Get Quikr NXT!

I am a tech savvy mom of twins baby boys. And I am very much thankful to the Quikr CEO and founder Pranay Chulet that he launches such a wonderful website where we can sell and buy our used stuff. They also have an App. For me it’s a true blessing, I sell my boys stuff, their walker, toys and so on. My experience with this site is wonderful.  Its Mumbai-based online classifieds website. 

Recently I saw on a new channel where they announced the launch of a new feature, called Quikr Nxt. The new service allows users to chat. The main purpose of this is to bring buyers and sellers together on its online platform. I personally like their privacy protocol where user can hide their contact no and email id. But it allows buyers to message sellers without a phone number. Both can do chat as per their own convenience.

User can use this instant chat messaging service on desktop and mobile as well. Its free app is available on Android and other platforms. Earlier, the website allowed their users to check the products online and close the deals by interacting through calls or email.

The best feature of this messenger is it also allows parallel chat sessions with multiple users, saved chat histories for future reference, notifications for offline users and users can also share additional images and details through the chat window. This is very consumer friendly and user can discuss everything regarding product before buying and selling anything.  That’s why it’s called Quikr Nxt.

I am very much sure that this feature will transform India's online classifieds market as it enables users to communicate with each other at their own convenience and request more details about the product or service, without requiring a single phone call. This new service, was tested in ten cities over the past month, and has shown a remarkable performance for the deals that are struck on the online platform. 

As a proud user of Quikr, I can say this features would be a first for any online classified site in India.

In new channel they also say, the company is planning launch a ‘Quikr Nxt’ programme which will help buyer and sellers work through the logistics aspect of delivering the product is also on the anvil.

Quikr.com approximately 80% of the traffic coming in from mobile App, the company is looking to grow the business over five times in the coming year.

This Quikr Nxt Messaging service offers flexibility to its users and also shortens the time required for buying and selling of goods and services while ensuring it doesn't impact privacy of the users.

My 3 reason why I would prefer chat over a phone call.

• As a Mom its better for me to chat over phone call coz whenever I attend any call, my babies               want my cell for play. Its best way to keep your babies away from mobile.
  
• I usually keep my mobile on silent mode as its ringing disturb my kids, now we have this new             chat messenger so I can chat with the buyer as per my convenience.
  
• This new chat messenger service is true blessing for mother like me who want to keep their                children away from mobile, coz kids don’t understand the disadvantage of mobile they think it             just a toy. So with this new facility I can chat when my kids sleep. Thanks a lot Quikr Nxt.

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Go Sleek!

Being a gadget freak mom, I would love to explore and flaunt new gadget. And also wanna introduce my babies to the latest technology. A great way to kick start the new year would be to rediscover the passion in you. 

Luckily today I stumbled upon new ASUS EeeBook X205TA and I love its new features. This ultrabook is just 1.75mm thick! Now, that machine is going to give my slim figure some competition! Well jokes apart . ASUS EeeBook X205TA is an affordable 11.6 inch Windows 8.1 notebook, its light weighted less than 1kg. The X205TA is completely silent thanks to its fanless design. I can also write a blog post while I am travelling. Just like me it has a quad core processor for doing dozens of things at once. We are so many similarities. The 29.4cm display can now give me a home PC-like experience. The new 36% larger touchpad looks like the ultimate plan to convert keyboard fans to touchscreen. The Sleek design and ultra-elegant looks catch the attention.

Despite all of these features, I am still demand for a perfect desktop for me and I found ASUS All In One PC ET2040. The best feature of this machine is it has built-in 1-hour UPS to prevent data loss during electricity failure, I love this feature most. It's stylish and slim, and fits into any space in your home or office. Its awe-inspiring gesture control feature is probably the best! This technology is phenomenal! You don't even need to touch the screen to operate machines nowadays! A wave/flick will play/pause (music/videos), rotate pictures and browse sites.

ASUS AudioWizard has five selectable modes for music, movie, gaming, recording and speech to suit your preferences and listening environment, so you can always enjoy life-like sound in music, movies and games. Its three Super Speed USB 3.0 ports, can recharge your tablets, smartphones, or other USB devices up to 50% faster2 than with USB 2.0, and transfer data between devices up to 10 times faster3. And what's more, USB 3.0 is fully compatible with all your existing USB 2.0 devices! With HDMI port we can be used to view everything on larger than life screen (big TV)!

I had decided to pick only one machine. But it looks like I have a lot more need for several things at the same time. I will keep the desktop at home and carry the ultrabook on my trips. I need power, sleekness and the ability to carry a thin book around everywhere. My personal style demands both the ASUS EeeBook X205TA and the ASUS All In One PC ET2040. I can't wait to be a proud owner of those sleek, stylish and portable gadgets soon.

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Cupid Games 2015

In my childhood I heard a saying that “Those who love deeply never grow old; they may die at old age, but they die young.”  And I strongly believe this. This year is very special for me as I am going to celebrate my 8th wedding anniversary in coming valentine month and decide to give a big and quite bold surprise to husband, my valentine.

There comes a time in your life when, even if you enjoy being single, you meet the guy that makes your heart beat faster. There is no right or wrong time to fall in love – it just happens. And then, all you want is to be around him. This is exactly I feel when I meet my love and God is very kind to me as he is my life partner now.

Valentine week is about to started. But Love is already in air. My phone is continuously ringing and since morning I got a Whatsapp message from friend asking me what is my plan for this valentine. I keep telling my friends that I am not an expert or love guru to give some tips about how to propose someone.

I am planning to take my husband on romantic dinner date. Why dinner date coz a way to my hubby’s heart is only through his stomach (just kidding). But seriously my hubby is foodie so dinner date is the best for me to share my feeling with him. Well I don’t need to wait for a special occasion to spend a romantic evening with your husband, It just because the occasion is special, so I also want to plan something special for him.

I decide to play some simple cupid games with my hubby, this is the time to Turn out the lights and turn the romance ON. I will make a video cal to him and ask him what his plan is for the evening then ask him for dinner date, and also request him to come home early so we can spend some quality time together. I will book table for two in his favourite restaurant with music and dance and menu of his choice. Meal starts with wine, end with dessert and after dinner we went to the romantic movie.  Celebrate life together because for me that is what valentine is all about.

We can all fall in love plenty of times, but fall in love with the same person that is what we call love. And in my case I fall in love with my hubby, father of my twins every day.

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Morning With No Pimple .... Thanks to Garnier Pure Active Neem

After having twins my skin totally change, sometimes it was very dry and sometimes it was very oily. I never had a pimple in my college days, and due to this extra oil I was very much worried about pimple problem. And one morning I notice three pimple on my face. I started crying and don’t understand what to do with this problem. I call my gynaecologist and tell her I am started having pimple on my face, she make me clam down and tell me its common to have a pimple sometimes. 

My grandmother understand and follow the traditional ayurveda knowledge ,and she told me for oily skin Neem is the only ideal remedy. She also told me how in old days  people would grind the neem leaves and apply it on face. And this will keep their faces glowing and pimple free.

But who has got so much time these days?  Being a twins mom is a 24/7 job, I hardly get a time for myself. Then my Mom suggest me if you don’t have a time to make a home based neem face wash then why don’t you try Neem based facewash available in the market?  I love this idea. Garnier is an extremely reliable name in the Indian beauty and skincare market, So I bought this Garnier Pure Active Neem facewash . 

While we talked with my Mom more about it over cup of coffee, I order my Garnier PureActive Neem Face Wash. And, yes it was very useful. After I started using this, I have noticed a huge difference to my skin. In just two days, my pimple was light and it could easily be covered with powder. And within some more days of regular days, it went away without leaving any spot behind. I feel like a top of this world. After a few day I wake up in a one fine morning and found there is no pimple on my face. Garnier Pure Active Neem is work like a magic wand for me. 

I want to tell how to use this, just take a pea sized amount and apply directly on damp face while massaging gently avoiding the eye contour area. Wash it off thoroughly. Use ATLEAST twice a day. 

I am strongly recommend this to all young mom who also facing the same pimple problem like me, Gals it removes impurities and fights germs, It fights pollution, removes dirt and cleans the pores and tightens them. Removes excess oil from the skin and makes you feel refreshing throughout the day. Regular use prevents pimples. And last but not the least it's great value for money.

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Teddy Travelogues

Just like everyone I love vacation and I strongly believe children add magic to our vacations. As we all know Kids see vacations very differently from adults! Their expectations, their curiosity, and the way they see things creates a unique experience on every vacation. As a mother of twin’s toddler I understand this very well.

As a mom I would like to share some simple tips here which will help all parents who plan a vacation for their kids.

1. Depending on the age of your kids, have each child bring a small backpack filled with their toys and goodies for the flight.

2. Please avoid those really cute pull bags, as inevitably they turn as the child pulls, the baby gets upset, and you end up carrying a very unmanageable bag in addition to your own carry-ones.

3. When possible, load their bags with some of the other things that you need, such as wipes, diapers and bottles. Even very young kids can carry a small backpack filled with their own diapers. 

This saves you space in your bag and makes the child feel like a “big” girl or boy.

4. Pack many more diapers than you think you will ever need, and two packs of wipes (one in the main bag, and one that is readily available.)

5. In addition to the main carry-on that will most likely end up overhead, pack one small bag with absolute essentials that will always be with you. Make sure to have enough formula for one bottle, spit up rag, one diaper and a few wipes and one small toy. This way you do not need to search overhead for a diaper change.

6. Make sure ALWAYS bring an extra pair of clothing for all the children and for you as well. Trust me; you do not want to spend the flight covered in vomit or anything else that seems to happen when travelling.

7. Make sure to have plenty of extra plastic bags for soiled clothing and throwing away food and trash during the flight. 

Give Your kids a camera

Giving toddlers their own child-friendly camera encourages them to observe their surroundings and focus on what interests them. You might be surprised at the results from their knee-high view. 

Precautionary Measures

Even if you have the most well-behaved kids in the world, things happen: Kids wander off, or they get separated from you in a crowd. Whenever you're travelling with kids in an unfamiliar place, it's good to have a go-to procedure in place in case something happens. Be sure to give each child a business card from your hotel so they have local contact information.

Using these simple tips we can make our vacation beautiful and memorable for our kids, Make it wonderful learning experience for your kids, always travel through Club Mahindra.

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Rise above fear!

“Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it.” By Bill Cosby. Today I read this very inspirational quote about fear. Fear is the root cause of most negative responses, from sniping to jealousy to corporate backstabbing to terrorism. Some people know it as a gnawing, oppressive spectre, forever prowling in the pit of their stomach. Others are more familiar with the fluttering butterfly effect that can keep a person on edge for days on end.  What we all know is that it's ever present, in our homes, our neighbourhoods and our workplaces, slowly diminishing our lives, and hindering many of us from happily living our dreams.

Unwanted or unexpected life changes are a common cause of fear. People fear forces that diminish the sense of control over life – but the bottom line is: each person has the right to accept or reject outer forces as a weapon against personal progress, and each person is blessed with the capacity to react in his or her own way.

Let's face it: If you're human you have most likely experienced a fear of death at one time or another in your life -- or else you may have been in complete denial of your fear and repressing it. That's because the fear of death is normal for us Earthlings -- we have a survival instinct that motivates us to avoid death-inducing situations.

Lets we all try to follow this simple steps to overcome over fear.

1.  Think about it.

2.  Read about it.

3.  Learn about it.

4.  Write about it.

5.  Work with it.

6.  Talk about it.

No matter which approach you choose to help you rise above your fear of, you will benefit a great deal from working through that fear. You will be able to contemplate all of the aspects of life, from birth through death, with less anxiety and you will experience increased peace of mind about all of life's uncertainties.

Analyse fear like a thinker: “Why am I afraid?” You can then either reject fear entirely with laughter at the genuine smallness of the problem within the grander scale of life, or you can take logical steps toward comfort.

Live your life and dreams knowing that some other people won’t understand what you are doing, that struggle is really a way for you to become stronger and that anything is possible when you remember who you really are. Let go of who you are not and dwell in possibility.

My biggest fear was to confront my feelings, Believe me it wasn't easy for me! It was difficult for me to express myself with proper words, Believe me my hands shook pretty hard and my voice shaken more that I am usually comfortable with and I did choke on few or well say many words but I did confront my feelings and I am more than glad, I did make confession and honestly I don’t know if I have claimed victory yet but I am at least somewhere which is better than nowhere and working hard for the things to work out. And I just hope people don’t misunderstand me.

While you readers are all charged up, I want to boost it a bit more with this awesome mountain dew movie.

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YES or NO to Pre-Marital Sex

Thinking back to my teenage days, I still remember how taboo the subject of sex was. The forbidden sex talk made the act that much more daring. We gals even not allowed talking to boys. I remember when I sang all the racy lyrics to pop songs and whispered about the three-letter-word whenever I got the chance. There was also something shameful about openly talking about sex – whether marital or premarital.

Premarital sex is morally acceptable because it is no one's business but the couple's. It's a normal and natural desire and to stigmatize it is judgemental and unfair. It doesn't harm anyone outside of the couple and society is changing that marriage isn't necessary any more and it's unrealistic to think there would be millions of abstinent and chaste adults.

This day in age, premarital sex is totally acceptable. Now that being said I'm not advocating going out and sleeping with as many people as possible, but it is absolutely ok to have sex with a person that you care about or are in a committed relationship with. Sex isn't just for reproduction; it can be a totally amazing and satisfying experience under the right circumstances. Human sexuality is big part of relationships and if you don’t experience it how will you ever find what you like? What if you end up marrying a person you are totally not sexually compatible with...? 

All people in our society hold different morals. Some morals are influenced by religion, by family and friends, and by personal experience. Personal experience, a lack of trust in religion, and a liberal-minded family life have all led me to believe that there is nothing inherently wrong with premarital sex. In any sexual activity (premarital or marital), one has to be health-conscious and emotionally-conscious in order to have a healthy experience. On another note, not all people want to marry or are legally able to marry, and this should in no way impact their moral right to sexual expression. Sexual expression is a universal need for all people.

With whom a person chooses to engage in sexual relations with should be considered one of the most basic personal liberties. Considering that sex is one of the most intimate forms of contact between persons, it should therefore be subject to no one else's opinions beyond those engaging in the act. Frankly, the reasons so many people have moral issues against premarital sex relate to religious or cultural bias; the institution of marriage itself being religious in nature. In a modern world where we have respect for each other's race, culture, religion, gender, and a host of other aspects of their person, we should also have the utmost respect for their choice of when and with whom they choose to share their physical bodies with. As long as people are of legal age and perform their actions in privacy, what they do and when they do it should be of no consequence to anyone other than themselves.

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