Enliven That Freakish Brother-Sister Bond With Mufubu's Quirky Gifts This Rakhi!

Me and my brother have always been known as the Tom and Jerry of the family, always getting on each other's nerves and sucking the life out of each other whenever near, as well as people around us and also missing the same person crazy whenever we are apart. We were literally inseparable at times. No No, don’t get too emotional. We were inseparable at times in the terms of how hard my brother was pulling my hair and how equally hard I was tugging on his ears and how our Mom was losing her faculties separating us (evil wink)! But there have been times as well when we have realised how these fights constitute a big part of our good being. Like one time when my brother went to Chamba for a week to attend a summer camp. Back then I was 12 and he was 15, and I swear to you guys I was upset for the whole week and kept on nagging my parents through the entire week to either brings him back or drop me off there with him. Soon time passed and he was back from the camp and the first instinct when I saw him was to jump on him and give him a big hug and follow that up with a hard tug on his hair which he reciprocated in the same manner and we were back to normalcy. At least that's what normal was to us.

Ever since we have moved out and taken on the tolling responsibilities of our respective adult lives, it seems like we have lost the touch, the quirky, naughty touch with which we used to drive each other crazy. Ohh, the elaborate pranks, the not-so-serious nicks and cuts that used to freak mom out and finally the late teen years when we used to hold each other's deep dirty secrets for ransom, and trust me we did put every secret we have come to know about each other since we have existed on this earth to good use! I have always known this to be typical of a siblings or brother-sister relationship and known nothing else to be normal when it comes to a brother-sister relationship. I still remember how we used to think of my friends Jenny and her brother as abnormal in terms of the sibling relationship that theirs constituted. How loving, caring, and how irritatingly lovey-dovey they were with each other. I mean, how did she ever coexist so peacefully with that creature given that he was her brother. Given the unending amount of pranks we used to play on each other and the numerous cat and dog fights we got into, now come to think of it, I probably feel like Jenny would have gotten the same thoughts looking at me and my brother, just that her thoughts would have been just the opposite, that is, what's wrong with them? Why are they always at each other? Well that’s what our brotherly and sisterly love was all about. We didn’t even spare each other on the auspicious day of Rakhi, playing pranks on each other, irritating each other and sucking the life out of mom. But over the last few years, this naughty quirky relationship seems to have taken a boring turn, but this Rakhi, I say it's high time to brings back our younger conspiring days. So, I got to conspiring, which I so flawlessly do when it comes to my brother and got to enlivening this head-butting relationship and my aid is going to Mufubu's quirkiest range of gifts and products, truly a great way to remind each other of the fun days we have had!  

Random fun games

 

These games would be the perfect start to wipe the rust off of our systems. These fun games would give an instant remind through the numerous pranks and the fun times we have had with each other. The most relevant ones here are the 100 ways to annoy people, 100 really mean insults, 100 of the best bad jokes. Bro, these would be perfect for you to repossess some of your funny bones again and regaining the prick status that you were.🙂

 




Potato zapper

Have we had an organic and safe gun like this in our arsenal, our fights would have been glorious. Pellets easily made out of forcing the barrel of the gun into a potato and you won't believe the pellets can travel up to 50 feet. So none of your nemesis are too far now! And bro I know you'll are reading through this as well as my readers and thinking what should I do with it? For you this is to show I can still take you on and I will be ready with another piece of this gun, so you better practice and get better. I still remember how bad a shot you are. 

Mr. Men and Little Miss Series keyrings

The names on these glossy embossed keyrings says it all why my brother deserved these special pieces. Mr. Lazy, Mr. Messy, Mr. Noisy, Mr. Cool, Mr. Bump, Mr. Clever. Well, my brother is lazy as hell and thus things around him are always in a mess and both of these goes hand in hand. He's a noise pollution in himself in whatever he does, be it singing, talking or even sleeping. Yes. He even sleeps loudly! And who better than him to be named Mr. Bump in the family, the occasional nicks and cuts and the stumbles and the stitches and the broken limbs and torn ligaments, ohhhh how you busted yourself up over and over bro and that too in such silly manners. Now I am the kind of person who gives credit where it's due and come one you have got to be Mr. Clever seeing how you've taken me on through these years and how you've called my bluffs and how you've aced my challenges. Intelligent fella. So, what do you guys think, which keyrings would be perfect for your brothers and sisters. Check through the collection here.  

Googly eyes

Scrolling through this product I certainly remembered how you distorted one of my good pictures, drew googly eyes on and posted it on Facebook. Well, I never have avenged it till date. So be ready to discover a few google eyes pictures of yours which I will be sending your way and I challenge you to flaunt them. Let's see how you make a comeback after this.

Ball socks

Now I know sisters all around, if you had a brother growing up, you are used to makeshift games like making balls out of papers and socks and bats out of cardboards and clipboards for a quick round of indoor ball and bat combat. Just as well, me and my brother had had many such stints where we used to roll up our father's socks and many a times we have aimed for long-range shots, achieved them, and left Dad with sock singles. Now with these "Ball looking" Ball Socks, we can spare Dad's socks this time around. So, what say, you up for a round loser when you get home this Rakhi?

Pack of 2 Blackmail 

Look what a gem of a product I have found Brother. I still have some secrets left to hold ransom for and truly these blackmail packs are gonna be a huge aid in executing my blackmail plans inconspicuously (evil laughter)!! And I believe my brother still has got some tricks up his sleeves and as soon as he gets these, I know he'll be hands-on countering my efforts.

These quirky gifts are a sure shot to success in keeping our Rakhi moods alive and jovial and mischievous as it used to be. All it takes is an effort. So, take time out of your daily schedule and think about the fun you used to have and try to enliven those days again in the most fun way possible. Be it brothers or sisters, Mufubu is truly a gifts' galore for all siblings, cousins, brothers and sisters alike this Rakhi. Go through the unconventional collections of products, pick out, plan and let me know how you're planning to make this Rakhi mischievously exciting. Am I not the best sister ever (Pun intended)! And no, I am not entirely a terrible sister and I am planning a huge Rakhi treat for my mischief mastermind brother and these are not the only surprises he'll be getting this Rakhi.!!

Joy Of Travel Redefined For Kids

We all know when there's a kid in the family, parents' worlds revolve around them, their safety and happiness. Just as wants and wishes come easily to them, similarly the parental instincts of providing them all of the best things in the world comes easily to the grown ups. As a family, vacations are a big part of what constitutes quality time with each other and the kids and a ground for making precious memories that'll last a lifetime. Those of you agreeing with me will understand how much it matters seeing the kids blithe with fun and the smiles stretching across their faces that are priceless. And being a parent myself, we always look for ways to add further to those unadulterated happy moments and give the kids the best they could have.

Such a thing has been offered up on Mufubu that are sure to become your kids' fun partner and their travel companion as well. Yes, it's the Ridaz pull along Travel cases I am talking about here. As a parent to a 3 year and a 6 year olds, I swear by these Cases, cause the joy that I have witnessed on their faces when they are using these, nothing could top that for me. Not only that, the bags are high on utility as well and can be easily used to pack in their toys and stuff during travels. On our last trip to Singapore when I saw Ansh, my 6 year old running up the gangway of our cruise ship lugging on the bag with a big cheery smile across his face, I knew it putting money on this was one of the best decisions I made. Beyond that, it also realized that the introduction of the Ridaz Travel case has instilled a renewed sense of responsibility in my older kid when I saw him getting packing his things for the bag, for himself and his brother (of course, I got my younger kid another one!) the last time when went on a family vacay. Well enough about my cheery, lively kids and their travel adventures, let me tell you the reasons that these bags are the perfect thing for your kids during travels and even for day to day uses.

1. Made out of durable plastic shell, the case can withstand wear and tear, which you know they are gonna get given how kids are with their toys and stuff. Equipped with two retractable handles and 6 functional wheels to make the bag easy to pull around. With the help of 4 functional wheels it can roll on the floor as a car and the 2 upright wheels are perfect to lug it as a trolley bag.
2. Storing is easy as it comes with a built in pocket and elasticized straps to keep your kids' precious things in place. It comes with 2 safety locks as well which serves as a great aid during travels. Spacious enough to pack in a few clothes and your kids favorite toys, and on a day-to-day use it can also be used to store their toys, study materials, art supplies and many things. This bag can also serve the purpose of a school bag for your kid. When my 3 year old took the bag to his pre-school, parents were all up on me asking from where I got the bag.
3. The names Lamborghini, Mercedes, Mustang are not just used just for the fun of it. The designs are sourced and licensed from these premium car companies. So you know you're getting 100% original products with authentic brandmarks, and thus a value for money.
4. Well the product designers surely kept in mind the bags are being made for kids and made sure that it would provide them amusements in many ways possible. So the real shape of the car and the functional wheels are all but an effort to make sure these bags can be your kids' fun time partners. This bag delivers the fun of a toy car to my kids as well, thus providing two in one utility.
5. Well as I have already mentioned above, these bags are great for teaching your kids responsibility as it get them going when it comes to tidying up after playing. Along with the joy of carrying their own luggage during travels, it also teaches them how to be accountable for their own things.
6. Last but not the least, coming back to the primary concern as a parent, it’s the unbridled smile, the flush of joy and the unlimited fun that it brings to kids that tops my chart as the reasons for getting my kids these bags.
   
   
   

Well The Ridaz Travel Case is certainly one of the best things that I decided to invest my money on for my kids. And trust me, this product will go a long way and also in a very useful way all through their childhood. If you have any concerns or queries, worry not, fire away in the comments below for I am here to answer you.

Take The Ultimate DIY Challenge This Summer!

Are you all up on the internet DIY scene as well? Times are such when smallest of things are making continuous DIY trends and breaking the internet. From clothes, cooking to homely DIY hacks, it's not restricted to any particular area of activity, it's just everywhere. Just as Internet is omnipresent, now the DIY trend also goes hand in hand with it. Now Mufubu decided to put some wood into the raging fire by introducing a new kind of DIY into the lives of Indians and to activate the sleeping DIY cells in them (pun intended)! Jokes apart, the quirky gift store known for its atypical and innovative products has on-boarded Fascinations and its products. Fascinations is a name that is known all around the globe for their illustrious track record in giving life to unique products that can captivate the imagination of millions and inspire wonder. Having unveiled numerous distinctive products and having won critical acclaims for them as well, they launched these amazing 3D DIY Kits. Aimed at people who are young of age and young at heart as well, these Metal Earth Models are the perfect way to spend those lazy summer days. And it's not just a means of keeping yourself busy, it has many other benefits to its credit and I am certain a few of those will certainly appeal to most of you.

Collection

Are you a fan of gathering collectibles? Are you amongst those people who'd always buy a souvenir from wherever they travel to? Did you just say yes to this? Then these metals earth models are your cheaper way out to building a wide range of collectibles. From Eiffel Tower to an old beach buggy to even a T-Rex, forget about buying miniature figurines, now you can build yourself a collection.

Family Fun Time

Now family fun time can be something more than movies and popcorn. These engaging FIY kits can prove to be the ultimate way to spend a laidback summer afternoon with the family. Sit down with your kid and teach them how to do it and build something together. Make an exciting activity out of it and show off the wide range of collectible.

The Element Of Challenge

Though not as challenging as the task of building a ship in a bottle, granted, but building these miniature models is nothing less of challenge I say. The virtuous patience shall be your aid and guide through the assembly of these models. From tweezer to scissors to pliers, it all depends on the swift of your hand and your hand and eye co-ordination how fast you can finish these models. What's more, you can also make a fun challenge out of it and put your friends up for and make a new internet trend.

It Can Be The Subject Of An Interesting Vlog 

Have you seen how Amy Adams makes a fun and engaging vlog out of attempting different recipes from Julia Child's cookbook. Well it's much like that, minus the delicious food to fill your hungry gut. It's only your eyes that'll get the treat after you've completed these. So, make a fun vlog out of your leisure time activity and show off the world your nifty hand skills, and who knows your channel might be the next big thing on YouTube! Figure out news ways of finishing the models and preach them to the world.

Teach Your Kids Some Important Virtues 

"Patience is a virtue". The saying as it goes is really true and it goes a long way to be equipped with this virtue. And I must say these kits are the perfect way for your teenagers to hone in on their concentration skills and also can prove to be a great aid in teaching them perseverance and tenacity. The doggedness that buds from these virtues are pivotal in character building and thus these engaging 3D Kits can easily said t be a part of a bigger plan.

Build A Story For Yourself

Let the T-Rex loose on the grounds of the White House or simply take a vintage ford for a ride along the Seine by the Eiffel Tower, you are the master of your story and you've got a wide field to play (and a lot of characters and elements to build!). Make fun scenes and story lines out of these miniature models and become a director on your own accord. Let your creative juices flow!

Mufubu has got a wide collection of the Metal Earth Models. Go on ahead and the collections for yourself and decide on which ones you want to assemble first!In the meantime I'll go on training my blunt edged fingers various tips and tricks to ace building these models.

Father's Day Is Just Around The Corner And Mufubu Has Perfect Gifts For Them

The third Sunday of June every year marks the celebration of fatherhood and male parenting. This year, Father's Day is going to be celebrated on 18th of June, and with the month of June upon us most of us scurrying about thinking how to make that special for him and what would be the best gift for Dear Daddy. During such turbulent times, Mufubu and it's vast collection of quirky gifts comes as a boon for people like us. Keeping that thought in mind and also the fact that it has got to be something that suits your (and my) old man's needs, I am bringing to you a compilation of some of the best gifting items for fathers or for father-like figures as well. Ta-Da! Here's a rundown of these special gift items which are sure to make you the star kid amongst siblings.  

Molecule Aroma

If your father is a fan of long drives like mine is, or is just simply and plainly in love with his car, also like mine, then there couldn't be a better gift for him or for his car than the Molecule aroma. Claiming to be one of the healthiest car scents with V1 element, this product caught my fancy and for the time being sits right at the top of the list of thing I would like to get my father this coming Father's Day.

Electronic Dictionary Bookmark 

If your father is a bibliophile and goes through books like he's getting paid for it, then this Father's Day gift him an electronic dictionary bookmark rather than just a book. Pocket dictionaries and those phone-directory look alike heavy dictionaries are a thing of the past. I had introduced my father to dictionary apps but none came to his rescue much and after seeing the easy designs and huge storage of words, I believe this will be a perfect gift for book lovers alike my father.

 

Reading Rests 

Worried about your old man's neck while he goes through books like a storm? Worry not, for these will be your father's perfect remedy for those reading side effects. Sturdy, and strongly built to hold books and keep it on display in an upright position, the vision serves as much of a laptop or computer screen where one doesn't have to look down to read a book. Now your father can fly anywhere with the help of these. Getting one of these would be a wise decision of your life, wiser than when you decided to color your hair Red!  

Fascinations 3D Metal Earth Model Kits 

If your father is keen on collecting souvenirs or if he's a fan of assembling miniatures or building a ship in a bottle give him a new challenge with these exclusive metal DIY Kits. Trust me he'd be over the moon when he finally finishes the building the model.  And given the variety of Fascinations collectibles that Mufubu has brought to their online store, you can take my word that our dads are in for a great treat with this!

Retro-Touch Speaker 

Help your father reminisce the bygone days with this retro looking speaker. If he's a music lover, he'll certainly love the experience. And do you know what's the best thing about it, he doesn't even need to connect any wire or pair his Bluetooth, cause it's just a touch away literally. The smartphone gets detected by the speaker with just a touch. Perfect for your 'Rocker' dad.

Wood Hammer Multi-Tool 

We have known since birth that our dads are superman who can repair anything from broken toys to electrical repairs, we have known since long there's a handyman inside all of our fathers, much like an alter-ego which comes running whenever there's a need for mending things. And seeing my father, I can tell men and their tools have a give and take relationship. Going by that, this multi-tool would be the perfect gift for your father's toolbox. It's an all-in-one powerhouse with 10 tools built into one and extremely handy and effective. Time for our fathers to 'Tool- Around'.

Robot Tea Infuser 
Ever since I could remember I have seen my father either bugging my Ma for tea multiple times a day or taking it on himself and making multiple trips to the kitchen brewing some for himself and I think most of you can resonate on this point with me, I know! For those tea-loving dads, this Robot tea infuser is the perfect gift. The robot with its stainless steel hands clamps onto the rim of the cup, which are by the way adjustable to fit any size of cup and mug. More so than a gift for my father, I think it'll be a gift for my mother as well in a different way, if you know what I mean. P.S The multiple trips to the kitchen for brewing tea. Mom will love me for this.

When To Use A Dictionary

Whenever you are learning a new language or want to improve your english skill, dictionary is an essential tool. But if you think that you should break out your dictionary every time you encounter a new word, then you are utterly wrong. If you did this, then you would spend your entire day with a dictionary in hand, looking up words. You would stop enjoying reading the actual literature and get frustrated with your language-learning efforts easily. Therefore it is essential that you know and realise when you actually need to use a dictionary and when you can figure out the meaning of the word without the help of a dictionary. We have compiled a list of advices that you can use to guide you while using a dictionary. These tips will help you become a more efficient and effective language learner.

●     So, you are reading a book and suddenly, you encounter a new word. Before you start looking up the word, finish reading the sentence or better yet, finish reading the entire paragraph. Most of the times you would we able to guess the meaning of the word. This method is better than reaching for a dictionary first because you learn the meaning through the usage of the word. If you still feel that you don’t completely understand the word, then bookmark where you were reading in the book and go look up the word. The idea is that you don’t take too long looking for the meaning of the word while you ignore the actual reading. Doing so would take the fun out of reading. If you can, use a bilingual dictionary in your own language to understand the word faster.

●     The above rule also applies when you hear a new word in a conversation. So when you hear your speak a new word or write on the board, wait and finish listening to the conversation. The teacher might explain the word or give example on how the word is used. If you pick up the dictionary as soon as you hear the new word, then you will miss out on what the teacher is saying and it will become difficult to follow what the teacher is saying in class. Just note down the new word. After class, first ask the teacher or a fellow student. This way you’ll able to understand the meaning of the word in the context it was taught in class. You’ll not only learn the meaning of the word but also how it can be used.

●     And finally if you think the word is very important and you don’t really understand the teacher’s or fellow student’s explanation, then you can look it up in a dictionary or an electronic dictionary. Keep a running list of such words and go over them often. Try to use them in everyday conversation. Then you’ll be able to get a hang of the word and be able to use it successfully.

How often do you use a dictionary? Have you ever used an electronic dictionary bookmark? Leave us a comment.

How to Speed-Read (With an Electronic dictionary)

Speed-reading is a really useful skill to have. Speed reading is a set of techniques that help you read faster without losing comprehension of the text. It is really helpful if you need to read a lot of books, articles and research papers like during the university history classes or for PhD research. It is also really useful if you want to read a lot of books for your personal development. If you are a college student, this is one of the most important skill to gain. So we have made a list of a few techniques you can use to increase your reading speed. Go through the list and tell us which technique helped you the most.

1.       Pen as a tracker: While reading, always keep a pen in hand. Use the pen to underline each line and focus on reading only the word above the tip of the pen. You don’t have to actually underline the words. Just use the pen as a tracer while you reading to keep you focused. You can increase or decrease your speed by speeding up your pace of underlining the words.

2.      When starting out, don’t spend more than 1 second per line. Don’t worry about comprehension. Just focus and see the words. You don’t need to understand anything. Whatever you do, don’t slow down below 1 second. The pen would act as your tracker and pacer.

3.      Next when you are a bit comfortable with the above 2 techniques, then you can increase your speed some more and read each line within ½ second. Again, don’t worry about comprehension. Just focus and see the words. The main point is to get your brain and eyes used to reading fast. Keep doing this exercise.

4.      Another technique to start reading a line from the 2nd word, rather than the first word. Also stop reading on the 2nd last word. Keep up your pace of 1 second per line. Don’t worry about comprehension. Just try to exercise your peripheral vision to read the words you are not tracing.

5.      Now instead of the 2nd word, start reading from the 3rd word and stop reading on the 3rd last word. Keep up your consistent speed of 1 second per line by using the pen.

6.      When you are used to the above techniques, now practice reading starting from the 3rd word at the speed of ½ second per line. Like the above technique, stop reading on the 3rd last word. You are again training your peripheral words to pick up the surrounding words.

7.      Lastly, keep an electronicdictionary bookmark at hand. The dictionary itself acts as a bookmark so you don’t have to waste time to get up and get your dictionary. You just need to type in the words, and you’ll find out what it means.

Have you started these speed-reading exercise? Leave us a comment.