Fill your cup
When was the last time you chose your needs over others? When was the last time you decided to take it easy? Here’s a little reminder to fill your cup first, as you can’t tend to others with an empty one.
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Author: The Lifestyle Portal
A Guide to Creating a Calming Environment with 5 Natural Fragrances
If you’re looking for ways to freshen up your home, here’s my list of Five All-Natural Home Fragrances that you could give a try.
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Little squeezy bottles of refreshing happiness
It’s time to enjoy some refreshing coolers without the guilt and calories. Check out our independent review of Beyond Water. These are little bottles of surprise for us. It’s now our go-to flavours to liven up any given day. Try it with your water, alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and see the difference.
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Book Review – Sach Kahun Toh by Neena Gupta
Neena Gupta is more than just an actress, a mother, and a powerhouse of talent; she’s a strong, resilient woman who’s stood her ground with grace and dignity. Anusmita Dutta, enamoured by Gupta’s memoir, writes this book review on ‘Sach Kahun Toh’, which she feels is a must-read by every woman.
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The Vision of Greenvalley International School
Nithya AS, a student of Green Valley International School, Trivandrum, interviews her school principal, Mr Balamurali, about his vision of starting the school to provide education that is more purpose-driven and not confined to the four walls of a classroom. Read this wonderful interview about Mr Balamurali and how Green Valley International School has positively impacted Nithya into a confident individual.
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Student & Parent Testimonial by Aarush & Mansi Mohan
Meet Aarush Mohan, one of the most enterprising students we’ve had so far, having completed the writing course. This talented young man is a budding pianist and also plays the violin. We’re grateful to Aarush and his wonderful mum, Mansi, for their kind and encouraging words for the writing course.
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Student & Parent Testimonial by Nithya AS & Simy S. Raj
Nithya has been among the sincerest students I have come across in my mentoring years. I am proud to have been her mentor for several months. I am surely going to miss our learning sessions. I wish you many more successes, and I’m humbled by the encouraging words you and your mum have showered upon me.
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A tour of my Rubber Plantation: A photo essay
Nithya AS invites us on a virtual tour to her rubber plantation in Trivandrum, Kerala. Through this detailed photo feature, she walks us through how the rubber is tapped and collected from the trees before being sent for processing. If you’ve never been to a rubber plantation before, here’s your chance…
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Playing the right notes – Neha Chawla
Aarush Mohan interviews his piano teacher, Ms Neha Chawla, about her journey in the world of music. Ms Neha is a piano teacher certified by the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM) and Trinity Boards for Piano and Music Theory. We are sharing with our readers a wonderful conversation between the teacher and the pupil with a hope that you too may enjoy some happy tunes as a hobby!
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Book Review: Smash It Butterfingers! by Khyrunnisa A
Nithya AS reviews one of her all-time favourite books, ‘Smash It Butterfingers’, by popular children’s author Khyrunnisa A. If you’re a young reader looking for some fun sports-themed fiction, Khyrunnisa A’s titles could be just the thing for you.
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