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Should you have a big banquet party for your child’s first birthday? Or maybe you just want to know what the gift-giving expectations are when it comes to Lori, Eid, Diwali or other big cultural celebrations. In our culture section, you’ll find tips on creative ways to incorporate culture into your family’s lifestyle, profiles and you’ll also get the inside scoop on the latest in entertainment and celebrity buzz.

How to Celebrate Rakhi When You Don’t Have A Brother

The importance of celebrating Rakhi By  Anchel Krishna @anchelk Anchel talks about how why Rakhi is an important tradition in her family. I grew up in a family of 10 kids, despite the fact that I only have two sisters. On my dad’s side of the family there were 10

Leena Pendharkar: Writer, Filmmaker and Mom

  By Renu Jain Chandarana @renujc Writer and Filmmaker Leena Pendharkar tells us about her career and being a mom.     Writer and filmmaker, Leena Pendharkar is no stranger to juggling. In addition to teaching these subjects at Loyola Marymount University and Otis College of Art and Design.  Leena grew

Celebrating The Big 1: First Birthday

By Meera Ramanathan, Guest Blogger @me & online at:  dreamzwild.wordpress.com   It was the first week of May and we were delighted to finally catch some sunshine. As we relaxed in our patio, admiring the flowers that were in full bloom, we started talking about our son’s first birthday. It