“Home” can be defined as a place where we want to connect with our true self, share priceless moments with near and dear ones; find eternal peace and discover the joys of living. In the rat race that we have all jumped into, we have forgotten the true meaning of the word “living”. We have created commitments, routines & complicated lifestyles that we have stitched around our already mundane existence. As “bread earners”, we have to take care our work/business, our children’s needs, wife’s demands, and aging parents. Wonder where one can find one’s “Me Time”? We merely exist for others. The “Lady” of the home is multitasking as an ideal housewife, a perfect mother, a career woman and a modern socialite. She is totally fatigued, juggling between her housework, workplace, husband’s demands, children’s tuitions and doctor’s appointments, and yet keeps her aging and demanding in-laws happy! I have a dream ...........that you would love to call home “Children”, the life of every home, are already feeling the pressure An environment that enables you to fulfill all your roles in a of the pseudo world that they have arrived in. They have to cope with stress-free manner, with value-added amenities like academic pressure, leave for school early to beat the increasing traffic ATMC, Brain Wave and Notes & Steps that will provide a lot of happiness, of the city and arrive home late. If that is not enough, endless tuitions convenience, time saving, and, above all, the most important ingredient make them suffer the horrifying traffic again. They are barely awake to – “Me Time”. have their only hot meal of the day. Often, they would have already slept I invite you to discover this first-of-its-kind community for waiting for their next chapatti! “Qualitative” living. A community that goes beyond the best of Wasn’t childhood meant to be carefree, playful, dirtying clothes on the infrastructure, landscaping and amenities. football field, and coming home with scraped knees or fractured bones, having picked up fights with one’s best friends? A community of happy minds and happy hearts! “Senior Citizens” - that’s how our aging parents are termed today. We don’t have time to take them to the doctor for their routine medical needs, or cater to their entertainment and their companionship because we are all too busy existing in our own make-believe world. All this compels me to ask a question… “Why exist when you can live?” I have taken a humble step with “SPA Eco City” to create a 40 Prashant Kajaria acre gated community that you would love to call home. The Dreamer 1 What’s trending... 5 reasons why Choosing the right crèche parks totally rock for your little angel Everybody loves parks. Most great neighborhoods With busy work schedules and the pressures of have at least one park. But are these spaces just a pursuing your dreams, day care centers for tiny tots neighborhood perk, or is there more to parks than Hobbies can teach kids valuable skills DR. NATURE, THE STRESS-BUSTER! are here to stay. Choosing the right crèche involves meets the eye? Does your little champ have a hobby? different hobbies that enabled him It is a well-known fact that our brains get tired after work, especially if we prioritizing your requirements, asking plenty of Perhaps there is a dancer or a singer to learn and grow. What were these Here’s how well-planned parks add value to residential have to concentrate intensely or deal with repetitive tasks. It is crucial to questions, and being aware and observant. hiding inside him or her? Or maybe they amazing hobbies? He bred and sold communities love skating and making model aero- dogs, collected and swapped stamps, take a break every two or three hours. Taking a stroll in the park could do Here are a few quick pointers to start you off. planes. Hobbies are made model aero- wonders. 1. Community Space wonderful activities that planes and joined a Parks provide space for community residents to Parks are havens of peace where like-minded • A good location. The ideal place would be close enable children to learn However, he explained club where he flew his interact with each other and meet new people. They people can bond over walks and talks. to your home or workplace. are also great spaces for events and for people to valuable life skills that that as a child he had planes each Sunday. A walk through a natural setting can boost • A good reputation that is accompanied by a engage in recreational activities. This allows people to 4. A Place for Physical Activity their regular school life a number of different warm and stimulating environment. performance on tasks calling for sustained develop a sense of community. Parks make a neighborhood more enjoyable to may not teach. hobbies that enabled him His breeding venture focus. Taking in the sights and sounds of nature appears to be especially walk through and provide space for popular sports, • Transparent, well established policies and open to learn and grow. taught him valuable beneficial for our minds.Even just looking at photos of nature in a quiet room 2. Cleaner Air encouraging physical activities, thereby promoting communication. If so, he or she may be business skills, philately Trees remove a wide variety of pollutants from the air. holistic health and well-being. • A structured, child-centric and age-specific learning some valuable taught him the value of has a greater cognitive boost than walking down a busy urban street. You Air pollution is especially bad for children, the elderly curriculum. life skills while they are engrossed in an networking, building model aero-planes may actually not even have to enjoy the park, botanical garden, or arboretum and anyone with underlying respiratory problems. 5. Kids Connect With the Outdoors • Qualified, dedicated, and professional staff. interesting hobby. taught him to focus. Even a small park with a few trees can make a big Being outdoors is crucial for the healthy to get the benefit. In contrast, walking down a busy street is exhausting over difference in air quality. development of children. Learning to play outdoors So, give your child the time and space • Clean and safe facilities with a valid operating long periods because we are on the look-out for cars and bicyclists, and improves hand eye co-ordination. Children who There is a story about a well-known for a hobby. It’s a great way to keep license. 3. Better Mental Health spend a significant amount of time in nature also people bumping into us. personality who left school at 12, as him or her occupied, interested in a Direct exposure to nature reduces stress and increases experience better emotional stability and improved he didn’t fit the traditional academic constructive activity and learn from joy. And these effects take place almost immediately. mental health. Your own first impressions are important too. Make environment. However, he explained personal experiences People also don’t have to live near a nature-rich environment to get some sure the environment is friendly, clean and safe. that as a child he had a number of benefits. A quieter city street with interesting natural elements to look at, You will want check and see that the crèche can be flexible too. For example, it should allow you to such as containers of plants, could do the trick, too. pick up and drop off your child at different times if your working hours change at short notice. Find out if they have basic first aid facilities at all times. Organic gardening, the new suburban trend Staff should be trained and there should be someone responsible, who can assess an emergency situation A delicious new trend is taking suburban homes and communities by storm. Organic gardening. Organic gardens and take necessary action. Long way home. The effects of daily work commutes. are popular because they provide us with healthy and nutritious vegetables, untouched by chemicals and harmful Work commutes have become a topic of increasing The biggest effects on long commutes to work relate to We’re never going to live in a society where commuting ingredients. Here are a few tips for those of you planning to join the organic bandwagon. importance over the last decade. Whenever we consider stress-related health issues, the impact upon personal becomes a thing of the past. However, both employers and The curriculum must include physical activity, quiet a new job, very few people think deeply about the time it relationships and performance at work. workers should work towards ways to lessen the physical and time, story sessions, group activities, meals and so might take to travel to our place of work each day. mental impacts that long commutes can cause. Choose Plants Sensibly. Some plants, such as tomatoes, Long hours of commuting, especially if you are naturally more susceptible to pest and disease on. Television, movies and videos should play little People who work in a city office environment will tell you are driving, is associated with high blood problems than others. To reduce problems, look for or no part in what your child does at the daycare or that they have to work in the city to pursue their chosen pressure, increased anger and resentment, disease-resistant varieties. Feed Your Plants Naturally. crèche. career and/or to earn the kind of income that supports If you feed your plants, choose natural products. their lifestyle. Many will place the emphasis on money, increased risk of heart diseases and even Well-rotted animal manure from plant-eating critters prestige, better holidays, a fancier car, more material goods, depression.