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Blogging Series Vol. 14 – Why do you love blogging?

Swathy · September 4, 2013 · 4 Comments

Sometimes when you are feeling low or are disappointed or are just thinking of giving it up due to sheer dejection, it is always good to reevaluate your thinking and reasons for blogging. So, this is to all bloggers – why do you blog? And, to all readers – what is the most important thing you look in a blog? So, coming back to the question for bloggers, I should start answering them. 

Why the need for such a question?
Ok, so why suddenly I got all emotional about blogging. Because, the pageviews have gradually fallen quite low lately and it has disappointed me a lot 🙁 Also, these days I am falling back on replying to comments and checking mails pretty frequently which makes me all the more sad.
What do I like about blogging?
Ok, so this my secret place no one in my real life knows about so I can write whatever I want and complain about whomsoever I want without being bothered by the thought that some one might make an association or take offense. Trust me, its a relief to have a secret life of your own.
What are my materialistic goals in blogging?
Love the products…keep them coming! Yes, who does not love freebies, especially if you fall in love with them forever. Second, the money! I so love the fact that my passion helps my bank balance. 
What are my more philosophical pursuits?
First, I do try my level best to answer all the queries and help everyone who seeks advises from me. But, I have to say here that its not necessary that home remedies or products which suit me will suit everyone. Its more of a hit and trial. 
Second, since I have started blogging, I have recognized I actually like writing. And, it makes me more confident that even if I stop working, I will always be independent. That is something very important for a person like me!!
Whats my future plan?
I like to keep things diversified and holistic because healthy living is all about everything. So, I want to spend more time and energy on one of the recently started series – Its Just Life. That was something which I have always wanted to do and of course I do have some projects which will come to fruition depending on other events in life so I am just waiting for that!!
What about all you lovely bloggers? Do drop in why do YOU love blogging? What makes it tick for you? 
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My Hair Diary – August 2013

Swathy · September 3, 2013 · 10 Comments

So, August was quite a lazy time for me whether in case of skin or hair. I did practically nothing for my hair except one treatment of Lush Caca Maroon. And, the tip of the month is to apply aloevera gel to contain flyaways and frizzy hair!! Works like a charm for me 🙂 Let me put forward some of the questions I received on the last hair diary entry I had done.
Do you use any essential oils for your hair like rosemary or lavender?
Yes, actually! I have started using essential oils last year and I do very strongly believe that they have helped my hair a lot.
I love rosemary and that is my most extensively used essential oil. It has definitely helped improve the health of my hair and scalp.
Peppermint is another essential oil which is supposed to be amazing for hair growth. And, if you do get, thyme as well. I somehow have not liked any lavender essential oil till date.
Do you do the scalp treatment daily or just after every hair wash?
Well, I do believe that any scalp treatment should be done only after the hair has been freshly washed otherwise you will facilitate the hair to get even more dirtier by accumulating products on the scalp. Also, dirty scalp does not allow proper absorption of products so no point in wasting them then.
Well, there were these two questions last month! If you do have doubts, you can drop in the comments or send me mail and I shall answer them as well as post the detailed answers in the next month hair diary. And, now to the products I used.
Products Used
  • Shampoo – Organic Surge
  • Conditioner – Kamini Conditioner
  • Hair Oil – Vaadi Herbals Amla Oil 
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Nivea Whitening Smooth Skin Deodorant {Product Review}

Swathy · September 2, 2013 · 8 Comments

Nivea Whitening Smooth Skin Deodrant {Product Review}

I am really not much of a fan of deos. Its not like I use perfume but I sure as hell prefer them over deos. In fact, any recommendation for the perfumes would be welcome 🙂 Any inputs on Chanel No. 5???

Anyways, reviewing a deodrant has to be the most difficult and awkward thing! So, what should I start with? Ok, the deo does last decently long upto 4-5 hours and another whiff and you are good to go.

Pros
lasts 4-5 hours
does give a refreshing feeling

Now, I have a very weird habit of putting the deo on the clothes instead of the bare skin. Well, honestly, somehow the deos sting my skin unless I spray them from a mile away so I did check out if the deo stains the clothes or not.
Well, in most cases it did not but then it actually did stain my black tee which was bad. Needless to say, it was not a long term stain. It got washed away. So, I do use it carefully.
How does it smell? Guess my olfactory senses become numb I guess when encountered with a deo 😀 They all really smell the same to me and in a good way. Nothing offensive, just the regular thing. 
Also, yes, I do not know about the fairness and whitening claims because I do not have dark underarms for one and I have not directly used it on my underarms for other. But, yes, its worth a try!!
Price: Rs 199
Have you used the product? 
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