Summer Eco-Activities in India

We were vacationing last few weeks in India, after many years in summer. The summer in my memory is not that hot and harsh. My city Nasik used to be known as a cooler place in summer, but not anymore. Effects of global warming are seen everywhere, add industrialization and urbanization to it, the city in my childhood is long gone and transformed into something else.

Flower farm, Peepal tree, Gulmohor Tree (blooms in summer)

But for my son, who lives in a developed dessert; seeing trees, birds, flowers, rocky hills, farms and river everywhere we go is very exciting experience. His grandparents were equally excited, wanted to show him so many things in Nature around us. Now I know how I developed my love for nature. We did some excursions out of the city to see the nature closely, visited farms and dam, walked along the river, climbed small hills. While doing all these eco-activities; joy on my son's face was beyond the words.



Mango Picking! Tangy green or raw mangoes used in cooking

Visit to Dam. Ruhaan with his Grandmother

We could even experience early rain before arrival of monsoon. The temples in India are amazing places to take young kids for play. Temples are clean, have huge premises around where young kids can run, but of course its a place to worship so better not to take ball etc. It's great opportunity to teach our kids about the culture.

We didn't travel far, just out of the city and took in the Nature around us and it was rejuvenating! Hope you too will add some eco-activities in your itinerary when you go on vacation this summer! Have a great summer!



Kindness of Aloe Vera in Tube

I have certain memories of Aloe Vera from my childhood. There used to be some Aloe Vera plants at my Grandma's backyard in India. I used to complain about the thorns on the plant, but she used to explain to me how this plant is a blessing. It doesn't ask anything from us but gives back so much. This plant requires almost no maintenance, least water, grows faster but has great medicinal qualities. Aloe Vera can be natural answer to skin care, hair care, first aid, cold remedies and recently been used for digestive issues. As a child I used to watch curiously when my aunts used to make face packs and hair packs out of fresh aloe vera gel. Therefore when I came across Forever Living's aloe products, I was more than happy. After trying these products for few days, here I am even more happy to share with you that those eco friendly products were so close to natural form, non toxic and very effective.

I would like to talk mainly about Aloe Vera Gelly today, which is most pure and natural form of aloe gel amongst all other Forever Living products. It is basically a stabilized aloe vera clear gel.

I generally get heat acne, when I sleep late or less or because of increase in body heat. Aloe is popular for cooling effect it gives, so I tried Gelly for 3 days and the acne vanished without leaving any mark. Finally I found a quickest remedy for my regular skin issue. I also applied Gelly after a spending time outdoors in sun. The Gelly had soothing effect on my skin, making me feel fresh and rejuvenated. This gelly is non-irritating, is good for all skin types including sensitive skin and is specially prepared for topical application to moisturize, soothe and condition. I tried using it also as a under eye cream overnight to reduce puffiness and it worked well.

This gelly can also be used on burns, candida, chicken pox, rashes and also for teething in children!

I am in love with this product totally and so I call it 'Kindness of Aloe Vera in Tube'!