with summer here, soon there will be tanning and sunburns. here are a few tips on how to reduce the effect and have a smooth, fair and healthy skin during summer.here
A healthy and nutritious food for toddlers. Mixed with the goodness of quinoa, kale , sweet potato and rice. Rich source of protein, iron and omega 3.
Easy illish maach in mustard gravy
natural home made remedies for dry skin.
Hair loss? Try these home made hair packs for hair growth.
Easy crochet mini gift bags for gift cards, small goodies. Quick to crochet and gives a personalized touch to the gifts you give to your loved ones.
I have been searching and searching for crochet pattern for a 12 month old baby. I did found some patterns but some were time consuming and some did not fit the baby I was crocheting for! I did get help from my fellow hubbers, specially Lee Tea....
who doesn't want a glowing skin? You may have a very fair complexion but it is of no use if your skin looks dull. Many a times, woman with olive or dark skin look even more prettier than the women with a fair complexion because of their glowing...
Sambhar is a famous South Indian dish. It is known as the most spiciest lentil soup. You can add any choice of vegetables in it and because of this factor, it is considered very healthy. Serves 2 Preparation time 15 - 20 minutes Cooking time 15...
This is a easy project and I have done some variations in the design. I am sharing the pattern This item measures 17 inches and is made from 100% acrylic yarn It is washable and dry able. I am planning to sell items like these soon. Items...
Easy coconut chutney which is simple, quick and healthy. To be used a side dish.
Baby beanies are the easiest to crochet. They can be completed in a day and are very cute. It is always advisable to crochet a baby item with a yarn which should be washable and soft since the a baby's skin is very soft. I usually use Lion brand...
No matter how much sun screen I use, my skin is bound to tan very quickly ( I always forget to take a hat) . I do not mind tanning sometimes but its the uneven color tome which irritates me, my face looks tanned and my neck hardly gets tanned, so...
Blessed are those who still manage to look fresh after being sleep deprived (almost for 3 days). The past 3 days have been quiet tough on me as my best friend of 20 years in India was facing major personal issues and the only person with whom she...
When I first heard about this famous Indian recipe of East India (mainly Bihar) , I was curious to find how will it taste as it was prepared without the use of curry powder. The term Panchforan basically is a mixture of fennel seeds, mustard seeds,...
Health benefits of Okra Okra in yogurt sauce or Dahi Bhindi ( called in India) is a low calorie food. It is very easy to make and is very healthy. For people like me who love eating yogurt, this dish Okra is a good source of dietary fiber,...
This recipe is also a famous street food in India like the puffed rice. To know the recipe of puffed rice, read http://dipsmi.hubpages.com/hub/Spicy-puffed-rice-Jhaal-Mudi. This dish is a famous North Indian street food. You can pair it up with...
Puff stitch crochet
Puffed rice is a famous east Indian recipe. It is known as jhal mudi in eastern India (basically the bengal region), Pori in south India and murmure in other pats of India. Basically it has a diffrenet name in every different region of India., It is...
This is the second part of http://dipsmi.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-crochet-solid-granny-square-afghan. In the first part, I have mentioned how to crochet solid granny square pattern and in this hub, I will be sharing the pattern in which I have...
I must admit, I am in love with granny square. After finishing a project in granny square, I was planning to start something new which was not granny square.. However the idea changed when I saw a granny square afghan at a friend's place recently....
With the sudden change in weather in a few days, my nose has not stopped running. An average adult catches cold twice a year and I stand an exception in this area. What irritates me is that some people do not cover their mouth while sneezing when...
Easy homemade packs and tips for glowing skin
Spicy mushroom recipe. Cooked in a few minutes.
I think that every yogurt lover should definitely try this recipe. In this spicy and sweet dish, yogurt is tempered with spices. Yogurt is usually consumed cold or in liquids. This dish however is very different from the usual yogurt recipes.This...
Granny square is of the most famous crochet patterns I have ever known! Not only is it easy to crochet but there are many variations to it. You can make afghans, throws, pillow covers and many things out of it. Chain = ch Double crochet = dc ...
Fish is one of the most favorite dish in the eastern India especially the West Bengal area. Not to mention it is also one of the favorite dish of my husband too and of those dishes which I do not enjoy cooking or eating much. However fish is...
olive oil uses for skin care and hair care
Even though I am in my mid twenties, I have the skin like a teenager. No matter how much I take care of my skin, acne has always been there to spoil my mood when I wake up in the morning and go admire myself at the mirror first thing in the morning....
I have been " trying " to crochet for a long time now. After many projects ( some were disastrous) I have upgraded myself to the grade of intermediate in the rank of crocheters ( the three ranks are beginner, intermediate and expert. ) To know more...
I have never prepared home made soup. I always used to think that they will not be as tasty as the ones served in the restaurant. However this misconception was broken when I had hot and sour chicken soup yesterday at a friend's home. It was very...
Fried eggplant is a famous side dish of West Bengal (India). There are many ways of cooking it. I only know 2 ways of cooking it and am sharing with you all. Method 1 Cooking time 5 - 10 minutes Serving 2 Ingredients Eggplant 2 medium...
Suggestive food for glowing skin
Manicure at home
I am in my mid twenties but I can bet my cousin who is much elder to me looks almost my age. When I asked her the secret, she told me to follow the anti aging products as soon as you reach 25 not to mention the proper diet, exercise, positive...
To begin with, according to me I think that Cilantro and Coriander are the same. http://www.squidoo.com/coriander-cilantro. These two herbs originate from the plant called coriandrum sativum. Those who do not agree, I am sorry I cant help in that! I...
Simple and easy mehendi designs
The shelf life of makeup products.
Winter is not my favorite season of the year. Not only I have to wear loads of warm clothes to keep myself warm, my skin and hair also become dry and I have to keep applying cream on my skin almost four times a day. As the winter is approaching, I...
Honey has antibacterial properties. It is not only good for your health but is simply great for skin and hair. Given below are some tips to have glowing skin and healthy hair from honey. Mix 1/ 4 cup of honey in your bathing water and come out...
In my past few hubs, I have mentioned about various types of face packs - http://dipsmi.hubpages.com/hub/How-I-did-facial-at-home, http://dipsmi.hubpages.com/hub/face-packs-for-glowing-skin, http://dipsmi.hubpages.com/hub/Face-packs-for-winter,...
No facial is complete without scrub. we remove dead skin cell by scrubbing and reveal fresher looking skin. However sometimes the skin gets adversely effected because of the harsh chemicals in some scrubs. Scrubbing should be done in every 2 - 3...
This hub is actually a continuation of my previous hub http://dipsmi.hubpages.com/hub/Face-packs-for-winter where I have written about many types of packs which help in hyderating the skin during winter. In one of my previous hubs,...
This morning when I woke up and went in front of the mirror to brush my teeth, I almost had a heart attack. My face was fine (not good but okay) the last time when I saw myself in the mirror. Today when I saw it, it was dry and I almost look like...
khichdi, the comfort food
How to make curry masala at home
Besan dosa or gram flor pancake easy and tasty recipe. Made in minutes
how to do facial at home.
Face packs for tanning, acne and dull skin.
Cook Egg Biryani in two ways. Both are easy and take less than half an hour to cook!
Even though i hardly do any 'hardwork' - i do not enter the kitchen or do any household chores on Sundays. We usually go out to eat or my husband cooks for me once in a month (he cooks one of the most delicious chicken curries, shrimp fried rice and...
Tasty Shrimp biryani
Learn how to cook rice in different ways,easy and tasty recipes not to forget the nutritional value.
spicy lamb curry
i very proudly acclaim that my mother nor my mom in law have taught me cooking,i learned cooking from You tube!Sandip oftens calls You tube as my virtual saas!(mother in law-MIL).However there are times when i am stuck in between while running my...
US is a home away from home. As much as we love celebrating our Indian festivals here, we get the same pleasure when we celebrate the festivals those in US…Come October and my house gets busy gearing itself for the upcoming fests…my husband...
Lord Hanuman
Sandip and i both love shopping.We love shopping together for clothes,accessories,shoes etc but when it come to cosmetics or those wonder on skin creams ,he just changes into an angry bull.He is in that belief that natural products better than...
Easy and tasty shrimp fry. Cooked within a few minutes. A great side dish or appetizer.
Easy breakfast recipe with eggs and bread
From a 'non cook' to a decent cook!