tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68593879751864641792024-03-18T03:18:25.112-04:00Third Eye Chic Fashion - kids fashion and lifestyle blog for the modern familiesthirdeyechichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00106297287075239908noreply@blogger.comBlogger414125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6859387975186464179.post-40009261241533578212019-04-11T11:17:00.000-04:002019-04-11T11:17:04.329-04:00Colorful Spring Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While waiting at the salon for my hair appointment last week, I was browsing People magazine and spotted a perfect spring salad recipe by Ella Mills Woodward - the author of </span><a href="https://deliciouslyella.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: blue;">Deliciously Ella</span></span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. I couldn’t help but try making this salad at home. Crunchy Asparagus, Carrot & Hazelnut Salad was not only springy and colorful but so fresh and delicious!</span></div>
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thirdeyechichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00106297287075239908noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6859387975186464179.post-18299264966598971022019-03-22T00:00:00.000-04:002019-03-22T00:00:07.952-04:00Preserving Childhood Memories with Paintings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #434343;">Remember this post about my </span><a href="http://www.thirdeyechicfashion.com/2017/03/a-playful-eclectic-girls-shared-room.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">girls’ shared room</span></a><span style="color: #434343;"> from a while back? I love that the girls still share their room, two years later, at ages 7.5 and 6. It’s their little sanctuary where their personal story plays out -- they laugh in unison, bicker endlessly at times (ahem), and make a hundred goofy memories together. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A few weeks ago on a random Thursday evening, I got a surprise message from Jaya with a picture of the final outcome. I was absolutely mesmerized to see the whole scene come alive in such a beautiful way! The vibrant colors, intricate details, and her impressionistic style added the much needed visceral punch, and transformed that little corner of the room into a work of art, quite literally. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s a gorgeous 9x12 oil on board on its way from Montreal to Boston as we speak. I cannot wait! It puts a smile on my face everytime I see it : ) I’m excited to frame it and preserve it forever, knowing one day my girls will appreciate it just the same.</span></div>
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thirdeyechichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00106297287075239908noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6859387975186464179.post-41549808182619402462019-03-20T07:12:00.001-04:002019-03-20T09:04:26.898-04:00Travel with kids: Top 15 US Family Spring Break Destinations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.thirdeyechicfashion.com/2019/01/family-lifestyle-blog-14-winter.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Winter survival strategies</span></a><span style="color: #434343;"> definitely helped me get through the colder months, but now that spring is almost here, I’m craving warm weather and a change of scenery. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>St. Augustine, FL</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - The nation’s oldest city with lots of charm. I’ve never been, but love to sometime soon.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of our oldest family friends </span><a href="http://rashnamadon.com/index.htm" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Rashna Madon</span></a><span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> gifted Neve her very first piece of art about seven years ago when she was a newborn. On the back was a beautiful handwritten note: <i>“ To little Neve - your first piece of original art - may you have many more. Love…”</i> This was hands down the most thoughtful gift Neve received as a newborn. We have moved twice since then, and it always finds a prominent place in the girls’ room.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I contacted Rashna to commission her to make a similar piece of art as the one I had saved for Ona’s birthday. Rashna was getting ready for an upcoming show at the time so we decided to wait until things were less busy. The show was in NJ in November 2018 and unfortunately I couldn’t physically be there but my dear aunt (and one of Rashna’s closest friends) was attending. My aunt was kind enough to help me ‘virtually’ pick out an artwork and, lo and behold, we found the original one I had loved. I bought it right away and received it recently once the show was over.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you so much Rashna! I’m so glad this work made it to its permanent home. We are absolutely loving it and enjoying it everyday! Follow Rashna on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rashnapmadon/" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Facebook</span></a><span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">These are my grandparents documented circa 1949. A month ago, in February, they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Yes, 70 epic years of togetherness!! My grandfather hadn’t been well lately, and this morning, I woke up to a phone call that he passed away. While I’m sad and we’ll all miss him dearly, I’m happy that I saw him recently in India in January and was able to spend time with him.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">What makes me smile is this photograph of him and my grandma, every. single. time. It’s jovial, mischievous and an ode to a simple and noble life well-lived. We will be thinking of him and the rest of our family in India as we celebrate 87 years of his life.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">After talking to my parents this morning regarding my grandpa and dropping off the kids at school, I went straight to the gym for a much needed pick-me-up. I saw an elderly lady on the treadmill. I’m not sure how old, but I’m guessing in her 80s. Her cheeks were rosy with makeup, and she was wearing a bright red leotard with light pink ballerina tights and white sneakers. You guys, I cannot tell you how much I adore, and am inspired by, her. I had seen her a few more times previously in her bright leotards and cool, nonchalant demeanor. And she gets me every time!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">When I saw her this morning, I just couldn't get over her cool outfit. I jumped on the treadmill right next to her and she looked at me and smiled as if saying “girl, I got you.” On a particularly dull morning, working out next to her was an uplifting experience, and it definitely made me smile.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Changing generations, my younger daughter Ona got this plastic cup with some soil and red kidney beans from school for her birthday at the end of January. I was confused to see just a handful of kidney beans and some potting soil in a cup but I kept watering it. Eventually, my husband, the official plant sitter of the family, started taking care of it. Who knew kidney bean seeds could grow like this (Sorry, elementary school science teacher)? We started to monitor its growth and seeing how much it has grown in just over 4 weeks makes me happy. And </span><a href="http://www.thirdeyechicfashion.com/2018/07/adding-greenery-to-your-space.html" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">green, the color of life</span></a><span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">, nature, renewal always makes me smile. Especially now that spring is almost around the corner!</span><br />
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thirdeyechichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00106297287075239908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6859387975186464179.post-50214541533312813172019-03-13T10:40:00.000-04:002019-03-13T10:40:02.489-04:00Family Lifestyle Blog: Travel Treasures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I can’t believe I started writing my blog in 2012 - a whopping 8 years ago, today! My older daughter Neve was 7-months-old when I wrote my </span><a href="http://www.thirdeyechicfashion.com/2012/02/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">first blog post</span></a><span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. I remember that winter well. It’s still the mildest winter I have ever experienced in New England. There was practically no snow on the ground and the temperatures were consistently in the 50s and 60s, even during peak months. I have fond memories of my long walks in the city, pushing a stroller with a snug baby inside. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I never really shopped online before the girls were born. I enjoyed the process of walking into a store and feeling and holding the clothes before I bought them. With the arrival of a new baby, and less leisure time on my hands, I gradually started exploring online shopping. I spent time reading street style blogs and discovering new brands while nursing Neve for hours. This opened a whole new door of possibilities and before I knew it, I wanted to start my own blog.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I was already dabbling in photography at this point, and I soon realized I needed to hone my photography skills in order to produce high quality pictures for the blog. I absolutely loved sharing fun things I found online and </span><a href="http://www.thirdeyechicfashion.com/2012/03/mg4750-by-surabhimittal-on-flickr.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">trendy people</span></a><span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I came across in the city. So I enrolled in a photography school soon after, and despite school work (and eventually a </span><a href="http://thirdeyechickids.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: blue;">photography business</span></span></a><span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - who knew!) and baby #2 on the way, I still kept blogging.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">What started as a simple fashion blog morphed into a children’s fashion blog and more recently, a lifestyle blog of things that inspire me, places that fascinate me, and foods that gratify me. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’ve blogged on and off over the past 8 years, all while juggling other demands in my life. After much deliberation of whether or not I should continue writing I’ve realized that I </span><span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">really enjoy</span><span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> blogging. I love discovering and sharing the unique. From fashion finds to cultural nourishment, I hope to inspire and connect with other like-minded parents in a simple, honest way.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This blog is my perfect reminder to spend more time enjoying meaningful activities and share snippets via photography. It satisfies me and sometimes when I lose my inner drive, I reread old posts to feel invigorated and </span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">re-centre.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">A shaggy yellow coat and sunny disposition of the model wearing it. Gets me excited for warmer days and provides new style inspiration! I love yellow - it has always been my favorite color.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Have you tried the pumpkin seed butter from 88 Acres? A swirl of creamy deliciousness! I first discovered this at Whole Foods (now also available at Costco) about a year ago and have been hooked ever since! It’s great on toast, waffles and with apples or a banana. I even eat it with a spoon straight from the jar - so yum! It’s nut-free and perfect as a school snack too. 88 Acres recently also came up with roasted watermelon seed butter that I’m excited to try!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">This may not be your typical “kill your darlings” situation. Afterall, hanging artwork in one’s own home is personal and subjective! But it surely got me thinking about how difficult it must be for writers/artists/photographers to eliminate their ‘favorites’ that don’t make the cut as a part of a larger body of work. I’m sure it’s a long learning curve, but I must say, I’m quite satisfied with the triptych I finally settled on!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A couple of years ago, when my family and I lived in downtown Boston, I found that the chilly winter season wasn’t all that bad. The hustle and bustle of the city helped me keep the winter blues at bay. Living in the suburbs, and now working from home, the long, dark winter days have become a little more challenging. In order to combat the inevitable, I’ve started thinking about winter goal setting, creating rituals, and working towards keeping a positive mindset amidst the cold. Here are a few survival strategies I’ve come up with. Most of these may sound too obvious but writing them down and using as a reference can help provide a quick winter pick-me-up!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>1. Finesse your cooking skills:</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Use the cold weather as an impetus to cook hearty, elaborate meals and soul-soothing soups and stews. Yank out those unused cookbooks and try some fun recipes. If you have kids, involve them in the kitchen and make cooking a fun family activity.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>4. Pick up a winter hobby:</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Something to look forward to in your spare time! Skiing, ice skating or anything else that’s either seasonal or you usually don’t seem to find time for in the warmer months.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>5. Hygge like the Danes:</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Cuddle up by the fireplace with a good book or stream every series on Netflix you’ve ever wanted to. Give yourself permission to relax.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>8. Mid winter break:</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Take a trip to get through the season or simply pretend to plan warm weather escapades to keep your spirits up.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>9. Step up your winter fashion game:</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I’m guilty of hiding inside a puffer jacket and tall boots all winter long. It’s my everyday uniform - especially living in New England. Taking an effort to dress up and adding some color to your winter wardrobe can be so refreshing. Even accessorising and putting on some makeup goes a long way. It’s the little things, right?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>10. Boost your skin care regimen:</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Use a humidifier, and keep your body hydrated and nourished. Soaking in a warm bath after a long day can help elevate your mood and help you sleep better.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>13. Indulge in fun family rituals:</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #434343;"> Playing board games, movie nights, </span><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.thirdeyechicfashion.com/search?q=bookstore" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">bookstore visits</span></a>,</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or dance parties! Not only will family activities make you smile, but they’ll help your loved ones keep a positive mindset as well.</span></div>
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thirdeyechichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00106297287075239908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6859387975186464179.post-14800194906890927022019-01-14T15:42:00.000-05:002019-01-16T14:14:58.935-05:00Happy 2019! A few pictures from our Asia travels...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Naturally, my first post of the new year is filled with travel pictures from my family’s visit to Hong Kong, Vietnam (Hanoi and Nha Trang), Cambodia (Phnom Penh) and our hometown of Indore, India. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">We had a great time these past three weeks, and even though we’re back to reality, the effect of heartwarming Asian hospitality and their flavorful food will definitely linger for weeks. </span><br />
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thirdeyechichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00106297287075239908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6859387975186464179.post-71221355174023056462018-12-10T13:39:00.001-05:002018-12-10T13:39:36.159-05:00Happy Holidays!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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thirdeyechichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00106297287075239908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6859387975186464179.post-31784817257264054932018-12-06T00:00:00.000-05:002018-12-06T00:00:01.962-05:0010 Resources to Help You Buy Art for Your Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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thirdeyechichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00106297287075239908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6859387975186464179.post-5655204923906167522018-12-05T13:59:00.006-05:002018-12-05T22:15:25.535-05:00Practical Approach to Gift Giving This Holiday Season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I have a bit of a different mindset when it comes to gift giving. Growing up in India, except our birthdays, we didn’t ever really get tangible ‘gifts.’ We mostly got money from family that we could save and put towards something we really wanted later on. That was our culture, at least in my family. Hence, I’m not sure if it’s my upbringing or my relentless effort to declutter the house that I’m less enthusiastic about actual gifts, and more excited about gifting experiences. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Don’t get me wrong. Actual gifts make kids (even adults) happy and are an integral part of holiday traditions. I totally get it! I, too, love finding unique gifts, especially for my girls. The </span><a href="http://www.thirdeyechicfashion.com/2016/11/tis-season-holiday-gift-guide-under-50.html" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: blue;">holiday gift guides</span></span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I created two years ago were super popular. Check them out </span><a href="http://www.thirdeyechicfashion.com/2016/11/tis-season-holiday-gift-guide-under-40.html" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><a href="http://www.thirdeyechicfashion.com/2016/11/tis-season-holiday-gift-guide-under-30.html" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Remember that it’s OK to break away from the norm and try a more practical approach to gift giving. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If I had to create a list for Santa from my girls, it would look like this:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Museum Memberships - </span><a href="http://www.thirdeyechicfashion.com/2018/09/winnie-pooh-exploring-classic-at-mfa.html" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: blue;">Trips to the museum</span></span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> have become a unique way for us to bond and expose the girls to new cultures. Children’s museums are fun, but art and science museums have peaked my girls’ interests more than expected. A membership would encourage us to go more often and come in handy especially during the upcoming colder months.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. </span><a href="http://www.thirdeyechicfashion.com/2016/09/nyc-summer-adventures-we-walk-high-line.html" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: blue;">A trip or weekend getaway</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - We surprised the girls with a weekend getaway this past summer and they still talk about it! Even if you go somewhere close to home, the change of scenery and time away is an easy way to switch-up routine. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. One-on-one time - I generally tend to do activities together with both girls; however, a one-on-one ‘date’ with each separately is special and always memorable. It’s important to give them that undivided attention, as each bond is unique.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Theatre/show tickets - Another fun way to create lasting memories. There are many </span><a href="http://www.thirdeyechicfashion.com/2018/11/boston-holiday-musicalstheatre-outings.html" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: blue;">holiday shows</span></span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> happening this time of year, making it easy to plan a trip to the theatre. It can be fun to get dressed up and watch a show that all family members will love.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">6. </span><a href="http://www.thirdeyechicfashion.com/2018/04/happy-independent-bookstore-day-april-28.html" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: blue;">Trip to the bookstore</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Local or not, bookstores always have something magical in store. Plus, most stores have specific ‘kid areas’ that allow you to read with your kids or watch them get lost in books on their own. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7. Volunteer Opportunity - We’ve been volunteering at Cradles to Crayons (a non-profit helping kids get</span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> the essentials they need) </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">for a couple years and it’s a truly rewarding experience. I would like to take my 7-year-old to an animal shelter to see what we can do there, too. Volunteering is a great way to bring balance to receiving and giving. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">8. Gift of a new language - Languages are so beautiful. I only speak two and regret not learning more as a child. Learning new languages seems to be lost in some cultures, but this is a gift that your kids will thank you for later on in life. Whether it’s signing up for a class or using a learning app to learn together, this is a lifelong gift. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">9. Ski Lessons - We have been procrastinating on ski lessons since two years. I hope we can get our acts together this season and hit the slopes with the girls. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">10. Arts and crafts - Finding new ways to be creative is always a big hit with the girls! Create together, follow along with fun tutorials or let their imaginations run wild. Either way, they’ll love this gift.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are so many things to spend your money and time on that can bring as much joy as a traditional gift. Kids may not understand in that exact moment, but making these plans and sharing in these experiences give them something to look forward to and make the best memories.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Similarly, for adults, try to think of non-materialistic items. Consumable gifts for a cozy night in (wine and cheese are always a hit), restaurant gift-cards to new places, spa packages, or invites to new adventures like hiking or more mini getaways are perfect ways to show you care. </span><br />
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thirdeyechichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00106297287075239908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6859387975186464179.post-91298046911664181722018-12-04T13:39:00.002-05:002018-12-04T13:39:41.736-05:005 End of the Year Happiness Highlights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-46d96da1-7fff-225f-e768-6cb8be331d60"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We spent Thanksgiving at my aunt’s home in NJ followed by some quality time with my parents over this past week. I am grateful for so many heartwarming moments with those I love. My parents’ visit was super short this time, they live in India, but we tried to make the best of it. We all were fed and pampered more than we could handle!</span></span><br />
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-6f4e8b15-7fff-d918-41a4-46644f1f22ee"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I was looking for something festive to wear for our family Thanksgiving this year. Since we are pretty much home/cooking all day, I never put any effort into dressing up. I’ve been wearing jeans & a glorified version of a tee since as far back as I can remember. While cleaning up my closet a few weeks ago, I discovered this jacquard silk top from my cousin’s wedding in India 16 years ago. I had only worn it twice before! I tried it on and was pleasantly surprised that it still fit! I mixed and matched it with a wool skirt, threw on a statement necklace, and voila! an outfit was created. Repurposing an old ethnic top and breaking the ‘outfit’ mold this year made me happy.</span></span><br />
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thirdeyechichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00106297287075239908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6859387975186464179.post-63365993435270120562018-11-19T12:40:00.000-05:002018-11-19T12:41:16.688-05:00Boston Holiday Musicals/Theatre Outings With the Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1) Boston Children's Theatre - </span><a href="http://bostonchildrenstheatre.org/season67/velveteenrabbit/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Velveteen Rabbit,</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://bostonchildrenstheatre.org/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Madeline's Christmas</span></a><br />
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thirdeyechichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00106297287075239908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6859387975186464179.post-39578206800550943482018-11-06T10:58:00.002-05:002018-11-06T10:58:51.487-05:00Easy Friday Fusion Dinner Platter & Movie Night!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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thirdeyechichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00106297287075239908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6859387975186464179.post-85559780035049948942018-10-29T12:19:00.001-04:002018-10-29T12:29:40.078-04:00Wall Art Ideas for Kids' Rooms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These whimsical pieces are so full of life and energy! They remind me of traveling and books you get lost in. What type of art is your family drawn to?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let’s talk about self-preservation. A lifetime ago, when I was a PR intern at CBS News in New York, I remember writing a press release about Daniel Day-Lewis. He has been known to take breaks in his acting career as a way to revive himself. His quote “…I think, in a way, it’s a sort of an act of self-preservation,” has stuck with me for years. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Self-preservation means different things to different people. I use the term loosely here, and possibly even synonymous with self-care, although they are different. As a busy mom, business owner and creative, my form of self-preservation may differ from yours. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Self-preservation is one of the most important gifts we can give to ourselves. By knowing our limits, honoring our needs and desires, and taking the time to heal and repair, we are able to give ourselves more spark to radiate our internal light.” </span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- </span><a href="https://thoughtcatalog.com/marisa-demarco/2015/02/the-importance-of-self-preservation-why-you-must-save-yourself-before-saving-anyone-else/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">Marisa DeMarco</span></span></a><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most people don’t have the luxury of taking extended time off or even breaks some days. The idea of being constantly busy is something society has instilled in us as a positive thing. I’ll admit, I do have this mindset and I tend to overextend myself often. Even though I understand the importance of self-preservation, acting on it hasn’t been a priority. But I’m here now, ready to make some proactive changes before resulting in burnout. Better late than never, right</span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">?</span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br />
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