Rani M

As an Indian female in the US, I’ve had to purchase hundreds of beauty products in my adulthood to find shades that work for my skin tone. Here are the brands and products that work BEAUTIFULLY and I have been restocking again and again! I am a medium / neutral in most foundation shades. This list contains affiliate links

When I had my first child, an aunt gifted a collection of various books inspired by or speaking to Indian culture. This early exposure makes culture and language so much more tenable and memorable to kids. Many of the following books have been a hit with my kids (between the ages of 2-6) and offer exposure to Indian culture and language in different ways. Happy reading! This list contains affiliate links

I fell in love with the symbol of the evil eye after a trip to Turkey. In India we have a similar concept called ‘nazar’, which is meant to ward off negative energy that comes into your life. These make great gifts for anyone starting something new in life (graduation, engagement, birthday, etc.) or needing a reminder to stay positive. I have owned 10+ evil eye necklaces and wear one almost everyday. It’s a simple reminder to look for the positive and stay at peace despite the negative.

Legos are a huge part of our family life and are the greatest educational, social, playful things you can invest in! Linking some amazing lego set options for your family or as gifts. Note: this page includes affiliate links

These products make it easy to host and decorate a beautiful, modern party for kids. Many of these brands offer everything from birthday banners, plates, cutlery, wall decor, goodie bags and more. You can easily mix and match items within a theme and it will all come together nicely!