Travel is often associated with stress – no matter how well-planned the trip, something or other that’s out of our control will go wrong. My husband and I have shared a fair amount of travel together, and I must confess that we initially treated each other with kid-gloves. You know, the…
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Hi! I’m Vidya Sury. I am a writer, editor, and the voice behind Collecting Smiles. Here, I share practical mindfulness guides, personal essays, and book reviews designed to bring calm and joy to your everyday life. Brand collaborations and creative partnerships are always welcome—let's connect!
Roomies Foodies by Lakshmi Ashwin and Meghana Chaudhary Joshi Book Blurb The year is 2001. Two young Indian girls arrive in the U.S. for the first time, to attend graduate school and be room-mates. One’s a non-cook. The other’s kitchen skills are strictly basic. As luck would have it, both are…
Mindful Monday is here and I have a very timely reminder for all of us. Fill your cup Each one of us struggles with the following at various points in time: Growing to-do lists to complete before the year is out. Holidays coming up, which means celebrations, time with family and…