It was on this day, February 26, 1937, a boy was born in the family of Kalavati and Kikubhai Desai. I pay tribute to this prolific producer and director none other than the genius Manmohan Desai. Let me take this opportunity to share some interesting anecdotes from this legend who believed, “Anhonee Ko Honee Karna…

My brother once joked that even if Mom planted something upside down, it would still grow. We used to laugh about it, but it is true that my mother’s love for plants and flowers is enormous, that it seems magical to see anything and everything grow at the touch of her hands. If we couldn’t…

Christmas can be a very stressful time for families, both financially and emotionally. Expectations around gift buying can put financial pressure on parents, putting further strain on the relationship between partners. Expectations around extended family events and interactions can also contribute to family pressure at this time. If you don’t clarify how you would really…

Your kids will never play for a perfect coach. After 16 years of sporting upbringing, I have learned how some the coaches operate, wisdom I wish I had before my kids started playing. 1. A coach who has his own son on the team struggles with objectivity. Being a parent AND a coach is hard….

More and more people are learning that the best way to relax is by taking a vacation in nature. Anyone can enjoy the beautiful views and fun activities, but not everyone likes to camp in tents, so they prefer to spend the night in their vehicle. Car camping is a good way for new campers…

Most people who enjoy scrapbooking art spend a lot of time and money creating each page, so it’s a real disappointment when you’re almost done with a page and make a mistake. Mistakes happen; it’s a part of life, and no matter how careful you are, you’ll make a few on every album. However, there…

My 3-year-old son was thrilled to wear what he thought was the most awesome superhero underwear on the planet and I was thrilled that we both survived potty training. But then something incredible happened. One day my son woke up and flat out refused to put on his super cool underwear. Instead, he asked me…

Is your little Roary the Racing Car fan ready to transition from the crib to their very own big boy bed? It’s a big step for a child and their parents when it comes time to make the transition from crib to bed, so we’ll show you that by decorating your child’s room with Roary…

There is nothing better than the smell of bread baking in the kitchen. Sourdough bread is a special type of bread that uses wild yeast and bacteria from a “mother sponge” starter. A bakery in San Francisco claims that it has been using a starter that started in 1859. This process uses natural yeast instead…