Author: Gauri Kshirsagar
Make this simple yet stunning single rose hair band for you kid. I made this red rose hair band to go with my daughter’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ themed yellow dress. Continue reading “DIY activity 19: Stunning rose fascinator /hairband”
Author: Gauri Kshirsagar
Toy Story is a computer animated film series and Disney media franchise that began with the 1995 film of the same name, produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. I bought this ‘Sheriff Woody’ figurine for my twins’ 4th birthday along with other Toy story merchandised. Continue reading “‘Toy Story’ collection: Unboxing Sheriff Woody”
Author: Gauri Kshirsagar
Tangled is a 2010 American 3D computer-animated musical adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Loosely based on the German fairy tale “Rapunzel” in the collection of folk tales published by the Brothers Grimm. Even though I dislike this movie due to its sort of anti-feministic approach (Rapunzel being a terrible role model, abduction, falling in love with dishonest person…..I can go on), I must say this movie is a ‘piece of art’. Rapunzel’s hair isn’t the only visual that got the star treatment in “Tangled.” As Disney’s first computer-generated fairy-tale, the film had to look and feel just right. To do that, the digital artists took full advantage of everything CGI had to offer: dynamic lighting, flexible cinematography and — obviously – depth, rendering to give it that hazy, almost oil painting-like quality that makes the film really “pop” onscreen. Continue reading “DIY activity 18: Disney Tangled Rapunzel Yarn wig”
Author: Gauri Kshirsagar
When the animated film “Frozen” was released last year, no one expected it to become a worldwide juggernaut. “Frozen,” which earned more than $1.2 billion at the box office, is not only the first “princess” movie to make the list of top 10 grossing animated films, even more astonishingly, it is also the No. 1 animated film of all time. Little girls have long been drawn to princesses. My twins were born, the same year the movie was released (2013) and have literally grown up watching the movie. My twins now almost 5, enjoy re-enacting the scene when it comes on and that they never change characters; one twin always plays Elsa, and the other plays Anna. From their dramatic positions on the floor to their giggling while they run around, the twins are spot-on. Hence this summer I wanted to give them a little surprise by making these Elsa-Anna crochet wigs made of beautiful yarn. Continue reading “DIY activity 17: Disney Frozen Elsa & Anna Yarn Wig Hair”
Author: Gauri Kshirsagar
*DISCLAIMER: Please do check the ingredients and cost of the vaccine on the manufacturer’s website. Do discuss the vaccine in detail with your paediatrician before making a decision. We DO NOT promote any brands. This article is only for information and discussion. It is NOT an advice column.
In India, there are number of vaccines given to a child since birth right upto the age of five years and each vaccine has a different schedule and dosage. To complicate further every vaccine has multiple brand names which determines its market cost. There isn’t a proper site which lists out the cost according to the Immunization schedule. Continue reading “Detailed cost of vaccination/ Immunization in India (Birth to 10 years of age) – with 2018 updated pdf file download”
Unboxing two ‘Peppa Pig’ playsets – (1) Peppa Pig’s Classroom (2) Peppa’s outdoor fun swing. This product is available is available at a reasonable price in any Hamley’s store. Hope you enjoy the video. For more videos subscribe to our youtube channel. Log on and follow our website: http://www.raisingtwinsblog.com Continue reading “Unboxing ‘Peppa Pig’ Playsets -video”
Author: Gauri Kshirsagar
An indoor play center is a fantastic way to give your children 60 minutes of physical activity and best of all it is “Exercise in Disguise” as the kids are just having great fun…Running, Jumping, Climbing, Crawling and Sliding… Play is what kids do best!! ‘Funkey Monkeys’ is an indoor play area at Nitesh Hub in Koregaon Park, is a very good option for parents who want to have a fun and relaxing time with their kids in Pune. Continue reading “Review: ‘Funky Monkeys’ Play centre at Koregaon Park, Pune”
Author: Gauri Kshirsagar
Since Victorian times, people have worn decorative jewellery to show their excitement and affection for the Christmas season. Some wear brooches with trumpeting angels, while others favour pins sporting silver bells, red-nosed reindeer, or a Christmas tree. This year I decided to make a funky and Christmas brooch for their school Christmas party. Continue reading “DIY activity 16: Easy-to-make kid’s Christmas pin/brooch”
Author: Gauri Kshirsagar
In my previous post I have noted down the comparative salient features of the common school boards available in India. The choice of board makes a significant difference in the early development of the child and his/her exposure to the kind of education system that we have. In the Indian education system, two of the most recognised boards of education that one gets to opt for are CBSE and ICSE. In this article I have made a chart comparing the detail points between CBSE and ICSE boards in India.
During the admission process of my twin girls I had narrowed down to these two boards, considering that IB and IGCSE boards do not have great reviews in Pune (2016) and also the state board wouldn’t have a good exposure for competitive exams. Having said that it does not mean they are bad or have lesser standard than CBSE and ICSE, but each child has their own individual personality and needs which should complement the board you choose for them. Both my girls have different personalities, one is a studious kind for whom ICSE was better suited and the other is a free spirited artistic one who would do better in CBSE. Lot of other factors made me choose CBSE for both of my kids, which I will discuss in the next article.
The selection of a suitable board for your child can make a lot of difference in their early development and level of exposure that they will get. Every parent wants their child to be in an environment which is conducive to their overall growth. Think, analyze and then take a calculated move.
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Author: Gauri Kshirsagar
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”- Nelson Mandela
Education plays an important role in the progress of an individual’s mind and country. Education being one of the most important factors responsible to shape the personality of an individual.
Quality is the most cherished goal in human endeavour and especially in the field of education, hence choosing the right board and school for your child becomes a very important factor. Education in India is very highly dependent on the syllabus offered and most parents choose schools based on the syllabus it offers rather than on the kind of education imparted by the school. There are lot of factors which determine school admissions, so in this post I have discussed basic points about the types of school boards in India. Continue reading “School Admissions (Part 1): Types of school boards in India”
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