Keeping Homes Cool During Summers

Posted on June 6, 2017 - 7:16 am by Roachlife

Keeping Homes Cool During Summers

Call it climate change or global warming or a simple case of urbanization – even a relatively cooler city like Bangalore has been facing the summer heat, and everyone is rushing to the nearest electronics dealer for an air conditioner. However, there are simple things one can do that will allow you to cut down on the air conditioner usage, and thereby save you plenty in electricity charges.

One of the fundamental factor for increasing heat in the cities is not just rise in temperatures but the falling green cover. Trees provide the perfect, natural air conditioning which is solely missed in our cities today. Thus, the first step towards ensuing cool homes is to have trees around your home and plans inside them. Small saplings in the balcony, potted plants in the hallways and shade giving trees in the vicinity of the homes provide excellent cooling in the summer months.

The heat inside homes is due to the trapped heat that comes in from the doors and windows. It is advised to keep the blinds shut and cover windows with shade-nets during the summer months.

Another simple method of keeping your home cool is to swap polyester upholstery with cotton sheets. For window curtains, sofa covers and bed sheets, go for the cotton option and feel an instant change in temperature.
A very important facet of summer heat is that our bodies need to be cooled down as much as the surroundings. Cooler surroundings without cooling down the body temperature will not have much of an effect. It is equally important to bring down body temperature by consuming lot of liquids, wearing cotton and staying hydrated.

Summer Activities for Kids at Home

Posted on June 6, 2017 - 7:12 am by Roachlife

Summer Activities for Kids at Home

Summer time is the best time of the year for any kid! Long summer vacation, no homework, plenty of time to play outdoors and lazy summer afternoons spent taking a nap. However, for parents its also a worrisome time ensuring they don’t stay away too much in the sun and fall ill. And its this contradicting thought process that can play a real spoilsport for kids.

So what’s the way out of this real tricky situation? Actually, most of the time kids get cranky only when they are bored and have nothing good to do. The best way to keep the child engaged – whether indoors or outdoors is to ensure they are never too bored for the activity they are engaged in!

Here are some simple options to keep kids engaged and happy in the summer months:

Plan to invite friends over and take turns to arrange activities for kids at different homes.
Do not repeat games & activities over and over again – children tend to get bored very quickly
Have rewards for the activities you plan, children love competitions
Take time off to spend time with kids, kids alone at home is the recipe for boredom and disaster
Have definite outdoor playing hours – and make it reward-based
Plan activities around food & treats
Encourage children towards literary activities as a break from physical activities as well

Children love variety and they love your involvement. So long as you’re spending time with them and doing a wide variety of things – indoors or outdoors, children are more likely to stay happy than grumpy!

Good Health Begins with a Good Home

Posted on April 4, 2017 - 7:37 am by Roachlife

Good Health Begins with a Good Home

Charity begins at home is an old time saying, but in the modern times it can very well be paraphrased to say that good health begins at home. Health is something, that almost each of us are deeply concerned about! As a populace we have progressively become more and more unhealthy and the increasingly levels of obesity, diabetes and heart conditions suggests that this callous attitude towards health has reached its very nadir.

Homes define almost every aspect of our lives, and therefore they influence our health and health practices to a great extent. For example, we often excuse ourselves out of a morning walk because we don’t have space or a park in the near vicinity of our homes. Lack of sunlight and fresh air also effect our health, so homes that are too congested can leave us unhealthy in the long term.

Homes also dictate our eating patterns and stress levels. Staying too far away from school or work place could result in longer commutes and an early morning rush. Both could indirectly affect our breakfast schedules and increasing morning stress. Lack of connectivity could also result in a similar paradigm.

And each of these factors, individually and collectively, lead us into a gradual unhealthy lifestyle – which can often lead to an irreversible damage.

Thus, it is recommended that we make a smart choice on our homes such that our long term health is automatically taken care of! Pick homes with plenty of space, sunshine and natural ventilation. Stay in close vicinity of places that you frequent on a daily basis. Availability of a jogging track, a park and plenty of greenery around also helps.

Home. Health. Happiness.

A three-stage happiness quotient that we all seek, and having the right home sets us on the right track to achieving the remaining two.

The Perfect Weekend Getaways from the Hectic Urban Hustle

Posted on February 27, 2017 - 7:07 am by Roachlife

The Perfect Weekend Getaways from the Hectic Urban Hustle

If hectic week days are a ubiquitous feature of urban living, the desire to escape over the weekend to a place far away from the city’s hustle & noise is also universal. RBD Stillwaters is perfectly located to help you escape into the wild that surrounds the city of Bangalore and immerse yourself in some weekend tranquility. Here are five of the best weekend spots from Bangalore that are sure to give you rest & rejuvenation:

Kabini River Lodge: It’s the perfect getaway for nature lovers located at a four hour drive from Stillwaters. An early morning start on a Saturday morning gives you ample time to explore some of the finest wildlife surroundings. Located at the foothills of the Western Ghats, this weekend destination is ideal to escape during the summer months.
Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary: Another perfect setting for those who wish to explore nature & the wildlife. Located at a five hour long drive, this destination is perfect for that extended weekends. A variety of wildlife and breathtaking natural landscapes give you the perfect getaway from the concrete jungles that our cities have turned into! There are some great options for food and stay making it an ideal weekend hotspot.
Cauvery Adventure Camp: For the thrill seekers amongst us, Cauvery Adventure Camp provides the ideal spot to explore your own wild side. Located at a mere two hour drive from Bangalore, this place gives you options for trekking, nature camping and wildlife spotting. For those inclined for a little more sedate outing, there’s always the option to go fishing.
Barapole River Rafting: Take adventure to a whole new level with some heart thumping river rafting at Barapole in Coorg. Located just 250 kms from Bangalore, Barapole is one of the lesser known but exciting destinations for river rafting. Set on the banks of the Kithu Kakathu River, this river rafting stress contains class 2 to class 4 rapids to give you some truly adrelenin-rush moments.
Wonderla, Ramagara: For those who wish to stay closer to the city and still have a sense of adventure – Wonderla Amusement Park is the perfect weekend destination. Located just an hour from Bangalore, Wonderla is one of the finest amusement & adventure destinations in India. There’s something for everyone in here and you have all the modern facilities to make sure you never miss the urban comforts.

The Best of Cafes around RBD Stillwater, Harlur

Posted on February 26, 2017 - 6:59 am by Roachlife

The Best of Cafes around RBD Stillwater, Harlur

Coffee. Conversations. Good Company. That’s the ingredient for any lazy summer afternoon. Explore these urban, contemporary and breathtaking cafes around your home:

What’s in a Name: There may not be plenty to the name, but there’s plenty else going on at this chic urbane café located at HSR Layout. Offering signature coffees, coolers and plenty to chew on – the place offers a laidback destination to while away long hours with friends in a conversation.
Latte Coffee Lounge: If you love your chocolate shake, coffee and chicken – then this is the place you ought to visit. All day breakfast and a range of hot/cold coffee selections make it the perfect Saturday mid-day destination. Waking up late and in need of a coffee shot with some great grub? Latte Coffee has you covered.
Café Trouvaille: The name is a tad French and they make some excellent French fries. For those with a continental taste, Café Trouvaille is your kind of a place. In addition to an excellent selection of coffee, you have some great junk food to go. Burgers, Italian food and some Mexican fare too.
Tea Trails: While Indians love their coffee, the colonial fixation with tea is also legendary. Tea trail is for the teetotaler in you with their expansive selection of flavored teas. There is plenty to chew upon and then plenty to ponder over. For that early morning tea fixation, this is your perfect destination in HSR Layout.

Staying Active at RBD Stillwaters

Posted on February 22, 2017 - 4:45 am by Roachlife

Staying Active at RBD Stillwaters

RBD Stillwaters gives you a host of amenities to make your evenings fun, healthy and enjoyable. A host of amenities designed keeping wider interests in mind, ensure that there’ something for everyone and that your time of unwinding at the end of a long day’s work is refreshing and rejuvenating.

Meditation: At the end of a long hard day, if all you wish to do is to sit back, give yourself both the physical & mental rest you need while you gather your thoughts – then the Mediation room is the perfect place.
Sports: There is plenty of sports action unfolding around you and you can take your pick from cricket, table tennis, basketball, tennis and a host of others. Sports avenues offer you the best mix of fitness and recreation in addition to bonding with your friends & neighbors.
Fitness Routine: A fitness routine is of paramount importance in these times. At RBD Stillwaters, we have all the amenities to give you the required facilities for a holistic and result-oriented fitness regime. You can choose from a wide range of fitness options, viz., jogging, aerobics, squash and a host of other indoor facilities.
Pamper Yourself: There are times when all you need is a bit of pampering and nothing else. At RBD Stillwaters our in-house spa is just the place for these times. Pamper yourself with some gentle massages and other body services helping you rest & rejuvenate yourself from the hectic workload of urban lives.

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