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Celebrating Parents Day with huge bash

July 28th, 2015

Parent’s Day is a special day in everyone’s life for it gives an opportunity to express one’s gratitude to their mentors and idols- parents. Celebrated every year on the last Sunday of July, Parent’s Day has become a trend in the recent past. Started along with the celebration of mothers and father’s day, Parent’s Day holds great importance and hence is looked upon by everyone. Every child chalks out plans to make this day special for their parents as a gesture of ‘thank you’ for everything. Here are some amazing ideas, which can help to make this day a memorable one for your parents:

Gift of time: The best gift that children can give to their parents is the gift of time. Take a leave from your busy and hectic schedule and plan out a vacation or a short trip with your parents. This will give enough time for bonding with them and also help them enjoy themselves. In case, you are facing really a troublesome time in your office, make way for a great brunch or dinner and ensure you are spending couple of quality time with them. Another good option is to plan out a home cooked meal including all the savories that your parents love. This could actually be a great surprise for them. Believe it or not, but time is the best gift that one can give to your parents to bring a smile on their face.

Watch videos of the past years– This could be one of the exciting ways of celebrating Parent’s Day. Play the video tapes of past years, such as your first birthday or the day of graduation and watch it together with your parents. Watching your wedding tape can also be a good option as it will be like reviving golden memories, which are worth treasuring.

Sending flowers and gift hampers– Yes, we do understand that you are staying away and the likes of making it to your parent’s house on this D-day remains an unlikely chance. Well, the world of internet has brought gamut of options for you. With a help of few clicks, one can send flowers anywhere in the world through the option of online portal. Another alternative is gift hampers delivery, which consists of assortment of items which are as per the taste and choice of your parents. Include sweet free chocolates, savouries, fruit baskets and other items which are your parents favorite.

Throw a get-together party– A good way to help your parents enjoy is to throw a get-together party, including all your parents’ friends and colleagues. Give them a party bash with sumptuous food and vibrant music to set their mood. Let them spend their evenings merrily with the fervour of youth. Arrange some recreation such as dance, song or drama sessions, which can help them to enjoy this moment till the hilt.

With these ideas, make this Parent’s Day special for the most important people of your life!

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Ideas for your first anniversary celebration

July 28th, 2015

Is it your first anniversary with your girlfriend or your wife? Well, it ought to be one of the special events that form a part of your cherishable memory. So things need to be planned out and presented in the fabulous manner, making it absolutely unique for her. Whether, you want to plan out a surprise or go for a subtle celebration with the two of you indulging in it, it is essential that everything is meticulously looked into to make sure, that the day turns out exactly to be like the one that you both have dreamed of. Here are some of the ideas which may come in handy.

  • Order cake– First things first. A celebration is incomplete without the cake cutting ceremony. So, the first item in the list is to select a cake. Now, one can either pick up the standard cakes or can design a one with teeny-weeny customizations. Plethora of options is available. In fact, one can even approach services, which promise cake delivery online to avoid the hassles of going to a shop and picking it up manually. Apart from the usual vanilla and chocolate flavor, give a try to fruit cake, pineapple essence and red velvet, which are as sumptuous as they sound
  • A memorable gift– Now this one will definitely need some time. Buy her a gift which she will treasure for the rest of her life. So let’s say you want to give her a chain or locket, just personalize it with a couple photo to create that extra edge. Go for personalized gifts that leave an indelible mark. Another great option is to prepare a photo montage, which sticks together all the great times that you both have spent together till date. You could also create a scrapbook and juxtapose tit-bits of your life in the form of a story. Adding on a card with a personal note in it will just do wonder for a magical gift.
  • Plan out a party– Well this one’s for the couple who love to hang out with other couples. Throw in an anniversary bash with your colleagues and friends, with some good music and lip-smacking food. A DJ is all it needs to keep the party rock and rolling. To add an extra element of excitement, plan out an outdoor party with the blanket of twinkling stars dazzling it up
  • Lone time together– This is a must have for any couple. Plan out a couple of hours for just the two of you. Either go for a candle lit dinner or sit back and watch out a game together, cuddling each other. Spending time with your loved ones is the best gift that you can give to your spouse.
  • Go for sightseeing or hiking– Participating in an activity which involves both the partner can be a refreshing way of celebrating your anniversary. So go for sightseeing or select an adventurous activity like hiking to make this day memorable.

 

Use these tips and enjoy a unique first anniversary celebration

 

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Why you should consume Pineapples!

July 24th, 2015

Spiky, golden yellow and delicious, that’s what we see pineapples as but they are much more than just a fruit. If you eat a single pineapple, you are covering up for many other fruits. This fruit is available all throughout the year. They are loaded with vitamin C and A, potassium, fibre, phosphorous and calcium. With having a sweet and a little tangy taste, this fruit should be included in your fruit bowl every day. Here`s why: –

  • Cures free radical damages – Pineapples are a great source of antioxidants. They fight against free radicals in the body preventing any kind of cell damage. These antioxidants help you from diseases like arthritis, various cancers, heart diseases, etc.
  • Treats cold –With the richness of vitamin C and bromelain, which fight microbial infections, consuming pineapples with medicines can help you cure cold and cough quickly and effectively.
  • Strengthens bones – The high amount of manganese in pineapples helps in making bones stronger and also strengthens connective tissues. A cup of fresh pineapple juice a day will provide you with enough manganese your body requires.
  • Anti-inflammatory actions – Pineapple is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which prevent inflammation for arthritis patients and give them bone strength.
  • Cures sinus, sore throat, gout– Bromelain is one of the things which help in preventing sinusitis and pineapple is a great source of it. This fruit can also solve issues like sore throat, gout and swellings.
  • Hearty heart – The powerful and rich antioxidants keep free radicals away and keep the cholesterol levels in balance, which prevents heart diseases. Eating or having pineapple juice a day will help you fight a lot of heart problems.
  • Strengthens immunity – Often kids and youngsters have low immunity system and the vitamin C found in this fruit can help in boosting immunity due to the strong antioxidant and vitamins in this wonder fruit.
  • Cures hypertension – If you are a victim of high blood pressure and want to cure or prevent it, you should add pineapple to your diet. The high levels of potassium and low amount of sodium in this fruit will help maintain normal blood pressure levels.
  • Effective treatment for acne – Since pineapples have vitamin C, it can cure acne internally and externally. If you are suffering from any other inflammatory skin problems, then eat pineapples.
  • Anti-aging –Pineapple gives the collagen synthesis in our body a major boost. And the more the collagen synthesis is, the more firm and young our skin will look. Plus all the nutrients work their magic and repair damaged cells of the skin. Apply fresh pineapple juice on the face and wash off after 10 minutes. Follow this routine every day!
  • Softens nails – You can strengthen and soften nails by consuming and applying pineapples. Due to lack of vitamin A and B, our nails crack and become dry. With a pineapple a day, you can cure this issue and have healthy nails.
  • Prevents hair loss – Vitamin C is important for hair growth, and if you lack that, then pineapple is your answer. You can either eat the fruit or consume the juice. Otherwise, apply the juice on your hair.

Since you are planning to add pineapples to your diet, do include them in fruit hampers when you send them to your loved ones.

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Tips for a unique birthday cake for kids

July 24th, 2015

Making a birthday cake for kids might seem simple but it isn’t. Your kids expect a lot from their birthday cakes, and you need to know their choices well. You need to add some designing techniques and decorating skills to the cakes to perfect them and to make them unique. So here are some tips to make the right cake for children.

Stick with basic flavors: Every kid loves chocolate and vanilla. So, it is the best if you stick to that and concentrate on making an out and out chocolate or vanilla cake. Though kids are becoming adventurous with tastes these days yet these two flavors are always a win-win situation when baking for a kid.

Make it colorful: Yes, lots and lots of color. If you want you can design it too with their favorite color. Add sprinkles, rainbow colors, make buttercream of different colors between the layers of the cake. This might take time but it is all worth it in the end. No parent wants to see their child disappointed. So throw in some bright colors and bring a smile to their faces.

Make it sweet: Do not opt for dark chocolate for a kid. They love milk chocolates and sweet things. You can add cookies, chocolate pieces and many other sweetish things to make the cake sweet and delicious. Keep in mind the preference of the child and bake it. Make fun designs with candies and chocolate icing.

Customize it: You can make a cake with a template in mind. You can design it and personalize it with their favorite movie, character, color, football team or toy. You can make cartoon characters or their own pictures on the cakes too. A lot of times, people also design animal shaped cakes. You can do that too. It will take tons of time but the effort will pay off in the end. If not, you can always order it online or buy it from the store. Personalize the cake as much as you can. Kids love that!

Create it magically: You can add layers, colors, decorations and you can experiment further. You can make a phone shaped cake or a waffle shaped cake. A well-known illusion cake is the waffle cake with a hot air balloon floating above it. Everything is edible and looks incredible.

While you are creating cakes, do not forget fancy candles too. A birthday cake is incomplete without candles. Place a single candle on the cake so that the cake isn’t too spoil with tons of candles on it. Whatever you make, keep in mind to start early if you know it will take tons of time. If you are not much of a baker or do not have so much time to make all this, then you can order birthday cakes online too. You will find a wide range of different shapes, styles and customized cakes on the internet. So, do not worry or hassle with the birthday cake. Internet is here to help!

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Cook with flowers!

July 24th, 2015

Make the delicious and amazing crème brûlée by using lavender, which is an edible flower. If you are sending flowers in UK to someone, then make sure you send them such flowers with which they can cook! Brûlées are one of the most popular puddings. You can always experiment with them and change how you serve it. You can add another flower too in it, but lavenders go the best for the raspberry crème brûlée. The vibrant purple look in the golden yellow dish will add more dash to its taste. Read on to know how you can make this incredible dish at home…

Things you need to cook this dish: –

  • 450 ml of double cream
  • A teaspoon of lavender leaves or you could set aside some more for dressing on the top
  • 50 ml whole milk
  • One vanilla pod
  • 100 grams of granulated sugar, leave a little extra for the topping
  • Six egg yolks
  • One box of raspberries

Cooking equipment required: –

  • A strainer
  • Blow torch
  • and 6 ramekins or more

How to ace this delicious and delightful delicacy: –

  1. Pre-heat your oven to about 150 degrees.
  2. Now, take a large saucepan and put cream, milk and lavender leaves in it. Scrape the seeds out of the vanilla pod into the cream in the pan. Keep stirring on medium flame.
  3. Now, chop the vanilla pod into tiny and fine pieces and add it to the cream. Let the mixture in the pan boil till bubbles come and then you have to lower the heat. Simmer it gently for about 5 minutes on low flame.
  4. After this, let this mix cool off while you start with the other ingredients.
  5. Beat together the sugar and egg yolks in a heat proof bowl until it is creamy and pale.
  6. Boil the cream mix back to a boiling temperature and pour this over the egg and sugar mixture. Whisk all this together until it is thick and mixed completely.
  7. Place the raspberries in the bottom of all the ramekins (You can chop them into two pieces if you want). Rinse the cream mixture through a fine strainer in a large container and then put it over the raspberries in the ramekins. Make sure you do not fill it till the top. It should be only about two-thirds full.
  8. Now place the containers in a roasting tray and add hot water to this tray till it reaches half way up the sides of ramekins.
  9. Put the tray in the oven and bake it for 45 minutes or until the custard has set well and is a bit wobbly in the centre.
  10. Remove the ramekins and let it cool.
  11. Sprinkle a good teaspoon of caster sugar on top of each brulee and spread it out well. You can also put some finely chopped and tiny bits of lavender petals with the sugar.
  12. But put the lavender petals after you caramelise the crème brulees with a blowtorch until it turns golden brown. Serve them after 15 minutes!

Even if you aren’t a fan of baking and cooking, you should give this recipe a try!

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