25 Things Every 20-Something Person should know

The transition of life from your teens to 20s is like two different universes. The past 5 years have been full of life changing lessons and transitioning experiences that I thought it might be cool to share twenty fives things that anybody in their 20s should know(in no particular order).

Here we go…

1. Slow down. 
Don’t be in such a rush to grow up.

2. Carbs are not your BFF.
Savor every bite of each chicken fry and pizza slice that hits your lips because there will come a sad time in life that the phrase “you are what you eat” becomes a reality.

3. Wipe your tears
He or she isn’t worth it. Remember, the person who you’re meant to be with should ruin your lipstick not your mascara. If you constantly have tears running down your pretty cheeks, wipe them and move on. I promise you that they aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.

4. Take Participation
Looking back at my college years, my only (give or take a thing or two) regret in college was not taking up extracurricular activities. If you have the opportunity, GO!

5. The world is not ending
Shit happens but the world will continue to go around and around, I promise. Getting caught up in every single “ he said she said” dramatic situation is so never worth getting caught up in.

6. Be you
Newsflash; not everyone is going to love you. Bigger newsflash; it’s ok. Don’t pretend to be someone you are not to be loved or to fit in. Be you. Always.

7. Hang your money in your closet
Invest in classic pieces that will never go out of style. The oh so trendy crop top and mini skirts have an expiration date.

8. Everyone has a story
Cliché or not, you never know what someone is going through. Ever. Don’t be so quick to judge.

9. Give yourself a break
Figuring life out doesn’t happen over night. Allow yourself the time you need.

10. But, it’s my birthday
Yes we know, it’s your special day. However, there comes a point in life that it is no longer acceptable to celebrate your birthday for an entire month. So, enjoy that fantasy life while it last, princess.

11. I like to, uh…
It’s called a h-o-b-b-y. Get one.

12. Broken heart
Yes, I know what they did was the most gut wrenching thing that anyone has every done to you but guess what? They did you a favor. I promise. You may not see it now but you will. Let them go, ok? Holding a grudge is bad for your skin.

13. Go for it
Excuse me while I sound like a Pinterest quote: take chances, a lot of them. Let me repeat myself; take chances, a lot of them.

14. Quality vs Quantity
Choose quality, every single time. I know that having 25 “best friends” by your side seems like the most important thing in life but when you wipe away the fog and see that the quality of those relationships means more than traveling in a pack, thank yourself.

15. Do your squats
No, I’m not joking. Your twenty-five year old body will appreciate you. Now, get to work.

16. Family
Listen to them (your mother is always right)

17. Trust
It is one of the hardest things to gain and one of the easiest things to lose. Find your balance of trusting freely and trusting wisely.

18. Looking for love
Do not do it. Do you hear me? True love will find you, especially when you least expect it. Your heart will smile a little bigger when it happens naturally so put away your magnifying glass and let life take its course.

19. Opportunities
Seize them. Take them. Grab them. However you want to phrase it – never let one slip away. If you are given the chance to go shake someone’s hand, do it. You never know where that handshake can lead you.

20. Dreams
Everyone has them. Respect yours and respect others.

21. Story time
Everyone has a story don’t forget to write your own.

22. Finances
Coming from someone who has over drawn her bank account more times then she would like to admit (don’t judge me) the sooner you become financially savvy the better. Nothing in life is free (sorry if I just burst anyone’s bubble). So, pay attention in your finance class, pick up a book at Barnes and Noble or sit down with your father so he can teach you a thing or two. Your savings account will appreciate your effort.

23. The white dress
Your girlfriends will get engaged before you do. No, that does not mean that something is wrong with you. Celebrate their next chapter while you continue to celebrate your own.

24. Change
It all changes. Try to not resist too hard, it will only make the transitions that much more stressful.

25. Don’t sweat the small stuff
Any of it. Petty issues have no business consuming your day. If you need to laugh it off, do so. Just promise me that the guy who cut you off at the green light, the coffee stain on your brand new white top or the number of likes on your Instagram post do not determine if you smile today or not.

Treat to use: Ma Earth Botanicals

As some of you might already know, I'm a big fan of natural, animal cruelty free products.

And to my delight, I came across Ma Earth Botanicals-- that provides handcrafted, high quality overall welfare solutions and luxuries of essential oils, herbs and fragrant spices which cater to the needs of the body, just like a mother would.

First, I'll mention my favourite product. The synergy blend, which has been formulated to treat bronchitis, fevers, pneumonia, sinusitis, laryngitis and also helps strengthen the immune system.

It has a very calming scent of nutmeg, cinnamon, eucalyptus, ginger and Rosemary.

The shea and cocoa butter body balm protects and nourishes dry skin. It is absorbed easily and soothes the skin.

The hydrating cream is a moisturiser suitable for all skin types. It is a rich blend of cocoa butter, avocado, apricot and almond oils.

The showstopper is the YlangYlang mud soap, which is handcrafted with love of a variety of natural oils. Its subtle earthy colour comes from natural ingredients and the pure essential oils are the reason for its calming essence.

You can look at more from their range of products at

www.maearthbotanicals.com

You can also get in touch with them at

info@maearthbotanicals.com

SoulTree Skin Magic Potion- Apricot Honey Moisturiser

Happy New Year my BlogFamily!

I hope the new years brings loads of pleasant surprises for you guys. :)

You see, in India, it is winter time. And for people like me it means really dry skin. 

My skin gets so dry during winters it was mandatory to apply a moisturiser every 4 hours!

Until recently..when I came across SoulTree Apricot oil and Honey with kokum butter moisturiser. 

My first brush with SoulTree dates back an year ago when I saw its jasmine potpourri in a friend's room--the reason it smelled wonderful. 

SoulTree is a 14 year old wellness venture that provides bathing, cosmetic and overall welfare solutions.

All its products are from certified organic farms and clearly mentions that it is free of parabens and silicones.

Being free of harmful chemicals and filled with the goodness of nature, the moisturiser uses apricots that are ripe and not even plucked.

Needless to say, the constant need to reapplication of creams is a thing of the past for me now. You can try this to feel the difference for yourself, too.


You can buy SoulTree products on Flipkart, Nykaa Jabong Amazon and SoulTree's official website

Wishing you guys a great year ahead.
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Aabha Bathing Solutions

Hey guys, as you all know its the new year eve and with all the plans and resolutions, is the prepping up for dozens of celebratory events.

And what better way to get geared up for a party than by smelling like sandalwood and the goodness of harmfu-chemical free solution?

A few days ago I came across LusterCosmetics and the sandalwood soap under the Aabha range.


Aabha is a sandalwood scented soap with a very woody fragrance that last for a long time. Its a very cost-effective product available at a very reasonable price, much less than many of those we buy.

It is a premium bathing solution and contains no animal fats and is 100%veg.

Not only does Aabha nourishes the skin, but also moisturises and protects giving it a 3in1 action.

Aabha is available at the luster shop, and you can buy it at www.luster.in .
Do let me know what you think of it in the comments box below.

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Bows, Bows, Bows!

I share a love-hate relationship with my hair on most days. At times, it gets so unmanageable I practically have to load it with pins. 

Now hair pins, you see, are the most underrated accessory of all. They can make or break your look. One of the most loved hair accessory are bows.

Bows, you see, are cute, feminine and lovable. 

I recently came across this startup from Surat -- All about bow.

They provide handmade bow accessories ranging from rings and hairclips to neckpieces and brooches. Since these accessories are handcrafted, each piece is unique--just like you are.

Whats more, these accessories are customisable and very reasonably priced. 

They currently operate from instagram at all_about_bow .

Do let me know about what you think of bows, in the comments section below, or on instagram.


Wishing all of my BlogFamily a really Happy New Year. :)
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Winter Time with Luster

Its Winter Time!!

And with all the awesome gajar ka halwa and gulkands, there exist things that we dont particularly excited about.

However, this is where Luster Cosmetics steps in.. to rescue us from the part where we get irked by the mere mention of bathing.

Luster Cosmetics has recently launched ranges a premium bathing soaps: Luster, which comes in seven variants.

Luster comes in a range of exotic scents and benefits of herbs. From Neem to almond to Rose, they have it all. 

These soaps are 100% vegetarian and contain no animal fats. It contains Vitamin E, which nourishes and moisturises.

All these soaps are very affordable and are available in the LusterShop, details of which I'm providing below.

You can let me know what you think of them, and which product you want me to review next in the comment section below, or on instagram. :) 

Luster Cosmetics can be bought at www.luster.in

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Memories and Health: PaperBoat Drinks

If you ask me, there is a certain zing to having cold drinks in the winters. Although it is often followed by mum's scoldings, its still worth it. 

Therefore I was delighted to try these new PaperBoat launches by Hector Beverages. 

Paperboat Drinks are ready-to-serve fruit beverages that do not contain preservatives or any added colours. 

I am gluten-intolerant, but Paperboat is gluten-free too.

They come in a range of flavours, aamras, jaljeera(my two favourites), kokum, anar and jamun kala khatta.

Whats more, there are sweet little notes at the bottom of every pack! 

It is only noticeable if you look for it.

 These are available in a retail shop near you. Tell me what you think of them on instagram @toofanibiharireviews :)
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