If you are one of those who is has a regular schedule of traveling for work-related reasons or personal, or holidaying -travelling has its own enticement and strain. Frequent jaunts can take its toll on the body, especially if it involves long journey times by air, jet lag being the most common complaint. One needs to keep high intake of fresh food during trips. Consume ample amounts of apples, bananas, apricots (dried or fresh), unsalted nuts which will keep the nutrient intake high and thus keeping your mind and body alert and energetic. For the road, keep a good stock of wholesome food like fruit juices, fresh or dried fruits, almonds, green tea and water. It’s always a better option to keep away from unhealthy, fat-laden foods which are many times offered on flights and at business gatherings. It is always ideal to small meals distributed at equally spaced times, when traveling. One might be tempted to sample the chips or breads, if waiting for long for your meal. A better option  [...]

Living a solitary existence has its plus and minus points. It’s fabulous to have all the space, time and energy to direct towards your ambitions and goals without the need to ask permissions. It’s great to have the remote to yourself, be the first to span through crisp pages of the newspaper, having a clean toilet with the toilet seat down at all times. Owning the swanky new pad to entertain friends, with no restrictions, one of the many perks to being single. But there are many unexpected turns in life one needs to be careful about. One needs to smartly steer clear of hurdles than many single women are faced with time and again. One needs to follow the underlying pointers to the T, to have a happy existence. Have essential contact numbers of services you would need like kin, police station, hospital, ambulance, close pals in speed dial. Always carry your cell with you at all times. Avoid taking rides from unknown people no matter how desperate the situation. While driving on  [...]

Air travel is the easiest and fastest and convenient modes of public transport one can undertake. But despite that fact, one need to chalk out the scrupulous details way in advance, especially if one is travelling alone. Several pointers outlined herewith will definitely go a long way in making air journeys with tiny tots a pleasurable experience. When one is making reservations, one needs to specify that one is travelling with an infant. Therefore, request for a flight that is not jam packed. Always ask for bulkhead seats and a cot, if needed while booking your tickets. Bulkhead seats provide more leg space, where one can lay out a towel or rug on the floor in front of them where the child can be placed and can be monitored while playing. Air Cots and baby vests, if they are provided, can be ordered so that the child can sail comfortably through the flight. Keep a baby sling handy as one’s hands are free for other purposes. A push chair is also a viable option. One can request  [...]

Always venture out early in the morning or travel in the night time, with the child fed well before start up to reduce messy times during the trip. Carry extra soft clothes that will double up as pillows to rest on during the trip. Keep a bag with extra nappies and cleaning materials at all times in the car. Keep a quilt to cover the child when asleep. Keep the child’s most adored sound tracks or story -telling tapes to play in the car. One can keep some special play toys set aside for car trips and give them one at a time to keep the interest going on for long. One can make special seat covers for front seats with multipurpose pockets to hold necessities. One can tie the child’s favoured toys on short leashes of string attached to the car seat. Avoid leaving the child on its own in the car, especially during high temperatures to prevent suffocating feeling. Put a vacuum sun shield or a piece of cloth or nappy in the window in front of him to prevent sun strokes or burns.  [...]