Tingaland Noida - Perfect place for playdates and birthday parties

With rapid urbanization and a dearth of play areas for children, it has become imperative to provide a unique entertainment experience for children of all age group.

Independent indoor play areas are becoming popular in metro cities as a good hangout option for kids. Play areas with a host of activity-based choices to keep kids engaged are trending these days. Be it play dates or birthday parties or just an outing with friends or families, play areas are the best option for kids.

We visited Tingaland in Noida sometime back. Their cute mascot, an alien dog- Dojo greets kids right at the entrance. This cute pair is an adorable photo-op too.

The play area is divided into two sections, for toddlers and grown-ups. All their activities and rides are age specific. Small children can build LEGO towers, play foot piano, ball pool, ride on swings, make colorful sand-castles and more, while the older children can indulge in little challenging activities like the big drop slide, commando net, trampoline, various tunnels, wall climbers and other adventurous stuff.

They also have an art and craft center where kids can do colouring and make a small craft like wall hanging, bag, princess heels, etc.

Play areas like Tingland is a perfect place to wean children away from “the screens” in this digital age and involve them in some much-needed physical activity.

The idea is to let children have some fun through play. At their age, kids possess a lot of energy and they love to vent it out in a positive and engaging way.

Tingaland works on a pay-per-hour basis wherein parents can bring their kids for short entertaining sessions. Keeping hygiene high priority, wearing socks before entering the play areas is mandatory.

Another attraction at Tingaland is their Cafe. It is spacious and well-organized. The little amphitheater in the canteen is lovely. It takes most of the attention as the most happening corner of the entire facility. Stairs-like seating with a huge screen in front makes up for an ideal movie-date with friends. This is also the place where magic and puppet shows are held for birthday parties.

The birthday party packages are quite good and include everything from activities to magic show to games and return gifts. The food at the cafe is equally good. Their chole bhature, pizza, chocolate shake, and white sauce pasta is delicious.

The staff at Tingaland is very courteous who take utmost care of the little ones so that adults can unwind at their own pace.

Tingaland is one of the most buzzing play zones in town!

Missed that Tropical vacation? Head to SMAAASH for TIKI FEST

Aloha Guys! The Tiki Fest is here to take you on a drinking voyage to the laid back, tropical atmosphere. It will be a marvelous blend of culture, drinks and sporty atmosphere. The tropical cocktails will describe the colorful Tiki culture served with exotic fruits and flowers that exemplify beach and summer fun.

So this summer, step into SMAAASH and celebrate the vibrant Tiki culture, with a focus on the region’s favorite spirit – rum!  Get ready to join like-minded cocktail lovers and discover exceptional flavors of a selection of first-class rums.

Get high at SMAAASH with newly introduced Tiki cocktails that will redefine the way you drink your cocktails!

THE FRESHLY INTRODUCED COCKTAILS ARE:

THE ROOSTER SKULL- It includes lemon chunks, mint, sweet & sour mix, crushed ice, pomegranate, tequila and rum.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC- It includes rum, lemon juice and passion fruit syrup

RUM SWIZZLE- It includes orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice and sugar syrup, both gin & rum

EMERALD ISLE OF CARIBBEAN- It includes fresh pineapples, mint leave, coconut cream, both dark and white rum

THE BAHAMAS-  It includes lemon, peach syrup, ice and both rum & Vodka

Price: Rs 399+ Tax

Availability

Noida Pub Exchange-  A-501, B 504, 4th Floor, DLF Mall of India, Sector 18, Noida - 201301.

Vasant Kunj, Delhi Level 1, Ambience Mall, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, Delhi - 110070

Cyberhub, Gurgaon- Dlf Cyber Hub, Cyber City, Phase 2, NH8, Gurgaon, Haryana 122OO2

Sec- 29, Gurgaon- Sky karting Powered by Smaaash, Sector 29, Gurgaon, Next to Oysters Water Park & Huda City Center, Huda Metro Station

Ambience Mall, Gurgaon- 4th Floor, Ambience Mall, NH8, Gurugram, Haryana -12200

Banglore Pub Exchange- 2nd Floor, 1 MG Lido Mall Trinity Circle, MG Road, Jogupalya, Bangalore, Karnataka 560001

MCB, Bangalore- 25, 2nd floor, Phoenix Marketcity, Mahadevpura, Bangalore 60048, Karnataka

ORION MALL Bangalore- 26/1, 4th floor, Orion Mall, Dr Rajkumar Road, Malleshwaram West,     Bangalore-560055, Karnataka

Cyberabad Pub Exchange- L5, Inorbit Mall Rd, Mind Space, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081

Pavilion Ludhiana- 5th Floor, Pavilion Mall, Old Session Court, Ludhiana - 141001  Near Fountain Chowk

MBD NEOPLIS MALL, LUDHIANA- Shop No-06, 2nd floor, MBD Neopolis Mall, Ferozpur, Ludhiana 141012

Elante Chandigarh-, 3rd Floor, Elante Mall, Ind & Buss Park, Plot No 178,178A, Phase 1, Manimajra, Chandigarh 160002

Mother Sparsh launches Ayurvedic Tummy Roll for kids

Mother Sparsh again comes to the rescue of moms with its newly launched Ayurvedic Tummy Roll. Its a combination of Hing oil and Saunf Oil that provides relief to baby’s stomach discomforts caused due to gas, acidity and indigestion to infants and children.

The product contains Hing Oil that is an antiseptic and antibacterial properties which helps to reduce acid reflux and constipation. Roll on contains fennel oil which has anti-colic properties which help to reduce stomach bloating, gas and also helps the baby to burp.

This 100% Ayurvedic Roll on contains no alcohol, preservatives or any other harmful chemicals therefore the product is specially for the kids.

The USPs of the product are mentioned below:-

• Relieves Stomach Discomfort: - Mother Sparsh Tummy Roll On is an Ayurvedic solution for babies suffering from colic, indigestion and constipation.

• Relieves Gas Pain: - As per our Ancient Ayurveda Hing (Asafoetida) helps to treat abdominal colic, gas, flatulence & indigestion. It also cures abdominal pain, constipation & upset stomach.

• 100% Ayurvedic: - All the ingredients present in Mother Sparsh Tummy Roll-On are natural and free from toxins which make them totally safe to use on babies sensitive skin.

• Easy to Carry: - Mother Sparsh Tummy Roll On is travel-friendly as it is convenient to carry while travelling in bags, purses, pockets, etc.

Reduce your kids screentime with Firstcry Intellikit

Technology is playing an important role in our lives today. It has it's own advantages and disadvantages. One of the big disadvantages of technology today is how its affecting our kids' overall growth.

These days wherever you go you will find kids glued to the mobile phones or television, either playing games or watching videos.

My little one loves playing outdoor, but when she is at home she is always found glued to either the TV or mobile phone. I try to engage with her, but other problem I face is that she gets bored with any activity in like 15 mins. 

I had been looking for options to reduce her screen time. While scrolling through options, I came across @firstcryintellikit I ordered one for Inaaya. The theme based box has around 8 activities and a story book. The learning calendar segregates activities for each day for 4 weeks. Each activity engages kids for around good 30 minutes atleast. Inaaya loves doing the activities as she gets rewarded with a star after completing each task. 

The Intellikit that I received is based on the theme of "On The Go" and its a lovely coincidence that the learning theme of the month at her school too is "modes of transport". So while I have been successful in keeping her away from moible the Intellikit acitvites are also helping her reinforce with what she is learning at school.

Thanks to FirstCry Intellikit she's no longer looking for TV or mobile to stay busy at home. And what's great is that she is learning new things as she stays away from a screen.

You can use coupon code " Moms70OFF " to avail 70% discount on a 3 months subscription

A Moisturizer Which Kids Will Love

Choosing the right moisturizer for your child can be difficult. With the store shelves overflowing with different formulas and brands, choosing the right product to meet your little one's needs can be tricky. 

I was looking for a good moisturizer to keep my daughter's skin soft and rash-free during winters. I came across Cocomo Moisturiser + SPF and was quite impressed with the ingredients which included: 

• Coconut oil & Olive oil: nourishes the skin
• Almond oil & Jojoba oil: act as an emollient 
• Shea Butter & Kokkum: act as a sunblock
• Calendula and aloe: helps relieving the stress on the skin
• Passion Fruit Oil: delivers vitamin C and antioxidant contents.

The packaging is  attractive too. My daughter has been using the lotion regularly now. She loves her lotion which has a lovely fragrance too. Now I don't need to remind her to use the lotion.  She ensures to use it twice everyday.

I am very satisfied with the product as a mother. It keeps her skin nourished and fresh throughout the day.

Do try Cocomo Moisturiser for your kid, they will love it too :)

Visit https://www.cocomo.in/ for more details 

Revisit your childhood days with the magic of traditional old school games

The games we played, the fun we had, our childhood memories and old school games bring a smile on our face today also. It is truly said that childhood and school days are the best days of your life. From board and card games to getting clothes soiled in the mud, for us while growing up, play time never meant being glued to screens and exercising the thumb.

Playing outdoor games offers a healthy mental and physical status in a growing kid. They help shape a better personality, keep them in touch with nature and develop essential social skills.

As children, I am sure we have all played a lot of games with our friends: right from cricket to hide-n-seek to a game of hopscotch. There were so many fun outdoor games which I played as a child. We played a lot of games if we found them appealing. Lagori (Pitthu), Gilli-danda, Kho Kho – do you remember any of these names? If you’re in your 30s or 40s, the mere mention is bound to evoke nostalgia for summer days spent playing outdoors with friends. If you’re in your 20s, your parents and grandparents could tell you a tale or two about the magic of these childhood games.

One of my favourite childhood games was Pitthu. I wonder whether kids today even know what this game is all about. I have such fond memories of playing Pitthu with my friends in our colony park. It was a very popular game among kids of all age groups. It involves a ball and a pile of seven flat stones (which are stacked on top of each other). One member of a team throws the ball at the stack to knock the stones over. The team then tries to restore the pile of stones while the opposing team throws the ball at them. If the ball touches a person, she goes out of play and her team continues without her.

Few days back, while scrolling through Facebook, I came across Toiing. It’s a brand which offers a wide range of interesting and engaging toys. While scrolling down the page, I saw Lagori (Pitthu) which instantly made me feel nostalgia. I immediately ordered it for my daughter. I wanted to relive my favourite childhood game once again with her. 

Toiing’s StackToi pack contains:

•          A soft ball for young kids
•          A rubber ball for bigger kids (read: elders)
•          Seven coloured flat stones 

All packaged in a neat eco-friendly jute bag.

Do check out Toiing, for its exciting range of toys designed to make kids play with friends and family - laughing and learning like we did when we were young.

Now, my little one has started enjoying the game with her friends. We moms jump in to play too. I believe that each one of us should take some time out of our busy schedule and play these games with our kids. Moreover it builds our stamina with while bringing out the child in us. What more does one need?

Easyfone Star - A perfect safety device for kids

A perfect safety device for kids with parental control

Being a mother of a 5 year old, I am always worried about her safety. I want her to be independent, but I cannot leave her alone at all. She is very fond of going to our society park to play with her friends. Since I am a workinf mom, I cannot be with her all the time, so I do send her to the park with her nanny. But her safety and well being is always on the tip of my mind. Be it park or drawing class or at a friend's house for a play date, I am always worried thinking about her safety.

Recently I came accross Easyfone Star, a safety device launched for kids. It is a simple basic feature phone designed specially for kids. The best thing is that the phone does not have internet access and the complete control is with the parents through Care Touch feature which can be accessed by parents anytime through easyfone website.

The phone does not have a keypad, instead it has 4 photos of the family members whom the kids can call by just pressing the button. There are all together 10 photo contacts that can be saved in the phone by the parents. We can completely control  the incoming and outgoing calls.

The phone also works as a GPS tracker and it is possible for us to track the whereabouts of our kid. Another useful feature of Easyfone Star is that it has a SOS /Help button at the back of the phone which when clicked sends out SMS with the location details to their care centre and also to the pre-configured emergency numbers .Plus gives out a loud siren that can easily alert the people around incase the child is in meed of help.

One of the other features which I found very useful is discreet listening. Being a working mom, I am not there with my daughter all the time and there are situations where we have to sometimes leave her alone at home with the nanny. Discreet listening comes to my rescue then. I can call her number which will get answered automatically. I can hear what conversation is happening and if my daughter is fine. Incase I feel things are not im place or I doubt anything,  I can instantly call my friend in the society and ask her to go home and cross check by the time I reach.

Along with all this, features like setting up reminders and alarm, do not disturb feature,  cradle charger are all quiet useful.

Above all these things, the best part is we are always connected. My daughter now calls everyday once she is back home from school. She calls me directly whenever she needs to seek permission for anything be it going to park or watching her favourite cartoon ot just enquiring by what time I am reaching home. Thanks to Easyfone Star, my little one is becoming independent and responsible. She is just a call away now.