Articles written by Kalyani Candade

A pet dog is often a family member nobody wants to leave behind on an outdoor vacation. Some tips on how it might be possible to take the family's best friend camping.

Oct 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Camping tents come in a bewildering variety, and making a quick choice before an impromptu outdoor adventure holiday is tricky. Some tips on which tent is right for what

Oct 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Wearing the right footwear for a hiking vacation, trekking expedition or backpacking camp is critical to safety, and depends on several factors. Some tips.

Oct 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Packing an expedition backpack is a fine art of balancing weight according to kind of terrain. Here's how veteran outdoorsmen would pack for an outdoor adventure holiday.

Oct 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

What camp gear is carried on a camping holiday depends on whether it's carried on foot or by vehicle. Some tips for a camping vacation where gear can be moved by vehicle

Oct 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

What to carry on a camping holiday depends on whether it's a backpacking camping vacation or a vehicle-based camp holiday. Some tips on gear for a backpacking vacation.

Oct 8, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Eating the right food on an outdoor adventure vacation is crucial to maintaining a good physical condition on the trail. Some tips on the right foods for a hiking trip.

Oct 8, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Knowing what gear to carry is crucial on a hiking trip, whether it's an adventure family vacation or a hiking trip with pals. Some tips on essential gear for a day hike.

Oct 7, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Whatever your style of adventure - family vacation or solo hike, the need to wear the right clothing and accessories cannot be overemphasized. Some tips for a day hike.

Oct 7, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

While several jungles in India are frequented by the Asian Elephant, they are most easily accessible and visible in the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

Jul 10, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

If yogurt is a favourite, toss it up, blend it or spice it with tangy flavours from the Asian kitchen.

Jul 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Popping pills is not the only answer to elevated levels of blood pressure. Making some simple changes in lifestyle can actually help reduce hypertension.

Jul 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

While genetics and family history cannot be ignored, unhealthy lifestyle practices are major contributors that hasten the onset of diabetes. Changing these is the answer.

Jul 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

When caring for a sick dog, getting him to swallow a tablet leads to unnecessary stress. A little-known dog care tip that makes things easy for owner and sick canine

Jul 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

For the uninitiated, a property deal can be fraught with risk if they don't know what to guard against. Check out these critical parameters before buying a first home.

Jul 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Get the child to understand alphabet cluster patterns in spelling, and he has an important tool that will greatly improve his spelling abilities.

Jul 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Learning spelling is much easier if the child can recognize alphabet clusters, especially vowel-consonant clusters that repeat frequently and make similar sounds.

Jul 8, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

After basic vowel sounds, teach a child to recognize vowel-consonant cluster patterns. Begin with sound clusters that use the vowel "a", as in the "VCe pattern".

Jul 8, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Once your child is familiar with the basic vowel sounds, tackle more complex spelling by teaching him or her to identify vowel consonant clusters that occur regularly.

Jul 7, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

The charming mythical Scandinavian beasties, Jansson's droll style and an enduring world view make this book a must-have on the list of every family that loves books.

Apr 22, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

With digital cameras, anybody can take clean, sharp pictures. Here are five key points to pay attention to if you want your pictures to stand out from the crowd.

Apr 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Chennai, with pockets of wilderness areas and national park within the city, offers fascinating wildlife viewing at Guindy National Park, IIT Campus, and other places.

Apr 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

This summer, trade in calorie-heavy sauces and mayonnaise for low fat salads from Asian kitchens; cool, tangy and healthy to boot.

Apr 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

When teaching spelling, break up the "u" sound into two sessions for easier retention. Teach the simple "u" sound first. Then, move on to more complex combinations.

Apr 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

When teaching spelling, begin with short vowel sounds and then vowel combinations and diagraphs. Isolate the long "a", long "ee", long "i", and then, the long "u" sound.

Apr 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

As money worries become more pressing and credit card debts loom large, use this strategy to save money on a daily basis, and help reduce debt.

Feb 26, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Smart homemakers know how to economise discreetly. The 10% approach is a simple money saving technique that can increase cash available and help reduce debt.

Feb 24, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

When teaching spelling, start with short vowel sounds, then move to vowel diagraphs. Take one sound at a time. The long "ee", the long "a", and here, the long "i" sound.

Feb 9, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Old cloth, scrap fabric and used clothes offer environment friendly alternatives to everyday products in your household, and help in green projects of recycling trash.

Jan 29, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Giving a pet might seem a great idea for a personalized gift, but is it smart gift giving? Make sure the person receiving the pet dog or cat is ready for the committment

Jan 22, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Writing for web requires realigning of writing skills, and learning writing to hold shorter attention spans.It's about writing that is layered and non-sequential.

Jan 8, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

A doggy addition to the home is like bringing home a child, rather than a cute little toy. Check if your lifestyle will allow you to meet the new responsibilities.

Jan 8, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Chennai provides excellent opportunities for birding, within the city in areas like Guindy National Park and the Adyar Estuary, as well as day trips to water bodies

Jan 8, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Till an infant is old enough to tell what he or she wants, it's not easy to figure out why a child is crying. A check list of probable reasons makes the job easier.

Jan 6, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

More than anything else, the British legacy in Chennai is visible in the magnificent architectural style developed by the British architects in India, led by Chisholm.

Jan 6, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Use herbs, vegetables and spices in different ways to keep your dog naturally healthy and happy.

Jan 6, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Recycle office stationery, packaging waste or convert confidential documents to shredded paper. At home, recycle cardboard and paper, the bulk of most household waste

Jan 5, 2009 - Kalyani Candade

Recycling computers, monitors and computer parts can save money and take you closer to a green home. Here's how you can reuse old monitors and other computer parts.

Dec 30, 2008 - Kalyani Candade

Adopt a green project. Work towards a green home with these simple tips on recycling waste. Here's how you can recycle plastic, waste paper, and even recycle pcs.

Dec 24, 2008 - Kalyani Candade

Stories about the spirit of Christmas are always popular. Get your family together for an evening of reading these Christmas specials, or sit down with a Christmas DVD.

Dec 20, 2008 - Kalyani Candade

After basic vowel sounds, move to vowel combinations and diagraphs, one at a time. Work with the long "ee" and the long "a", then explore the long "o" diagraph.

Nov 27, 2008 - Kalyani Candade

A key tip to teaching spelling is to focus on one sound at a time. After basic vowels and the long "ee" diagraph, it's time to move to the long "a" sound.

Nov 21, 2008 - Kalyani Candade

English spelling tends to be confusing as different vowels often combine together to make similar sounds. Help your child understand the long "e" sound.

Nov 13, 2008 - Kalyani Candade

The most effective tool to good spelling is an amazingly simple one: "Open your mouth and say the word".

Nov 6, 2008 - Kalyani Candade

Wildlife lover or tourist to India, this tiger habitat in Karnataka is a must on your itinerary.

Oct 8, 2008 - Kalyani Candade

There is no one rule for the use of the Apostrophe. That's the catch - and the beauty - of this funny, versatile little hook.

Oct 6, 2008 - Kalyani Candade

Dedicated photography tours are no doubt the best, but those "great moments" can even happen on a routine business trip.

Sep 21, 2008 - Kalyani Candade

The different uses of the apostrophe make it a tricky customer -- when is it used to denote possession and when is it not?

Sep 14, 2008 - Kalyani Candade

A good way of learning writing is to get to the fundamentals. One, to make yourself heard. Two, to make yourself understood. Three, to hold interest till you are done.

Sep 10, 2008 - Kalyani Candade

India's rivers and oceans offer visitors an exciting range of adventure activities - white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking, coracling, snorkeling and even scuba diving

Jul 21, 2008 - Kalyani Candade