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Fruit enhancers for casual snacking Fruits are the healthiest snacks to kill your boredom and hunger. But the natural sugars in fruits are subtle and sometimes, we need additives to make the flavours interesting and intense. DreamStream provides a list of 10 dips for fruits that we can make with ease. We can also follow Dreamers on DreamStream who write about ideas for interesting dips. Here are 10 tasty fruit dips : 1.Pumpkin Fruit Dip This is low in sugar and it’s quite tasty. It’s a healthy option on the dessert table that’ll make a good companion to the fruits. 2.Brown Sugar Apple Dip This dip needs 4 ingredients to make and it’s a simple dip bowl to achieve. It’s sweet and delicious with a fluffy consistency. 3.Champagne Cheesecake Fruit Dip This is a dip that’s ideal for celebratory occasions like New Year’s eve, Valentine’s day or bridal showers. 4.Chocolate Sauce Dip This is yet another simple dip to make. Chocolate is one of the 4 recipes needed to mak...

The bride is walking down to the aisle to the wedding music and to the thrashing of the waves of water against the sand on the beach. Her white dress glows in the sun and the wind in her hair makes the crowd stare at her with awe. A beach is an amazing location to get married at and there are a few things that can be done to make the wedding more special.  DreamStream offers many great ideas to make your wedding at the beach special and memorable. One can meet Dreamers on DreamStream who write about ways to make wedding more beautiful and follow them to stay updated. Here are 12 few ideas to enhance your wedding at the beach : 1.Seashell Cake A wedding is incomplete without a wedding cake and a wedding at the beach calls for a beach themed cake. Have a cake designed and inspired by the beach with coral patterns and starfishes decorating the cake. 2.White Embroidered Gown Have the wedding gown embroidered with patterns, preferably coral patterns or one of your li...

Cute hats for cuter babies The clouds part and the world comes to a standstill when a baby smiles. The adorable clueless smile of a baby is a sight to behold. With an overload of cuteness with giggles and smiles, the company of a baby is unmatched. Make cute little hats for your baby that'll ensure warmth and added cuteness. DreamStream offers a bunch of ideas that you could use to make crocheted patterns for a hat for your baby. We can also follow Dreamers who write specifically on ideas for hats for babies and we can stay updated with on their posts. Here are 15 cute crochet patterns for a baby hat : 1.Owl Hats Make crocheted owl hats with big curious eyes and a tiny beak. Crowning your baby with cuteness and complementing the big baby eyes, an owl hat is an adorable option. 2.Matching Crochet Hats Make two hats. One for the baby and one for the mommy. A hat by a mother carrying a baby wearing a smaller and similar hat says love in a warm and cute manner. 3.Minion Ha...

Illuminate this Diwali with colorful handmade crafts It's the time of the year when the houses are decorated with little lamps and the night skies are painted with beautifully patterned fireworks. Signifying the victory of good over evil, we can make this Diwali celebration more colorful and bright with a few simple DIY crafts . DreamStream offers a bunch of simple and beautiful crafty ideas that we could make with ease. We can also follow Dreamers who specialize in such crafts and read about their ideas and stay updated. Here are 25 eye attracting crafts that we can make for this Diwali: 1.A greeting card with a design of quilled oil lamps. 2.Circular decorated diya with paper quilling. 3.Peacock quilling candle holder. 4.Quilled flower diya. 5.Make a beautiful paper toran. 6.Fruit peels candles. 7.A bowl of water with beautiful floating candles. 8.Decorate candles with paper and leaves. 9.Make a creative paper lantern. 10.A diwali card accessorized with s...

Beautify the home with a majestic front The front verandah is the facade of the home and the way we decorate it inspires the way we decorate the interior. Whether our guests are kids, youthful friends or the elderly, we host them at the front verandah for a nice and short evening over cookies and tea. DreamStream offers a wide range of solutions to our everyday questions and similarly, it offers ways to decorate the front verandah. One can follow Dreamers who write about decorating the verandah and interiors and stay updated. Here are 15 ways to have a beautiful front verandah : 1.Iron furniture, imposing columns and marble floor bring about a roman styled verandah. 2.Have a tiny potted garden with tiny plants placed on shelves. 3.Use magnificently carved and cushion chairs. 4.Decorate a tropical inspired verandah with green plants. 5.Bare brick designs are simple and easy. 6.Avoid insects and dust with a screened verandah. 7.Use shades of brown and beige to give...

Destination weddings are a beautiful way to celebrate your love as you start a new phase in your life. Here are the top 10 wedding destinations in India: 1.Goa A Goa wedding will offer the perfect mix of blue skies, lush greenery, mountains in the background, or the deep blue waters of the sea. You could opt for wonderful tropical setup on the beach, or a sunset wedding. Later September to October end is a good time for weddings in Goa as the weather is perfect and the peak season crowd is yet to come. 2.Havelock Island Another beach destination, Havelock Island in Andaman & Nicobar offers the cleanest beaches in India and the weather stays mild throughout the year. Exchange your vows under clear blue skies on the golden sands of the beaches. 3.Jaipur If you have always dreamt of a royal wedding, getting married in a grand palace like Jai Mahal Palace in Jaipur will be a fantasy come true. A majestic venue, warm hospitality, and delicious wedding food, a wedding...

Time to make the garden prettier Every person’s dream is to have a beautiful house of their own, customised according to their tastes and comfort. Some want a house on the 26th floor, while some want a swing in the balcony. Some need a Jacuzzi while some only look for the interiors. But if there is one common thing every person desires, it is a garden. A beautiful garden allowing you a beautiful view to wake up to every morning. Though a lot of garden ideas fail, thanks to the annoying neighbour, your adorable puppy or maybe even the terrible weather conditions, nobody ever stops trying. One feature that can multiply the beauty of a garden by a huge number is by getting a garden fountain. It needn’t be expensive and you will know that when you look up on DreamStream. A multi-faced page, allowing you to learn and teach people about ideas through writing, is now everybody’s go to site to explore DIY ideas to add a personal touch to their work. Few ideas that might catch your intere...

Train journeys have played an important role in our lives growing up in India – whether it’s the journeys to visit grandparents during summer vacations as a child, or the journeys with friends during college days – almost everyone has nostalgia related to their experiences with train journeys. Here are some spectacular train experiences in India: 10 Most Amazing Train Experiences in India Himalayan Queen The Himalayan Queen’s journey on the Kalka-Shimla route has made it to the Guinness Records as the one being on the steepest track in the world. It passes through 102 tunnels and over 82 bridges, and through a very scenic route. This railway track completes a circuit off 96kms and was founded in 1903 and has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Originating from Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, this 78km track laid during the British Era is among the most popular tracks due to its use in many Bollywood movie...

Disney movies show us a beautiful world that almost seems unreal to an adult. But if we told you that these are all based on real life locations that you can visit on your next trip? Here are some beautiful locations that Disney got inspired from: 1.Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany This Bavarian castle from 1800s inspired the royal castle in Sleeping Beauty. It was built by Ludwig II as a personal retreat and he was known to be an enthusiastic art patron, his love for the arts showing in the grandiose of the castle. 2.Alsace, France This picturesque village in Northern France inspired the location where Belle stayed with her father in the Disney classic – Beauty and the Beast. The region’s architecture and the way of living is reflected in the Disney movie. 3.Mont Saint-Michel, France Remember the kingdom of Corona in Tangled? The unique island is inspired by the Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France where tidal waves periodically cut it off from the mainland. The striking location h...

Using homemade products over shop-brought ones is always a healthier alternative. Try out these simple recipes to make natural shampoo at home . 1.Natural Coconut Milk Shampoo Combine 1/4th cup of homemade coconut milk, 1/4th cup of liquid castile soap with 20 drops od essential oil of your choice and mix well in bottle or jar. If you use a foaming dispenser, add 1.4th cup of distilled water to the mix and for up to a month. 2.Moisturizing PH Balanced Shampoo Combine 1 can of full fat coconut milk with 2tbsp. raw honey, 1 tsp Jojoba oil, 1 tsp castor oil, 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp of any essential oil and whisk until smooth. Massage on your scalp and leave on for a few minutes before rinsing. 3.Honey & Tea Tree Oil Shampoo Combine 1 tbsp. raw honey with 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar. Add 4 ounces of aloe vera and 1 tbsp. coconut oil and blend and heat the mix if it is not melted. In a mixing bowl, add 1 tsp castile soap and 3 tbsp. distilled water and blend before ad...

Nothing is as relaxing as soaking in a tub of warm water, scented with wonderful salts or oils, after a hard day at work, or just a long week. You can make these luxurious bath and body products and home now, and customise them to suit your preferences, without spending a ton! 1.Bath Salts Epsom bath salts help detoxify and alleviate stress and tension. Using a scent like lavender, or cedar will give a calming effect, and citrusy notes like orange or lemon will be refreshing and joyful. Mix 3 cups of Epsom salt and 2 cups of sea salt in a large bowl and sprinkle 2 tbsp. of any essential oil to this and mix well with a whisk to remove all clumps. Add ½ cup of baking soda and mix well and store for later use. 2.Bath Milk Milk baths are soothing and does wonders for the skin, making it soft and smooth. Mix 1 ½ cups of powdered milk and ½ cup of Epsom salts together. Add 5-8 drops of any essential oil of your choice and mix. You could add food colouring to match the essence you have ...

Sleep is very essential for our good health and plays an important role in how effectively and efficiently we function through the rest of the day. And for a good night’s sleep, we need a good mattress. Here are 6 simple ways to help you choose a good mattress to suit your needs: 1.Age of your mattress Like everything else, mattresses also have an expiration date. Generally, mattresses over 8 years old are likely to affect your sleep and its indicative that you should most likely, change your mattress. Although latex and memory foam mattresses tend to have a longer life span. 2.Type of mattress Deciding the type of mattress you need is usually the hardest step but with this guide for the most common types, your decision process should feel easier. Latex is the best option for people who like bounce in their mattress, and want cooling and responsiveness, without the hug and contour of memory foam mattresses. Memory foam are good for support, pressure relief and body contourin...

As much as most of us love traveling , the act of packing your bag remains a daunting task for most. But if we can refer to a list with all the essentials for a healthy trip, how much easier could life get! Here are 10 essentials to carry with you on your trips, to make your travel healthier. 1.Sunscreen Pack a good sunscreen with the right SPF for your skin type and apply generously on your skin before leaving in the morning and reapply as needed. Travelling requires many hours spent sightseeing under the sun, which can harm the skin in more ways than one. 2.Bandages Especially if you are traveling in summer, there are always chances of blisters caused by heat or by walking around for too long. Bandages come in handy at such times. 3.Pain killers Headaches from too much heat, or aches from too much activity, can all be relieved with the right pain-killers. 4.Anti-allergic medicines You are traveling to a new place, and anything there could potentially cause allergies and ruin your...

Father’s Day is that special day of the year when we show our love and admiration for the man who taught us to be the people we are. Here are some of the coolest gifts you could get your dad this year. 1.Eyeglasses Get your father a trendy pair of glasses to remind him of his youth when he would have flaunted the latest fashion. His eyesight isn’t getting better, but his glasses should be cool. 2.Noise-cancelling headphones For those fathers who enjoy their music, a pair of noise-cancelling headphones is the perfect gift as they shut out the world and immerse into one of their own. 3.Coffee maker A full automatic coffee machine that grinds whole beans and creates any type of coffee that your father enjoys, would be the perfect gift for him. He need not have to head out to a café every time when he can get it from the comfort of home. 4.Portable charcoal gift An ideal gift for fathers who enjoy grilling on summer evenings with friends and family. 5.Leather jacket An awesome leather...

With summer in full peak throughout the country, it’s the season for ice creams, or preferably our very own Indian version of delicious kulfi! Here are some tasty recipes that you could try making at home to cool off from the summer heat this weekend! 1.Malai Kulfi This is the most popular variety of kulfi and is a favourite with everyone. Combine 2 ½ cups of full-fat milk, ½ cup condensed milk, and 1/4th cup milk powder in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and bring to boil. Add ½ tsp of cardamom powder and mix well and cook on a medium flame for about 25 minutes. Turn off the flame and allow the mix to cool down before pouring into 6 kulfi moulds and freeze until firm. 2.Mango Kulfi This summery dessert is an irresistible combination of fresh, sweet mangoes and kulfi. Mix ¼ tsp of saffron strands in 1 tsp of warm milk and keep aside. Next dissolve 1 tbsp. of cornflour in 2 tbsp. water and keep aside. Heat 4 ½ cups of full-fat milk in a deep non-stick pan and bring to boil whole stir...

Sometimes, you don’t want to spend your vacation laying around on a beach. If you’re an art lover, you might be looking for a city that can provide you with a vibrant arts scene filled with unique culture and great collections. Luckily, there are plenty of cities throughout the world that offer just that. Ready to plan an art-oriented vacation? Start by taking a look at these eight cities, which offer world-class museums, one-of-a-kind collections, and must-see displays. 1. Berlin, Germany This European city is a leader when it comes to art. It’s filled with great art venues, new architecture, cutting-edge exhibits and high-end art galleries .  A priority while you’re there should be the Museumsinsel, also known as the Museum Island, which is a complex of five museums on the site of an original city settlement. This UNESCO World Heritage arts center features the Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery), celebrated for its German an...

It’s been a long week filled with a constant rush to meet deadlines, reply to emails, get to meetings on time, deal with the traffic, eat healthy, and basically be an adult. But time for a break from all that and indulge in a night out with the squad! If you are looking for the perfect spot in Bangalore to party it out with your girl gang, this list rounds up the top 10! 1.Tavern at the Inn This watering hole on Museum Road believes in partying the right way with ladies night twice a week! They play the perfect music for dancing from contemporary rock to soothing classics. Indulge in their delicious finger food while competing with the girls at their karaoke station. 2.Humming Tree For those who like to keep it classy, Humming Tree is the place to be. Relax with the live music, delicious food & cocktails as you catch up with each other and let all your worries dissipate. 3.Shimmer Shimmer at Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur offers ladies night out each Saturday! Their ren...

Thinking of a Goan holiday? Looking at Goa for a family vacation or a road trip with friends? Look deeper, head inland….there is more to this “bite-sized” state than sun, sand, sea, beach, booze and bistros. This time around, along with the usual, try a different Goa as well and you are sure to come back with more selfie clicks and memoirs for your life. So read on, and plan to surprise yourself with a true Goan experience this time around. Check out these 10 best places to visit in Goa and things to do that won’t let you miss out on any of the Goan “fun”. 1. Calangute Beach- The “ Queen of Beaches ” One of the most popular beaches in Goa and also the largest beach in North Goa, Calangute beach is among the most recommended tourist places in Goa and popular with both domestic and international tourists. It is also the busiest and commercialized beaches in Goa. It offers a long coastline with an amazing view of the sea and the beach front is dotted with shacks, restaurants, clubs ...

Ground covers aren’t used very often and are sometimes misunderstood. However, they’re incredibly useful and beautiful to have around. Ground covers not only help protect the soil and slow down erosion, but they also can add color and fragrance to your garden. Here are some of the best ground covers to have around ! 1. Thyme Thyme is one of those ground covers that does all three things: protects, looks good, and smells good! Thyme comes in numerous different shades, so choose one you like and that matches your house and go with it! 2. Sedum The best thing about sedum is that it doesn’t require much water and that it’s fairly adaptable to the environment it’s planted in. Sedum also comes in numerous colors, so you can choose a color that suits your garden space. 3. Hens-and-Chicks If you’re trying to get a ground cover in a tight place then consider planting hens-and-chicks. This ground cover is great for small areas like between rocks and doesn’t require muc...

Skin care has always been an integral part of women’s lives, and now it is slowly starting to become a concern for men too. It’s very easy to believe those glitzy commercials starring prominent celebrities, who endorse skin care products, but the truth is, these products have a lot of chemicals added to them to make them give the desired results, and sometimes these products do work and sometimes they seem like a waste of money. While you can spend lots of money trying out new chemical-loaded skin care products till you find the right one that works for you, there’s an easy way out; you can use natural, home-made recipes to make face masks to get flawless skin while feeling satisfied that you’re not subjecting your skin to harmful chemicals. Here are a few easy to make face masks that use just 2 ingredients and work wonders on your skin and help keep pimples at bay. 1. Turmeric and Coconut Milk Face Mask Turmeric is one of the natural remedies that has been used to treat all types...