I love wearing Indian ethnic wear on special occasions or festivals. A Saree is one of my favourite ethnic attire to wear during Puja or family get-togethers. Again in sarees, I have a soft corner for handloom sarees. The beauty and feel of these handwoven slow crafted sarees are truly mesmerizing. It was Durga Puja time and Diwali is also approaching in few days, hence I thought to buy a beautiful handloom saree to celebrate all these festivals with extra joy. Huts and Looms Tissue Silk Saree In case you are wondering what a handloom saree is, then let me tell you in brief. Handlooms are basically handwoven fabrics made on a weaving machine called a loom. Hence, the name comes from HandLoom. It is a slow-crafted process, as it needs the utmost patience, creativity, and physical strength to create a masterpiece. Handloom sarees are generally priced because of this reason. I feel every woman looks graceful, powerful and amazing in a saree. Handloom sarees are repr...
When the whole family is with you , the tough situation also feels easier to handle. The outside trauma is on the top right now. The world is under a deadly virus and the pandemic situation is becoming heavy on our mental health. Within this 3-4 months, so much happened in our country specially and god only knows what is going to happen in the coming months. Well, when the country was under lockdown and everyone were inside the house , the only person whose workload got doubled was the woman in the house, isn't it ? Preparing food, cleaning utensils, cleaning house, making the kids study and play ,etc. and the list will go on and on. But what if the whole family join hands together and divide the works ,the work pressure will also reduce and everyone will become happy. So here i will say my story and experience with #ShareTheLoad where we stay in a nuclear family.
Just before the lockdown my younger son who was only 1 year old was admitted in hospital because of Diarrhea and just the day before first lockdown we got discharged from hospital . While the lockdown thing was so new for us , I had to take care of an ill baby and along with that my husband and the elder son all alone. I was so much tensed on how to manage everything single-handed . There was no maid ,no house helps , nothing. And i had to maintain the clean and hygiene of my house to avoid any kind of infections further. At that time my husband assured me that not to take stress more and we can divide the work between us . This gave me a bit of relaxation. Since then we are sharing our load together. He helped me in cooking, washing dishes, feeding my kids ,cleaning house,etc.
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Just before the lockdown my younger son who was only 1 year old was admitted in hospital because of Diarrhea and just the day before first lockdown we got discharged from hospital . While the lockdown thing was so new for us , I had to take care of an ill baby and along with that my husband and the elder son all alone. I was so much tensed on how to manage everything single-handed . There was no maid ,no house helps , nothing. And i had to maintain the clean and hygiene of my house to avoid any kind of infections further. At that time my husband assured me that not to take stress more and we can divide the work between us . This gave me a bit of relaxation. Since then we are sharing our load together. He helped me in cooking, washing dishes, feeding my kids ,cleaning house,etc.
In baby houses, cleaning cloths is another level of stress . In doing laundry also my husband helped me a lot. He feels like doing laundry is the easiest task to start the work and of course when you have a washing machine and the best Ariel Matic liquid detergent with you . #ShareTheLaundry
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My elder son also helped me a lot in cooking and arranging stuffs . He also managed his little brother while i was doing some work . My husband also made my kids sleep and helped to to spend some ME time . Sometimes we cooked together the special dishes to surprise our kids. The best part is, he never complained about the fact that he is also doing this much household chores. We shared the load together and our lockdown experience was so much happier . Now as lockdown is partially over and he has started going to his work like before and he isn't getting much time to help me . But after coming back from office he never forget to help me in preparing dinner or cleaning the house which is again much appreciated.
Everyone should understand that household chores are not only meant for the woman in the house but when we do things together the relationship and bond between us becomes more stronger . #ShareChoresMultiplyLove . Hence sharing the load is not a taboo at all where as we should enjoy working things together.
I am trying to ask for #sharetheload from my hubby in lockdown,need help in housechores. I wish my son learn to #sharetheload
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful initiative by Ariel India and I agree that household chores should be a family responsibiity. Like yours, by husband also help me a lot in doing household stuff.
ReplyDeleteYou are blessed to have such a caring and supporting family Snigdha, nothing is precious than when your partner understands your loads of work and willingly comes forward to share it, this is the real beauty of a relationship, that can lead a happy home.
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I am so happy Ariel India sends a beautiful reminder each year for men in the household to Share the load. I have been a part of this campaign since 2018. Glad to read your story
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely thought. 'Sharing the load' has been the message that reflects it's importance more so in the times of pandemic. But, in a woman's life, this crisis of having to juggle has been there- constant. Perhaps, the lockdown would be able to reflect on the real meaning of this phrase far better than ever!
ReplyDeleteSharing the load of household chores, especially something like laundry, is absolutely essential in this day and age. And yes, it does increase the love as well!
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This is such a great initiative by Ariel India and I agree that household tasks should be a family responsibility. I m lucky like you and my husband support me a lot in doing household chores.
ReplyDeleteits so important and essential that men in homes, help women, so that they can balance work and chores at home. sometimes its just overwhelming.
ReplyDeleteI liked the way you put your point across. Sharing the load makes us feel that we care for each other and strengthens our bond.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post dear. Sharing the load indeed makes life so easy and confortable otherwise it gets really difficult especially in these times
ReplyDeleteKudos to the brand Ariel for taking such initiative and bringing the awareness that's much needed in Indian society.No work is gender-specific that's the message that we should give to our next-gen.
ReplyDeleteLove the thought - "Share the chores, multiply the love." Absolutely beautiful. This is a very encouraging initiative by Ariel. Glad to know that your husband helps around in the home.
ReplyDeleteYes for sure we need to understand that genders are equal and no work is gender specific. High time to realise this especially in lockdown.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to see the way your load is being shared! I've always believed in doing things together and happy that my better half supports me in house chored.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, kudos to the brand for coming up with such a campaign and secondly, I am glad there is lot that has changed with men's perspective of house chores over the last couple of months. Loved reading your blog.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely household :) It is so nice to read about families where the men help with the chores and the kids are taught such virtues right from childhood.
ReplyDeleteYes sharing of chores makes it easier for all. I guess change of activities also keep the spirit of the house high. This is great reminder by Ariel.
ReplyDelete#sharetheload is a wonderful initiative by ariel. They always appreciate the hardworking women at home & encourage men to support them
ReplyDeleteGood Initiative by the brand. Household chores need to be shared and thank God I have a supportive family.
ReplyDeleteSharing load is absolutely neccessary in these modern times when there is gender equality. We have been sharing work at home for a long time, nice tto see this campaign, especially in these times.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all its an amazing challenge initiated by Ariel. And yes as we know sharing is caring, why should we alone bear the load when we can share it.
ReplyDeleteSharing the load is the new normal these days. Ariel is doing a commendable job by spreading this message to the public during Corona crisis
ReplyDeleteThis is actually very thoughtful campaign by Ariel. Sharing the load should be mandatory and natural in today's new normal
ReplyDeleteEven my husband has been helping a lot in current situation and have become my share the load partner. This has been a best initiative by Ariel
ReplyDeleteSharing the load is very important in today's world! We all should share the load at home! Nice post!
ReplyDelete#ShareTheLoad is a great initiative by Ariel India. Men feel responsible during lockdown days, I've seen so many of my friends helping their mom or wife due to work load in the house.
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