Summer with Soulflower! #SummerSkinNeeds

Come summer & skin will need an all new regime to stay hydrated and fresh! The season of shorts, sandals, short-freckled hair, bronzed skin & long sips on Lemonades!

It is necessary to prevent your skin not just from the sun damage but also to keep it hydrated all the while. Using SPF sunscreen is not it. The skin should feel supple and fresh from inside. That’s where the natural bathing products comes to the rescue. I have used soap and aroma oils from Soulflower and their fragrance is divine! 

Why not try some of it & Restore the natural oils of your skin with refreshingly awesome products? 

Introducing summer giveaway for all of you!

Feel like a million bucks this summer by answering a really easy question & following a few steps!

1. Follow A Li’l of Everything on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

2. Follow Soulflower on Facebook & Twitter.

3. Answer this simple question, “What do you think your skin needs the most this summer?” Leave it as comment on this post / tweet.

4. Share this post on Facebook, Twitter or put it up on Instagram! (1 point to each!) Don't forget to tag both of us.

I will pick 3 winners! Do not forget to use the hashtag #SummerSkinNeeds to all your posts/answers. (1 winner, 1 product)

P.S: Follow these simple tips to keep your summer skin happy.

a. Stay hydrated. Drink as much water as you can and say no to aerated drinks.
b. Try and stay indoors between 12 noon to 3 pm, that’s when the sun rays are at their harmful best.
c. Use water based moisture.
d. Use an SPF 15 sunscreen or go for a sunblock.
d. Avoid oily food and say yes to fresh fruits and juices.
Trying these simple steps will help you beat the summer heat. :)

Winners will be announced on 2nd April 2015.

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Living in the past is a waste of time, and when you move forward and embrace change, you #StartANewLife!

I remember taking up this job which made it mandatory that I go for training in Delhi. My mother was not at all happy. Dad left the decision on me. And then, I moved out of the city for good 2 months, traveled alone to the city I never liked until then. I left back a few things, nonetheless, I gained more. Moreover, I got to travel, see new places and make new friends!

Change is good, no matter what time it comes. You may not like it but it is necessary. There was a time when I kept pushing dates and months to start my own blog. And then, one fine day we got an assignment in college - Start a blog of your own! Well, just the start/push I wanted, and I got it. This was almost 3 years back. Blogging opened a new facet of life. Made me independent, more open, understand what works and what doesn't when it comes to writing, triggered the creative channel and made me happy!

With blogging, I have met new people. That old undying urge to travel and see new places has got a fresh breathe of life. Result? I have decided to travel to at least 3 places every year. Because, when you travel, you open all the new horizons, you open yourself to challenges, you explore & embrace new things, perfect way to #StartANewLife with a new destination every now and then. After all, who loves monotony? Not me!

So, when was the last time you did something new? Something adventurous? Went against what you have been doing all along?

If not yet, do now!

Ask yourself these questions:

• When did you actually do what your first impulse, or that persistent feeling is asking you to do?
• When will you move out of that cloud created around you? Or is that a bubble?
• Why not test your boundaries and realise what you are capable of?
• If you always underestimate yourself and fear change, you will never know how brilliant the life can be!

Take a step ahead and #StartANewLife!

• Move out and explore.
• Meet new people and cuddle experiences.
• Let go off the past, the grudges.
• Learn from failures.
• Appreciate the loved ones' in your life, every single day. For they, make you who you are.
• Seek inspiration and learn new things.
• Never shy away from change, for it will help you open up all the new facets of life.

Just like Housing.com.

Watch the video and you might just realise that, if not now, it will never be!

Open your eyes and you might just find something beautiful around the corner, waiting for you!

The Ultimate Cricketing Holiday!

Things we do for the love of Cricket! From waking up at ungodly hours to distributing sweets when our country wins the cup, we have done it all.

Cricket is one sport we Indians are truly passionate about. Over the years, my love for this sport has grown and the passion lives on. And it’s not just Cricket which makes my heart beat but the love to explore places Cricket is associated with. What do you think of this combination? Unbeatable right?

Why not talk about some of the best cricket travel destinations around you? And since, the world cup battle is happening in Australia, why not start from that?

One cannot talk about Cricket without Melbourne. One of the most important tourist attraction in Australia, MCG is one of the greatest cricketing grounds in the world. Built in 1853, it is home to the first test match ever played in the cricket world in the year 1877 between Australia and England. 

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Known to be the most populous city in Australia, Melbourne is referred to as the cultural capital of Australia. Frequent contender of the most liveable city in the world, Melbourne is known for its culture, coffee, colours and contrast.

Another attraction in Australia is Sydney. And with Sydney comes the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. The city of the Opera House and Harbour, where one cannot miss to watch sunset aboard a luxury yacht sipping champagne and enjoying a delightful meal. 

Sydney Cricket Ground

90 minutes away from Sydney is the Blue Mountains, known for a beautiful overnight stay midst the Three Sisters, Wentworth Falls and the Scenic Skywalk. SCG’s vision is, “To celebrate sport, create history, enhance entertainment and share the experience”, and trust me, an experience which one cannot resist sharing.

I won’t do justice to this article if Lord’s is not talked about. Call it a pilgrimage for us cricket lovers, in London, touted to be the home of cricket, Lord’s was established in 1814. It is not Rocket science to tell you all that London is one of the most famous tourist attraction across the globe, and cricket is a part of the city since ages. 

Lord's, London

Tell me one cricket lover who wouldn’t remember watching Saurav Ganguly twirling his jersey at Lord’s. If you visit London, do not miss out on Lord’s at any cost!

Coming onto India, you haven’t really watched a cricket match if you haven’t watched it in an Indian stadium. The cheer, the passion, the atmosphere, the claps, enthral, is to die for! Something which no other stadium in the world can match upto. There’s Eden Gardens (Kolkata) & Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) in India worth visiting and watching a match in. 

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

A treasure of cricket history, if one is all about Dada, Saurav Ganguly, the other is about little Master, Sachin Tendulkar. And who would debate if I say, “India is the place to visit, no matter what time of the year, for its diverse culture, tradition and breathtaking destinations.”

Few days back we saw a match, neck-to-neck performances between two top teams in this World Cup. I am talking about the match between Australia and New Zealand where the latter won by 1 wicket! Quite an interesting face-off I would say. The match took place in an equally interesting destination called Auckland. Venue – Eden Park, Auckland is known for the Sky tower, which offers an unbelievable 360-degree view of the whole city. 

Eden Park, Auckland

Auckland is the most populous area in New Zealand, another destination this World Cup. Another must-visit, is the Auckland Bridge Climb, over the Auckland Harbour Bridge on custom-engineered walkways that provide a safe but exhilarating experience. What’s more? If you are interested in Volcanoes, visit the One Tree Hill. Set amongst the green slopes of Cornwall Park, it is one of Auckland’s largest and most culturally significant volcanoes in Auckland.

I simply cannot finish this article without mentioning the cricket destination which is as beautiful as the sport itself. Watching cricket in legendary stadiums like Newlands and the Wanderers (there’s wanderlust in the name itself!), sight-seeing awaits you with Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain, Wonderful Safaris and beautiful gardens.  South Africa is a definite in my ‘bucket list’ destination! One cannot simply forget the 2003 finals, am I right or am I right?

Before I see off you all, why don't you tell me your favorite cricket holiday destinations across the globe?

Till then,

Have a superb WC15 time,

Wanderlust Girl

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