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10 Best Raksha Bandhan Gift Ideas for Kids
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond and pure relationship of a brother and sister. The sacred thread or Rakhi binds a brother and sister in an inseparable bond of affection and trust. All brothers and sisters argue and fight and are partners in crime. Raksha Bandhan celebrates this amazing bond between them. Raksha Bandhan is the perfect occasion to tell your brother or sister how much you mean to them and what better than an amazing gift to show your love? So, we have a list of Raksha Bandhan gifts for kids to help you choose one.
Rakhi Gift Ideas for Children
Choosing a right gift for the joyous occasion of Raksha Bandhan can be a perfect gesture of warmth, understanding and appreciation that brothers and sisters have for each other. One may want to strike a balance between gifting something which is not only memorable but also practical.
Rakhi Gifts for Sisters
Every brother knows his sister well, but picking a gift for girls can be tricky. So, if you need help, here are some suggestions for a Rakhi gift. Some of the Rakhi gifts for sisters can be:
1. Personalised Backpacks/Handbags
Your sister will love to own a cute handbag. Make sure you don't forget her favourite colour when buying that handbag for her; you can even get a personalised bag, by getting her name printed or embroidered on it. You can also consider gifting her a personalised backpack.
Price Range
Rs 200 onwards
2. Jewellery and Accessories
Girls are fond of jewellery. You can buy a beautiful jewellery box and fill it up with a collection of fancy earrings, multicoloured neckpiece, attractive rings, and colourful bangles. You can also add accessories like headbands, bracelets, hair clips, rubber bands. She will love this gift and will always thank you for such a thoughtful gift.
Price Range
Rs 200 onwards
3. Art Supplies
Art supplies like washable crayons, glittery markers, paints and brushes, and pencil sets make for great gift items. You can also include a 3D colouring book which brings the coloured pictures to life. This magical gift is sure going to blow away your sister’s mind.
Price Range
Rs 300 onwards
4. Chocolates
You can treat your sister to some divine chocolates by gifting her a jarful of her favourite chocolates. You can also go in for a box of assorted chocolates which are available in fancy gift packings along with a memorable card expressing your feelings for her.
Price Range
Rs 600 onwards
5. A Doll Set/Dolls
Your sister must be having lots of dolls, but those are never enough. Girls love playing with dolls. So, contribute to her collection of dolls by buying her favourite doll, clothes for her dolls, and accessories too. You can even get a doll furniture to enhance her playtime experience.
Price Range
Rs 750 onwards
Rakhi Gifts for Brothers
Raksha Bandhan is the best time to select a special gift for your loving brother who is always your prank partner. Here are some amazing Rakhi gifts for brothers.
1. A Watch
Boys love watches. Your brother will love a cool, trendy watch based on his favourite superhero character with extraordinary features like a night light, water resistance, alarm, etc.
Price Range
Rs 600 onwards
2. Gadgets
Boys are crazy about gadgets too. With the kind of options available in the market like remote-controlled cars, monster trucks, headphones, Bluetooth speakers, fidget spinners, you’d be spoilt for choice. So, go ahead and buy any gadget...your brother will surely love it.
Price Range
Rs 500 onwards
3. Activity Boxes
Activity boxes can make for interesting gifts for boys. A single box may include different activities rolled into one box. These activities help in proper growth and development of your child. You can buy these activity boxes online as well.
Price Range
Rs 700 onwards
4. A Play Tent
No boy can resist an adventure! You can gift your brother a play tent which he can use for camping indoors as well outdoors. Play tents come in different bright colours and shapes with easy to follow set of instructions.
Price Range
Rs 1000 onwards
5. Accessories
You can prepare an attractive gift hamper for your brother. Include his favourite pair of sunglasses, belts, caps, wallet and so on.
Price Range
Rs 400 onwards
These were some Raksha Bandhan gifts suggestions for kids. Make the event of Raksha Bandhan all the more extraordinary and unforgettable by picking a remarkable gift which may be cherished and treasured for years to come.
Also Read: Rakhi Making Ideas for Kids Read more
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6 Simple Tricks to Soothe & Comfort Your Baby Using Music!
Music is a great way for you to calm your baby. You may have heard your fellow mommy-friends saying that after trying all sorts of tactics to soothe a fussing, crying baby, they resorted to music to finally change the mood. You too can try using these musical tips and tricks to take your baby from boohoo to woohoo!
Have you noticed how your little bub stays silent when a familiar tune is played? How he sometimes gives you a smile or a gurgle of appreciation? That is because music has a calming effect on one and all!
Even the moodiest babies respond well to certain sounds and tunes. For example, the sounds of nature, songs, or even just white noise can make your baby calm down. In fact, even if your baby isn't crying, it is a great idea to introduce music to their lives. A few minutes of music every day can help your child develop rhythm and overall cognitive development. Some studies also link music to weight gain, brain development, and understanding language earlier in life.
Let's look at how to soothe your newborn with music using some simple tricks:
1. Choose the Right Kind of Song
No, you do not have to struggle to pick the one 'perfect' song for your baby. Usually, if you simply play your favourite music while feeding your baby or while washing up, you will see your baby reacting to it. You can let your personal preferences be your guide in choosing music for you baby, whether it is classical music, lullabies or even film music. As a thumbrule, anything with a good melody is well-liked by babies. However, there are two tips you should remember when picking the right kind of song to soothe the baby:
Pick slow songs for bedtime and fast ones for play time.
Avoid loud rock, rap or any songs with too much 'noise', Experts have found that babies prefer pleasant and melodious music, and it helps them relax. Your baby's mood will automatically alter with the sound – for the better!
Tip: Avoid putting on music and leaving the room. It is better to play some music before your child falls asleep. This is because, if your child wakes up and the music has stopped, he may get cranky and call for you.
2. Sing to your Baby
Babies love their mother's voice more than anyone else's in the world. It is the voice they grew up listening to while in the womb, and it brings them tremendous comfort. So, don't hesitate to sing like nobody is around! You don't have to be a great singer to do this; your baby is going to love your voice no matter what.
3. Wiggle your Baby and Make “shhh” Sounds
Right from the womb, babies learn to respond to rhythm. In order to soothe your baby, gently rock your baby while making "shhh" sounds to help calm him down. This will mimic the familiar comfort of the womb. It is a good idea to help them sleep too. However, make sure this doesn't become a "sleep crutch" and your baby becomes dependent on it to fall asleep. Use sparingly.||
4. Caress your Baby Along With the Music
While singing to your baby (or while music is playing), gently stroke your baby's face downward from the temple to the bridge of the nose. Doing this along with music can help settle a baby that refuses to calm down.
5. Bath-time Beats
Music is not beneficial only during bed-time or play-time; it can have excellent benefits during bath-time too! Use calming music while bathing your baby to help your baby to relax. It will also calm your aching nerves!
Tip: Some babies enjoy making music while in the bath, such as banging on a drum or xylophone. You can let them have fun with musical instruments for babies. It is a good way to introduce them to music as well as keep them engaged.
6. Dance and Use Face/Hand Gestures
Guess what, you can even resort to dancing to music! It works as a distraction and a great stress buster not just for your baby but for you too. We know being a mommy to a little one means having to make funny sounds, dance, sing and be all sorts of crazy despite all the exhaustion, but you know it’s worth it! Read more
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5 Cool Uses For Old Books you Want to Dump
If you are a bookworm, you probably have lots of old, ready-to-dispose books. Sad as it makes you, there is nothing you can seem to do with them anymore, or not even space to store them if truth be told! Wait - there are some cool things to make out of old books and you won't have to throw them after all!
Your little study is piled up with age-old collectables of novels, bestsellers, periodicals, encyclopaedias and classics that are gathering dust. Apart from minimising space on hand, these old books are becoming a favoured visiting place for mites too. But you cringe at the very thought of having them away from sight. What do you do? Up-cycle them to create new “artsy and craft-y” things for your space!
Get Creative With your Old Books
1. Greet People The Bookish Way
Old books with illustrations can be reused for crafting interesting greeting cards. Your loved ones are aware of your fascination for books and will love to have a piece of your pie for keeps. These cards will be well suited for all occasions –graduations, farewells, birthdays, housewarmings, and more.
2. Paper Coasters and Flowers
Want to add an interesting twist to your kid’s room, a birthday gift, or your community exhibition decor? There are easy tutorials that teach you craft ideas for old books. Use simple ceramic tiles and paste Harry Potter (or Sherlock Holmes, if you wish) cut-outs for making unique coasters. All you’ll need for this decoupage art is a few patterned pages, varnish and glue.
3. Cute Covers for Your Diary
Dress up your notebooks, scrapbooks, diaries and other favourite reading material with sheets from other books. Out of all the things to make out of old books, the most promising are those that help you retain the look of your originals. Make these attractive covers and start experimenting today.
4. Spread The Light of Knowledge
Why not make candlesticks on your mantle all the more unique by adding another dimension in the form of old book pages? Simply wrap the outsides of candle holders with favourite pages and make fine protrusions or designs to allow rays to shine through. You may choose to do the same for your tea-candles too. Spreading much more than mere light, eh?
5. Pendants for Your Necklace
Add a completely new touch to your persona by donning old book page necklaces. Rip off your favourite illustrations or text and add a touch of lacquer or paint to give your old treasures a new appeal. Use glue and coloured stones and see smart looking, durable pendants take shape.
Still wondering how to reuse old books? Put your thinking cap on and ideas for decoration pieces, garlands, bookmarks, gift tags, cake toppers, rings and quaint piggy banks will start coming your way, and how! Read more
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Mango Choco Chunk Muffins
Come summer, and we crave Mangoes! This sweet, juicy and fragrant fruit is undoubtedly the king of fruits. There are a number of ways to eat this fruit – eat it fresh, make smoothies, shakes, juices or use it in desserts. Today, we are going to present you yet another way – use it in baked goodies. If you have some ripe mangoes lying around, this can be a great way to use them up. We have paired mangoes with chocolate here for double treat for kids.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
6 People
10-15 Minutes
15-20 Minutes
Ingredients
½ cup maida
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
3 tbsp oil
1/3 cup mango puree
3 tbsp chopped chocolate
¼ cup sugar
Method
Step 1
Line a 6 hole muffin tray with muffin liners. Set aside. Preheat the oven at 180 C.
Step 2
In a large bowl, sieve flour, baking powder and baking soda together.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, add the sugar and the mango puree and mix thoroughly. Add oil and whisk.
Step 4
Slowly add in the dry ingredients mixture into the wet mixture and gently mix to get a uniform batter.
Step 5
Add in the chopped chocolate and fold it in the batter.
Step 6
Tip the batter into the prepared muffin tray and bake for about 12- 15 minutes till done.
Step 7
Take it out of the oven and let it cool down to room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Calories
165 Kcal
Proteins
1.5 g
Fat
8.5 g
Carbohydrates
21.3 g
Cholesterol
1 mg
Sodium
57 mg
Potassium
89 mg
Tip -You can use ready to use canned mango puree, if making these muffins when mangoes are not in season. Read more
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शिवानी क्या हुआ, तू रो क्यों रही है? शिवानी (मनेद्र की पत्नी) बस सिंगारदान के आईने के सामने बैठी बस रोये जा रही थी। निया (शिवानी की बचपन की सहेली) के बार बार पूछने पर शिवानी केवल इतना ही बोली तुम चली जाओ यहाँ से मुझे किसी से बात नही करनी, अरे बताओ न शिवानी आखिर बात क्या है शायद मै तुम्हारी हैल्प कर सकूँ निया नें शिवानी की आँसू पोछते और उसकी पीठ थपथपाते हुए पूछती है।
अब तुम्हे मै क्या बताऊँ, एक वक्त था जब मै हमेशा चहकती रहती थी, खुश रहती थी। माँ पापा की लाडली, भैया भाभी का अभिमान हुआ करती थी। अपने घर को खुशियों से महकाना ये मुझे बहुत अच्छे से आता था। मै हमेशा दिल की गहराईयों से सोचती, रोज किनारे बैठ समुंदर से बातें करती, उनके साथ क्रीड़ा करती, हसती खिलखिलाती, समुंदर के पानी को अपने हथेलियों में ले उसे दूर तक उछालती। कितनी खुशी रहती थी मेरे चेहरे पर उस वक्त, और इन खुशियों को दुगना होते देर न लगी जब मनेद्र मेरी जिंदगी में आए। मेरी ये खुशियाँ दिन व दिन और बढ़ती चली गयी, कि तभी निया नें उससे बीच में टोकते हुए पूछा अच्छा शिवानी ये बताओ तुम दोनों आखिर मिले कैसे, कब मिले और तुम दोनों प्यार कैसे हुआ, कब हुआ..।
शिवानी अपने आपको आईने के सामने निहारते हुए कब वो आतीत के उन पन्नों में खो गई उसे पता ही नही चला। वो बोली निया मैने उन्हे पहली बार एक स्कूल के लाईब्रेरी के बाहर खड़ा देखा। वो किसी बच्चे के अभिभावक से बात कर रहे थे। मनेद्र हमारे ही स्कूल के गणित के टीचर थे, वो एक बहुत अच्छे गणित के अध्यापकों में से एक थे। मै उस स्कूल के लाईब्रेरी में काम करती थी। मेरा काम किताबों की देखभाल करना और उन्हें उनकी सही जगह पर व्यवस्थित करना था। तब मेरी नजर इन पर(मनेद्र पर) पड़ी। पहली नजर में ही अपना दिल दे बैठी।
दिल की गहराईयों से बस उनके बारें में ही सोचती, पूरे स्कूल की लेडीज टीचर उनकी दीवानी थी, उनकी बस एक झलक के लिए पाने के लिए पागल सी हो जाती थी। तो मेरी क्या बिसात थी जो मै उनको एक बार देखकर भी पागल न होऊँ। कुछ तो बात थी मनेद्र के चार्म में जो सभी को उनका होने से कोई खुद को रोक भी नही पाता था। मैने भी आगे की बड़ी जाॅब के लिए अप्लाई कर रखा था। जिसमें मुझे मैथ्स टीचर की आवश्यकता थी। और इससे अच्छा मौका मुझे कहाँ मिल सकता था। सो मैने भी मनेद्र से बात करने की कोशिश की। मनेद्र ज्यादा किसी से बात नही करते थे और खास तौरपर लेडीज टीचर से तो बिल्कुल भी नही या शायद ऐसा कहा जाए कि उन लेडीज टीचर्स में मनेद्र से बात करने की हिम्मत नही थी।
मै मनेद्र के पास गयी और पूछा कि क्या वो मुझे गणित पढ़ा सकते हैं। एक मिनट के लिए वो चौंक गये थे और फिर उन्होने मुझसे पूछा जी...??? फिर मैने उन्हे पूरी बात बताई कि मुझे उनसे मैथ्स पढ़ने की आवश्यकता क्यों है? बस फिर क्या था उन्होने हाँ कर दी और हम दोनों ज्यादा से ज्यादा टाईम एक साथ बिताने लगे। मै बस उनको देखती रहती और वो पूरे पोटेंशियल के साथ पढ़ाते। कभी उनके घर पर पढ़ते, कभी वो मेरे घर पर पढ़ाते तो कभी किसी काॅफी शाॅप या रेस्टाराँ में पढ़ाते और मेरा पूरा ध्यान उनकी कलम से हटकर उनके ऊपर रहता। एक दिन मै अपने दिल के हाथों मजबूर हो उनसे अपने दिल की बात बता दी और यकीन मानो मुझे बिल्कुल भी उम्मीद नही थी उनके हाँ की क्योंकि उन्होने मुझे ऐसा कोई सिग्नल ही नही दिया कि जिससे लगे कि वो भी मुझे अपना दिल दिये बैठे हैं। और फिर हमारी और हमारे घर की रजामंदी से हमारी शादी भी हो गई।
निया नें फिर टोकते हुए उससे पूछा कि जब सब सही चल रहा था तो फिर ऐसा क्या हुआ कि तुम इस तरह से रो रही थी, किसी से बात करने को तैयार नही थी। अपनी बचपन की सबसे अच्छी सहेली से भी नही। तुम्हारी माँ का फोन आया तो मै तुम्हे यहाँ देखने चली आई। शिवानी नें कहा मेरे इस कदर रोने की वजह हमारा बदलता रिश्ता.... निया नें चौंकते हुए पूछा बदलता रिश्ता क्या मतलब है तुम्हारा इस बदलते रिश्ते से, शिवानी बोली हमारी शादी के बाद हम बहुत खुश थे। ये शादी हमारे जीने का मकसद बन चुकी थी। मनेद्र रोज सुबह उठते ही मेरे चेहरे से ही अपने दिन की शुरूआत करते थे। बस हर वक्त मेरे करीब रहने के नये नये मौके ढ़ूँढ़ते थे। कभी स्कूल न जाने का बहाना, कभी मेरे साथ किचन मेरी हैल्प करने का बहाना तो कभी तबियत खाराब होने का बहाना जिससे वो मेरे साथ समय बिता सकें, मेरे करीब रह सकें। और मै भी इनके बहानों को खूब समझती थी इसीलिए उनको अपनी कसम देकर रोज स्कूल भेज देती थी जिससे उन बच्चों के भविष्य पर कोई असर न पड़े। पर असर तो पड़ ही रहा था। वो बच्चों को मैथ्स पढ़ाने के बजाए उन्हे प्यार मोहब्बत के लैक्चर दे रहे थे। मुझे ही याद करने लगे थे।
इसलिए प्रिंस्पल नें मुझे स्कूल बुलाया और उनके सारी करतूत बताया कि वो किस कदर बच्चों को बिगाड़ रहे हैं। मुझे समझ नही आ रहा था कि ये इनका कैसा प्यार है, फिर मेरे दिल ने कहा कि ये प्यार नही वासना है। जो अब मुझे ही खत्म करनी होगी। मुझे ही अपने हाथों से सजाए इस घर को तोड़ना होगा। जो स्कूल के लेडीज टीचर्स उन पर मर मिट्टती थी आज वही उनसे मुँह मोड़ दूसरी तरफ चली जाती है।मुझसे अब सहन नही हो रहा था उनका इस तरह अपमान। पर मै उन टीचर को रोकती तो मै ही गलत हो जाती। इसलिए मैने ये सोचा कि मनेद्र को कैसे रोका जाए। इस पागलपन से, इस वासना से क्योंकि ये शादी उनके कैरियर के साथ साथ बच्चों के भविष्य पर भी सवाल खड़ी कर रहे थे।
फिर एक रात मैनें उनसे जान बूझकर जबरन कोई न कोई कारण लाकर उनसे झगड़ा किया और उसके बाद मैने उनको अपने करीब आने से रोक लिया। रोज मै अपने आप से लड़ती और फिर समझाती कि यही सही फैसला है। हमारा अलग होना ही सबके लिए एक बेहतर उपाय है। और इस तरह उनको उनसे रोज दूर करती चली गई। कभी उनको अपने करीब नही आने दिया। और अब वो स्कूल में भी अच्छे से ध्यान देने लगे। सबकुछ पहले जैसा हो गया। फिर से सभी लेडी टीचर उन पर मोहित होने लगी। फिर से वैसा ही हो गया जैसा पहले था। और मनेद्र भी और मनेद्र भी पहले जैसे शांत हो गये। अगर नही बदला तो केवल हमारा ये रिश्ता। निया अब हम अलग हो रहे हैं। कुछ नही बचा है अब इस रिश्ते में, मनेद्र भी अब यहाँ नही रहते वो भी मुझे यहाँ छोड़कर चले गये। तो जानी ऐसे बदला हमारा रिश्ता निया नें उसे गले लगाते हुए कहा यार शिवानी तुम कितनी स्ट्राँग हो। तुमने उन बच्चों के भविष्य और मनेद्र के सम्मान के लिए तुमने खुद को उनसे दूर कर दिया। अपने प्यार की कुर्बानी दे दी। ये तो कोई भी नही कर सकता था। अगर मै तुम्हारी जगह होती तो इस तरह अपने प्यार को कभी नही जाने देती। पर जो तुमने किया है। आई सैल्यूट इट, एंड आई प्राउड आॅफ यू एंड योर थिंकिग।
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