This year seems to have flown by faster than the others. I think it’s because I now have a toddler in the house (read: Tony is One!)! Last year around this time, Tony was only 3-months-old and we went to Miami with our friends to celebrate the new year. We stayed up until well past… Read More

Before I get to my 2017 Gift Guide for Toddlers, I feel compelled to say that toddlers don’t need a lot of toys, they just need attention and that is truly the best gift that you can give them. If buying toys isn’t within your budget this year, then trust me, your toddler isn’t going… Read More

If you cook Indian food often, then chances are you’re already familiar with using a pressure cooker. If you haven’t switched from a stovetop pressure cooker to an electric pressure cooker like an Instant Pot yet, then you are missing out – big time. The electric pressure cooker is a godsend, especially when it comes to Indian cooking.… Read More

How to throw a fish themed party: Tony is Ofishally One! I can’t believe it… my baby Tony is o-fish-ally ONE. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that my son is now a toddler. People always say that kids grow up too fast and I guess I’m learning firsthand that it’s… Read More

UPDATE!: I got an email from Pinterest saying that they have rolled back this feature. Here is a statement from them: “Content creators are at the heart of Pinterest—because of the content you create, Pinners are able to discover new ideas to try. We’re listening to all of the feedback, and have rolled back the feature… Read More

It’s time for a “blog anniversary” post! This year’s topic: how to take maternity leave when you’re a full-time blogger. It has been FOUR years since I started My Heart Beets! My Heart Beets is 4 years old! Technically, my blog anniversary was 2 months ago but I’ve been busy with my cookbook launch and… Read More

If you love apple season, then today’s blog post is absolutely for you! Apple season is my favorite season! I consider apples a transition fruit, a gentle reminder that summer is coming to an end and that it’s time to ease into fall. I love seeing apples of all colors pop up at local markets… Read More

It’s time for another meal plan! If you’ve been following along on the blog and on social media, then you know I’ve teamed up with ALDI to create some easy and flavorful meal plans for you over on the ALDI blog, Hello, Healthy. You can visit the website, print out a shopping list for the week and… Read More

I’m not sure if you’ve heard but some women go through a period of “nesting” during their pregnancy. It’s when they have this urge to get their house ready for their baby by cleaning, organizing, and preparing their home. Well, I “nested” super hard during my pregnancy and a big part of my nesting involved detoxing our home… Read More