Wednesday 25 November 2015

Channapatna Toys- a Taste of Tradition!



Some of the first memories we have of our childhood relate to our play time and toys. Childhood play becomes a very integral part of each individual’s life. They come to shape our being so much so that psychiatric practitioners place a great deal of importance to play time. The unique thing about play time and toys are the value they place on a child’s culture. Though it may seem that our childhood memories are unique to us but they may be shared commonly throughout a common generation, region or culture.  A very significant aspect of our play is decided by our culture. Though the common traits might surprise us but the differences are no less significant for practitioners and parents alike.

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Channapatna Toys


Toys form a very vital aspect of our play and the type of toys children play with are almost always decided by the adults around them. This is even more significant for very young children when their interaction is limited only to immediate family. Providing them with safe and quality toys like channapatna toys can make much difference to the early experiences of our children. These traditional toys are fun and playful. They are also safe quality so that parents don’t have to worry about children putting them in their mouth.  The choice of toys can have a significant impact of their formative years. Thus as parents it becomes our responsibility to give a taste of our own culture right from the young age. 

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Thursday 19 November 2015

Tips for Buying Toys for Small Kids

You will find so many toys out there in the market and various advertisements related to toys can force you to purchase them for your kid. But remember all toys may not attract them and make them play with them. It can be just wastage of money purchasing expensive toys for your child. The best toys for kids remain the one which is open ended because they can encourage your child to play with imagination and creativity. Some open ended toys include:

Toys for Kids

• Dress up toys – it comes up with some clothes and accessories to dress up a doll. Your child can dress up the doll in different ways.

• Blocks and cardboard boxes – using blocks child can build towers and sometimes, they may also use them pretending to use them as phone. Cardboard boxes can be used to make shop counters, cars and doll houses.

• Craft pieces – craft pieces include colored paper, crayons and stickers which will help your child get started with masterworks.

Choosing the right toys for kids

Every toy would be provided age range on its packaging. This is very useful choosing a toy for your child based on the stage of development. Age range information is given for safety and it is wise to follow the recommended age range information. For your baby, the best toy would be the one which is bright in color, spongy soft type and which play music. Toddlers love to play with construction toys and boxes. Older children often like puzzles and problem solving games using their imagination.

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Tuesday 10 November 2015

Home Decor Ideas for Festival Season



Every person in India would be in an excited mood to celebrate different festivals. Bringing home a festive celebration, you must ensure your home is ready up to accept the celebration. Preparing home for festivals would start with intensive cleaning routine and updating home decor elements. It can be perhaps by adding color, decoration, lighting, furnishing and with new electronic appliances. Religious festivals remain a great time to clean and get rid of clutter. It remains a good idea to hire a professional housekeeping agency to clean the interior of your home. 
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Home Decor


Amazing flower decoration ideas 

Flowers remain the beautiful creation of god and they are extensively used in Hindu festivals. Flower decoration adds aesthetic appeal to your home and Pooja room. You may use fresh flowers to decorate the diety and use flowers to create a religious symbol on the floor of your Pooja room. Using flowers creates attractive door hangings and hang them at the entrance of your Pooja room. Flower petals can be used to make rangolis. 

Shiny walls 

The interior as well as exterior walls play a major role in the appearance of your home. You can apply a simple coat of paint during festive season and this would entirely change your home decor. If you need a big change, choose a single color to brighten up a space in your bedroom.

Makeover of home decor  accessories 

It can create big differences, by changing home decor accessories. From cushion covers, carpets and curtains, choose bright, vibrant colors during festival season. Add some novelty to your lights also. 

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