Review - Pride Of Cows Milk

When I was a kid, we used to get fresh milk from our farm and there really is nothing like it!!

As I grew up, life became all about instant food and packed / frozen meals so, it came as no surprise that even fresh milk was a passe and packed  milk replaced it.

Three years ago, when my daughter was ready to have cow's milk; like most moms I too wanted to provide fresh milk to her, but the TV reports across news channels about contamination of milk got me really worried. Ever since I decided to say goodbye to the milkman (who just might be mixing up stuff in the milk) and got Nestle (tetra packed milk) instead.

Now recently, Pride of Cows milk came as a surprise to me. I tried it by ordering a sample and the rich & creamy taste really did remind me of my childhood days when we used to get farm fresh milk everyday. In fact, quite a few of my friends have tried it and have loved it especially for their children.

My overall rating for Pride of Cows Milk is 8 out of 10. One point reduced for the pricing - as some Parents In Powai might find it a little expensive at Rs.75/- per bottle.

The other point deducted for the fact that this has to be immediately refrigerated unlike the Nestle tetra pack which can be stored without refrigeration till the carton is opened. 
But the point is that this is fresh off the farm while Nestle is not. 

So, if you really love and appreciate fresh authentic milk, then Pride of cows is totally worth it; especially for kids. 
I would gladly recommend it to parents to try it out. To get a free sample bottle simply send your contact details to vidhirshah@prideofcows.com or bookings@prideofcows.com and you could try Pride of Cows and judge the milk quality yourself.
More details here: http://prideofcows.com/

   

Mobile Phones for Moms - According to Me

A mobile phone is a luxury item to some and a necessary evil for others (especially when you want your out of control toddler to calm down in the car) ;). 

While there is a plethora of mobile phones available in the market.

Here are some of the features which make my mommy heart skip a beat.

1. Smartphones - A nice on-the-go gadget is quite a multipurpose tool for moms like me. It helps me schedule all my appointments. Whether, it is the PTM or the doctor's appointment it enables me stay on the ball. 

2. The camera - Any mom is aware that the most important and candid moments happen spontaenously and we need to be ever ready to capture them. So, a 5 MP camera is what I desire as a mom to get clear and crisp images / videos.

3. Browse, read and text - Multitasking is what moms do best and sometimes while putting a child to sleep I like to browse, read, catch up with my friends via sms. So, Good quick browser features in my must have list as I love to download some intelligent games, or quick easy recipes for my lil' one.

4. GPS - My direction sense is not so great and needs help especially when looking for 

birthday party locations, or while exploring a new place with my kiddo..With my quick GPS, I avoid the wrong turns (well! most of the time)

5. Love the apps - I love free apps especially the ones which are useful and can help keep my little busy body occupied for a while. And Touch phones can really keep those busy hands busy without any drastic repercussions.  

6. The Look - While I want the technical stuff in my phone I also like my phone to look desirable. It needs to suit my personality and my palm. 

Here are some of the phones which make it to my list of desirable phones for moms:

> Samsung Galaxy S II 

> Bling 2 

> Nokia Lumia 710

> Apple iPhone 4

> BlackBerry 

> LG KF900 Prada

Things to remember before buying...

Determine what you need and what type of main features are you looking for? 

•  Make a budget:  it’s mainly about price and convenience for the family.
• Research -   do a little research by reading online reviews  at www.gsmarena.com or ask a friend  Network: CDMA or GSM
• Battery: Battery life should enable long talk time and standby time..
• Operating System – 

o    Android: Highly competitive and very successful 

o    Symbian: has largest share in mobile OS market worldwide and is available on most of the high end nokia models.

o    Blackberry:  It suits well for business people. Windows:  includes full integration of Microsoft services. Windows Phone 7 introduces a modern one that seems to have a lot of potential with minimum hardware requirements.

o    IOS- The iPhone: The IOS GUI is best among all other OS in the current market.

•        Internet: 3.G, 4G, GPRS/2.5G, 
•        Wi-Fi
•        PC Connectivity: Infrared, Bluetooth or USB/ Data cable (with PC Suite for more features )
•          Camera and Multimedia Features - resolution (megapixels), lens focus type (automatic / fixed), flash (LED / xenon), optical zoom and video mode(frames per second).
•          Touch screen Or Key pad

So, hope this post helps you become a more tech savvy mom. 

Do share your thoughts to help other moms out there to choose their own special mobile. 

Music CD - 50 Greatest Children Songs - Review

Since my daughter was born, like most children she loved music. So, my search began for a music CD which  I wouldn't mind playing in the background all day long. I tried and tested a number of CDs but invariably I ended up with nursery rhymes sung in silly accented shrill, baby voices which was pretty irritating for me as well as my daughter.

Then one day I picked up a CD named 50 Greatest Children Songs, with a great song compilation sung in lovely soothing voices. Its been 4 years and my daughter still enjoys listening to this Music CD and thankfully I am still not tired of hearing it too.

I would rate this music CD a 10/10 - as its a soothing one to play in the background while enjoying Mommyhood.

Happy Listening :)

Monkeying around with the Tumbling Monkeys Game

I have not written for quite a while...and one of the main reasons is this new game which my daughter is in love with. She can't get enough of this game. So, I have to join in (not that I am complaining). In fact, here are the reasons why both of us just love this game:



My daughter helps me set it up,

1. Encourages colour recognition of the different coloured sticks
2. Enhances fine motor skills and co ordination
3. Once the monkeys are in - Its really funny to watch them come tumbling down.
4. This game also teaches and reinforces turn taking and counting (30 sticks - 10 of each colour and 30 monkeys)
5. The aim of the game is to tumble minimum monkeys when each player pulls out a stick of a specific colour though my daughter prefers changing it to who can tumble and collect most monkeys,  This works for me too as she loves counting who's got the maximum number and Won. 
6. All in all this is a FUN game for all ages and can guarantees loads of laughter

For a price of INR 599/- this is one of the best ways to spend rainy days at home. Surely, a great way to make the most of your time together by simply Monkeying Around. :)

I would rate this game a 10 /10. Also, makes a great birthday present. :)

Vivid - Vivadha - Unique Stuff for Kids

Here I was, looking for a place to pick up a unique present for my best friend's kids. Tired of all the typical shops selling typical clothes and toys I decided to drive around and happened to stumble upon a cute little shop called Vividha.


Vividha sells lots of lovely stuff like 'Book on a bed' as well as other personalised gifts at a reasonable price. While their products are also available at various malls and mega stores like Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop and @Home, but as a customer the sheer variety of brands at these shops is so overwhelming that one misses out on some good and unique products.


The store manager at Vividha was really helpful as I searched for the perfect present and eventually, I fell in love with their stuff. Needless to say I will be heading there whenever I am looking out for something different.


If like me you are looking for something unique- try Vividha. It just might surprise you.


Check out their collection at http://vividha.in/index.php and you can also shop online.