Last week I went a little crazy trying to find a book for my son for his birthday and after some tiring legwork, decided to save me some time, commute and effort by browsing online. And yes, I found the book thanks to a coupons site. I am so excited about…
Posts published by “Vidya Sury”
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!
Today, I have here with me, my dear friend, Betsy the Zen Mama. Besides being a beautiful person, Betsy is a wife, Zen Mama, school teacher and positive thinker. I first visited her blog over two years ago and we’ve become fast friends since. Over a year ago, I wrote a…
It is Thanksgiving Day in the United States today and I am thrilled to read all the gratitude posts. A few years ago, some twists and turns in my life, most notably my Mom being diagnosed with interstitial lung disease (ILD), cause unknown, in 1997 forcefully made me realize how priceless…

