning to read at least 4 books in a month, say 1 book per week.2.Exercise 5 times a week, for 30 minutes minimum.-- I have my own bicycle and also a Joggers' park(...)'

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Food Waste Friday--Nothing

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 6/29/2012 11:22:00 AM

'Thanks to Kristen at The Frugal Girl for this idea!This week's food waste is NOTHING.. Yes. Nothing.It is like a dream-comes-true situation. But this week, we have not wasted any fruit, any vegetables, any curry, any rice..In short... Nothing.This week I started reading Chicken Soup for the Soul:Power Mom. I am thoroughly enjoying it. Some of the stories resembles my situation.Also, yesterday, I bought 2 more pairs of shoes. One for me and one for Ira. This one is the first pair of (...)'

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My latest personal shopping.. Local shoes

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 6/26/2012 4:28:00 PM

'Last weekend, I visited a house of my husband's relatives. I am well known in the group of my husband's relative as Frugal (they mean 'Cheap' by it).  They think think that I am the person using all local product, not at all buying any quality goods and living my life in misery even if earning good. The discussion happened about the quality of local shoes. I have narrated my experience of one big brand of shoe and how my pair of shoes got torn after 2 months only, while local p(...)'

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Food Waste Friday -- A bowlful of Steamed Rice

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 6/22/2012 7:25:00 AM

'Thanks to Kristen at The Frugal Girl for this idea..This week, the food waste is limited to only a bowlful of steamed rice. I don't like to eat rice, most of the time. But it is the savior when I am busy in some office work /house hold work . I don't need to cook Roti (Indian Bread) . Steamed rice could be eaten with any curry. My daughter also likes steamed rice.  I cooked this rice on Wednesday , it was cooked more than needed.  A bowlful of steamed rice was saved after (...)'

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Maid tantrums -- Part 2

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 6/21/2012 10:05:00 AM

'If you are reading this blog first time, for reference, read this.The update is, although I increased her payment , she left the job today. She has not formally left job, she told it to my neighbor that she is not coming to my work, from now onwards..I am trying to cope up with this change, cheerfully.. Now, I have made up my mind not to keep part time help and raise my daughter myself and do all household chores by myself.  Though I may need a domestic help for cleaning the fl(...)'

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So Imperfect, the true ME!!!

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 6/20/2012 8:56:00 AM

'As defined in Wikipedia, Perfection is, broadly, a state of completeness and flawlessness.Is it possible to be perfect???I am proud of not being perfect, I have my own flaws, own incompleteness.Yes, seeing / meeting people better than me put me down.. I sometimes feel jealous. I cant do all my household work alone, and so, I have appointed a part time help !! Being unable to do my household is a flaw, a problem. Getting part time help is a solution.I cant fix my beauty problems(...)'

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Who is behind this blog ???

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 6/18/2012 6:15:00 AM

'Hi!!! I am Hetal.I am an IT engineer, just entered in my 3rd decade of life.  I am mother of an adorable daughter named Ira. I am married to Anmol Singh.Ours is a love marriage. I met him during my PG years, we were classmates and now, soul mates from last 6 years !!!I stay in Pune, India. We 3 are a family... Basically, I am from Gujarat .The topics I would love to share is, my thought process, frugal life, thriftiness and sometimes about my personal finance experiments...Hope(...)'

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Where to spend weekend??

Author : Real world      Blog : Real World      Date : 6/17/2012 12:29:00 PM

' This is a prime question. As weekend approaches, I always think about what to do in this weekend. And after some household chores, some beauty care and long sleeps, our car turns to nearest mall , automatically. There, some junk food, some useless but impulsive buying and weekend finished!!! And every Monday, I think, OMG, what a waste of the long awaited weekend. Do you people also thinks the same way.The marketing gurus know very well , that the empty mind spends most. And s(...)'

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