A Professional Makeup Artist’s Cure For Dry Hands
Winters are harsh all around but dry, cracked hands makes the season especially tough to cope with. With frequent hand washing and constant use of hand sanitizer as a protective me
Celebrating Lunar Year
My husband and I are an interracial couple. I am Gujarati and he is a mix of Chinese, Filipino, and Japanese. Together, we immerse our daughter in all of our cultures through books
Owning Motherhood: How I Gave Birth To A New Identity As A SAHM
I wake up every morning to the same sight, at 7 a.m. sharp no less: my 9 month-old wobbling around in her crib, trying desperately to hold on to the railings while she grins at me,
Struggles with Addiction and Postpartum Depression
We know in South Asian culture so many topics are taboo. Two that I’ve experienced are addiction and postpartum depression. When both occurred in my life simultaneously, I lo
Marriage Advice: Evolve or Repeat
Evolve or Repeat. This is my marriage advice. Think about it. You are two different people, two different upbringings, two different identities. Learning to appreciate and respect
Starting The Year With The Practice Of Journaling
January is a time of fresh beginnings. It is often a time when we look to the months ahead, and begin to set some intentions or even goals like starting the year with the practice
There Is More To Motherhood Than The Child
I wish someone told me that motherhood is more about the mother than the child. Before I share more, I want to clarify. It’s absolutely about the child, but not in the way I orig
The Simple Christmas Gift I Need To Ask For Every Year
Every year for Christmas, I ask for things that I “need” and items that I wouldn’t splurge on myself (can anyone say “Dyson vacuum cleaner”?). I’m always grateful, of c
A Physician’s COVID-19 Birth Story
My Covid-19 birth story. My husband and I moved from Ohio to New York in the summer of 2019. Being native and lifelong Clevelanders, leaving our hometown where both our families li
28 Tips To Get You Through The First 28 Days After Baby Is Here
Becoming a parent is never easy no matter how many children you have. Bringing home a newborn baby whether it’s the first time or the fourth, each time brings its own set of