Hi, I'm

Kamana

Hi, I’m Kamana Bhaskaran—a content creator, full-time corporate professional in health tech, and mom of two (ages 6 and 8) based in Sonoma, just north of San Francisco.

With a background in finance, business strategy, and communications, I earned my B.S. in Finance & International Business with a citation in Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland, and my M.S. in Strategic Communications from Columbia University. Over my career, I’ve led high-impact projects at Fortune 100 companies including PwC and Meta, thriving in fast-paced environments and developing expertise in business growth, digital strategy, and health technology innovation.

I also spent three years living in Singapore and have visited 35+ countries, experiences that deeply shaped my global perspective and continue to inspire the creativity I bring to both my corporate and content creator roles.

My Creative Journey

Outside of my health tech career, I’ve built an amazing digital community centered around:

  • Budget-friendly home finds that actually work

  • DIY projects home hacks inspired by my South Asian roots

  • Meal prep systems and routines designed for busy working moms

  • Festive celebrations and cultural traditions made simple and joyful

My work has been featured in Oprah Daily, Good Morning America, Vogue India, and even The White House. I’ve also partnered with leading brands like Amazon, The Home Depot, Cascade, Toyota, and Lowe’s—sharing practical, trusted recommendations with families everywhere.

Fun fact: I’ve appeared in national TV commercials with Toyota USA and Lowe’s!

On this site, you’ll discover:

  • Practical lifestyle tips that make daily routines smoother

  • Thoughtful product recommendations that save time and money

  • Creative DIYs and home organization hacks anyone can do

  • Meal prep strategies designed for working parents

  • Budget tools and templates that simplify family finances

Be sure to check out my Monthly Budget Template, a reader favorite for anyone looking to get organized and stay on track financially.

I’m so grateful you’re here. This community is about sharing what actually works, building connections, and creating a space where busy families, working moms, and home enthusiasts can find inspiration without feeling overwhelmed.

Thanks for being part of this journey—I couldn’t do it without you!
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Curious will you try this hack?!

How to Perfectly Lock a Gold Chain

Bringing back our Desi Hacks 🥰 Sharing the Saree pre-pleating hack next and follow for more money saving tips!

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Curious will you try this hack?! How to Perfectly Lock a Gold Chain Bringing back our Desi Hacks 🥰 Sharing the Saree pre-pleating hack next and follow for more money saving tips!

Comment ‘AI Skills’ and I’ll send over the list of the best K-12 academic competitions that help build the skills our kids will need with AI.

I’ll be sharing the 3 other things we are trying to get our kids ready to build AI Skills, resillance, and empathy (that don’t include screens!)

Share the skills you think are the MOST important for our kids to learn.

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Comment ‘AI Skills’ and I’ll send over the list of the best K-12 academic competitions that help build the skills our kids will need with AI. I’ll be sharing the 3 other things we are trying to get our kids ready to build AI Skills, resillance, and empathy (that don’t include screens!) Share the skills you think are the MOST important for our kids to learn.

The last tip from our favorite Aunty is the best!👀

Share how you store your valuables at home and anything we’ve missed. And in all seriousness, South Asian and Asian homes are specifically being targeted for gold, cash, watches, designer bags, and designer and real jewelry. We don’t want this to happen to any of you or our families - especially seniors and parents! 🙏🏽💙

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The last tip from our favorite Aunty is the best!👀 Share how you store your valuables at home and anything we’ve missed. And in all seriousness, South Asian and Asian homes are specifically being targeted for gold, cash, watches, designer bags, and designer and real jewelry. We don’t want this to happen to any of you or our families - especially seniors and parents! 🙏🏽💙

Number 5 is the BEST 💙 if I missed any of your favorite Costco Hacks let us know!

And Costco Rental Cars are my second fav - I have a whole story to share it on that next- it’s super embarrassing, but atleast you won’t make this mistake like me🙈

Also you ever bought Gold / Jewelry from Costco?!

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Number 5 is the BEST 💙 if I missed any of your favorite Costco Hacks let us know! And Costco Rental Cars are my second fav - I have a whole story to share it on that next- it’s super embarrassing, but atleast you won’t make this mistake like me🙈 Also you ever bought Gold / Jewelry from Costco?!

Curious did we get this right? Let us know which states you would invest in and where you wouldn’t!

Sharing the top five states we would invest in next…

Our big money goal this year is to save and invest $500,000 to buy our third investment property in 2027. I’m sharing how we’re doing this step-by-step (and what’s helped us and what hasn`t) in case it can be helpful to you. And I’m a 42 year-old full-time working mom sharing my attempt to learn more about investing and to feel less overwhelmed managing finances.💙

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Curious did we get this right? Let us know which states you would invest in and where you wouldn’t! Sharing the top five states we would invest in next… Our big money goal this year is to save and invest $500,000 to buy our third investment property in 2027. I’m sharing how we’re doing this step-by-step (and what’s helped us and what hasn't) in case it can be helpful to you. And I’m a 42 year-old full-time working mom sharing my attempt to learn more about investing and to feel less overwhelmed managing finances.💙

If you have aging parents, do this today 💙

- Create a simple shared document with financial information/assets, and assets/ property in India
- Make sure every account has a beneficiary/nominee
- Ensure your parents have an emergency fund for 6 to 12 months
- Ensure your parents have an Estate Plan / Succession Plan and we should all have an Estate Plan (this is not just for raging parents)!

We should also help our parents make sure everything is organized.
That means checking:
• Beneficiaries on bank, retirement, and investment accounts
• Nominees on accounts in India
• Wills / Legal documents needed in India
• Power of attorney
• Healthcare directives

These simple steps can prevent years of legal and financial stress for families.🙏🏽

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If you have aging parents, do this today 💙 - Create a simple shared document with financial information/assets, and assets/ property in India - Make sure every account has a beneficiary/nominee - Ensure your parents have an emergency fund for 6 to 12 months - Ensure your parents have an Estate Plan / Succession Plan and we should all have an Estate Plan (this is not just for raging parents)! We should also help our parents make sure everything is organized. That means checking: • Beneficiaries on bank, retirement, and investment accounts • Nominees on accounts in India • Wills / Legal documents needed in India • Power of attorney • Healthcare directives These simple steps can prevent years of legal and financial stress for families.🙏🏽