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  • The Best Books to read for Starting a Business

    If you know me, then you know I read a lot. Because I'm a young, female entrepreneur, and I've been running my business successfully for many years now, I make it a point to continually read many books that support the journey I'm on to create a meaningful life, business and contribution to society. Business books are not ALL about numbers and economic strategy. Not all of them are going to teach you about things like marketing. I have discovered that some of the very best books for contributing to the success of my businesses (I now run more than one! Besides Sanskar Teaching, my best friend and I own a short term rental in Fredericksburg, Texas. Take a look at Koselig Hus here), plus our family owns several hotels. Working on multiple businesses simultaneously can often bring up unexpected trials, challenges and emotions. It's quite possible that overcoming the stumbles that are associated with my fears, confidence, philosophical outlook etc actually have a greater impact on my ability to be successful than knowing how to make a website or advertise a business. Besides these books, I'll let you in on a little secret: I started Sanskar Teaching in conjunction with and after taking Marie Forleo's B-School. This inspiring and highly informative (albeit expensive) course is cornerstone to giving me the confidence and specific necessary skills to get started with Sanskar Teaching and has been the basis of making me successful at it. I highly recommend you take a look at these videos of hers that introduce the program and see if it just might be right for you. In the meantime, keep reading! I recommend taking these books seriously if you own, run or plan to start a new business. of all that I've read, these are my favorites. Feel The Fear and Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers Total Money Makeover A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Secrets of Six Figure Women by Barbara Stanny The One Thing by Gary Keller The Millionaire Nextdoor by Thomas J. Stanley Playing Big: Find Your Voice, Your Mission, Your Message by Tara Mohr Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Seth Godin The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris Conscious Capitalism by John Mackay Full Frontal PR by Richard Laermer Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger The War of Art: Break Through The Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battle by Stephen Pressfield Fascinate: Your 7 Triggers to Persuasion a nd Captivation How to Make Your Brand Impossible to Resist by Sally Hogshead Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make Competition Irrelevant by W. Chan Kim

  • Shoe Review: Birdies vs Rothy's

    Let's talk shoes! I am very particular with what I wear, caring deeply about style and comfort. Part of this is because I have something called Hyperhydrosis which causes my feet to sweat more than the normal person. So the shoes I wear make a HUGE difference in my life. You have seen all over social media Birdies and Rothys shoes and I've bought and tried both, so I want to give you my take on them. Enjoy the video!

  • Diwali Gift Guide

    For giving and for decorating during the festival of Diwali Diwali, like every occasion presents its challenges when it comes to coming up with gift ideas...it's why I publish these gift guides through out the year. I hope you find them helpful. What's absolutely wonderful about doing these...is that through the process I discover some pretty amazing, unique things to buy myself! I welcome your sharing in the comments below YOUR ideas so you can help me and we all help each other. Diwali Celebration Sweets Box $39.95 to $59.95 depending on size box 14-Piece Set: Boule Pistachio: Crunchy hazelnut is rolled in pistachios. (2 pieces) Charlotte Sesame: Crunchy sesame shell is filled with silky chocolate. (2 pieces) Rocher: Crunchy almond is rolled in hazelnuts. (2 pieces) Bjewia: Almonds and pistachios are topped with dried roses. (2 pieces) Buche Hazelnut: Crunchy hazelnut is combined with white chocolate and berries. (3 pieces) Buche Pistachio: Crunchy pistachios are combined with white chocolate and lemon. (3 pieces) 23-Piece Set: Boule Pistachio: Crunchy hazelnut is rolled in pistachios. (2 pieces) Charlotte Sesame: Crunchy sesame shell is filled with silky chocolate. (2 pieces) Rocher: Crunchy almond is rolled in hazelnuts. (2 pieces) Bjewia: Almonds and pistachios are topped with dried roses. (2 pieces) Buche Hazelnut: Crunchy hazelnut is combined with white chocolate and berries. (3 pieces) Buche Pistachio: Crunchy pistachios are combined with white chocolate and lemon. (3 pieces) Yasmina: Soft mixture of almond and pistachio. (2 pieces) Crown Walnut: Crunchy walnut with white chocolate and almond. (2 pieces) Baklava El Bey: Crunched pistachio enclosed in almond paste. (1 piece) Pineapple: Chopped almond and hazelnut topped with pistachio. (2 pieces) Almond Boat: Sliced almonds and caramel chocolate. (2 pieces) Diwali Celebration Outfit for 18-inch doll The celebration set includes: A colorful brocade choli top A floor-length brocade lehenga skirt A bright pink mesh dupatta, or shawl, with embroidered gold trim on one edge A bindi sticker card that includes stick-on earrings A gold choker-style necklace Two pink beaded bracelets on elastic A pair of strappy gold sandals A doll-sized diya with gold plating A booklet that highlights five different cultural celebrations Diwali Peacock Porch Banners There are 2 pieces of hanging banner flags. Size:12×71inch(30×180cm) Easy to hang:Here is an easy-hanging rope on the top of the hanging banner flag, which can be hung directly on both sides of the door. Colorful Lanterns-set of 6 Set of six mini lanterns, each lantern is finished gem tone color mercury glass and burnished gold metal accents This set includes one of each color: pink, red, green, purple, blue, and orange Each of the multicolored lanterns is lit with bright LEDs for a festive, romantic glow Each lantern is turned on by a discrete switch on the bottom and powered by 2 AAA Batteries (not included) Perfect for indoor or outdoor events, but should be protected from the elements Jasmine Garland These Jasmine rose strings are very beautiful can be used as a curtain or backdrop decor. They are approx 5 / 3 feet length. These are Handmade Indian Handicrafts Decorative plastic Mogra/Jasmine garlands Limited Edition Diwali Flavors Ice Cream Ghughra ice cream – Inspired by Ghughra, little pockets of pastry filled with a nutty, milky and cardamom spiced mixture. Single origin cardamom layered in freshly ground almonds and cashews, and mixing in the traditional ghughra trio of milk powder, ghee and sugar. Puran Poli ice cream – This ice cream takes the sweetened lentil bread, to a new level, with pieces of toasted, ghee-topped roti. Ras Malai ice cream cake – The iconic dessert is turned into an ice cream cake. We use the best Sach Foods organic paneer and blend it in our saffron ice cream, which is then sandwiched between our rose and cardamom cakes. It’s a milky and satisfying take on a celebrated sweet. Parle G. Masala Chai ice cream sandwiches – The popular and nostalgic Indian tea biscuit, Parle G, forever served with a cup of chai, sandwiches our signature Masala Chai ice cream (inspired by Pooja’s family chai recipe). They’re bite-sized deliciousness, and one is never enough! Back by popular demand, these have returned from past celebration boxes! Personalized Diwali Candle A beautiful candle perfect for celebrating Diwali this year. Featuring an intricate rangoli design, the candle displays the message 'Happy Diwali' along with a personalised message of your choosing. Celebrate the festival of light with this beautifully crafted 'glow through' candle! Celebration Kit Teach your little ones about Diwali, the festival of lights, with this creative kit that includes paintable coasters, felt pieces to make a toran and more. Holly Jolly Diwali Book Twenty-nine-year-old Niki Randhawa has always made practical decisions. Despite her love for music and art, she became an analyst for the stability. She's always stuck close to home, in case her family needed her. And she's always dated guys that seem good on paper, rather than the ones who give her butterflies. When she's laid off, Niki realizes that practical hasn't exactly paid off for her. So for the first time ever, she throws caution to the wind and books a last-minute flight for her friend Diya’s wedding. Niki arrives in India just in time to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, where she meets London musician Sameer Mukherji. Maybe it's the splendor of Mumbai or the magic of the holiday season, but Niki is immediately drawn to Sam. At the wedding, the champagne flows and their flirtatious banter makes it clear that the attraction is mutual. When Niki and Sam join Diya, her husband and their friends on a group honeymoon, their connection grows deeper. Free-spirited Sam helps Niki get in touch with her passionate and creative side, and with her Indian roots. When she gets a new job offer back home, Niki must decide what she wants out of the next chapter of her life—to cling to the straight and narrow like always, or to take a leap of faith and live the kind of bold life the old Niki never would have dreamed of. Diwali Chocolate Covered Oreos! Chocolate Covered Oreo's are EGGLESS cookies! Treats are decorated with edible embellishments, edible images and FDA approved edible glitter and edible paint. Colors can be customized on request! Pure Brass Puja Thali The entire Pooja Thali set has been made of Brass which has a deep impact on both our spiritual and earthly well-being. It also has several scientifically proven properties that makes it the ideal material for Pooja related products. Pooja Thali Set includes - 12 inches end to end 1. Pooja Thali with handles 2. Liber Diya 3. Aarthi stick OR Agarbathi stand 4. Water Kalash/Lotta 5. Kum kum katori, 6. Small Spoon 7. Small water tumbler 8. Beads Mala/Chain Vegan Cashew Pistachio Ladoos These cashew pistachio ladoos are Indian Traditional Sweet perfect for every celebration. Each order goes out with complimentary cookie samples and thank you card. Vegan Option and No nuts Option are available upon request. Mithai Socks Are these the cutest things you've ever seen?! Handmade in California. Socks feature jalebi, ladoo, chum chum, barfi, and ras malai! Premium organic cotton One size fits most Diwali Decoration Craft Kit for Kids Everything that you need to assemble the craft is included. Colors might wary from picture shown but always include bright colors that kids universally love (red, yellow, orange, pink, green). Makes: Lantern - 5 Greeting Card - Diya Shape - 1 Greeting Card - Candle Shape - 1 Greeting Card Envelope - 2 pieces Foam Diya - 10 pieces For Decoration Stickers - 1 pieces Glue - 1 piece Double Sided tape - 10 pieces (to stick Diya's on to wall / doors). Instructions to make Diya's and Lanterns. Also included is multi-color and glitter paper based shapes and rhinestones that you can use to adorn your creation. Instructions are easy to follow. For little kids (< 5 years), I would advise parent supervision as some hand holding might be required but for bigger kids they should be able to take the kit and start making things on their own. The kit comes wrapped in a beautiful looking box and will spark interest and curiosity particularly for young ones. Sangeet Linen Napkins Loomed with 100% organic linen and lined with ecru detailing, these napkins are the perfect accent to any dish. Available in a range of subtle earth tones, every set takes on a relaxed texture, adding an understated elegance to your table. Handcrafted by a group of master weavers in Kannur, India, each set of six napkins are made start-to-finish in a fair trade environment. Sacred Rose Hand Cream by Ranavat Ranavat Sacred Rose Hand Cream is made up of sacred petals from Pushkar, India – the lakeside city dotted with white temples and red rose gardens. The Royals commissioned their rose-infused attars, jams and wines from these majestic gardens. Dip your hands into a bed of these roses, powered by sweet almond oil for vitamins A and E, sesame seed for soothing irritation and of course, pushkar rose for hydration and brightening. Click the photo or link in the title above to explore other wonderful gift products made by my friend Michele at Ranavat. Azad Leather Tray The guys in my life are the hardest to buy for...I think these little trays are perfect! These little fellows are not only a perfect gift, they’re the perfect catch-all trays for odds and ends in every corner of your home. Not only are they handsome, but they’re made from the leather scraps Made from ethically sourced leather from Kolkata, each tray is handcrafted in a leather workshop in Gurgaon. Since this is a natural product, each tray is one-of-a-kind – expect variation in markings. Made start-to-finish in a fair trade environment. Diwali Tealight Candle Holder Handcrafted metal votive holders have a buzzy gold finish that complement Diwali’s bright color bursts. The set is sized for votives with a finger ring and coupe shape that reminds us of our favorite heirloom teacups. Made of stainless steel with a gold finish. Set of 4. The Perfect Pot by Always Pan How about this Turmeric color?!? Combines every single pot and then some. Made with the same game-changing ingenuity that made the Always Pan a sellout, the Perfect Pot does everything from boiling to baking, crisping to steaming Diwali Fry Set This collection has everything you need for a delicious Diwali celebration filled with jalebi, gulab jamun, laddu, murukku, pakoras, samosas, or any other fried treats you can dream up! There’s the intricately perforated Skimmer Spoon designed by Lekha and the beautiful wire Cooling Rack designed by Manjit Thapp, plus two clay diyas to light your way in the dark. Surely with all this variety you have found something wonderful for yourself and those you love! May the light shine brighly in your life this year and always.

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  • Gujarati & Hindi Zoom School | Sanskar Teaching

    Live Indian Language Courses for Kids and Adults Languages Offered: Gujarati • Hindi • Punjabi Malayalam • Marathi Registration open now SPRING 2024 SESSION Attend class from home! Now you or your kids can learn Gujarati, Hindi, or Punjabi with a native speaker! Classes are kept small so that every student receives teacher attention and tools needed to fully learn a new language. During these weekly classes, you (if you're interested in Adult Class) or your kids will participate and interact with the teacher in real-time. You can ask questions and get answers right away, practice speaking , and receive feedback. Learning with Sanskar Teaching is always fun. We make sure to incorporate games and scenarios to keep the learning lively. ​ Click here for FAQ's about Zoom School. SPRING 2024 SESSION TRUE BEGINNER CLASS This class is for students have little to no organic exposure to the language and have no prior experience learning the language. Students who are brand new to our school should start here and then can jump into another level in the next session. TRUE BEGINNER ENROLLMENT PRESCHOOL CLASS Our preschool classes are 30 minutes long and best suited for children ages 3 to 5 or 6 years old. Older children should consider looking into Level 1 and 2 classes. Because of the age of the students in Preschool class, language will be taught primarily through activities and verbal skills will include lots of repetition. ​ Look forward to stories in Gujarati, Hindi, and Punjabi songs, simple prayers and some Craft Activities. Children will play game s in class and learn the Basic Alphabet in fun ways. ​ Since classes are held on Zoom, you can participate from anywhere...by phone or computer! PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT KIDS CLASS Sanskar Teaching offers 4 levels of Kid Classes to serve all skill and age levels. Kids Level 1 class is 30 minutes while levels 2 & 3 are 45 minutes. Classes cover topics such as vocab , likely scenarios and grammar. We also include games, like 'Chhagan kahe which is similar to 'Simon Says', so that students are regularly shifting their energy and not getting bored sitting in front of a screen. ​ Since classes are held on Zoom, you can participate from anywhere...by phone or computer! EXPLORE KIDS CLASSES ADULT CLASS Our Adult classes are for anyone who needs a Gujarati or Hindi Refresher as well as for anyone learning the language new from scratch. ​ Adult classes are 60 minutes and great for comprehension and for gaining confidence in speaking. You'll learn grammar , vocabulary, cultural norms, have in-class presentations. as well as, direct access to your teacher for support. ​ Since classes are held on Zoom, you can participate from anywhere...by phone or computer! EXPLORE ADULT CLASSES PRIVATE LESSONS Sometimes, learning one-on-one is the best way for a person, so Sanskar Teaching offers an option to do 30, 45 or 60 minute private tutoring options for all of Sanskar Teaching's Indian languages. ​ Our Private Lessons are 7 week packages, you pick the date and time and we match you with a Indian Language Tutor that best suits your needs. ​ Since tutoring sessions are held online Zoom, you can participate from anywhere...by phone or computer! PRIVATE TUTORING OPTIONS Check out an individual class for more deets. Search by Language GUJARATI HINDI MARATHI PUNJABI MALAYALAM Search by Level PRESCHOOL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 TEEN ADULT LEVEL 1 ADULT LEVEL 2 WHAT OUR STUDENTS LOVE ABOUT LANGUAGE CLASS

  • Gujarati Summer School | Sanskar Teaching

    Welcome to our Live Online Language Classes Enrollment Forms for Each Class Time We're excited to get to know you or your kids through this form! Please fill out the enrollment form that corresponds to the language class, time, and teacher you signed up for. ​ This is a MANDATORY form. ​ In order to receive updates and all information regarding your classes, this form has to be filled out. ​ You will receive an email with the Zoom meeting code for your class and access to your Curriculum Folder a few days before class begins. ​ GUJARATI CLASSES - KIDS Riddhi's Classes Level 1 Saturday 12pm EST Level 1 Sunday 12pm EST Level 2 Sunday 1pm EST Level 3 Sunday 2:15pm EST Anushi's Classes Preschool Saturday 10am EST Gargi's Classes Preschool Saturday 12pm EST Level 1 Saturday 11:15am EST Suhangi's Classes Preschool Saturday 12pm EST Preschool Sunday 12pm EST Level 1 Sunday 1pm EST Krupa's Classes Preschool Friday 12pm EST Preschool Sunday 12pm EST Level 1 Saturday 12pm EST Level 1 Saturday 1pm EST Level 1 (Ages 10+) Sunday 11am EST Level 1 Sunday 1pm EST Preschool Saturday 12:30pm EST HINDI CLASSES - KIDS Meghna's Classes Preschool Sunday 1pm EST Level 1 Sunday 12pm EST Level 1 Sunday 1:45pm EST Neetu's Classes Preschool Saturday 12pm EST Preschool Sunday 12pm EST Level 2 Sunday 1pm EST GUJARATI CLASSES - ADULTS Gargi's Class Adult Level 1 Saturday 10am EST Krupa's Class Adult Level 1 Saturday 10:45am EST

  • First Phrases to Teach Kids | sanskarteaching

    First Gujarati Phrases To Teach Your Kids Some of the most important phrases you need to know in Gujarati

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