Ab Exercises

One of the things I love and dread at the same time is working out. I work out at home, because it is more convenient for me and fits my schedule and lifestyle. I switch up my workouts weekly and work out on weekdays. There are so many benefits to working on your core. The first one is, it can help with your back pain. I suffer from scoliosis, so anything to alleviate the pain i feel on a daily basis...

My Clothing Essentials

Since becoming a mom, my wardrobe and what I consider staples in my wardrobe has changed quite a bit. It's all about loose comfortable clothing around the house, where I can clean, run after my son and kick back and relax in. I am going to list a few of my favorite things that I think every mom needs Maxi Dresses  I gave onto this trend last summer and I never looked back. I love how it hugs...

What I Ate Wednesday (4/27/2016)

Welcome back to another what I ate Wednesday, I'm back to my healthy lifestyle and trying to get back in the swing of things. I started my day off with a cup of coffee and a homemade fruit parfait. I used plain stirred yogurt, with chocolate protein granola and sliced bananas on top. This is a breakfast I have started having for the past few days. I love bananas on mine, but you can use any fruit...

Stuffed Chicken

Hey Guys! Im back with another receipe, and today it is stuffed chicken. This is another family favorite and a receipe that I made my own with my own experimentation and some ideas from my boyfriend's mother. Here are the things you will need Chicken Breasts Cream Cheese Green Peppers Onion Parsely Bacon (Optional) I usually make 3 chicken breasts so my boyfriend can take it to work the next day. I...

Kayden's Favorite Toys

Hey Guys! As kayden has gotten older, he has gotten more into toys and books. I have noticed him gravitating towards the same kind of toys, which has made it a lot easier for me to pick out toys for him. I'm going to list his top 3 favorite toys and hopefully this gives you all some ideas for your toddler! 1. Blocks  Building blocks was Kayden's addiction for the longest time. It taught him...

Green Tea & other Teas....

Hey Guys, For the past few years I have had an addiction to Green tea. A few years ago when I was on a health kick, and was the healthiest I have ever been, is when I really got into it. There are many health benefits of green tea, but a lot of people are turned off by the taste. What really helped me is adding honey ( 1 tsp) which sweetened it up, and allowed it to be more bearable. But today, I...

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nailpolish

Hey guys! As a mom I am always on the go, and running around, but I still want to look put together. Towards the end of my pregnancy painting my nails was such a hassle and one of the last things to do on my list since it was so time consuming. That is when by fluke I discovered Sally Hansen insta-dri nail polish. This nail polish is dry within 5-10 minutes, and they have every shade imaginable....

What I ate Wednesday (4/20/2016)

Hey Guys! Welcome back to another what I ate Wednesday , today is my boyfriend's birthday so there was lots of good food eaten. For breakfast I just had coffee, we were not sure if we were going to go out for dinner/lunch since it was my boyfriend's birthday. We were out the night before and was letting Kayden sleep in, by the time Kayden woke up, lunch was the best option. For lunch we went...

Pesto Pasta

It's no secret that I love pasta, but a homemade lasagna or a meat pasta can be quite heavy during the spring/summer months. My go to pasta is noodles with grilled chicken, pesto and feta. I take 2-3 chicken breasts and throw them on the grill. I season them with seasoning salt, parsley, pepper and a tiny bit of oregano.  Take whichever noodles you like, (my family loves corkscrew pasta),...

Sprin/gSummer ideas

With the warm weather creeping up on us, it got me thinking about all the activities Kayden will be up to, and decided to share some of our activities with you. 1. The park We have so much fun there and our dog Buddy can tag along as well. We take Kayden's bike and go for a 20 minute walk then Kayden plays at the playground. He can spend 30 minutes there, and I take a snack along, so afterwards we...

How to stay motivated

Hey guys! It's the day before the weekend, and I know the last thing a lot of you want to do is hit the gym. During the course of my workout journey i have done it all. I have worked out at the gym, and at home, lifted weights, did cardio and strength building. At the end of the day, I didn't find something that fit till a few months ago, which is working out at home. I never thought you could get...

Favourite Makeup Products

Hey guys! so every spring and summer I go through my makeup bag, and I can't help but gravitate towards the same products time and time again. I've been wearing makeup since high school (grade 9), and I made a lot of mistakes, and it took a long time before I knew which products worked for me. I am going to go through the products in order that I apply them. My skin changes through the seasons, in...

What I Ate Wednesday (04/13/2016)

 Today started off with a basic breakfast. I had shreddies with whole milk ( it is what we have in the house because of our toddler) and coffee For lunch I had rajma chawal with yogurt, which is an indian dish. I had made basmati rice a few days before, and my mom had made the rajma, and i brought home the leftovers the last time I visited my parents. I also had 3 glasses of water. This...

Lemon Cookies

Baking is a passion of mine. I love sweets and love having some sort of pastry sitting on the kitchen table, for people to walk by and nibble on, or just to gaze at. This month is my boyfriend's birthday, and he loves lemon, so he wants lemon everything. This month i have dedicated every week to something lemon-y, and decided to attempt lemon cookies.  These cookies are soft, brown on...

A New Begining

First off let me introduce myself, I am Suhani Suri. I am a stay at home mom of a 18 month boy named Kayden. I have blogged in the past but in all honesty I never stuck with it.  My goals with this blog is simple, to talk about mom related things, and things that interest me as well. Everyday will touch on a different topic.... Mommy Mondays, Recipe Tuesday, What I ate Wednesday, Fashion/Makeup...