Contests & Giveaways
Hey there, who doesn’t love a great contest or a chance to get something for FREE?!! 😀 Unfortunately we have nothing here at the moment. But, watch this spot for when we do. It will be fun and exciting. Promise!
Merry Mondays – Linky Party 1
UPDATE: LINK COLLECTION FOR THIS PARTY IS CLOSED Banish those Monday Morning Blues…Your Mondays are about to become Merry! Introducing the first ever Merry Mondays Linky Party. .. Well, I have finally decided that I love Linky Parties enough to host them weekly! Mondays can be pretty tough on you after … Read more
RECIPE: Quick and easy Tomato-Onion Uttapam
This is my recipe for a Tomato-Onion Uttapam that is quick and easy to prepare and tasty too. It can be served with any sauce or chutney of your choice. But, it is flavourful enough to be had by itself too! INGREDIENTS 1 cup rice flour1 medium onion … Read more
RECIPE: Twisted Dahi Bhalle!
This recipe for Dahi Bhalle is twisted for more reasons than one! Dahi Bhalle is a very popular chaat and is made of fried lentil dumplings served in yoghurt. It is often prepared in many Indian homes during the festival of Holi. My version has been heavily modified … Read more
INFOGRAPHIC: My blog had a growth spurt!
Its been an amazing week for Helping the Homemaker, with a 104.59% increase in pageviews over last week! Yipee! If you missed them before, have a look at the Best posts from Helping the Homemaker this last week. Take a look at the weekly insights for Helping The … Read more
Online shopping – Stuff you need to know
Online shopping has become increasingly popular in India lately. This is evident by the rising number of online shopping portals. Online shopping finds appeal with everyone, right from the busy working class to busy homemakers and trendy teenagers! The ease of shopping in the comfort of one’s home, a … Read more
8 effective homemade beauty recipes using Turmeric
Turmeric has several cosmetic benefits which make it ideal for use in any beauty regimen. Read further to learn how you can prepare some practical and useful homemade beauty recipes using turmeric, right in the comfort of your own kitchen! Photo: Microsoft Office Image Some days ago I … Read more
TESTIMONIALS – Here’s what our Followers say about us!
Have a look at what our followers say about us!! Sarah Arrow says testimonials are a great way to build trust. I believe her! After all, it was one of her testimonials that convinced me to take up the 30 day Blogging Challenge! With a grateful heart, I humbly present … Read more
Recipe for a herbal tea certain to cure your cold.
Looking for a natural homemade remedy to cure your cold? Here is a recipe for a herbal tea that is certain to do just that! This wonder drink soothes your throat, relieves cough and also helps expel mucous. Photo: Microsoft Office Image As promised, I am posting the … Read more
8 effective ways to treat a cold without medicines
Although there are many OTC medicines available, it is best to treat a cold without medicines. There are several home remedies which are safe and more effective in treating a cold than any medicines. Photo: Microsoft office clipart On an average, an adult gets two to five colds … Read more
11 Amazing Uses of Turmeric You Need to Know
Owing to the numerous uses of turmeric powder, it has come to be known as the Queen of all spices. This popular spice can do much more than just add flavour to your cooking. Read further to know more about the many uses of turmeric powder. Photo: … Read more
Throwback Thursday – Soothing scenery
I missed out on Silent Saturday. I missed out on Wordless Wednesday. Today I am suffering from Bloggers Burnout! So, I have decided to celebrate – Throwback Thursday! This is a photograph of a beach in Goa that I had clicked way back in 2009. Just looking at … Read more
Best Of Helping The Homemaker this Week
Those of you who have been following me since inception might have noticed a sudden burst of posts from me this past week. Let me explain! Ever since I started out with my blog, I lacked discipline. I simply got carried away with anything and everything. I was … Read more
LINKY PARTY – Let’s Get Acquainted
UPDATE: LINK COLLECTION FOR THIS PARTY IS CLOSED, but you can still check out the links of the participants below and get to know all about them. Hello Everybody. Its finally here – My first ever linky party! Have you ever been to one of those parties where … Read more
How to prepare Tomato Rice in the Microwave
This is a recipe for the preparation of Tomato Rice in the Microwave. However, you can modify it and prepare the normal way too, if you do not fancy using the Microwave. This is a mildly flavoured rice and goes well with any gravy or raita. INGREDIENTS 2 … Read more
MARTIN – The best book you’ll ever read
“Martin – a true story of a boy’s fight against cancer” is truly a book worth reading and is full of valuable lessons to be learnt from a little boy who braved cancer. Years ago (Maybe 1995 or 1996) at a book exhibition, I noticed this particular book … Read more
Fighting The Fast Food Fad
An article on the increasing trend towards fast and convenience foods and how we can and must fight this Fast Food Fad. Homemakers can play a major role in fighting this fad by providing their family with healthy, nutritious and tasty home-cooked alternatives. Photo: Microsoft Office Image This … Read more