"Namaste and Swagatham!"
I just had to greet (Namaste) and welcome (Swagatham) you into my bloggy home the 'desi' way.
I'm so honored that you'd like to spend a little time in my happy home. Would you like a cup of delicious ginger chai while we 'gup-chup' (chat)?
Let me introduce myself.....everyone calls me Marina (except for Hubby and my dottie!)and I'm an Indian Stay at Home mom who moved to the US a little over 2 years ago.
and we've been blessed with an adorable 'Energizer Bunny' of a daughter. This 3 year, 8month old can live on plain oxygen and has enough energy to put a generator to shame! I love her to bits and well, she's the one who brings color to our lives!....Our precious Bunny girl.
I initially began this blog early March this year (yes I'm not yet a year old!) as a means to record Bunny girl's little anecdotes, my adventures and tips as a Stay at home Mommy, my reflections as a parent, my insights in faith and my frugal means to help my family stretch that valuable buck! Over time I've begun to feature product reviews and this in turn has allowed me to include something everyone loves....GIVEAWAYS!
(And I have a bunch of Festive Ones that you can enter right now especially since you're all charged up after SITSmas yesterday... Woo-hoo!!)
There's always something happening in my bloggy home.....
There are always a few Bunny Girl Chuckles you can enjoy
or
You can get some help on making your trip to Disney special or throwing a Preschoolers Disney Party
andIf you've been around a little one (or are around one) you will know exactly what I'm talking about when I say "Have you noticed?"
but
Nothing.....oh nothing.....beats The Prayer Of A Child.
Like I said....my home is always full of life....God has been good!
So make yourself comfortable and don't forget to let me know when you want a refill on that cup of ginger chai ...... oh and just in case you have to leave, let me wish you and all your loved ones a Blessed and Joyous Christmas season, from our family to yours....
Merry Christmas!
Marina
To all my readers who've not heard about SITS yet.....'The Secret Is In The Sauce' is an awesome community ....rather family...of bloggers who visit each other, support each other and encourage each other in their blogging endeavors.
I joined SITS maybe a month or so after I started blogging and it was the best decision ever as I've made some lovely blogging friends, learnt from fellow bloggers and have been encouraged when I've visited other blogs. I'm sure you will love the experience just as much as I do!
welcome to SITS...cute blog :)
ReplyDeleteI am very pleased to "meet" you!
ReplyDeleteI am off to look around your blog home.
mindy~
Enjoy your big day!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your SITS day!!! I am loving your blog. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDelete-Aimee
Nice to meet you! Off to have a look around.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy SITS Day! I would love a cup of ginger chai tea! :)
ReplyDeleteMmm, ginger chai sounds wonderful!! I'll be back in the morning for more of that! ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day!!
I hope you have a most fabulous SITS day!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day to you! Would love to join you for a sweet chai - yum!
ReplyDeleteHi.
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day.
I lived in India for five years and loved it!
Indian food is still my favorite. I make a mean cup of chai (but without ginger). I'll be back to read more.
Happy SITS day today!!!
ReplyDeleteHi.. I just joined the SITSahood & saw you on SITS. Cool Blog!! I'm Sri Lankan so I know exactly how wonderful a mugful of hot ginger tea is. You know what? I think I'll go make one for myself now. Have a fab SITS day!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your SITS Day in the spotlight. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful blog! I'm a very new, newbie to SITS. :) Thanks for posting your words, I'm a follower now so I'll be back soon. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great blog! I love your post! Enjoy your SITS day!
ReplyDeleteOff to look around!
Enjoy your SITS day!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your sits day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your big SITS day! Nice to "meet" you! :)
ReplyDeleteMarina, it's great meeting you - congratulations on your SITS day! I'm off to read your featured posts :O)
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day! Your daughter is adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day! Mmmmm! I love Chai! You have an adorable family!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY SITS DAY! It's still SITSmas at your blog!
ReplyDeleteYour blog looks great. You obviously work very hard on it!
ReplyDeleteNamaste!
ReplyDeleteSITS greetings
from Cairo!
Welcome to you as well!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day!!!
Happy SITSday to you!
ReplyDeleteYour little one is beautiful! Happy SITS Day. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Sits day Marina :)
ReplyDeleteLoved your colorful blog and a warm welcome note in this post.
keep up the good work :)
Hope to stay in touch.
Cheers!!
What an adorable blog! You seem like a lot of fun. Hope you have a great SITS day!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day!! I've never had Chi anything... I guess it's a good day to start.
ReplyDeletehave a good one :)
Hi Marina congrats on your big day...lots of followers and only been blogging since March? What's your secret? We will follow now too! And Merry Christmas to you too!
ReplyDeleteCara
Happy SITS Day. Enjoy your day in the spotlight.
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day! I hope you have a great one!
ReplyDeleteBTW- ginger chai is super yummy! Can you FEDEX some to snowy central NY?
Hi, I'm visiting from SITS and have already been looking around your blog. It's been fun!
ReplyDeleteHappy Day. I need coffee today though, Chai is for calmer moments.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your special SITS day today!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being the FB! Your sunny blog has brightened day.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is SO CUTE!! Congrats on being today's Featured blogger! You have such a sweet family! I look forward to getting to know you better!! Enjoy your special day!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day and congrats on your feature.
ReplyDeleteHello Marina,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely welcome :)
Happy SITS Day - enjoy yourself!
Happy, Happy SITS Day! I hope your day is wonderful! I'm looking forward to reading more and more.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being the FB! Enjoy your day in the spotlight!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day. What a cute blog!
ReplyDeleteHappy to bloggy meet you. I look forward to looking around your blog some more. it's always nice to find a good deal :).
ReplyDeleteI totally teared up reading the series of prayers of a child! Your daughter is absolutely precious!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day!
Happy SITS day-enjoy!! Off to look around your blog>
ReplyDeleteI started in march as well so we can celebrate out one year anniversary next Marh together!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day!
Congrats on your SITS day! Awesome blog! Off to look around :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your big day!! Wishing you lots and lots of comment love!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day to you! And congrats on your upcoming baby! : )
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you! Happy SITS day!!!
ReplyDeleteMet you through SITS! Nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your SITS day!!!
ReplyDelete~Elizabeth
http://confessionsfromaworkingmom.blogspot.com
what a darling site, have a happy day!
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Happy SITS day.
ReplyDeleteHappy SITSday!! Congrats on your feature!
ReplyDelete~WM
I love how you did this post. And the comment about your daughter living on pure Oxygen was great. The pigeon photo made me laugh. My husband has one with parrot poop on his head. Anyway, congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being the featured SITSta today! Great site and beautiful family you have :)
ReplyDeleteNamaste, Marina. Congrats on your SITS day! What part of India are you from. 30 years ago I spend 6 mos. in London w/family from Bombay. Learned a few customs & traditions, including how to wear a sari!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great day. Congrats on the 2nd baby!
I'm so glad you were featured today - enjoy your SITS day!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the feature! Love this site (found it yesterday after you visited my blog for SITSmas). I am also new to the blog world and even newer to SITS. Started my blog last month and SITS last week. Hoping to have a great site like yours if possible. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteOh and I'd love some Chai!! Haven't tried ginger, but willing to give it a go.
Happy SITS Day, Marina! Lovely blog.
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day--what a great introductory post. Awesome blog!
ReplyDeleteTea sounds wonderful on this dreary morning. Happy SITS Day!
ReplyDeleteNice to "meet" you...and I enjoyed the chai tea, *wink, wink*! Your daughter is just precious!
ReplyDelete-Grace
Happy SITS day...the day after SITSmas!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day, my sweet friend!!
Happy SITS day! Off to check your posts!
ReplyDeleteKerri
www.sickofmg.blogspot.com
What beautiful pictures! Happy SITS Day to You!!! Yeay!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is awesome and I can't wait to get to know you better! I just joined SITS today and can't wait to see how it goes!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your day! And yes, I'd love some Ginger Chai, ahhh.
ReplyDeleteSmiles,
Lisa
Happy FB day! Off to read the recommended posts!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your SITS day! Enjoy it, for I know it's a magical feeling!
ReplyDeletehappy happy SITS day! I will definitely be back--love your blog!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your SITS feature today! I've been coming here for awhile to sneak a peek at your tips!
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Marina, congratulations on your SITS day! What a beautiful greeting! I'm looking forward to reading your posts and enjoying your blog. Warmest wishes, Jenn
ReplyDeleteEnjoy you day in the sun. I love the feeling of your blog it's so calm and peaceful!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your SITS day! Enjoy!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day! It's cool to find a unique Indian blogger today. I love the sari (hope I spelled that right!) in your first picture. I've always been totally enamored with that beautiful fabric. I'd love stacks of it just to look at and make things with!
ReplyDeleteJesslyn
www.imageinterpreters.com
Helping modest dressers fight the Frump!
Happy SITS day to you! May you and your family have a blessed holiday this winter :)
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day! What a great blog! And your story is really interesting!
ReplyDeleteI guess I came a little early...
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day!
Happy SITS day to you!!! Can't wait to catch up on your blog... looks like lots of fun stuff! :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings.
I'm so excited for you! I hope you get lots & lots of followers! I've really enjoyed following you:)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your SITS fay!
Sits "D"ay - not fay :-P
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your SITS day, and on your new baby on the way.
ReplyDeleteYou sound like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and Happy SITS day! :)
Namaste Marina! Happy SITS day in the sun! ...even if it's not sunny there!!
ReplyDeleteLove your energy.
Congratulations on your exciting news!!!!
http://youmusttakeyourchance.blogspot.com/
Beautiful pictures.....Congrats on your FB Day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great blog! I'm not even a year old yet, too. Happy SITS day!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on YOUR day! Stopping by from SITS to say hi and thank you for welcoming me to your (blog) home! The tea was so good, may I have another? LOL
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Happy SITS day! You have a beautiful blog and a beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteI love your pictures! Beautiful family! Have a wonderful SITS day! I'm off to explore more of your blog!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day!!
ReplyDeleteThat tea sounds wonderful!
Just joined sits today! Trying to figure out exactly what it is all about! Nice to "meet" you and I am excited to become a part of this fun group of bloggers! YAY!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your big day!
ReplyDeleteHi, Marina! What a lovely introduction! I feel blessed already just being here.
ReplyDeleteMuch congratulations on being today's featured 'SITS' blogger--it is indeed well deserved.
Consider me a new follower.
Happy holidays to you and yours, sweet gal!
Sending your way much peace, love, happiness and health,
~Jo
'Diary Of A Sad Housewife'
Your blog banner is absolutely adorable!! :) Happy SITS Day to you. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day! I love a good chai, thanks for sharing :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your SITS Day!! Your daughter is so beautiful!! :)
ReplyDeleteNamaste and Om shanti shanti shanti!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day and Merry SITSmas!
Very cute blog!
Peggy
Happy Day. Love your site.
ReplyDeleteMary
I'm new to SITS, too! Happy Holidays to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day! Enjoyed reading for awhile. Congrats on the baby!
ReplyDeleteHappy Feature Day!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your day in the SITS sun!
ReplyDeleteI hope your day today is most beautiful
Nice looking family!
ReplyDeleteLots of fun giveaways too...I'll be back for sure! ;)
Happy SITs.
Cute theme! Happy SITS day to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day!
ReplyDeleteMy blog is only a couple months old...I hope i can get as great a following as you have by my first year! I am now off to look around...
Happy SITS DAY!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Marina,
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS on your sits day!!
Enjoy your day!!
:)
Today is my first day as a SITSsa... nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your SITS day!! I can't imagine how you managed to get picked and you have only been doing this for a few months! Hmmmm----I am an oldie with about 4 years of blogging----so enjoy the moment!
ReplyDeletehappy sits day! what a cute blog you have- LOVE it :)
ReplyDeletelena
http://simplyfabulousbloggertemplates.com/
Happy SITS day!
ReplyDeleteLove the happy vibe I get from your blog.
Namaste! Thank you for inviting us over and for the ginger chai. I'll take a refill now! : )
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day!
Happy day to you, sitsta! Enjoy your day in the spotlight!! :)
ReplyDeleteI wish you many blessings for your new bundle of joy, Happy SITS day!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day...I'm off to check out your blog!
ReplyDeleteHi Happy Sits day!!!
ReplyDeleteI am brand new to the SISta's, and happy to get to know more fellow bloggers. Now I am going to go check some of your posts. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to exploring your blog.
Happy SITS! I am looking forward to perusing your blog. As a fellow SAHM, I would love some frugal tips! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your SITS day!
ReplyDeleteMy oldest is an Energizer bunny, too ;D
Happy SITS day! What an adorable blog!
ReplyDeleteYour little girl is precious! Enjoyed reading your recommended posts very much!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your SITS day!
Congratulations on your SITS FB day!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your SITS day and your new baby that is on the way, what an answer to prayer right? ;)
ReplyDeleteHave a great SITS Day! Your blog is really cute!!
ReplyDeleteHave a fun SITS day!
ReplyDeleteSandy toe
Great idea for a blog! Happy SITS Day!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day (evening)! I hope you thoroughly enjoyed it. From the looks of it - very well deserved, and yes I would love some green chai!
ReplyDeleteI am totally impressed - 2 years in the US, a few months with a beautiful energized blog - AND featured on SITS!
What else is there?
xx
Cristina
Marina,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your SITS day! Am off to read some of your posts.:)
Your family is just too cute. Happy SITS day!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through SITS! Great blog. Keep up the good work! I will visit again!
ReplyDeletesitsfully yours - i love that! i hope your sits day was fun - hello from nz!
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