Busy with Diwali? 5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Engaged!

Busy with Diwali? 5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Engaged!

Prep for Diwali like a pro! These easy activities will have your child engaged and involved in Diwali preps too!
Shumee 2022 — a year of milestones and unexpected celebrations!

Shumee 2022 — a year of milestones and unexpected celebrations!

Here's to celebrating a year of play!
December 28, 2022 — Soumya John
Spark Joy This Diwali 2021

shumee & Diya Ghar: This Diwali help us bring play to children of migrant workers

Help us build a playroom for children at Diya Ghar with toys, games, and books.
September 30, 2021 — Padmapriya S
Who makes our toys? Meet the local artisans who craft shumee toys

Who makes our toys? Meet the local artisans who craft shumee toys

This Independence Day, find out more about the talented HandsThatMake your child's favourite shumee toy!
August 13, 2021 — Soumya John
A gifting guide to get your child the best Christmas present

A gifting guide to get your child the best Christmas present

Struggling to find the perfect gift for your child this Christmas? This guide will simplify the process and have you set in no time!

Christmas DIY: Have fun making things for the holidays

Christmas DIY: Have fun making things for the holidays

Easy and fun DIYs to get kids into the spirit of the Christmas season. From homemade Christmas tree decorations to creative gift wrapping and cookie gifting, check out these great ideas!
December 08, 2020 — Shumee Toys
No-cook, No-bake sweet cake recipe for kids | Diwali special!

No-cook, No-bake sweet cake recipe for kids | Diwali special!

The joy of making something on your own is unparalleled. As protective parents, we rarely allow our kids to handle items in the kitchen until they are old enough (and...
October 23, 2019 — Shumee Toys
Diwali gifts- How to give and receive gifts mindfully

Diwali gifts- How to give and receive gifts mindfully

Diwali is a time of gifting and getting gifts. Make sure they are thoughtful and chosen mindfully. Try and make them count in terms of joy they bring. When you get a gift, be grateful that you are loved and cared for. Share, care and be safe this Diwali. Happy Diwali!!
October 14, 2019 — Shumee Toys
9 Unique Ways to Celebrate Dussehra and the 9 Days of Navratri!

9 Unique Ways to Celebrate Dussehra and the 9 Days of Navratri!

With a country like India, though, there are many more ways to celebrate any festival like the Kulasekarapattinam Dasara in Tamil Nadu, which celebrates music and culture over these ten days or the Bathukamma festival of flowers in Andhra and Telangana. No matter how we celebrate our festivals, it is about family, culture, and a community coming together. It is about sharing, caring, and compassion. It's about learning something and passing on what we know. While it is always comforting to have traditions to follow and celebrate, it can also be fun to explore other ways to do celebrate. Do share with us how you celebrate your festivals. We wish you a happy Dussehra!
October 07, 2019 — Akshay Jadhav

Janmashtami - Themed Learning Activities You Must Try With The Kids!

Janmashtami or the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna is just around the corner, and it is a perfect time to involve young kids in learning activities. You could...
August 21, 2019 — Shumee Toys
Making our own traditions and celebrations! How we can bond over festive activities.

Making our own traditions and celebrations! How we can bond over festive activities.

What do festive celebrations do for us?

Festivals have a way of bringing us closer. When we celebrate something together, it automatically brings us closer and makes for a stronger bond. No matter how far away you are from your sibling physically, the arrival of ‘Rakhee ‘ ‘Rakshabandhan’ is bound to make you miss your sibling, feel nostalgic about the good times you have had together.

They create a sense of community. Those who celebrate together stay together. We all need a sense of belonging and community. Whatever the festival, from Eid to Christmas to Janmashtami, when we come together and enjoy the festival together, it builds a community. We exchange customs, adopt those from other communities and make them our own, thus creating and being a part of something special

August 19, 2019 — Shumee Toys
How to plan a super hit  party for toddlers and munchkins

How to plan a super hit party for toddlers and munchkins

Planning a party for the very young is different from other parties. They have short attention spans, you need help to manage them as they cannot do things for themselves, they need to be engaged, etc. So how do we plan parties for toddlers? Birthdays can be a great time to create memories, create bonds, and have a special day for the family. Just keep in mind that doing too much and trying to cram in too many things is not good for little children who may get cranky from overstimulation, crowds, and lack of naps.

August 05, 2019 — Suchismita Pai