Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.Book… Read More

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We have visited 3 Universal theme parks and 2 Disney theme parks in our vacation. The theme parks are huge and there are many awesome and not-to-miss rides. It is overwhelming to plan a trip… Read More

Planning a trip to Disney is overwhelming. At least, for me, it is. This would be an expensive trip considering the amusement park tickets, food, accommodations and travel. It requires… Read More

I have been pondering on these thoughts recently - What can we do for our mental peace? What's the recipe for relaxing life? In these days where we are always running behind tasks, how can w… Read More

The dress is a great favorite among women, as it makes modern life easier by providing versatility when dressing. And who doesn't want to have a little extra time to spend on activities they… Read More

Houston:Houston is the most populous city in Texas and a large metropolis extending to Galveston bay. Houston has a lot to offer for all ages and I feel, we need 3 days to cover all the impo… Read More

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.Here… Read More

 Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase… Read More

 Book Details:Book Title: The Wedding by Kelly SmithCategory:  Adult Fiction (18 +) , 240 pagesGenre:  Contemporary Romance, FriendshipPublisher:  Sunny Day Pub… Read More

Dotty Morgan Supernatural Sleuth Book Two Middle Grade/Paranormal Mystery Date Published:  Mach 15, 2024     Twelve-year-old supernatural sleuth Dotty Morgan… Read More

 Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase… Read More

 Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase… Read More

Daingerfield State ParkThis 501-acre park in East Texas has clear water from spring-fed lake. The location seems to be remote but more than 75,000 people visit this park every year. This is… Read More

  Children’s Book Date Published: February 2021     Are you looking for the best read-aloud book for early readers or just  an adventurous be… Read More

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is 20 mins away from a town inspired by German heritage - Fredericksburg. This large granite dome is challenging to hike, but this hike gives beautiful 360… Read More

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 Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase… Read More

 Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase… Read More

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.Talim… Read More

 Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase… Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, clicking on those links may earn some commission to us without any additional cost to you.Holiday season is here. It's time to choose best gifts to our… Read More

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.Book… Read More

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.Book… Read More

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Book… Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, clicking on those links may earn some commission to us without any additional cost to you. Book Details:Title: Bright Lights, Big ChristmasAuthor : Mar… Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, clicking on those links may earn some commission to us without any additional cost to you.Book Details:Title: Tuesdays with MorrieAuthor: Mitch Al… Read More

Showing gratitude and being mindful are the top priorities in my life recently. I realized the happiness and satisfaction of being grateful for whatever I have. Loving family members, own ho… Read More

Now a days, people are searching for happiness. Many are clue less where to find it. But, I believe , Happiness is found within us. Being grateful for what we have, enjoying each moment… Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, clicking on those links may earn some commission to us without any additional cost to you.Holiday season is coming. I am excited for holidays,  va… Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, clicking on those links may earn some commission to us without any additional cost to you.Diwali / Deepavali is my favorite festival. Lights, crackers… Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, clicking on those links may earn some commission to us without any additional cost to you. Book Details:Title: The Last House on Needless StreetAuthor:… Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, clicking on those links may earn some commission to us without any additional cost to you.Just in time before Halloween, I received this book for the r… Read More

   WELCOME TO THE HALLOWEEN BOOK BLAST!   Click on any of the below book covers to be taken to the page that has more information on the novel as well as the Buy… Read More

I feel, food is an important part of our life. We become what we eat. I live by that.Now a days, people are exploring different diets for good health and trying different varieties of food… Read More

I am not a gamer and I don't enjoy video games with violence. But, I certainly love playing word games, solitaire , candy crush , Tetris blocks, chess, sudoku etc.,Fun GamesI believe, Gaming… Read More

Many people ask me, what's there in Texas to visit? What are some of the scenic places in Texas? I have many suggestions. As a travel blogger, I do a lot of research on places, history, stat… Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, clicking on those links may earn some commission to us without any additional cost to you.Las Vegas also known as Sin city in Nevada is popular for its… Read More

In our busy lives, it's important to effectively keep track of daily activities so that we don't miss any important tasks. I am a detail oriented person with a memory which is not very sharp… Read More

This is the most exciting time for the year. It's like Christmas or Thanks giving to me, as it's the time for our Annual Recital.Most of my blog readers might know that Iam a professional cl… Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, clicking on those links may earn some commission to us without any additional cost to you.Book Details:Title : The Last to VanishAuthor: Megan MirandaG… Read More

Did you ever felt too tired some days? Like you were just dragging yourself the remaining day until night? These do happen for all. For me, the mid of the week is the most tiring one. O… Read More

Pennybacker Bridge in Austin is across Lake Austin that connects northern and southern sections of Loop 360 highway. This is commonly called as 360 degree bridge. This bridge constructe… Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, clicking on those links may earn some commission to us without any additional cost to you.Podcasts are like a radio talk series or audio blogs. Podcast… Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, clicking on those links may earn some commission to us without any additional cost to you.Book Details: Title: The Unbroken HorizonAuthor: Jenny B… Read More

Austin is the State Capital of Texas and is a music lover's paradise. This place is also famous for hiking trails with many beautiful lakes and parks around. Since we moved from Colorad… Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, clicking on those links may earn some commission to us without any additional cost to you.Goblin Valley State Park in Utah is a fun place to stop while… Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, clicking on those links may earn some commission to us without any additional cost to you.Capitol Reef National Park in Southern Utah is a little rem… Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, clicking on those links may earn some commission to us without any additional cost to you.The Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument is a protecte… Read More

Book Details:Title: The House Across the LakeAuthor: Riley SagerGenre: Thriller, Mystery, FictionPublisher: Hodder & StoughtonPrint length: 369 pagesSource: A library copyBlurb:The… Read More

Here comes the Day #3 of our South-Western Utah trip. Bryce Canyon National park in Southern Utah is famous for its crimson-colored hoodoos and spire-shaped rock formations. I can tell… Read More

 It's always amazing that everything is in our finger tips due to internet. We use internet for many things - like check reviews online before watching a movie, order food, quickly chec… Read More

Book Reading Goals:Last year didn't go as planned with respect to the books. I could read 20 books and my goal was 30. Moving to a new place, new house, settling in, India trip twice - many… Read More

 Read Day 1 itinerary of Zion National Park trip below:Zion National Park adventure for families - Day #1 ItineraryOn Day #1, we reached Hurricane from Las Vegas, hiked the Canyon Overl… Read More

Non fiction Date Published: July 10, 2023 Publisher: Hay House Publishing Overcome perfectionism and self-doubt by unapologetically embracing your fully awesome self—flaw… Read More

It's no secret now that I celebrated my 40th birthday last month :-)Aging gracefully with wisdom. I won't say, Age is just number as if aging doesn't impact us in anyway. Aging changes… Read More

Zion National Park in Southwest Utah is one of the most popular national parks in USA. Zion Canyon averaging 2000 feet deep offers numerous hiking trails with astonishing views. While Narrow… Read More

Book Details:Title:  Queuing for the QueenAuthor: Sweta RanaGenre: Uplit, General FictionPublisher: head of Zeus, Aria ImprintPublication Date: 6th July, 2023Blurb:'Beautifully sen… Read More

The Texas State Capitol building is in Austin downtown which houses the offices of Texas Legislature and Governor of Texas. This 3 story limestone structure costed around $150,000 when… Read More

Mindfulness is the new way of life. Many of us know that being mindful and present at the current moment is very important.Do you agree with this quote?This is the new mantra in my life rece… Read More

Book Details:Title: Sasquatch, Baby! Author: Bethany BrowningGenre: Dark thriller, fiction, horror literatureSource: A free review copy from the authorPrint length: 162 pagesPublis… Read More

Radha Madhav Dham is a Hindu temple, a non profit organization and an Ashram in Austin. This is one of the largest and oldest Hindu temples in USA. The Dham also provides classes on hinduism… Read More

 I am so looking forward to this long holiday week. This Monday is Memorial day for us, giving us a 3 day off. Cool!  And summer break at schools is a bonus.No need to wake up earl… Read More

The Sitagu Buddha Vihara was founded in Austin in 1996 by the venerable Ashin Nyanissara. The main purpose of this temple is to provide a center for the practice of Theravada Buddhist medita… Read More

Book Details:Title: Kaikeyi: A NovelAuthor: Vaishnavi PatelGenre: Fantasy, Fiction, Mythological FictionPublisher: RedhookPrint length: 496 pagesBlurb:“I was born on the full moon unde… Read More

 Hello again! This is the continuation of our trip to Big Bend National Park.You can read Part 1 and Part 2 here. Here is the map of the places we visited:We started from Big Bend… Read More

First of all, Happy Ugadi / Gudi Padwa to all who are celebrating.Ugadi is our Telugu new year and this year, we are celebrating on March 22nd. We prepare and eat 'Ugadi Pachadi' on this day… Read More

 I took this prompt from the list shared by Shalini here.What makes you smile? I love to talk about this topic. I smile when ...I see The Sun rising in the morning with colors chan… Read More

This is my favorite topic to talk about. How to take time out of our busy lives to read?I love reading a lot. I love thrillers, mystery, horror, contemporary, women's fiction, historical fic… Read More

Since it's been a year since we moved to Austin, We are exploring more places.The DomainThe Domain is a beautiful place to shop, relax, eat, and roam. The Domain is an office, retail and res… Read More

 Read our day 1 itinerary here. Big Bend National Park is divided into 3 regions - Chisos Basin, Santa Elena Canyon, and Rio Grande Village.Pin it for later!We covered a few places… Read More

 I love making these wish lists for any state. I do a lot of research and note down important information in the Evernote app. It's easy to refer to these notes both on my laptop and my… Read More

The Oasis is a place in Texas hill country overlooking Lake Travis. It is also called the Sunset Capital of Texas.With many restaurants, shops, sculptures, and breathtaking views of Lake Tra… Read More

 How do you stay productive? For me, it's not easy to stay productive while the day. I tend to step on multiple activities and my restlessness overtakes my enthusiasm. Eventually, I was… Read More

Last year, I set my word of the year as 'Change'. 2022 has been a year of a lot of changes - settling in Austin, searching for a new house, moving to a new house, starting up dance school fr… Read More

 Book Details:Title: The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the WorldAuthor: Melinda GatesGenre: Non-Fiction, Human rights, Philanthropy Print Length: 304 pagesPublisher:… Read More

 Love is in the air! I love this season of red roses, chocolates, and heart-shaped balloons. It's interesting to see many gifts for her/him in stores. The stores are decorated with reds… Read More

Though I am not an expert in blogging, I have been in this blogosphere(is that a word?) for more than 10 years and I have learned a lot of tips from other bloggers and incorporated many and… Read More

 Mount Bonnell is a popular tourist destination in Austin. It is located in Covert Park.This is also one of the highest points in Austin at 775 feet above sea level. (This seems like le… Read More

We moved to Texas just a year ago. Many said Texas is flat and not scenic. Ok, I want to prove them all wrong as I have seen some great spots so far.So, here is a post about the best spring… Read More

 Book Details:Title: The Broken DarknessAuthor: Theresa BraunGenre: horror, thriller, short stories, an anthologyPrint Length: 264 pagesBlurb:In her debut collection, Theresa Braun expl… Read More

Book Details:Title: MeatAuthor: Dane CobainIllustrator: Steve WoodcockGenre: horror, thrillerPrint Length: 468 pagesBlurb:Veterinarian Tom Copeland takes a job at a factory farm called Sunny… Read More

Big Bend National ParkBig Bend National Park is South-Western Texas's most underrated and isolated national park. Due to its remoteness, it is not easily accessible. But, trust me when I say… Read More

 I have become quite busy and blogging has taken a back seat. I have read many books recently but needed more time to write a detailed review on my blog. Thanks to these blog post ideas… Read More

 Prompt: An Open Letter to BlogChatterBlog Chatter is a website for the blogging community to share their blogs, and participate in multiple writing-related activities. I might have bee… Read More

 Prompt: The Things I am Grateful ForLove and Family come first when I think of gratefulness. But, this post is about the things that I am grateful for and not people/feelings.Phone:I a… Read More

Prompt: Favorite Song It is difficult to pick one song when we listen to multiple wonderful songs. But, I will tell you about one song which made an impression on me. That musical exper… Read More

 This is my first post of the year, in the second month of the course. Blogging has taken a back seat due to other commitments. Here is a fun blogging activity: I will write a post… Read More

 I have stopped posting my gratitude lists being busy with much important stuff in life but I would love to try one last post in 2022 to show my gratitude. 10 things I am grateful… Read More

Book Details:Title: The Pirate and RAuthor: Daniele ForniPublisher:  Clink Street PublishingPrint Length: 30 pagesReading Age: 5 - 8 yearsGenre: Educational book, kids booksBlurb:The Pi… Read More

 Book Details:Title : The Children of Moonstone BeachAuthor: F V C MillerGenre: Children's storiesPublisher: Clink street publishingPrint length: 182 pagesBlurb:Do you have a… Read More

 Book Details:Title : Go Figure!: The astonishing science of the female bodyAuthor: Lisa FalcoGenre: Woman's healthPublisher: Clink street publishingPrint length: 330 pagesBlurb:Th… Read More

 Board GamesBoard games are a lot of fun. I feel nostalgic thinking of board games as they bring back my childhood memories. Board games are perfect for family nights. These days… Read More

Port Aransas is a perfect Weekend Gateway for families and couples alike for a relaxing time on the beach. There are many more cool things to do other than beaches. Getting There from A… Read More

Book Details:Title: Within: Short Stories for the Evolving Multicultural WomanAuthor: Aditi Wardhan SinghGenre: Fiction, Short StoriesPublisher: Raising World Children LLCPrint Length: 277 p… Read More

I haven't read a lot of books this year but this book stands out from all the books that I completed so far this year.Inner Trek - A Reluctant Pilgrim in the Himalayas by Mohan Ranga Rao&nbs… Read More

 Book Details:Title: Burying Eva FloresAuthor: Jennifer AlseverGenre: Paranormal suspense, Middle-Grade Fiction, thrillerPublisher: Sawatch PublishingPrint length: 386 pagesSource: Revi… Read More

 Here it is - My Latest travelogue from Austin.Zilker Park came on the top of the list from the suggestions of friends on places to visit in Austin. Umlauf Sculpture Garden has some goo… Read More

 It has been 3 weeks since we returned from India, still, our brains are set in Vacation mode. Not our fault, when we are pampered so much by the family members :-)We took one week of c… Read More

 It's been a long time since I wrote a Gratitude List. But, it's better to be late than never!So, here it is - My Gratitude List for 3 months :-)Gratitude ListA Move to Warm weatherMovi… Read More