Cartoons,Movies And Their Impact On Us

Many years ago,as a kid I loved cartoons and now years later I am compelled to sit  in front of the television with my children who are ardent fans of the animated world. I loved The Flintstones and still do.Interestingly, my children too love Fred and  company.My sons are more inclined toward cartoon stories where there is a super hero and is action packed.Cartoons like Dexter,Ben 10 and The Kids next door etc are some of their favourites and Dad too sits with them during the weekend and enjoy! They idolise their cartoon heroes so much that they incorporate them in their everyday activities.They love to see their animated friends integrated in their gifts, birthday cakes, cards, clothing  and books.They even attempt to draw them.

My son was  thrilled when I made him a birthday card with his
 favourite Ben Ten

On the other hand,I am dead scared of watching  horror movies.And I dont encourage my children too.I think my fear of horror movies  started long time ago when I read the hard cover of Amity ville,By the time I had finished  reading,I was shaking.So to get rid of the story which was was embedded  in my system,I started narrating the story to my other siblings.That whole night noboby could sleep well.Recently on a weekend,this movie was being  telecast but I didnt watch it,somehow simply seeimng the name all over again ,took me back to Amity Ville,the haunted house.

A Marble Cake For My Son

Pat-a -cake ,Pat-a-cake,baker's man,Bake me a cake as fast as you can.Thanks to the readily available cake mixes,I was able to bake an  easy and a simple cake for my youngest son.

As promised ,I baked a marble cake for my son for his ninth birthday.I made two separate batters,  a mixture of vanilla and strawberry batter.Thanks to the instant cake mix, I was able to do accordingly.He loved it so did the rest of the family.I also made a few pastries, some chicken fries,and a milk shake.I even arranged some fruits in a platter to make the table presentable.Unfortunately my husband and couldn't taste the cake as we have refrained from eating sweet food due to our blood sugar.All in all I am glad everything went smoothly.He would have been happy to have shared  the cake with his classmates but couldn't do so because school had closed after the exams and will be reopened only in April..However  two of  his tutors  got the opportunity to enjoy his birthday cake

On A Shopping Spree

In a couple of days ,my  youngest son will be Nine.He has already given me a list of things to do for his birthday.Besides the cake I am planning to make,he also wants some savouries made  to celebrate his birthday in style.I  promised him that I will fulfill his wishes.So the other day,my Husband and I went to the super market to get a few things that I will need to prepare the stuff.As usual I ended up purchasing more than what was needed.There was a promotional sale going on and I couldn't resist buying extra.Afterwards we proceeded to the IKEA store to see if  I could  buy a few items off the gift voucher that I had won earlier.I was so glad I was able to purchase a few useful household things and also got a new baking tray.My son is thrilled that I am going to bake his birthday cake in it. I also got a garlic press, a potato peeler and a lovely  clock for the newly painted wall in the computer room.I didn't expect to get so much for the voucher that I had won online.Anyway I am so thankful  that my efforts working  online did nt  go to  waste.

Recalling Canned Tunas

While going through my favourite health website, I came across an alarming alert which aroused my curiosity to read the article wholly.It states that two companies that sell Canned Tunas are recalling their brands due to the fact the cans may not be sealed properly.which could lead to contamination.Though no illnesses have been recorded ,the consumers have been advised to throw away the 5-ounce cans that they may have already purchased.

The recalled tuna products are:
Brunswick Brand 5-ounce Chunk Light Tuna in Water
Bumble Bee Brand 5-ounce Chunk Light Tuna in Water 
Bumble Bee Brand 5-ounce Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil
Bumble Bee Brand 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore in Water
Chicken of the Sea 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore Tuna in Water

For more details ,you can go to this website

An Act of Kindness

"Guard well within yourself that treasure,kindness.Know how to give without hesitation,how to lose without regret,how to acquire without meanness"

-George Sand-

Busy At Home

I am back again blogging after a month of busy schedules.We had to remove off all the wires and shut the computers  due to  some painting work  in the house.The walls needed  brand new colours and the floor some pretty carpets.Actually,my husband and I had planned it for quite a long time but did n't find enough time for it.We got a few specialists in the field to do the job for us. Even though we did n't do it by ourselves,we are very happy with the outcome.I even replaced my marble kitchen  sink,which was more than 20 years old,with a lovely  stainless steel  one.I find that the new one so easy to clean.I am thoroughly happy that one part of the walls are  adorned with  a darker shade,which makes the room more spacious and cosy.The walls really needed a sassy look after the unlimited amount of  scribbles and drawings from my children,which they had coloured and decorated  the walls with ,when they were younger.I also went on a shopping spree and got myself,an electric mixer, a pancake  maker and a chappati maker.It was really a tedious job to make chappatis by hand but now I can make well rounded chappatis in a jiffy.I still have to make pancakes in the new device. Hoping to make some soon and delight the children.

My new  electric chappati  maker

A Merry Christmas To You

I hope that your Christmas would be enjoyable and may the essence of Christmas remains with you today and for ever.

It's the special season once again.Its time to remember our loved ones who are near and far.It's time to show our love and appreciation to family and friends.Sometimes we are at a loss for words when showing our love and gratitude in person.We may fumble,stumble and say little.So it's time to come off the hook and say it loud and clear by way of a greeting card. So make your loved ones special by sending them a greeting card.Just watch how they glow when reading yours.

Here are some digitally created cards just for you .Feel free to send them to your dearest ones all for free.

Vipre Anti Virus Software

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of GFI for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

My computer was crashing all the time and  it really got on my nerves. Although I had already  installed  two anti virus programs in my PC , something was amiss : everything was going out of control. Even the web pages wouldn’t load  quickly as my computer speed was very slow.In addition to that, most of my stored files got automatically  deleted due to a virus that had wriggled its way  into my computer system.It bothered  me  intensely that the  two previously installed anti virus programs just  idled  on my  computer.I was not  achieving anything except enough  maladies   due to the various malwares that were unsettling  my computer and me. Just as I was wondering what’s the point of  having installed two  anti virus programs which  were doing nothing to prevent my PC from being  harmed, I got the opportunity to try out Vipre antivirus software .What a coincidence it was !  I quickly grabbed the offer because I have heard from reliable  sources how effective and reliable this software  is and that the program  has  an unyielding repute for  excellent performance.Since it works well on their computers,I decided to  try it on mine too.I am delighted  to say  how effectively  it functions on my computer.It has scanned almost all my files and detected a lot of risky files that could have possibly  harmed  my computer further. And it has rectified the errors in a timely manner.I love the way I get alerts and warning whenever there is a bad file or a site and blocks the bad guys from hacking my files.

Vipre antivirus software not only shields my computer from  viruses and spyware  and removes threats from email,but also helps in  disinfecting all the bugs  in my PC due to third-party applications. Vipre  has already identified many of these flaws and has fixed  them promptly.

Vipre antivirus software has  many features for protecting your computer.It has been designed to  optimize the PC for better performance by  bringing together  antivirus and antispyware  into one  single, one of a kind  tool. In addition, a free of charge technical support is available to all US based Vipre  customers.

Vipre antivirus software   is the ideal program for my computer and yours as well .It is  easy  to install and by no means  comparable to any other anti virus programs that  I have used  previously.It continues to  show very positive results and I definitely know that as long as I have Vipre on guard, my computer will function effortlessly.

Walking Is Good For You

I have learnt a few tips from my favourite digest.It states that if you are already exercising then that’s a good habit for you are doing good to your health.Earlier I used to dread at the thought of running on a treadmill but ever since I was diagnosed with diabetes,I have conquered the fear of it.I walk briskly and intensely for 30 minutes a day on the treadmill.According to studies walking daily has a big improvement in your blood sugar.It has been reported that a minimum of 30 minutes a day walking can turn a twist on your sugar levels.Beside proper diet you will be able to keep your sugar levels well under control.In addition,any kind of physical activities could enhance your insulin resistance.If you are a diabetic,walking is the most simplest form of exercise one could do.You benefit healthwise from doing so.I have taken heed to many tips by experts and have improved in my sugar level..For diabetes control, you should aspire to walk for at least 30 minutes a day, five days per week. If you are already doing..Then salute yourself! In a lighter vien,with all the frustration dealing with diabetics ,I cant help smiling when I think back to what my youngest said, when everyone at home, was talking about my high sugar level. 'Mom ..if you got so much of sugar in your body why cant you just spill it over'???

 

 

Kitchen Appliance

My best kitchen appliance is the electric juicer.Few years ago, the juicer ,that I had at home stopped functioning and was beyond repairs.Since then I had been  extracting orange juice from a  manual juicer and I  got tired of making orange juice at home. Eventually I gave up and opted to buy fresh juice everytime we went to the supermarket.One day, out of the blues, my dear  husband  decided to give me a surprise and what a surprise it was indeed! He brought home  an electric juicer.Something I had wanted so badly.So  now I am back again making fresh orange juice at home.And the children are jubilant drinking fresh  juice made at home.And I am very happy that I am able to provide home-made   orange juice which is their favourite fruit juice.

Reconstructing The Eiffel Tower

The construction site.

The children had a  break from school a few weeks back.And I didn’t want  the days to slip by without doing  something worthwhile .So hubby and I took the boys to the craft shop.My eleven year old loves to do hand work and is very passionate over wood craft.This time he wanted us to buy him some crafts that he had seen  on television. Luckily,we got it at the local craft shop.Who would n't like  to reconstruct world famous monuments,even though you are only able to build it out of tiny pieces of wood.I watched my son work  actively with these pieces with the aid of the  instructions given on the package. He was so careful and gentle with his tiny hands so as to fix the pieces fittingly. I was  overjoyed to see the finish product. After he finished his task ,he let me keep it in the living room.Maybe one day he will  actually fulfill  my dreams  and take  me to the other side of the world to  see this  famous monument .

wooden Eiffel Tower

 

In The Comfort Of My Home

A friend told me the other day she enjoyed browsing the internet in office during break time.It kept me wondering how she could manage doing that with so many distractions that crop up in an office environment. Surfing the internet in office, in my opinion, is not as satisfying as sitting in front of the desktop at home as we would easily get diverted by the countless interruptions caused by co-workers coming in and out of the office.Besides, wouldn’t we keep wondering if someone out there is vigilant in observing us doodling in front of the company PC, which to me seem damaging. Maybe she knows what’s best for her.I don’t know how she does that but as for me,since I am a stay at home mom,I prefer the tranquillity that prevail in the atmosphere around me while surfing the internet.I would say that I rather do the internet at home as I can surf at my own pace.There’s no time limit at home.I am able to work on the computer all the while managing the household tasks and  without any interruptions,as the children will be at school during the morning hours.Moreover,being at home,I am able to do multiple household chores.I could prepare the meals,wash the dishes and clean the house at the same time..It’s easier and convenient doing the computer at home during the day because there wouldn’t be much of a diversion.Obviously I have to keep the computer on pause mode for a while.In addition to all that,I'll be stress-free and undisturbed to enjoy my breakfast and savour a hot cup of tea while staying cool and comfortable in my home clothes.

 

Trees Are The Roots Of All living

The weather is still humid here in this corner of the  Middle East. I just wish I was surrounded by some lush greenery to warmly embrace the gentle breeze that would sometime  sweep across a balmy day  like back in my home town, in the sub continent. Since we live  in an apartment here ,I cannot even  think about   being  in a   garden.There is no kind of  loam on my block as everything around is  paved.More over  there’s  barely  space to keep flower  pots on the terrace .However the only time  I  get an opportunity to wander in the midst of some greenery is when we take the   children outing..I  am in awe  of the beautiful plants that are grown in  parks or on either sides of the carpeted roads.Sometimes  I happen to  bump into some  beautifully arranged  flower  pots in  popular  malls.If I had a garden, the first thing I would love to do is, grow plants that would do good to me .I very much love to nurture plants and reap the  bounties of nature.Plants give us fresh air too.Though I love my home here ,I miss the clean and fresh air that trees provide.
This subject takes me back to my childhood.I grew up in a  house, full of life. We  used to be  fond of outdoor life.We  often stayed till late  in our large garden having a whale of a time with  friends .Our house was  completely  bordered by trees. Every morning we used to wake  up  to the chirping of birds which used to be  perched on branches  and the roof..We had two lofty  coconut trees whose fruits  quenched our thirst on scorching days,a stout  mango tree with outstretched branches that provided  us shade on warm sunny days, a breadfruit tree that produced, a kind of starchy vegetable  all year through,the Jakfruit  tree gave mom an opportunity to cook  scrumptious dishes as it could be used  as a vegetable when  unripe.Besides these, the most significant , was the miracle tree moringa. We not only benefited nutritionally but medicinally too.(read about it  here) .Mom made special dishes using the leaves and the pod of the moringa tree.
Whenever,there was a bountiful of fruits and vegetables,mother sent some to neighbours.She  used to prepare chutneys and pickles out of the dried  fruits particularly-mangoes  and used the herbs,she grew in  the backyard,in her daily cooking.And what’s more ,the rose apple tree and the guava tree that  stood  in a corner of the garden, gave us the space  to entertain friends. I vividly remember even to this day,when friends in the neighbourhood gathered  at home during the weekend  ,we would happily encircle  under the  shelter  provided by  the jumbo tree,sitting amid  the crumpled leaves, paying  no attention to anything else  other than the  red juicy fruits.When I had some bad days, I  found solace  under the shade of this tree, commonly termed as the Jumbo tree and wandered to far off places just like Alice,in Wonderland.
Ahh!! What treasured memories!.And  how I miss those days...One day when I have the resources I hope to plant some trees and help another generation to  breathe fresh and clean air.