tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45922593277657834552024-03-25T12:52:16.014-07:00She ModishA lifestyle, travel, beauty & fashion blogShe Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-61102766264649737222024-02-15T14:34:00.000-08:002024-03-25T12:51:39.355-07:00FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH<div style="text-align: center;">(ft. <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/queen-elizabeth-montreal/accommodations/" target="_blank">Large Fairmont Gold Room</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2024/02/blog-post.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3413" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4qo7Vw3wn9PUC0P587JK7DmT4x2J4bL7i9UfZTvlqoKc2QPOXwKb2ZVndBisoSulXikVdk4e4PbN0cQb_XB-8zsex8C5DudWYcxPu0P7CK-gmIRFpLvafbGidRq8fNwUjpd056CHTXUfZlsI0i2C14M8ufklQeH2SnFGPWXgePccmtpAMeCYq3r6Gqds5/s16000/fairmont-bed1.jpeg" width="650" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our 3-nights stay in Montreal at the <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/queen-elizabeth-montreal/" target="_blank">Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth</a> did not disappoint. We visited </div><div style="text-align: center;">Montreal as a family in the autumn months of October. If you are looking to experience comfort </div><div style="text-align: center;">and luxury, you may share similar feelings. We found the location to be central to many landmarks, </div><div style="text-align: center;">such as the famous <a href="https://www.basiliquenotredame.ca/en" target="_blank">Notre-Dame </a><a href="https://www.basiliquenotredame.ca/en" target="_blank">Basilica</a> (famous church in Montreal), <a href="https://www.oldportofmontreal.com" target="_blank">Vieux-Port de Montreal</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">(Old Port of Montreal), which is home to <a href="https://www.oldportofmontreal.com/activity/montreal-observation-wheel" target="_blank">La Grande Roue </a><a href="https://www.oldportofmontreal.com/activity/montreal-observation-wheel" target="_blank">de </a><a href="https://www.oldportofmontreal.com/activity/montreal-observation-wheel" target="_blank">Montreal</a> (Ferris wheel) and </div><div style="text-align: center;">much more. Many prominent eateries surround the Fairmont, including the in house <a href="https://www.restaurantroselys.com" target="_blank">Roselys </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.restaurantroselys.com" target="_blank">Restaurant</a>, <a href="http://fiorellino.ca/centre-ville.html" target="_blank">Fiorellino</a> and <a href="https://portus360.com" target="_blank">Portus 360</a> (360 degree rotating restaurant). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><b>THE ROOM</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>If you have kids, you ought to appreciate any additional square footage available. Our toddler </div><div>therefore motivated us to upgrade to the <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/queen-elizabeth-montreal/accommodations/" target="_blank">Large Gold Fairmont Gold Room</a> though he did not offer </div><div>to pay. Nevertheless, it was worth it. The additional space and the panoramic city views exposing</div><div><span><a name='more'></a></span> his little eyes to the bustling traffic and endless cars kept him occupied while the contemporary design </div><div>and the Nespresso coffer maker kept Manjot and I occupied. We appreciated the complimentary </div><div>mini refrigerator to store Waris's yogurt and snacks. The additional sitting area adjacent to the </div><div>wide windows allowed us to wind down at the end of the night before making our way to the </div><div>cozy bed. Check out this glorious space.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1OPWnSPGlUPges9MkOCbLwkHhPpOtkGj-TrbhxeE0sDlRNaXqvHrQs9W71Ctv1PrGkGKH39_28j4UnnrjnXezExuR0DpmeQHvG-TuPCbJoOIk7DuhLUYbTve07ESsj9Vy2DJwTrtcOlpJ9i4TmzPleQ79PJE5hcBdezVenIDjUDO-OXAKYcFb3TfETfZk/s2208/bed.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2208" data-original-width="1244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1OPWnSPGlUPges9MkOCbLwkHhPpOtkGj-TrbhxeE0sDlRNaXqvHrQs9W71Ctv1PrGkGKH39_28j4UnnrjnXezExuR0DpmeQHvG-TuPCbJoOIk7DuhLUYbTve07ESsj9Vy2DJwTrtcOlpJ9i4TmzPleQ79PJE5hcBdezVenIDjUDO-OXAKYcFb3TfETfZk/s16000/bed.jpeg" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZw2wciQyFHARfFvMmF98Wr7GDs4UrqCDMpUq39ZmwVKaunBCBS9pTaoON7-Pf1UQirnT8SohuUi-aBe7HVp7n7P_V0HGXG73csKWBhg2jSceP0bM00K7pUOXqaJQbcuEOyxAjRRb_Gs99diQhXgIkm14FqXnzIcgmwyRNV-ZNHR87GkobduPR29E-ceL/s2208/fairmont-room.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2208" data-original-width="1244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZw2wciQyFHARfFvMmF98Wr7GDs4UrqCDMpUq39ZmwVKaunBCBS9pTaoON7-Pf1UQirnT8SohuUi-aBe7HVp7n7P_V0HGXG73csKWBhg2jSceP0bM00K7pUOXqaJQbcuEOyxAjRRb_Gs99diQhXgIkm14FqXnzIcgmwyRNV-ZNHR87GkobduPR29E-ceL/s16000/fairmont-room.jpeg" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODQoKbAH_lI6VA-N2BCfBMbPR3OaGxh6HwEGqIi-5q3C-JSemRipuUs4uPt9erG2nlNsRaQKj5XT3NykQiqBihaOB5phym_DoHVRdkOH9DEZ8CybQ65rpONSVKl-H3Qu_ep1zHWFEzzTnCAbXjxxc-eB3TBn_ThUQlhkP8djoEko7kqUWxq7o3WpkUgDP/s3413/fairmont-gold-floor-room.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3413" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODQoKbAH_lI6VA-N2BCfBMbPR3OaGxh6HwEGqIi-5q3C-JSemRipuUs4uPt9erG2nlNsRaQKj5XT3NykQiqBihaOB5phym_DoHVRdkOH9DEZ8CybQ65rpONSVKl-H3Qu_ep1zHWFEzzTnCAbXjxxc-eB3TBn_ThUQlhkP8djoEko7kqUWxq7o3WpkUgDP/s16000/fairmont-gold-floor-room.jpeg" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-hv9nf1TnhnQymrfrX3s2-inoJ5Ap6pU3N6mPPTJK8n0W5auyUckmHWoUNMMV27II6LTzzR56XMOQP6_di3RrNanR-5W5PIrNXuu9MvTNi91ljrKMEXZDP8zyC5C9B5Z_EgnHz1oORd_NJng0_63o-3gk19w5DqDmSCEoi2qLS3PC6LWulO9gnVnD2wd/s2208/view.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2208" data-original-width="1244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-hv9nf1TnhnQymrfrX3s2-inoJ5Ap6pU3N6mPPTJK8n0W5auyUckmHWoUNMMV27II6LTzzR56XMOQP6_di3RrNanR-5W5PIrNXuu9MvTNi91ljrKMEXZDP8zyC5C9B5Z_EgnHz1oORd_NJng0_63o-3gk19w5DqDmSCEoi2qLS3PC6LWulO9gnVnD2wd/s16000/view.jpeg" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><b>THE GOLD EXPERIENCE</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Besides the additional space, the Fairmont Gold experience was another incentive for an upgrade. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The complimentary breakfast, snacks, evening canapés and (non-alcoholic) beverages kept us busy </div><div style="text-align: center;">to say the least. For snacks, I am talking mini pizzas and burgers, fresh fruits and veggies and much </div><div style="text-align: center;">more. The elegant space and views of Downtown Montreal from the 21st floor were thoroughly </div><div style="text-align: center;">amused us.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THE FOOD</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We enjoyed local eats around the Fairmont but kept going back to <a href="https://www.restaurantroselys.com" target="_blank">Roselys</a> for their Vegetarian burger. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The taste of individual ingredients in the pasta dish remain memorable. I enjoyed every bit of it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are heading to Montreal, I highly recommend checking out Roselys even if you are not staying </div><div style="text-align: center;">at the Fairmont. <a href="http://fiorellino.ca/centre-ville.html" target="_blank">Fiorellino</a> is another restaurant we loved eating at.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGb3ffvJKrMDdq5NgXcPbqeYKDNRq8sY786r9bPMuR_Xbp5cqVoPlQguCOuO4JYgbiUlx85etdAYdqdaCbTSDt3CfUUkcfLJ-cBG7TT781KqdKJDP_cEMHkP93jIJAyIZ7rrS6hCWquIh2VhFvp_qX8_N0EJ5tlQJkdR6_CstQ46StTG2_pTe2UzKc5QvU/s1790/fairmont-roselys.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1790" data-original-width="1170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGb3ffvJKrMDdq5NgXcPbqeYKDNRq8sY786r9bPMuR_Xbp5cqVoPlQguCOuO4JYgbiUlx85etdAYdqdaCbTSDt3CfUUkcfLJ-cBG7TT781KqdKJDP_cEMHkP93jIJAyIZ7rrS6hCWquIh2VhFvp_qX8_N0EJ5tlQJkdR6_CstQ46StTG2_pTe2UzKc5QvU/s16000/fairmont-roselys.jpeg" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyeIvByxO75PJOinrr-dVLW0rI_nXtbU2hwm_lrA5g4H41blizpyHGTK7EnPSOvWV7RORSH_5U7utqeyP_akC-Q-HIDDrBQzrKyKsGpQTfX9ZoQqEGZMdYnvQMxozaiTE4nHxVS5oPJrph6AFqGD1f1PIXZQaZA8BpSY3VUKFOhgHecsaTUfnB0MQEaqFD/s2080/fairmont-room-service.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2080" data-original-width="1170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyeIvByxO75PJOinrr-dVLW0rI_nXtbU2hwm_lrA5g4H41blizpyHGTK7EnPSOvWV7RORSH_5U7utqeyP_akC-Q-HIDDrBQzrKyKsGpQTfX9ZoQqEGZMdYnvQMxozaiTE4nHxVS5oPJrph6AFqGD1f1PIXZQaZA8BpSY3VUKFOhgHecsaTUfnB0MQEaqFD/s16000/fairmont-room-service.jpeg" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>THE POOL</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I must throw in this picture of the pool. Look at that stunning space!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijum69qTf7UD1KZxxF4UXSG1847DMbgr5FyEkjqExfaf-FZcx2d5SZ59PbvmI-ggk0PHTiFMVfOh1Bav_YtFAIleXVdj_XohDQy6Ij6fsI8CKBkXCJ5dqK7ujVL8PBh8ifZfMCW5VPMwpAFFX7Y0YE3dYWAcQ2jberAzEnx1Bk2xCEPmnzW01OmmBYWFZU/s3413/fairmont-pool.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3413" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijum69qTf7UD1KZxxF4UXSG1847DMbgr5FyEkjqExfaf-FZcx2d5SZ59PbvmI-ggk0PHTiFMVfOh1Bav_YtFAIleXVdj_XohDQy6Ij6fsI8CKBkXCJ5dqK7ujVL8PBh8ifZfMCW5VPMwpAFFX7Y0YE3dYWAcQ2jberAzEnx1Bk2xCEPmnzW01OmmBYWFZU/s16000/fairmont-pool.jpeg" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you enjoyed reading this post and found it useful. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">stay exploring,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">M.S.G</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xox</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-44532566058167315042023-10-16T09:00:00.000-07:002024-02-01T16:56:33.100-08:00TIPS FOR A ROAD TRIP<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2020/06/tips-for-planning-a-road-trip.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="853" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6jT_cUK9sko6T3LyG45VjJeGLrZY_8jhY3IELRRrEomRkAhSFFsR7VVFT5LZKV2m_R3haK0HBRb80kkpmwYcNholGGAdEZepvidmwUC444lbhZ9mSjtH8VzvcafJZZMtodgJecWQbMmrf/s16000/TIPS-FOR-PLANNING-A-ROAD-TRIP.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>Dress: Pretty Little Thing (<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bl44e" target="_blank">similar here</a>)<br />Heels: <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/blFvg" target="_blank">Stuart Weitzman</a><br />Bag: <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/blFvm" target="_blank">Prada</a></div><div>Necklace: <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/blFAv" target="_blank">Various</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">The excitement of a spontaneous road trip is something else: imagine getting up </div><div style="text-align: center;">and yelling, “Road Trip!” and then hopping in a car with your partner and friends </div><div style="text-align: center;">to explore an unknown part of an area. Fun! Unfortunately, getting on the road and </div><div style="text-align: center;">having a fun, comfortable and stress-free road trip isn’t as easy as yelling “shotgun,” </div><div style="text-align: center;">and stopping to grab some worthy snacks on the way. It takes a bit more than that.</div><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;">To get the most out of your either spontaneous trip or well-planned adventure, it's</div><div style="text-align: center;">usually a good call for brainstorming some easy tips to ensure your drive results </div><div style="text-align: center;">in an enjoyable experience for you and everyone else in the car. Below are such </div><div style="text-align: center;">helpful tips which have guided our previous road trips and many more to come:</div><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: inherit; font-kerning: none;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: inherit; font-kerning: none;"><b>CLEAN MACHINE</b></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;">Keeping your car clean before and during your trip is the key. If you clean up </div><div style="text-align: center;">before your trip, cleaning during your trip will be even easier because you’ll be </div><div style="text-align: center;">able to visualize the mess and get rid of it. Keep two bags in your car: one for</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;">collecting all the trash such as food wrappings and other knick-knacks and the </div><div style="text-align: center;">other for collecting recyclable products. Be sure to properly dispose of the </div><div style="text-align: center;">contents of both bags every time you stop for fuel, food or a nice stretch.</div><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></span></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: inherit; font-kerning: none;"><b>HIGH MAINTENANCE </b></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b></b></span><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;">Sudden vehicle defects are bound to create a hindrance to the road trip fun. To </div><div style="text-align: center;">avoid such a nuisance, ensure you have your car inspected by a mechanic for </div><div style="text-align: center;">assessing its fluid levels, brakes, tires, wiper blades, and any other areas you </div><div style="text-align: center;">think could cause potential problems for the duration of the road trip. Check</div><div style="text-align: center;">to see that your spare tire is inflated and your jack and jumper cable is intact </div><div style="text-align: center;">and working. Taking extra wiper fluid for wet roads is also a great plan.</div><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></span></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>DR. DOCS</b></span></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></p><div style="text-align: center;">Though it goes without saying, have all your documents such as your driver’s </div><div style="text-align: center;">license, insurance and registration handy. Also, sign up for auto insurance before </div><div style="text-align: center;">you hit the road just in case you hit any snags. As well, before hitting the road, </div><div style="text-align: center;">divide up the responsibilities between pals for navigating, planning and driving.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>A "LOOSE" PLAN</b></span></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;">Having a plan, even a rough one, is prudent because you never know when the </div><div style="text-align: center;">road you are taking suddenly reads “Road Closed Ahead” or you are met with </div><div style="text-align: center;">stand-still traffic. But, this doesn't necessarily mean you should overschedule as</div><div style="text-align: center;">doing so may result in pressure especially if something doesn’t go according to </div><div style="text-align: center;">your plan and you may find yourself driving dangerously to get to your desired </div><div style="text-align: center;">destination because of losing a few hours due to unforeseen circumstances.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thus, have an idea of whether you will be driving through the night or whether </div><div style="text-align: center;">you would need to book accommodation to rest up, especially if your planned </div><div style="text-align: center;">destination is at a considerable distance. A loose plan of hotels, restaurants,</div><div style="text-align: center;">refreshments and rest stops along the way will prove helpful.</div><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>INFINITE FUN</b></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></p><div style="text-align: center;">Research into whether your preferred activities - shopping, eating, visiting </div><div style="text-align: center;">touristy places, etc. - could be explored on the way. Look into whether you have</div><div style="text-align: center;">the time to visit an endless strip mall or small towns worth visiting. For instance,</div><div style="text-align: center;">as we love visiting historical towns, one of the places on our list to visit is the</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.thehenryford.org/visit/greenfield-village/">Greenfield Village</a> in Michigan. An interesting way to search for activities to do</div><div style="text-align: center;">is to search neighbourhoods with real estate sites to get a sense of the surrounding</div><div style="text-align: center;">places. For example, if you were to visit Detroit, try searching neighbourhoods on</div><div style="text-align: center;">real estate sites such as <a href="https://www.redfin.com/city/5665/MI/Detroit">Detroit houses for sale</a> to explore the types of activities </div><div style="text-align: center;">along your route or the type of places you can stop for a bite that isn't just fast food.</div><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>ETERNAL MEMORIES</b></span></p><p class="p6" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;">A great road trip will become a memory for life, so make sure you are ready for </div><div style="text-align: center;">the thrill of living on the road and enjoying the ride every mile of the way.</div><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-9768743343174299732023-08-14T16:48:00.000-07:002024-02-13T10:22:04.698-08:00TRAVELLING WITH A TODDLER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2023/03/travelling-with-toddler.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="1170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicOqgEc47vjzQF9DSdzKvRYgmA7gFKSIxBDph5p9qonBNTrDph9bbRddA6loaD3H_Q5KOEsRrwvQ50lGAQMMNnkdhNWc5PxtVXlH2_1TlLr-M4L1sh4VrYwpc5YZC0Ywra-k6gAmUhXzLAhgFCaGIw_YjQg-DZgNGzol1xq0ECnO2HoNY6qTaLfn0rSIW3/s16000/tips-for-travelling-with-a-toddler.jpeg" width="650" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Picture: Waris's trip to <a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2022/08/family-friendly-hotel-in-whistler-bc.html" target="_blank">Fairmont Whistler</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You have not experienced early parenthood to the fullest if you have yet to travel by air with a </div><div style="text-align: center;">toddler. At around 5.5 months, Waris accompanied us on a 14.5 hours flight from Vancouver to </div><div style="text-align: center;">India (<a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2022/02/studio-prive-ludhiana.html" target="_blank">related blogpost here</a>). At 11 months, we took him on a 2.5 hours road trip to Whistler </div><div style="text-align: center;">(<a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2022/08/family-friendly-hotel-in-whistler-bc.html" target="_blank">blogpost </a><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2022/08/family-friendly-hotel-in-whistler-bc.html" target="_blank">here</a>) and at around 13 months, he was our favourite little companion on a 9-day trip </div><div style="text-align: center;">to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Nonetheless, I have so much more to learn - I recognize that</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><a name='more'></a></span> as he's growing up, travelling with him may become more challenging until he is prepared to </div><div style="text-align: center;">self-entertain and adapt to new environments with new faces and new experiences. Since Manjot </div><div style="text-align: center;">and I have had our fair share of travelling experiences with out little one, I thought of sharing </div><div style="text-align: center;">some tips with my audience looking to travel with their bundle of joy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>PLANNING IS KEY</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spontaneity is a luxury best left to pre-parenthood. When you're travelling solo or as a couple, </div><div style="text-align: center;">you are happily responsible for the preliminary planning of a trip which, depending on the </div><div style="text-align: center;">situation, may include finalizing the travel destination, researching excursions and attractions, </div><div style="text-align: center;">booking flights, preparing an itinerary, co-ordinating outfits for you and your partner, etc. In </div><div style="text-align: center;">early parenthood, add all of the aforementioned tasks on your plate in addition to planning </div><div style="text-align: center;">most of the trip around your baby. The ideal situation is to take everything that you think your </div><div style="text-align: center;">little one may need. However, because you are working with limited baggage capacity or </div><div style="text-align: center;">trunk space, you really need to, first, plan the necessary items to take, followed by things you </div><div style="text-align: center;">anticipate your toddler using. Therefore, it goes without saying, planning is key for a good trip.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>ORGANIZATION WILL SAVE YOU</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Organize the items as much as you can. Keep items that you know you will need during </div><div style="text-align: center;">the road trip or flight within reach. Depending on the age of your toddler, this may include </div><div style="text-align: center;">diapers, wipes, food and snacks, toys and activities, a change of clothes, pacifier, children's </div><div style="text-align: center;">medicine, etc. Organize all of these items in a diaper bag or a bag pack to help you distinguish </div><div style="text-align: center;">the children's necessities from yours. I have been using the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bTZRU" target="_blank">Dagne Dover Medium Landon </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bTZRU" target="_blank">Neoprene</a> Carryall Bag in a beautiful Camel color as a diaper bag and absolutely loving it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It has various pockets for maximum storage that assist in keeping things organized and easily </div><div style="text-align: center;">accessible. One of my favourite features of the Dagne Dover bag is an exterior phone pocket, </div><div style="text-align: center;">which you can use to store your IDs and passport while travelling. My other favourite feature </div><div style="text-align: center;">of the bag is the luggage-handle sleeve which allows you to slide the bag directly on the handle </div><div style="text-align: center;">of your Carry-On Luggage. The trolley sleeve has certainly helped us in reducing the weight </div><div style="text-align: center;">we inevitably need to hold from check-in counters to the departure gate. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> TIME, TIME AND MORE TIME</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One major lesson we learned from our travels with Waris is to leave plenty of time including </div><div style="text-align: center;">leaving a few hours earlier than the recommended check-in time. When you have reached </div><div style="text-align: center;">your travel destination, continue leaving extra time for the unexpected interferences such as </div><div style="text-align: center;">frequent diaper changes while out in public, unforeseen bathroom stops for the older children,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> etc. Depending on the age of your child, the sooner you recognize that strict adherence to your </div><div style="text-align: center;">daily activity itinerary may not always materialize, the less disappointed you will be. Depending </div><div style="text-align: center;">on how your child is coping with the new environment, it is possible that you may not get an </div><div style="text-align: center;">opportunity to check everything off of your daily activity list. And, that is ok. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>BUDGET IT OUT</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's no secret that travelling can be costly. This added with the cost of traveling with a child can be immense. Therefore, it's best to pre-plan so as to avoid unnecessary costs as long as convenience is </div><div style="text-align: center;">not sacrificed. For example, we found renting a car during our LA and San Fran trip more economical </div><div style="text-align: center;">than taking an Uber. We also cut expenditures by taking Waris's car seat rather than renting one from </div><div style="text-align: center;">the establishment. It helped that this was a more sanitary option and saved us the hassle of clipping and unclipping his car seat for every ride (if we were to stick to Uber as our mode of travel). So, with a bit </div><div style="text-align: center;">of research, we were able to save money (by taking our own car seat) as well as preserve convenience (save the trouble of installing the car seat for every Uber ride). So, be prepared to put in the extra work.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>HAVE FUN</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Once you're finally at the destination for which you have planning for months, forget everything and </div><div style="text-align: center;">enjoy well-deserved quality time with your family!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for reading and see you soon with another blogpost!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Maninder Sandhu Grewal</div><div style="text-align: center;">xox</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-37513101282962160382023-04-18T08:43:00.054-07:002023-07-04T10:47:36.220-07:006 MONTH BABY ESSENTIALS<div data-sc-widget-id="P-6466821663c5303cda9467ed"></div><script async src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Welcome - you're most probably here in anticipation of your precious little one turning</div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">6 months old. Since I remember the chaos of planning and preparing for my little one </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">turning 6 and being overwhelmed with the amount of things advertised to be essential </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">for a 6 month old, I considered it a good idea to share what I thought to be must-haves </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">when my baby was around 6 months. Of course, you don't need to get the exact same </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">brand but the list will give you an idea of what is most likely required for your baby. </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div></blockquote></blockquote><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In no particular order:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>1. Feeding Bibs</b></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><br /><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">At 6 months, you may or may not have started weaning, which is the process of </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">gradually introducing foods and fluids (other than milk) to a baby alongside </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">breastmilk or formula. If you have started weaning or considering it, a feeding </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">bib will be your lifesaver to prevent your baby from getting food and fluid on their </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">upper body at least. I particularly found the bibs with a pouch attached in the front </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">very efficient in catching any food or fluid spillage.</div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><b>2. Portable Change Mat </b></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Very convenient for a quick diaper or clothing change, especially when you are out </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">and about with your little one.</div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div><div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div><div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>3. Burp Cloth Set</b></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div><p style="text-align: justify;">Need I say more? </p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>4. Sofie La Girafe Teether</b></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was uncertain of the hype surrounding this expensive little piece of rubber in the </div></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;">body of a toy giraffe until I got Waris one. It worked as a security toy and teether </div></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;">for him (not to mention he looked super cute holding it). Do maintain its cleanliness </div></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;">in the way suggested by the retailer as there have been cases of mold being discovered. </div></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;">I made sure not to submerge it completely in water and frequently wiped it down </div></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;">with a damp cloth to prevent the water entering and sitting in Sofie. </div></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;">It doesn't have to be Sophie but any teether to help your little one ease their discomfort </div></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;">and pain of teething.</div></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><b> 5. Washcloths</b></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">You need tons of them for various purposes such as to wipe any area of their body, </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">as a temporary bib or burp cloth, etc.</div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>6. Receiving Blankets</b></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Contrary to what the name suggests, receiving blankets provide many uses than</span> </blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">just</span> <span style="text-align: justify;">a</span> <span style="text-align: justify;">blanket. I used them for various purposes such as covering baby when sleeping,</span> </blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">using</span> <span style="text-align: justify;">as a change mat when I couldn't find the portable change mat, covering</span> <span style="text-align: justify;">the</span> </blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">baby car seat,</span> <span style="text-align: justify;">etc.</span></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>7. Hooded Towel </b></p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Ok, hooded towels will not only look adorable on your baby but will keep them covered, </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">cozy and warm when taking them out of a bath.</div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>8. Baby Feeding Dish Set</b></p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Manjot and I were very excited to purchase Waris's first feeding set. We went with </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">the Avancy bowl, plate and spoons based on our research of the items being made of </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">non-toxic and organic bamboo. We found the suction on these utensils was useful for </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">the first few months of weaning and not so much when babies develop motor skills </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">enough to pull any item off the table (suction or not).</div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>9. Baby Blanket</b></p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><p style="text-align: justify;">Gotta keep the precious little one cozy and warm. </p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>10. Boon Cacti Brush Cleaning Set</b></p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I use my Boon Cacti brush cleaning set to this day except the set I have is in brown. It </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">has all the essential cleaning brushes in an adorable case and looks quite stylish sitting </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">in my kitchen window sill.</div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>11. Floor Seat</b></p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Floor seats are like portable high chairs except in a compact form. I found the Bumbo </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">very useful for feeding Waris and even used it at restaurants when Waris accompanied </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">us. I was sure to limit his sitting time in the Bumbo as there have been recommendations </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">against prolonged use of floor seats. Do your research before getting one for yourself.</div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>12. Food Storage Containers</b></p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Whichever food container you choose, ensure it is leakproof and made of safe materials. </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I particularly loved using the Babymoov Glass Babybowls for carrying and storing </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Waris's food purees around the 6 month age.</div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>13. Activity Cube</b></p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">An Activity Cube is more of a want than a need but it served as a must-have for me, </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">especially when Waris started sitting unaided. Again, it could be any brand but ensure </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">it has a number of functions and activities to keep your little one entertained. Waris's </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Activity Cube kept him engaged and interested (and helped us catch a breath or two </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">while he was occupied).</div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>14. Finger Toothbrush</b></p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Though I didn't make use of Waris's finger toothbrush until he produced his first tooth </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">after turning one (true story), I use this on a regular basis to date. I particularly love </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">the Frida Baby SmileFrida Finger Toothbrush for its use of BPA-free silicone material </div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">and stand & lid for easy and sanitary storage keeping.</div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>15. Sleepsack/Wearable Baby Blanket</b></p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;">At one point or another, you are likely to wake up at night to make sure there is nothing </blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;">inhibiting your baby from breathing while sleeping (such as a piece of their clothing or </blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;">blanket). A wearable blanket will help ease your mind that there are no loose pieces </blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;">hindering your baby's ability to breath.</blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><b>See you soon with another post! </b></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;">I hope you found the 15 Must-Haves for a 6 month old helpful in planning what you will </blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;">likely require when your baby is around this age. I'll see you soon with a Must-Haves for </blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;">a 1 year old post. Keep visiting until then!</blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p><span style="text-align: center;">Love,</span></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: justify;">M.S.G.</p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-30103959344887918362023-02-08T13:44:00.120-08:002023-03-16T12:12:15.169-07:00GIFT IDEAS FOR HIM<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2023/02/gift-ideas-for-him.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6Ombr_tc4ZkB1d4Xe4bEJXq3hKDUBmfuxK3nTWjM8creg5TaixBsody-VseF-H5a3wEj6Kn8lWg3Ytn185yYeXkeJ8nIr6RvKUQAUaM2Wq9EJQVXIwtifc1hkmCpjxAc7KLv900nyyHlRfgJpUHrpgU8C1ZjkNR149cStERk7y-BF5F3BOM4aU-KRA/s16000/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-16%20at%2011.47.29%20AM.png" width="650" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Back in December 2022, I posted a blog about <a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2022/12/gifts-ideas-for-her.html" target="_blank">Gift Ideas for Her</a> in hopes to help you find </div><div style="text-align: center;">that perfect something for the woman you love and appreciate. Of course, I couldn't just end </div><div style="text-align: center;">the matter there and not post gift ideas for the special men in your lives. They most certainly </div><div style="text-align: center;">also deserve some lovin', which is why I decided to dedicate this post to them. I have curated</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><a name='more'></a></span> several items to help you find a gift that is sure to surprise the special man in your life! It helps </div><div style="text-align: center;">that Valentine's Day is just around the corner but you can get inspiration from these gift ideas </div><div style="text-align: center;">for any special occasion involving your loved males. So, without further ado, here it goes: <div data-sc-widget-id="P-640e420eb439ad6f95478481"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>
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Essentials <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=920983782&pid=uid1561-33026331-74&utm_content=productwidget%3Apreview&utm_medium=referral" target="_blank">Tan Polyester Jacket</a></div><div>8. Gucci <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=933440207&pid=uid1561-33026331-74&utm_content=productwidget%3Apreview&utm_medium=referral" target="_blank">Men's 'Gucci' loafer</a></div><div>9. Nike <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=941412506&pid=uid1561-33026331-74&utm_content=productwidget%3Apreview&utm_medium=referral" target="_blank">Men's Nike Air Force 1 </a></div><div>10. Saint Laurent <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=945840687&pid=uid1561-33026331-74&utm_content=productwidget%3Apreview&utm_medium=referral" target="_blank">Credit Card Case In Smooth Leather</a></div><div>11. Gucci <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=818810924&pid=uid1561-33026331-74&utm_content=productwidget%3Apreview&utm_medium=referral" target="_blank">Gucci Dive watch, 45mm</a></div><div>12. Picnic Time <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=904407646&pid=uid1561-33026331-74&utm_content=productwidget%3Apreview&utm_medium=referral" target="_blank">PT-Frontier 25-Piece Flatware & Picnic Backpack Set</a></div><div>13. Ted Baker London <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=943040315&pid=uid1561-33026331-74&utm_content=productwidget%3Apreview&utm_medium=referral" target="_blank">Faux Leather Holdall Duffle Bag</a></div><div>14. Gucci <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=913177697&pid=uid1561-33026331-74&utm_content=productwidget%3Apreview&utm_medium=referral" target="_blank">Black 'Gucci Signature' Coin Wallet</a></div><div>15. Herschel Supply Co. <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=839230150&pid=uid1561-33026331-74&utm_content=productwidget%3Apreview&utm_medium=referral" target="_blank">Heritage Shoulder Bag</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Stay Giving,</div><div><br /></div><div>Maninder Sandhu Grewal</div><div>xox</div></div>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-38294887524671751092023-01-25T20:22:00.666-08:002023-03-16T14:17:01.650-07:00RETURNING TO WORK AFTER MAT LEAVE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2023/01/returning-to-work-after-mat-leave.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Maninder Sandhu lawyer" border="0" data-original-height="1779" data-original-width="1407" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfprqwbNW3aFlIub8lvm4uzU5yByW5AuywmVAFtj4R-XLGfyxBcQHu7NvQXu6bzVuJO5t7Z89f5h2D4qAuibJQ1Pwxbpafg_UKJdRwkrqQmdC5TSF07BSNU-B2Qw2zQlodF_9KmdihVZkcecslmHsdkWS2sJ29rSnknBXcaMtZ6TjDsJhdl_TLheO4w/s16000/IMG_5087.png" width="650" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">After spending nearly 16.5 months with my precious little one, I am back to practicing law </div><div style="text-align: center;">full-time. In the past, fortunately, adapting to new settings and routines has not been too </div><div style="text-align: center;">difficult for me but it was a bit different this time. As a parent, you naturally tend to give a </div><div style="text-align: center;">thought to how your decision will affect your children. From spending nearly every moment </div><div style="text-align: center;">with your baby, you would only be seeing them in the morning and then after a long, possibly</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"> exhausting, day at work. Personally, it was more the uncertainty surrounding how my little </div></div><div style="text-align: center;">one would react to the change that was daunting, than how the change would impact me. Be </div><div style="text-align: center;">prepared to undergo an emotional roller-coaster but please don't feel guilty to express and </div><div style="text-align: center;">embrace those feelings without losing yourself in them. In the end, let me tell you from </div><div style="text-align: center;">experience - you and your precious one will be just fine. They will adapt & so will you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> If you are returning to work after a maternity leave or have recently returned to work, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I am sharing three top recommendations with you which will hopefully make you </div><div style="text-align: center;">feel at ease and make your transition back to work smooth. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Your Little One will Acclimate </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As moms, we tend to become anxious with the thought of whether your baby will adjust </div><div style="text-align: center;">without you for a chunk of the day. But have you noticed your babies' inherent power to </div><div style="text-align: center;">get accustomed to new environments and drastic changes? They adapt to a completely </div><div style="text-align: center;">new world after thriving in the comfort of the womb for a considerable length of time. </div><div style="text-align: center;">They develop, learn, grow and change. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, all babies are special and different in their own ways. They may adjust on </div><div style="text-align: center;">the first day that you return to work or may take a few days, weeks or even months. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Oddly, for me, it was the mere thought that he will be fine that helped me focus on my </div><div style="text-align: center;">work tasks. So, no matter how difficult the first few days may be, you should return </div><div style="text-align: center;">from work one day and find a happy, smiling baby. He/she may even ignore you </div><div style="text-align: center;">(true story) for a while and exhibit love and affection towards you eventually.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Quality Child Care is the Key</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As parents, we realize that if our children are happy, so will we. We strive to provide </div><div style="text-align: center;">our children with the safety and security that they require in order to support their </div><div style="text-align: center;">overall development. While it may be very difficult to replicate that same supporting </div><div style="text-align: center;">environment because they are in the hands of new caregivers, it may help you get </div><div style="text-align: center;">through the day knowing how they are responding to the change. As such, try finding </div><div style="text-align: center;">daycares that allow you to access its live stream to enable you to see what your child </div><div style="text-align: center;">is doing in realtime. If your child is with a family member or grandparents, make use </div><div style="text-align: center;">of text messaging and video calling as needed. Being able to monitor your child in the</div><div style="text-align: center;"> new setting without you will also allow you to judge the quality of the child care being </div><div style="text-align: center;">provided. Again, their development shouldn't suffer in our absence. Look further into </div><div style="text-align: center;">the daycare you have selected and review the testimonials to ensure your child's early </div><div style="text-align: center;">developmental stage is not curtailed in any way. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Make Necessary Adjustments</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It goes without saying that you may need to make adjustments according to how your </div><div style="text-align: center;">baby reacts. If you notice your baby constantly crying (which you should be able </div><div style="text-align: center;">to monitor with live streaming), be sure to give them a few days to see if their </div><div style="text-align: center;">behaviour changes before making adjustments such as changing caregivers. If the </div><div style="text-align: center;">behaviour doesn't change, then you can make the required adjustments such as changing</div><div style="text-align: center;"> the caregiver or changing your work hours. This may look like shifting to part-time </div><div style="text-align: center;">hours that slowly convert to full-time. Make sure your work allows some flexibility. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Absent flexibility, don't be shy from reaching out to your employer to prepare them </div><div style="text-align: center;">for those varying hours and initial absences from work. Ask and you shall receive. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Other</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The internet is inundated with other helpful tips. Be sure to read those and speak to other </div><div style="text-align: center;">new moms and family members to see how they made the necessary adjustments. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We can learn a lot from others' experiences. And, keep going Mama - this hurdle in </div><div style="text-align: center;">your life too shall pass. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay Thriving,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Maninder Sandhu Grewal</div></blockquote><span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-82619530820849567012022-12-25T21:04:00.009-08:002023-01-06T22:33:05.064-08:00A White Christmas<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Kv1YoToKC5dHwWdNu0rpIQ9idi7YC-l706iI94unNKEe5KXRNHXEvvq2Zs36U87CiDMA2m7Yc5MMbjS4FFeg8oNjsNjhJkyHCEkB5v_ioimpNCrQ6ckNYZL5YgKYUKSP5QfTtSvZuUt88drhttk2z-tfXctgmLoWb4fh4N6BqhOIHfkEu0kW4a7xvA/s506/white%20christmas.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="496" data-original-width="506" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Kv1YoToKC5dHwWdNu0rpIQ9idi7YC-l706iI94unNKEe5KXRNHXEvvq2Zs36U87CiDMA2m7Yc5MMbjS4FFeg8oNjsNjhJkyHCEkB5v_ioimpNCrQ6ckNYZL5YgKYUKSP5QfTtSvZuUt88drhttk2z-tfXctgmLoWb4fh4N6BqhOIHfkEu0kW4a7xvA/w640-h628/white%20christmas.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Using my favourite snowy photo to wish you all a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Count </div><div style="text-align: center;">your blessings and enjoy this time with your loved ones. May it be filled with love and joy!</div><p></p>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-65425448833476579962022-12-01T21:30:00.037-08:002024-02-13T10:21:38.473-08:00GIFT IDEAS FOR HER
<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2022/12/gifts-ideas-for-her.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1222" data-original-width="1486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkipkbRAHbgqNgxRFa3VEMDXa7OteocAHjjndLOh_o_JyfpgGRGGZtac7J5uSDDHiJoExGGXnAtajzb3MYEd01BCoPF7wMy6uncbYmpc3GZ8SzIpkFgE3YEmSbToDEfRZ_G9D25x3MB87c32rArW8jdipRlywaz4nQZ1KH2qU-lYIWJnoSe5nto2UhRw/s16000/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-16%20at%2011.49.51%20AM.png" width="600" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Christmas is around the corner and I have rounded up a number of gift ideas for the special lady </div><div style="text-align: center;">in your life. We all know that the best gift you can give someone is the gift of your time but it </div><div style="text-align: center;">doesn't hurt to make your loved one's time more special and memorable. I have curated a number </div><div style="text-align: center;">of items under $350 to help you pick the perfect gift for her! Check out the ideas below.</div><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div data-sc-widget-id="P-63b7b1f9892e2e507c7681d7"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>
Alternatively, for a quick access, browse the suggested items above listed below from left to right:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>From Left to </b><b>Right</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Canada Goose <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=743101043&pid=uid1561-33026331-74" target="_blank">Melange Pom Toque</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Chloe <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=923130231&pid=uid1561-33026331-74&utm_content=productwidget%3Apreview&utm_medium=referral" target="_blank">Woody Open Toe Flat Slides</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Tom Ford <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=774943912&pid=uid1561-33026331-74" target="_blank">Soleil Glow Bronzer</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. 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Christian Dior <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=853935793&pid=uid1561-33026331-74" target="_blank">Backstage Kabuki Brush N 17</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">9. Canada Goose <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=938922036&pid=uid1561-33026331-74" target="_blank">Arctic Disc Toque wool beanie</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">10. Soia & Kyo <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=950155194&pid=uid1561-33026331-74" target="_blank">Julia Gloves</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">11. WellBeing + <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=939210057&pid=uid1561-33026331-74" target="_blank">BeingWell x Five Minute Journal</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">12. Cult Gaia <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=928130657&pid=uid1561-33026331-74" target="_blank">Fifi Mini Backpack</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">13. Nike <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=952223706&pid=uid1561-33026331-74" target="_blank">NSW Women's Hooded Jacket</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">14. Christian Dior <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=853940462&pid=uid1561-33026331-74" target="_blank">Backstage Full Coverage Fluid Foundation Brush N12</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">15. Sweet Water Decor <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=882110875&pid=uid1561-33026331-74" target="_blank">You're The Best 9 oz. Soy Candle - Set of 2</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>Stay Giving,</div><div><br /></div><div>Maninder Sandhu Grewal</div><div>xox</div></div>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-74586369381104806192022-08-18T16:12:00.022-07:002023-03-15T14:33:56.381-07:00FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTEL IN WHISTLER, BC<p style="text-align: center;"> (ft. <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/whistler/" target="_blank">Fairmont Chateau Whistler</a>)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2022/08/family-friendly-hotel-in-whistler-bc.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="family friendly accommodation in whistler bc Canada" border="0" data-original-height="1151" data-original-width="863" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiulzNyK1z8WqY5ma-bmMEhqHYSwK3am2oKRW_5NTj9lt5r-0KE8Pr4465j8QPTcG7CBQ8CLXAa4AuwxFvQ6c3Eg0ojJ9zEy5b9LMJDgVbgizAMwkF3ru6SXYZbyojtU7RMkBj6CJRjZ7z6HUHHaQ2bZ4E0k-2IEk6PvHK6ZlCBirqrSUCznhwhJUQknA/s16000/IMG_8468.png" width="650" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">Our 2 nights & 3 day getaway to Whistler will remain an unforgettable trip for years to </div><div style="text-align: center;">come for two reasons: Waris accompanied us to a hotel for the first time and we could </div><div style="text-align: center;">not have chosen a better hotel to stay with Waris than the incredible <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/whistler/">Fairmont Chateau </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.fairmont.com/whistler/">Whistler</a>. While we were at <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/whistler/">Fairmont Whistler</a>, I was thrilled to capture as many fun parts</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"> of the trip as I could to share with my readers, especially families with children, to help </div><div style="text-align: center;">them decide on their next getaway at a luxurious as well as a children-friendly hotel. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We were inundated with reasons to celebrate - my birthday, Manjot had just commenced </div><div style="text-align: center;">his paternity leave for the month of August and had uninterrupted time to spend with us, </div><span></span><div style="text-align: center;">our anniversary was around the corner and, most importantly, we needed to just chill and </div><div style="text-align: center;">unwind with each other. Manjot and I had been wanting to check out <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/whistler/">Fairmont Chateau </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.fairmont.com/whistler/">Whistler</a> for a while. So we thought the hotel would be the perfect host for our celebration.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> We booked it within minutes, packed our bags and looked forward to a great time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THE HOTEL </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you're fond of mountains, nature, modern alpine setting, or luxury accomodation, then </div><div style="text-align: center;">you're going to absolutely cherish spending a night or two at the <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/whistler/">Fairmont Chateau Whistler</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Following a scenic drive from Vancouver to Whistler, we arrived at the hotel late afternoon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> We were greeted by the hotel's friendly valet staff who noticed we had a baby on board and</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span></span>were ready and equipped to help us right away with our luggage. Following the brick-clad </div><div style="text-align: center;">facade of the hotel, we made our way to the lobby & were welcomed by a grand foyer table </div><div style="text-align: center;">adorned with tall vases filled with fresh flowers. The hotel's architecture combined with its </div><div style="text-align: center;">grandiose decor elicited some serious old world charm. Despite the mid-century and royal </div><div style="text-align: center;">vibes, the hotel fit right into the modern world - perhaps due to hints of modernism in the </div><div style="text-align: center;">hotel's interior. Whatever it was, it was a treat for our eyes. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsCPqA8tqCI49FQ6_bWoIuKTEKGUn1RM6ioS7-dTN_OsxjvGw6sGgP1pWEhNrdQ3NtZ16oXxjqdW3rY9r0lqgNTapPmV4NoVv2aIoIztOngxoK9ZeseyzdtQVUqmAaIZvm4TCXTl0XoFET8XIRdMarijKVpqcf2wjMeUTbwwnN051BdleIw-kQ5S7LVg/s2080/BMRNE0308.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="whistler bc" border="0" data-original-height="2080" data-original-width="1170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsCPqA8tqCI49FQ6_bWoIuKTEKGUn1RM6ioS7-dTN_OsxjvGw6sGgP1pWEhNrdQ3NtZ16oXxjqdW3rY9r0lqgNTapPmV4NoVv2aIoIztOngxoK9ZeseyzdtQVUqmAaIZvm4TCXTl0XoFET8XIRdMarijKVpqcf2wjMeUTbwwnN051BdleIw-kQ5S7LVg/s16000/BMRNE0308.JPG" width="650" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THE ROOM</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">We made our way to the front desk and were advised of being placed in a Gold floor room </div><div style="text-align: center;">with preferred views which definitely was pleasant news. With a child-like excitement, we </div><div style="text-align: center;">entered our room and found a selection of fruits waiting for us alongside a personalized note. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The amenities included deluxe toiletries, luxurious bedding and pillows, cozy slippers and </div><div style="text-align: center;"> thick cotton bathrobes with hotel's initial embroided in gold. The best of them all was a baby </div><div style="text-align: center;">robe for Waris. A tiny damn robe. Can you believe it? See the pictures below and you will </div><div style="text-align: center;">also be in awe. Another amenity we enjoyed was the coffee maker to brew a hot cup of coffee</div><div style="text-align: center;"> at the end of each day of our stay.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Although Manjot and I (or Waris) are not skiers, we were surprised to step out of the lobby </div><div style="text-align: center;">backdoor & find ourselves near the gondola, which was only a few steps from the hotel. We </div><div style="text-align: center;">did enjoy an evening walk around that area with a forest and colourful, blooming plants and </div><div style="text-align: center;">flowers in sight. Waris had been practicing walking from a few weeks and thoroughly enjoyed</div><div style="text-align: center;"> the open concept lobby to stroll around and explore. The grand sofas and chairs spread out</div><div style="text-align: center;"> throughout the lobby assisted us to sit and catch a breath from running behind him.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="whistler bc accommodation fairmont whistler" border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="918" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuiTiSyIuxGEUUoF8-DOB1YN3pXtxXzsWhNSztqGOZUUMhgOVnCOZsE-IRovndIkDJDCHlg1FiNalpTg67vEdWxfASXjLtUwjQA4NpzCD_uS7BlEtpV75gXJ9QAxC6_7GedM-EApbwy0jEa8z3He-934IQ4gSHAct8zUcZ7l5RxX6297mSKMfdPw3uFA/s16000/IMG_8596.png" width="650" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHKhaJytxjHbxVhv8l6qrsm7o49cHDBvS98j7UZ9eqywmY7s2XGdOZF89N9x9TIw4Mk0rcrWctUUyn2vqWZh5bD4t7qrF5WEPsnQDMxULbOOOuOfzh2vp46swCpcxrwInhGhTrZtpTp95hAqu_cptjhQH_f_BAOcL8BFCAvVYyFNoCx5f3aeAbCPNSg/s1251/IMG_8320E.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1251" data-original-width="938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHKhaJytxjHbxVhv8l6qrsm7o49cHDBvS98j7UZ9eqywmY7s2XGdOZF89N9x9TIw4Mk0rcrWctUUyn2vqWZh5bD4t7qrF5WEPsnQDMxULbOOOuOfzh2vp46swCpcxrwInhGhTrZtpTp95hAqu_cptjhQH_f_BAOcL8BFCAvVYyFNoCx5f3aeAbCPNSg/s16000/IMG_8320E.png" width="650" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcAtWAT1I0aCQFUyC7eaRiAvji0QzajH1bwxeFvsJPmefgD8h7S3nL4WHVyuNKuHwdp8UdYMCkWr9OwwV768rcI4VKiXz48kfsZOpefV2NgMwmzCrwqTahR-g9AS7FVhtlnCuzh2MOFZ0tOMfK6VfWyulbX5nv14zf94prVlevFgfh6qrDw6WEC3fBLw/s1901/BHTL4553.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="luxury hotel fairmont whistler" border="0" data-original-height="1901" data-original-width="1069" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcAtWAT1I0aCQFUyC7eaRiAvji0QzajH1bwxeFvsJPmefgD8h7S3nL4WHVyuNKuHwdp8UdYMCkWr9OwwV768rcI4VKiXz48kfsZOpefV2NgMwmzCrwqTahR-g9AS7FVhtlnCuzh2MOFZ0tOMfK6VfWyulbX5nv14zf94prVlevFgfh6qrDw6WEC3fBLw/s16000/BHTL4553.jpg" width="650" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNeZgZKruXe2cp7sGEmzuKJpa84hcoL2HXJqPJCLgu0dzuJBT1Y4Pheg48yoxakd8McmJuB88vaXrkN9fiZm-SZQjU8MuNijAbdCHEN5X1WAyzBx8iPRZai3iqNl41fTF8uNPMqU6mV0EGZmZYzY-1GVE3JFP4gp-0l0P3J9mkHe8i1rbczuWLIkR0gQ/s1265/H11TwEE.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="whistler hotel" border="0" data-original-height="1265" data-original-width="949" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNeZgZKruXe2cp7sGEmzuKJpa84hcoL2HXJqPJCLgu0dzuJBT1Y4Pheg48yoxakd8McmJuB88vaXrkN9fiZm-SZQjU8MuNijAbdCHEN5X1WAyzBx8iPRZai3iqNl41fTF8uNPMqU6mV0EGZmZYzY-1GVE3JFP4gp-0l0P3J9mkHe8i1rbczuWLIkR0gQ/s16000/H11TwEE.png" width="650" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzP4jSVR9E6xkILvPE8_QcgiRNQbtp0vZpmf5AWhC_8b7H9zRudAtXYijgedOGSs0SiurfoqlxJx3MBnGx_nEd1HSbFVzo0ec6FUVnQkNLS9f7HAxuInLP1hJl-rz9pdN6r3N6JPxCAfq6fosZOVg5t-MsRHZhkOnUhx_UcdPR7e4Upfoy6MH6DwTag/s1237/IMG_8332.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="luxury hotel in bc" border="0" data-original-height="1237" data-original-width="928" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzP4jSVR9E6xkILvPE8_QcgiRNQbtp0vZpmf5AWhC_8b7H9zRudAtXYijgedOGSs0SiurfoqlxJx3MBnGx_nEd1HSbFVzo0ec6FUVnQkNLS9f7HAxuInLP1hJl-rz9pdN6r3N6JPxCAfq6fosZOVg5t-MsRHZhkOnUhx_UcdPR7e4Upfoy6MH6DwTag/s16000/IMG_8332.png" width="650" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THE FOOD</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> There are a number of restaurants on the property, but two are in full display due to sharing </div><div style="text-align: center;">their main doors with the hotel lobby -- <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/whistler/dining/themallardloungeandterrace/" target="_blank">the Mallard Lounge</a> and <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/whistler/dining/thewildflower/" target="_blank">the Wildflower</a>. These </div><div style="text-align: center;">are also the ones we checked out. You can check out the other on-property restaurats <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/whistler/" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THE MALLARD LOUNGE </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/whistler/dining/themallardloungeandterrace/" target="_blank">Mallard Lounge</a> reminded me of being in a pub in the UK as it shared similar interior and </div><div style="text-align: center;">furniture layout. We loved Mallard's vibe at night - lively atmosphere, live music and people </div><div style="text-align: center;">enjoying their food & each other's company. There weren't, however, many vegetarian options,</div><div style="text-align: center;">but as always, Manjot and I made it work. Manjot and I went there for a late night snack and </div><div style="text-align: center;">ended up ordering nachos and pasta. Waris accompanied us asleep in his stroller bassinet. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0nJOlB1ICRm01pRueO6jPUiwJ7AcyD2Wlgf6eCEjuDvgzp26oQk_IhaDgWgsQGR7ZPQ5CJCUG-I5-alhI6os5_mk5Ld_m_p3VghxurONbULjbOs3VVRxzsus47g_MEK7duEENl23rrKCc51oCex1ZDfBOebgoNoUxMDhctk8FP8Ql2295vmypBaM70w/s2080/FFSR7202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="mallard lounge whistler bc" border="0" data-original-height="2080" data-original-width="1170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0nJOlB1ICRm01pRueO6jPUiwJ7AcyD2Wlgf6eCEjuDvgzp26oQk_IhaDgWgsQGR7ZPQ5CJCUG-I5-alhI6os5_mk5Ld_m_p3VghxurONbULjbOs3VVRxzsus47g_MEK7duEENl23rrKCc51oCex1ZDfBOebgoNoUxMDhctk8FP8Ql2295vmypBaM70w/s16000/FFSR7202.JPG" width="650" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THE WILDFLOWER </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Both of us love a good breakfast when we are on vacation. We're so glad we got to check </div><div style="text-align: center;">out the beautiful <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/whistler/dining/thewildflower/" target="_blank">Wildflower</a> because it did not disappoint. While we had to resort to yogurt, </div><div style="text-align: center;">baked potatoes, toast, beans, fruits and a handful of other items from the buffet, we absolutely </div><div style="text-align: center;">enjoyed ordering a few vegetarian items from the menu - the Vegan Breakfast Skillet, the </div><div style="text-align: center;">Avocado Toast without the eggs and their creatively crafted coffees. The interior is rustic and</div><div style="text-align: center;"> upscale combined. The mixture of both muted and darker, rich color pallette in the restaurant's </div><div style="text-align: center;">carpet, drapery and furnishings contribute to the restaurant's luxurious and quaint image. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Overall, we enjoyed everything <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/whistler/dining/thewildflower/" target="_blank">the Wildflower</a> had to offer. Check out the pictures below. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwc9YgiCUA1uyEMW30d13rsYNvwvarazarX5b9t5eo0m_i0kcb99TjpSySGgIepikWH11TAXs-NoMWZzEgpnGX00DFpVIKlhbMSxgd5P7LMJtVH6SkLCIFjVq8iBPY_ou1wax-um6umQpD3_meaXCEZYMbdXLe96_Gl4eXWjs51GEmF2V5aPvK7uq-JA/s4032/IMG_8436.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="whistler restaurant" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwc9YgiCUA1uyEMW30d13rsYNvwvarazarX5b9t5eo0m_i0kcb99TjpSySGgIepikWH11TAXs-NoMWZzEgpnGX00DFpVIKlhbMSxgd5P7LMJtVH6SkLCIFjVq8iBPY_ou1wax-um6umQpD3_meaXCEZYMbdXLe96_Gl4eXWjs51GEmF2V5aPvK7uq-JA/s16000/IMG_8436.JPG" width="650" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh2jjxWlap0IAKZQz5Lr2_u4O47xieFH7ZDhpvz2zM4p3yn6mIIGzf_eCV6aha5y8syV92YfVgmziK4IkoO5QisSOwV_tSOIQ5S0q5NuIpSqBXv5MrpqreQjT7T69Yc16laYAhiHztYcWNkRoaidciEqdxrYa4OKcI7K1-U7FH-_GpwSUhEyB0_3gVAQ/s1346/BDCN3333.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="whistler cafe fairmont wildflower" border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="1165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh2jjxWlap0IAKZQz5Lr2_u4O47xieFH7ZDhpvz2zM4p3yn6mIIGzf_eCV6aha5y8syV92YfVgmziK4IkoO5QisSOwV_tSOIQ5S0q5NuIpSqBXv5MrpqreQjT7T69Yc16laYAhiHztYcWNkRoaidciEqdxrYa4OKcI7K1-U7FH-_GpwSUhEyB0_3gVAQ/s16000/BDCN3333.JPG" width="650" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyXZdsZAfOXOTIblZW-BhXdiSDoHdnzUPQvtUwEGXynrMUuwlbgpu1BVSSFO9BOz7PICtE9-R-S2_ozPbSo8_RkAzlCYGFWWyFttOryMcFgQwkj3DeP7nfKUG4-sz5KV9SSSD9tjwHQLrIkgQje56ogUHMUYAQ-B-F-eCBntCGZvTQh5ES-isMLDpKA/s4032/IMG_8621.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="wildflower whistler fairmont" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyXZdsZAfOXOTIblZW-BhXdiSDoHdnzUPQvtUwEGXynrMUuwlbgpu1BVSSFO9BOz7PICtE9-R-S2_ozPbSo8_RkAzlCYGFWWyFttOryMcFgQwkj3DeP7nfKUG4-sz5KV9SSSD9tjwHQLrIkgQje56ogUHMUYAQ-B-F-eCBntCGZvTQh5ES-isMLDpKA/s16000/IMG_8621.JPG" width="650" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSa24GKRts4phai-o8PDWcnZC54rBiFah_SO-Dr0PUVp9yiEnA2_pgc-IGVtzHvOI-HlomwTvqVyoUoTw3gN1JPe4YtOVCpQq0Dl4gh47t064BLgJ-opGuP9kuz_QS16YXbRJuhfusC-DNceccex7CyKRq2Lhr4NvbSAzxSyX1BSn2lO60uELOkdeeNA/s4032/IMG_8611.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="restaurant whistler" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSa24GKRts4phai-o8PDWcnZC54rBiFah_SO-Dr0PUVp9yiEnA2_pgc-IGVtzHvOI-HlomwTvqVyoUoTw3gN1JPe4YtOVCpQq0Dl4gh47t064BLgJ-opGuP9kuz_QS16YXbRJuhfusC-DNceccex7CyKRq2Lhr4NvbSAzxSyX1BSn2lO60uELOkdeeNA/s16000/IMG_8611.JPG" width="650" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And, now are you ready to see the cutest amenity that Fairmont offers? A baby robe. A freaking baby </div><div style="text-align: center;">robe. I just can't. Check it out for yourself:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9tvK4yQGf7boBW2EHZnDQD6TXYNV278cEDffeoCP-gDbhoDbwU8jONVuQTErTvCd3U8EP1pffnXU8YIX7y3SpO2ctS3Znnph4eHWYGxkpkyGptjwKOzLud1kTrQkd6JcYRrzVHM83juXthKLWSKjAugFCEAt21ND5jY7-gKM7vCvthgxv_zrxifuDuQ/s2017/FBED8998.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="amenities offered by Fairmont hotel a baby robe" border="0" data-original-height="2017" data-original-width="1170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9tvK4yQGf7boBW2EHZnDQD6TXYNV278cEDffeoCP-gDbhoDbwU8jONVuQTErTvCd3U8EP1pffnXU8YIX7y3SpO2ctS3Znnph4eHWYGxkpkyGptjwKOzLud1kTrQkd6JcYRrzVHM83juXthKLWSKjAugFCEAt21ND5jY7-gKM7vCvthgxv_zrxifuDuQ/s16000/FBED8998.JPG" width="650" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Overall, we had an incredible experience and would definitely visit again! Hope you found this review </div><div style="text-align: center;">helpful in planning your next getaway.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay Happy,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Maninder Sandhu Grewal</div><div style="text-align: center;">xox</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-8281276053419276122022-07-04T16:37:00.002-07:002023-03-15T14:34:13.410-07:00MODERN NURSERY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2021/11/modern-nursery.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="1272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1lFVEp9XwQnlekTejybb6pf8b5VN5uF6i16BaQc8SffKeXAMRxK4crrKWja0MjWzzcv02B-XluEN4zP5BuUvcHzJAVL1G_m9j9vz4aYDmWN_WTjFc9S-SWsYmFha2pb8mCaH1ngzg_6o/s16000/modern-nursery-decor.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dress: <a href="https://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/products/yellow-smocked-tiered-maternity-dress" target="_blank">PinkBlush</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mirror: Home Sense</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wallpaper: <a href="https://coloraydecor.com/wallpaper-elegant-wall" target="_blank">Coloray Decor</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chair: <a href="https://www.wayfair.ca/furniture/pdp/mercer41-velvet-tufted-bucket-chair-c002248368.html?piid%5B0%5D=1338493667&experiencetype=2&selectedvertical=5" target="_blank">Mercer41</a> (<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bARFE" target="_blank">similar here</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Curtains: <a href="https://www.thebay.com/product/commonwealth-home-fashions-san-marino-sheer-panel-0600088137656.html?dwvar_0600088137656_color=IVORY" target="_blank">Commonwealth at The Bay</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lamp: Rachael Zoe for Home Sense</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am beyond excited to share Waris's nursery reveal on my blog. I am nearly finished &</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">waiting on a few items before I finalize everything and declare it complete (for the time</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">being). I do however want to share a glimpse of my favourite corner of the nursery with </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my modish audience. So, I of course had to put on a pretty <a href="https://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/products/yellow-smocked-tiered-maternity-dress" target="_blank">PinkBlush dress</a> and throw on</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a name='more'></a></span> a comfortable Lamaze onesie for Waris and get us both ready for a photo shoot (of which</div><span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">our photographer, Manjot, had no idea). Ha! Thankfully, he couldn't refuse after both </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Waris & I had puppy faces on full display. Can you tell - I am loving being a mother? :p</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until I share the finalized nursery reveal, I am very excited to share a first glimpse of </div><span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Waris (he sat unassisted ahhh). Thank you for visiting and see you very soon again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maninder Sandhu Grewal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xox</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="1272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FAIdqHr2W3jkSJa7JU7CfHeyoQYpi3xx_t0rHBTCIsxWaEUSreKRLP45KW7hx8fuhSgMbOkLG-f0IOH0bh8JEkhGZszk7ichapB16Q9kIk5LVBjotgOLLn5YveWh-OV8iuME_daog6ks/s16000/modern-nursery-ideas.jpeg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1871" data-original-width="1248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfmudWgtWLyxPaCJR_vq8F-aWzp2e6Sv5zBTTsyQVJRIixpB_lqErofo_kYig1HtgU0K0kgO6DX4RqF3jfhnCEvaz2ceeLMgE_TDJ5-CT3Zj9z5roUk5p3l36Jy37W-44ntwzHeGJeI7_e/s16000/planning-nursery-for-kids.jpeg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1895" data-original-width="1264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89vev0wheuu2xBhSVKegtrRpvV9iFcioV5MY9HNWqlcSN82HMfhGEjBNVyeg1Kmye_KhEBStIu1oVtsBkITXFWGi0nJsomHDODEXYx8xcfW_c93oJyPenj-ovqRlsfsDfQk_rokoqzUIs/s16000/planning-a-nursery.jpeg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="1272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifwhtFzppA6H8OtuRFcuigmBAcbqqaNwzoBuICSkaCVS-KVChpCxcavcOht_z5_9yrRKtNyDxX5tZ31_esfzO7upF-IfekvnbZo3VWrmOjeN2MqTJ29jHae2VnN39xlH5kG9FX9Ierdo7L/s16000/nursery-reveal.jpeg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Manihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04501565267825057230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-64550977715502628962022-05-08T13:25:00.337-07:002024-02-13T10:22:42.703-08:00MOTHER'S DAY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2022/05/mothers-day.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="1684" data-original-width="1246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4sA4SDuTIftzuqq3BWnXiOoZ75_TyFSyo4sq1DDtpjgU0wyz9S24pL8xWegXRwYQb8Q-JaT2FLj0PDqC5Fb4pHaNixEwdjP7f-vDFq47rFfTrOFBY3FIscYOXOcCe7_nPyRGoqL5tNaFTGlrr7NGu6qN9_vyalFqW6RXloE99GuXEAsn2Wv70zlIiQ/s16000/baby-photoshoot.png" width="550" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wearing: <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bHIJj" target="_blank">Mother's Day Bodysuit</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mother's Day this year was extra special - thanks to Waris and his beautiful Dada. I had so </div><div style="text-align: center;">much fun capturing some photos of Waris with the help of my lovely sister-in-law who kept </div><div style="text-align: center;">him busy, smiling and distracted. It was quite a task - a very cute one (I must add). Sharing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><a name='more'></a></span> some of my favourite photos with you. We are so in love with his beautiful soul. God bless!</div><span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some may view Mother's Day as a commercialized holiday and I may agree with this to </div><div style="text-align: center;">some extent. However, when I look at the excitement associated with Mother's Day on my </div><div style="text-align: center;">mom and mom-in-law's face, it's easy putting a pin in my viewpoint. It's true that a Mother</div><span></span><div style="text-align: center;">should be honoured and celebrated every day, but in reality, how often do we make them</div><div style="text-align: center;">feel special? It's probably only a handful of times in a year if we include their birthday and</div><div style="text-align: center;">wedding anniversary (an occasion that is not completely their own as they share it with </div><div style="text-align: center;">their spouse). Thus, having a dedicated day for Mothers once a year a day is a beautiful </div><div style="text-align: center;">thing. Well, with that thought, I wanted to jump on here & express that whether you're a </div><div style="text-align: center;">Mother or not, I hope you had a lovely day celebrating your mom, yourself or any motherly </div><div style="text-align: center;">figure in your life. Thank you for visiting and I'll be back with another post next month.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Maninder Sandhu Grewal</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1761" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzWySq6mkqLVrX2070iiK9O7IMFZFPlbiO-86iQVbnnm-H3FKSj1CH58Zla1rwLl73wyMNnRWrTt_4nT2TMRdPlowXWGU7n23RK0eCV78SAPXGzU-koEirjE4pjXjFMKcwhQd8ppuuFtURZy9pJW-NLFkrlb-gvgypiP4JjYM0_SHSXEKPivscElDtw/s16000/baby-photoshoot-ideas.png" width="600" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1835" data-original-width="1276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKcoGBOukQiyeiypocjyFjBKcO0F31vBe2u8FituV1spNx4QpIKpjWFUIvXQg1yY8oRie-dnjzF9pzPJCgQE0Mwb_eqEP3yRIlkKglThyDJt2tVKNF2zBU2vVRtl2anAhEeUB0lJq-tnqEFARfQp-Wfzmhy-2HCVLVsG-W4ooV6rOyATxpkx-wgbXZA/s16000/baby-blogger-baby-blog.png" width="600" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1637" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5wg_tKwhHoBvQl3pSs0cAU4csM0urXN4CQCwQzcxOKqfH-jyLSTgEeDapWS7yhEJgNPYoKX1bJ-5-oTxHTEmaHvgQWXQ-g_Pv0jPtoTC5LhTtJSQiRZ2pdhv_2aqvJwgaEy5wH8tSAND_VXhbHn2Ox3b12SAaqCD3UtzC99Cy3ECW164y59Ws7-MCg/s16000/baby-influencer.png" width="600" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1678" data-original-width="1210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftDqlSUWqxpVyXjY8G__lpnYwNCzikeQZDFq6tMDf8yTNU29jGNGUukKqcVKuh3WfWTYCfm-N9md8E6MOwa0dFtmr6T23YIB8_TXcxDWb-ZP3oci7EgzkYoElgmT_IpKDo1Pvb2h9sUXo23qqN8aE-1pKbJOQwVSXc_jgSB89s72yoAkofjsVRZxnsw/s16000/cute-baby.png" width="600" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioBLTYok5Y2T_JgHXID0LvG5fF5Rn5256gQ4a7RRU9_TVlnUU89QmZfwZGMobEmgL-eZPR2HV175shEseCxYHfCV6CtLK5C2uQ2Cpotn1TOqF6CKpTgOp9C1k-LqBusKLWALbajuIJOSGgDlGB-e6t5xryzytMZFOEKsUKVAa2lomXr-uJE-XChxcLwg/s16000/baby-blog.png" width="600" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-27194143569459437322022-03-18T12:38:00.010-07:002023-03-15T14:34:50.018-07:00PINK LEHENGA<div style="text-align: center;">(ft. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yeh_lehenga_nahi_mehenga/?hl=en" target="_blank">Yeh Lehenga Nahi Mehenga</a>, Mumbai, India)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-K9e6kPt__qVyNKDRkWe1BYILs2nUj1Ty5V9hGbtplF2RazNXFLoo8aK8DePnlVpeSIzO_fKAd0CQOX6R8IdkDx8d7DdLtgVWuCd7L2TnER6mhcN4hBvZWFrdJGzPYRBafkJOULkWScMwOrURL0cEKGgxCpSCmoLwwBZgaEnaB7EQJnetzToUBi22HA/s1563/IMG_8008E.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1563" data-original-width="1279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-K9e6kPt__qVyNKDRkWe1BYILs2nUj1Ty5V9hGbtplF2RazNXFLoo8aK8DePnlVpeSIzO_fKAd0CQOX6R8IdkDx8d7DdLtgVWuCd7L2TnER6mhcN4hBvZWFrdJGzPYRBafkJOULkWScMwOrURL0cEKGgxCpSCmoLwwBZgaEnaB7EQJnetzToUBi22HA/s16000/IMG_8008E.png" width="650" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>Lehenga: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yeh_lehenga_nahi_mehenga/?hl=en" target="_blank">Yeh Lehenga Nahi Mehenga</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Every time I pictured an outfit to wear at my sister-in-law's wedding, I knew I wanted to work </div><div>with a pink colour palette. Additionally, ever since I wore the Osaa outfit by Studio Prive to her </div><div>engagement, I have been falling for intricate hand embroidery and the sophistication and grace </div><div>it can provide any ensemble. Keeping these points at the forefront, I came across this stunning</div><div><span><a name='more'></a></span> Magenta Lehenga by Yeh Lehenga Nahi Mehenga and knew instantly this was the outfit for me. </div><div><br /></div><div>Being the bride's Phabi (sister-in-law), I had to look the part and this ensemble assisted me in </div><div>doing just that. It was an absolute ball wearing the Lehenga beautifully prepared on yards and</div><div><span></span> yards of silk fabric adorned with opulent threads and embroidery. If you have a special event </div><div>coming up, I highly recommend checking out this fun brand. A+ for service and selection!</div><div><br /></div><div>Love,</div><div><br /></div><div>Maninder Sandhu Grewal</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1491" data-original-width="1098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpEU8OFbKxnIIGYOoeVUHtvmjOYJVzc2cEsSEIvUl08MQjENvCqHaospbj0hz5WQ6uDNbq2c-aM2KBMa3c9yk_6fxvT2yYEZd5Z7wl5ALcQfZfLb0yefrZOyDGwYa6Fd1IKLVcY4zL8OjXVOdjZ8q2XIF1RHJ4vW_w0H9hSC7MhxfAYdkZvVgKHR4xpA/s16000/indian-embroidery.png" width="650" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUoH3kSZ-cqxlDj4P2E420Mvbs1Hr8ajaaO43rptwVlnCRsVn15vRrNlHflu82JfeJIgtMSEZ7UPscCkB2apK1BQiUobrMt_zoi7n37SF6zpP754e224Yh8ryXJHG3Ak_8DE2AN702vgk-KaxuiojDtrLO8aXCpKLnNJk0KoEu_dppCQhhocayaO4_9Q/s1522/IMG_7995E.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1522" data-original-width="1248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUoH3kSZ-cqxlDj4P2E420Mvbs1Hr8ajaaO43rptwVlnCRsVn15vRrNlHflu82JfeJIgtMSEZ7UPscCkB2apK1BQiUobrMt_zoi7n37SF6zpP754e224Yh8ryXJHG3Ak_8DE2AN702vgk-KaxuiojDtrLO8aXCpKLnNJk0KoEu_dppCQhhocayaO4_9Q/s16000/IMG_7995E.png" width="650" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1482" data-original-width="846" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8TcKBKqpOZG7EpWOt996lyqWvXYjCjqyJrdxvbPmH-44qmUq73xd1QvZ_uOk_DhfIC36Z82unQidLAoE6tmTNZyLSggDOjBHlgf7ku-d9epKPan6hcH7JF_EzpWGqmygA0uSGcGNG8A1Ln9EcsM5HS9JvORqJiUnk04CS0UFrcRn5dJetWKpp_W0LQ/s16000/pernia-pop-up-shop.png" width="650" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoAWDy7i1Pxo4ZyqvddaK7MJbzDttkYtslkFymcXbJvJM0zrAjDJIV8GldET8IcFafXqxcH07otqAUEBn8PVeBnA94nth6iqbbukysdE7y6AX3rOkxIzFTp7nwj50RldNK1s-yRasafS3NRwGJzRCwQkgW_wMGEzGVcn5NKsXm1meq-2bAmghflPzr4g/s16000/hot-pink-lehenga.png" width="650" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comLudhiana, Punjab, India30.900965 75.85727582.5907311638211539 40.7010258 59.211198836178845 111.0135258tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-15184345260315259032022-03-11T15:09:00.004-08:002023-03-15T14:35:04.527-07:00FLORAL LEHENGA<div style="text-align: center;">(ft. <a href="https://idaho-o.com/" target="_blank">Idaho</a>, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2022/03/floral-lehenga.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintQcLjbW5hADE61j6HC_7PbZoOgPzHTr5B0-fs828rJ8wZcEjuFZO0CKPpleDwm6rGQIC08PDEB4euVLDQ4ncRUeioeOp2Sk7o1vRAA1IIFRfxUeePz6KpBBUEm_E_uNb5wdIugZXnab-SUvFjo3rq4fscooBbFJlDvijbsZrb7g-d7Flt-Olxh5JBw/s16000/jaggo-lehenga-punjabi.png" width="650" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div>Lehenga: <a href="https://idaho-o.com/" target="_blank">Idaho</a> </div><div><br /></div><div>With its perfect blend of flirty sleeves, fun colours, and a flowy silhouette, this is the lehenga of </div><div>my dreams. I have to admit I had this lehenga bookmarked a few months ago and came across it </div><div>a few days prior to finalizing the perfect outfit for my sister-in-law's Jaggo night. I had so much </div><div>fun playing around with the accessories for this outfit. The outfit could both be interpreted as soft </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>and loud depending on who you ask. For me, the pastel colours and the simplicity of the fabric </div><div>made the lehenga very subtle, thus leaving room for extravagant accessories. Of course, I went </div><div>all out. Since the outfit was for a Jaggo night, the Parandi was a must. An embellished Parandi - </div><div>even better. I purposely selected the necklace laced in kundan & blue beads to bring out the soft </div><div>colour palette of the lehenga. Putting together the bangles was another fun aspect - I loved the </div><div>stacked blue and green bangles with metallic hues, which in my opinion complemented and tied</div><div><span></span> together the entire outfit. Oh, and Manjot was all yes for this outfit which is a major plus point. </div><div><br /></div><div><span></span>Idaho's service, I must take a moment to commend their customer service and responsiveness. </div><div>Idaho was quick to accept, process and ship my order in a number of days. The best feature of </div><div>the outfit, besides its unique overall profile, is that it's made to measure. It was true to the given </div><div>measurements and fit without any issues. Very satisfied with the brand and the selection offered.</div><div><br /></div><div>Had so much fun dancing and twirling in this outfit. Thank you for visiting. See you again soon!</div><div><br /></div><div>Love,</div><div><br /></div><div>Maninder Sandhu Grewal</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1798" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOzO53-0e0NEqpNx96KZd1jUT0typSOw9jXI9qpyHG8FSyfnUffVyygDZU2_1Yk_A3N00eU_URHqKWxNTnSDuLbohjlIVeOw0RLnG1FeE6QxB9sQi0cu_DaP3Q0JPyHsSdVBo_EhHD4Y4Zn7p3TRqRHZRiQWEhIZ4T32jVMKU5Y-Ypbi3n7NVQsnMNXg/s16000/idaho-clothing-review.png" width="650" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1325" data-original-width="1005" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhliUf8AGISEewldxfZIM7vPBTL8SpgCYCq6g1s2yOtW33RQivWi8RY5kzJCaC37Jc5nkuA1heBGDJkneC6ZLr6bmLbl4Q0W1Y8u-RD-M_6yX6thezBifWeliYa_tf4Qa9cWDMKQo0P1LOXCylPpSzAN0IRfj8Be3HRxJNA9NNiGWzVnFpSu3RgLNfOcg/s16000/lehenga-choli.png" width="650" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1867" data-original-width="1205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMb39cM99w-ktt6C_5_tcDYh5LqXYnPa2adpkdGDaP-OaZzsMr8LbmO92ErRos4k96zLopWPfjDYz3gugmMF_5SLfsQ53A1N2E-FOrJo1oJW4TGKsGhFRQl-gcAB3Ot6lviO-qIk8J-xdxWGiemDBF2quHBKrQFVmUVvUCnAAJTYxq6JdXu-g-VmBDw/s16000/stylish-lehenga.png" width="650" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BA4qlSwUAMuj7hjZfQOW8nNgr4DIjq_Jpl0-c4IIHa4i2mnqLzYu1HTCZM53fC4o9WM1zjfC-WjUZs3CIYqCRaMzTIs_XDzTO3s1gMgZ8VKD8_bX2MKcnHQiRqeiPnMOuqHbQmBo2iPKz-VKyIXKky1eQE1yaeJsl9tBpm9wg-DqamufHnR-vd0h1A/s16000/indian-outfit-inspiration.png" width="650" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTnGkuB0wC9ej50pLNDgywhSKbTjBgzHYLVlBRuBBINGHmneUZi0Y9LZBct2_bZy-6iXktGEKrFvUvdzREx4l0vb_pocwCkOmdLAxmUgvq-0RKRfPqCwM-q-Y6PtooH0MixpNyej886yGwlTus59S6AGGkAARggjIhCK9A6kymvKEvKx8kVsU-OoAODw/s16000/idaho-jaipur-lehenga.png" width="650" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comPunjab, India31.1471305 75.341217899999992.8368966638211539 40.18496789999999 59.457364336178841 110.49746789999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-51730213424485145082022-02-28T22:34:00.459-08:002023-03-15T14:35:18.107-07:00STUDIO PRIVE, LUDHIANA<div style="text-align: center;">(ft. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studiopriveofficial/?hl=en" target="_blank">Studio Prive</a>, Ludhiana, Punjab, India)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2022/02/studio-prive-ludhiana.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="1272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchrVP8xCBbXFfb3qibQGP4UwYNJhoKvDOzJLFZxBO1SSmRsHB1vd80H7vBgf9QEoR32apC6EEfknH19JzarB3r-_lfhlBrbOb26sjlfiOJp1vlHQRP89H96ZhYvNAplgl7RWImOn1CvEnjVX8MljOtOMWrJ4A1hhpdrooa6_zDq7BXEymT9XYfJusyg/s16000/studio-prive-ludhiana-review.png" width="650" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lehenga: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studiopriveofficial/?hl=en" target="_blank">Studio Prive</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bag: <a href="https://www.thepurplesack.com/" target="_blank">The Purple Sack</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div>How we ended up in India is a crazy story. We have never planned a trip so quick </div><div>though we knew we would end up here once the Covid situation improved a bit. We </div><div>had decided to fly to India a few times in 2021 but continued putting a pin in our plans </div><div>due to the pandemic. Around the end of January 2022, we heard the news of the United</div><div><span><a name='more'></a></span> Kingdom's decision to end all government-mandated restrictions surrounding Covid, </div><div>which would come into effect around the end of February 2022. The news made us feel a </div><div>bit at ease for traveling as we thought it was likely an indication for other countries to </div><div>hopefully do the same. We decided it was finally time to book our tickets for India & here</div><div>we are. It has been approximately 7 days of Manjot, Waris & I being here in Punjab, </div><div>India and so far everyone is safe and healthy including my in-laws and our little Waris.</div><div><br /></div><div>We're here for a very auspicious reason - my sister-in-law's wedding. It's also Waris's </div><div>and my first time visiting Manjot's hometown in Ludhiana, Punjab. A very exciting time,</div><div>indeed! As you may or may not be aware, Indian weddings are a week-long affair. This also</div><div><span></span> means having as many outfits as there are events. Ideally, we would plan well in advance, </div><div>however, we didn't have the luxury of time since we only decided on the India trip at the </div><div>beginning of February and set the wedding date for the beginning of March due to various </div><div>reasons (weather, family's availability given their work commitments, etc). This meant </div><div>Manjot and I had a few days for outfits and fittings before the wedding festivities began.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fortunately for us, <a href="https://www.weddingasia.in/" target="_blank">Wedding Asia</a> had a scheduled exhibition in Ludhiana a few days </div><div>before my sister-in-law's engagement, which was held today. There, I got an opportunity </div><div>to check our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studiopriveofficial/?hl=en" target="_blank">Studio Prive</a>, a multi-designer luxury studio that housed some of the most</div><div>popular Indian brands. What appealed to me more than the collection was the Managing </div><div>Director, Ms. Sethi, and the Manager, Ms. Mona. They took their time to take me through</div><div>the collection and were very inviting and cordial. Since it was an exhibition, they were </div><div>limited in the collection that they could display so we visited their studio the next morning. </div><div><br /></div><div>The studio was art in itself which further accentuated the collection that it housed. The staff </div><div>were fully available and welcoming though they gave me the needed opportunity to make </div><div>my selection before they assisted me with fittings. I tried on 4-5 outfits and fell in love with, </div><div>well, most of them. Since it was an engagement, I knew I wanted something that was light </div><div>to wear yet adorned with beautiful embroidery including pearls. So, you could imagine my </div><div>excitement when I found the oh-so-beautiful Lehenga by Osaa, pictured, which I wore to the</div><div>engagement. It had everything I was looking for in an outfit - a heavily embroidered top and a </div><div>flared organza Lehenga. Most importantly, Manjot loved it on me as much as I did. Win Win! </div><div><br /></div><div>I had so much fun wearing and carrying this unique piece. I highly recommend that you visit</div><div>Studio Prive for its unique collection and exceptional service. You won't be disappointed!</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you enjoyed reading this post and found my recommendation helpful. See you soon!</div><div><br /></div><div>Love,</div><div><br /></div><div>Maninder Sandhu Grewal </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1759" data-original-width="1248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEK6gwMnEoBl3nr8rlF6dakrnAcPBE_lm3nZX1WG8zS99DnFXfJma5y-Ymd09biYT7KaQ1KkOP8wSy3efCIJxKgq5fgFMp21_zWCWjZMH9dHKKUhIUSAdOkdD-7T4mEgTnM1PF-pd33si2CIEH3ahpRCUqE1Z7y6iEJ13ENcN65VeH7HATi4caeYrj9Q/s16000/luxury-indian-designers.png" width="650" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1860" data-original-width="1177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmNauTngtBmAWRNgmbUmCJjHR8Yz85Qr43wP3DHndHXQEMoEP1kxJGSmDuIYqf_cGd35z22WwbbQR-8Eo7y7_fUc2T5rI66aQjV1ms_qIQFtaU36eHVXfz-b7b24VaqhdRmome3lxmcYkHNrrDX_HdKGueM65olfe8-uwuQj-3407pn2nTy4-zVUYtrg/s16000/wedding-exhibition-india.png" width="650" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="996" data-original-width="803" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97XnE_oG4Z5bJGSxfk_-DmGwBkBfJT-VrW_zmpMrXui3M0RGsWX-0FgcJnzthwoVAkqz76ViyJuChPVOjZIQtiAaIL88scp3ksmKJk2zs5M1S5ulkMTsevSdS44qGrB1zdLMKVZjx4i237xYBOFgWSd2107HnqMPcwJKRYkUFOGWrp6NYEB4rP4qUvA/s16000/shops-like-pernia-pop-up-shop.png" width="650" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1883" data-original-width="1255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBf9i20AbbYnwq3zogEOWfDcUWbY_DY62KoT2S-wIIzWR4Yv7vI_kV8plqZD3FKt7WGuVNBFHYyald6rxSLc5D0MRVrt9szb8lrMbdqOq6wSfGjdS3UN1lZuMveLrrIkoTd6R0Y38nzGN8GVRelZsy9bLgJwyxG6TWLOHy4P3WlT4WY90qpUJ3YA6Jtg/s16000/indian-designer-store-in-ludhiana-punjab-india.png" width="650" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1900" data-original-width="1188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPGFO0AxvdGe7tw3pz4ngSuFnMGfHk6KANoJ4DY8D8L_KZPULoMOeZQ7w_M8bNqu02MphmipqxcVv54qGLu_17TpBbZ8V9mvyHQufumliMg-vGoQNvQKTWGm0zCXOMhNOgfjqY_U8feB_ScjpTClzNrou1MykyAJ6nfQuB5ZSpTOH1meUcQR5WLgaP6A/s16000/bridal-shopping-india-punjab.png" width="650" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="993" data-original-width="786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpK7vaoGnYPtcKWRGwz0YPe_P2KAf0xmDRJpT2N8e2BgOrc_vBgbaJPsTxcNO47MkMBYhJsqoS77HaH7xDtjeKNZZ8QY8O51CTl8loRrjJkaPmuDcLfO1cB11bJWZNuCLDQjT4iFDCXr0CasdDv5YFY5gXhR3TnBQjkN__9HAu7zWaVu-DXI8iL8Yckw/s16000/delhi-shopping-wedding.png" width="650" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1847" data-original-width="1106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_y8iFDifLjRwYfYnmQVXLwOe-Aql-9vMOT0ozUO4jFUR5xG6_Qkh9hHK2-APZX65J7pmRvm1QA6x4ebVAf41HNvJQ8DasJ-vQPcbDvOEMKyCBfKyCBEizioPbBxdIwSmiu65RuyruINZ4Y4dpLCjsp1irZfR_S5PAMofawf3n83fDBLHC_ITt0IhZ2A/s16000/bridal-lehenga-choli.png" width="650" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-37311314733225082962022-01-14T18:37:00.385-08:002023-03-15T14:35:35.703-07:00NEW YEAR | NEW PARENTS<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2022/01/new-year-new-parents.html"><img alt="newborn shoot" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhflANy01l6sMY-sGTATxxE9aItwgM38WHitlY7BlTFyJqrCAtWhoi0YCS03nC4CW7UrwdNDRK4SaRLiuy_WxY7ArjgNtBWlNKetbiAictmz8l11qy2u3A-u5QG86iJu22d_2SKHLkPRrA3Gq0S5cM7bU6bh0iSwW3gJxaSvdMHKc0p825UJ4x7F4hVJw/s16000/newborn-shoot-ideas.png" width="650" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let me start off by wishing you all a Happy New Year. To each one of you: I hope you have</div><div style="text-align: center;">successfully accomplished all of the goals you set for last year or, at the very least, are very</div><div style="text-align: center;">close to achieving them. Collectively, let's keep hoping and praying for a covid-free world.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today, I wanted to share that approximately four & a half months and a 'New Year' later,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Manjot and I have learned the secret to being happy new parents. And, I will summarize it</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;">in one simple word - balance. While there is an unending list of things that I think finding</div><div style="text-align: center;">balance is necessary in, I want to focus on two important areas that both Manjot and I felt</div><div style="text-align: center;">required the most effort: balance between your relationship with the spouse & that with the</div><div style="text-align: center;">newborn (though the latter will take precedence in the first few months) & balance between</div><div style="text-align: center;">being a new mother/new parents & maintaining your identity. I hope you find this blog post</div><span></span><div style="text-align: center;">helpful. I also understand that what balance is for me may not necessarily be the same for you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SPOUSAL RELATIONSHIP BALANCE</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In terms of practicing balance between your spousal relationship & that with the newborn,</div><div style="text-align: center;">of course, the first few months are critical to dedicating to the newborn because they will</div><div style="text-align: center;">need constant attention in this new world that they know very little about. So, be prepared</div><div style="text-align: center;">for sleepless nights & minimized moments of romance though every time both of your eyes</div><div style="text-align: center;">meet in awe of your new bundle of joy, you will experience a different kind of romance -</div><div style="text-align: center;">pure, I would say. It'll be difficult to find the luxury of spending alone time together without,</div><div style="text-align: center;">well, having another little human stuck to you 24/7 but, I promise, it'll become better with</div><div style="text-align: center;">time and you will find the balance between maintaining your love life and life of the baby.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It'll definitely require effort on your part to get back to giving time to your spouse, especially</div><div style="text-align: center;">if you are the one primarily staying with the baby while the other spouse financially provides</div><div style="text-align: center;">for the family. Since I’m on maternity leave and always available for Waris, I found it difficult</div><div style="text-align: center;">to separate my roles as a mother and wife. These roles are obviously not mutually exclusive -</div><div style="text-align: center;">i.e. you don’t have to stop being a wife in order to be a mother and vice versa. But I feel being a </div><div style="text-align: center;">mother took priority. Because Waris was always on my mind, it was difficult to be fully present </div><div style="text-align: center;">as a wife. But with time and with constant practice, I learned to get back to taking on both roles.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>PERSONAL BALANCE</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Because raising a new soul requires your own soul to be present for the baby, you will likely</div><div style="text-align: center;">forgo or disregard the little things you did that made you who you are. I definitely did. Going for </div><div style="text-align: center;">long walks amidst nature, taking a warm bath and blogging are some things I enjoy doing. These </div><div style="text-align: center;">are also the things I put on the back burner in the first few months to give all attention to Waris, </div><div style="text-align: center;">happily. As he grew older, I had to get back into indulging in these activities because doing so </div><div style="text-align: center;">kept my mind and body balanced. I felt both myself and a dedicated mother to Waris.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time! Thank you for visiting and I hope to see you back here again very soon!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">stay yourself</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Maninder Sandhu Grewal</div><p></p>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-30211782823344031982021-12-29T22:29:00.020-08:002022-01-16T22:36:29.524-08:00HAPPY HOLIDAYS<p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="496" data-original-width="506" height="627" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAiwI62R9Dff6kgRtaWSkoUotBoTR49Dnl1x_FdoB1BiHBb-VMWXnhU1hsSkDq9NycliupY4dlcIUTsHCaDa8xgDLVsOk301TCWAIG-s9qy-FUXutv4Es_f0Ojaarb89OIGxdj53aXOcOz/w640-h627/white+christmas.gif" width="640" /></p><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Taking a moment to wish my modish fam happy holidays and a happy new year! May you continue<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">striving and thriving.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">M.S.G.</div><br /><p><br /></p>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-82916141464303646602021-09-28T21:57:00.009-07:002023-03-15T14:35:58.252-07:00LABOUR OF LOVE: A STORY<p style="text-align: center;"> (ft. Baby Waris)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2021/09/labour-of-love-story.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1631" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRwBCtz2N3EJn241tL_2P5nrrBF3ZOEnNewGV296Qoc-i_4sQFqOhsQKAHPknhaLox3pNuloC-x0Ej3cdUllpgssxAVVOSKI22FjS3aj0PS8RlldDoC8B5B3UBGPeEdRjtjMHqNYvSyF8z/s16000/newborn-photoshoot-ideas.jpeg" width="550" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A month of baby Waris and a month of new founded joy, gratitude and blessings. Prior to </div><div style="text-align: center;">experiencing active labour, I often wondered whether I would cry when our baby would be </div><div style="text-align: center;">placed in my arms. I usually led myself to believe that I wouldn't - that, instead, I would be </div><div style="text-align: center;">too filled with contentment to even realize to cry. But, I forgot about the tears of joy. The </div><div style="text-align: center;">moment baby Waris's warm skin made contact with my bare skin, tears automatically started</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><a name='more'></a></span> flowing from my eyes. I remember that the first few tears were undoubtedly dedicated to the </div><div style="text-align: center;">labour finally being over. With this thought, I looked over at Manjot & could tell that he too </div><div style="text-align: center;">was thankful to see an end to my agony. Without an exchange of any words, I could tell that he</div><span></span><div style="text-align: center;">was overwhelmed with emotions. I watched his eyes move down to my abdomen where baby</div><div style="text-align: center;">Waris was placed. My attention swiftly shifted from Manjot to this new, beautiful human being</div><div style="text-align: center;">whose loud crying voice must have woken up many babies that night. It wasn't until my arms </div><div style="text-align: center;">wrapped around him that I realized the true purpose of my tears - the tears of joy! Our first </div><div style="text-align: center;">sight of Waris was watching him ingeniously make his way towards my breasts in an effort to </div><div style="text-align: center;">relieve his hunger. It was like he was programmed to do so. Manjot and I were amazed. And, </div><div style="text-align: center;">he has been amazing us every single day since then (in addition to causing sleepless nights).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My labour was tough. My story started on Friday, August 27th. It was an early afternoon. I</div><div style="text-align: center;"> started experiencing mild cramps akin to menstrual cramps. But, the cramps felt a bit different </div><div style="text-align: center;">as it was emanating from my back and ending in my lower abdomen. Not having experienced</div><span></span><div style="text-align: center;">labour pain (and having read way too much about what contractions are supposed to feel like), </div><div style="text-align: center;">I was somewhere in the middle on the scale of 'omfg, the baby is on its way - I think?' Friday </div><div style="text-align: center;">continued passing but the intensity of my cramps remained similar to that of menstrual cramps. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We couldn't sleep that night as our mind was clouded with a million thoughts - what if my water</div><div style="text-align: center;">breaks in bed, what if I sleep through the contractions (I wish) and don't have sufficient time </div><div style="text-align: center;">to make it to the hospital, etc. Somehow, we managed to sleep around midnight that night.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We then entered Saturday, August 28th. At approximately 2:00am, I woke up with an increased</div><div style="text-align: center;">level of pain that felt like contractions. I hoped the pain didn't escalate. But, of course, I knew it </div><div style="text-align: center;">had to. After all, we all hear how painful childbirth can be. The frightening part was that I was </div><div style="text-align: center;">about to find out anytime. An hour had passed and the pain had escalated both in frequency and </div><div style="text-align: center;">intensity. When I couldn't take it anymore, I woke Manjot up and watched him quickly grab our </div><div style="text-align: center;">hospital bag & an overpacked luggage (like one would pack for a weekend getaway). Our two</div><div style="text-align: center;">min drive to the hospital felt like an endless journey. We were finally there. A nurse examined me</div><div style="text-align: center;">and reported that I was experiencing false labour or what is medically known as Braxton Hicks </div><div style="text-align: center;">Contractions. Considering the level of pain, I didn't think the word 'false' was appropriate - I</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">remember thinking to myself 'if this is false labour, I wonder how painful true labour must be.' </div><div style="text-align: center;">At approximately 4:00 am, we were sent home from the hospital but Manjot decided to bring the </div></div><div style="text-align: center;">hospital home with him. He was on my case; asking moment after moment how I was feeling. It </div><div style="text-align: center;">was adorable (though I didn't think so then as the 'false' contractions made me find everything </div><div style="text-align: center;">(and possibly everyone) irritating. Manjot started timing my contractions on an app he found </div><div style="text-align: center;">on his phone. We had the hospital maternity ward on speed dial and continued calling them to </div><div style="text-align: center;">report the timings of the contractions. When the length of the contractions averaged what that </div><div style="text-align: center;">suggested by the maternity ward (two to three mins apart and a min to two mins in length), we, </div><div style="text-align: center;">once again, made our way to the hospital; this time hoping only to come back with a baby!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was still Saturday, August 28th and we arrived at the hospital at approximately 7:00am. Let's </div><div style="text-align: center;">just say, between 7:00am and 9:13pm, when baby Waris blessed us with his presence, it was an</div><div style="text-align: center;">eventful Saturday to say the least. Because Waris was sitting on my tailbone, I was undergoing </div><div style="text-align: center;">an intense lower back ache in addition to the contractions. Manjot's fingers went numb trying to </div><div style="text-align: center;">massage my lower back to help ease the pain. I felt for him. His hands were literally in labour.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But, it was either that he numbed his thumbs for me or delivered a baby. Ha! So thankful for him. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Upon arriving at the hospital, we were placed in the maternity triage before getting assigned </div><div style="text-align: center;">a private room. One of the prerequisites of getting a private room was ensuring my body was </div><div style="text-align: center;">prepared for delivery; my cervix had to be effaced & dilated to 10cm. The contractions became </div><div style="text-align: center;">increasingly intolerable & my back ache intensified. I found moving in a slightly up and down </div><div style="text-align: center;">motion on a bouncing ball provided some relief, albeit temporarily. Manjot was quick to rub </div><div style="text-align: center;">my lower back when the bouncing ball failed to provide relief. Both of us hoped my cervix </div><div style="text-align: center;">sided with me because I was so ready to pop this baby out. And, around midday, it finally </div><div style="text-align: center;">happened - my cervix was fully dilated. We were then moved to a private room where I tried </div><div style="text-align: center;">everything that was offered to me to help ease the pain - hydrotherapy, nitrous oxide, opioids, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and, as much as I did not wish to take, epidural. Manjot explained that due to the exhaustion </div><div style="text-align: center;">from the back labour & the contractions, my body was too weak to endure a normal delivery. </div><div style="text-align: center;">He had a point! We decided that I had to take an epidural. Thankfully, I am glad I did. My back </div><div style="text-align: center;">pain subsided in a few minutes. I felt this newfound energy to use to push out our little human. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My water had to be manually broken. This put rest to any crazy ideas I had of my water breaking</div><div style="text-align: center;"> at the wrongest time. Precisely that I would be stranded somewhere without Manjot but with a lot </div><div style="text-align: center;">of people around to witness me standing between a puddle of liquid. Phew. After my water was </div><div style="text-align: center;">broken, between my cries and sighs and the doctor alternating her decision several times between </div><div style="text-align: center;">a C-section and a normal delivery, Waris positioning himself correctly for delivery at the last min,</div><div style="text-align: center;">his heartbeat dropping and increasing rapidly, he finally blessed us with his presence at 9:13pm </div><div style="text-align: center;">via a Vacuum-assisted delivery. Since his birth, with each day that passes, my recollection of the </div><div style="text-align: center;">pain becomes fainter and my love for Waris grows fonder. Such is a story of the labour of love.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">See you very soon with all things baby (i.e. nursery updates, labour tips and tricks, etc).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">M.S.G.</div><div style="text-align: center;">xox</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-35658809947117471232021-08-14T23:49:00.018-07:002023-03-15T14:36:18.121-07:00PREGNANCY GLOW<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2021/08/pregnancy-glow.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipcZPZudF4SUg1Zp5YDgBrN8H3SyRNjuwTtoQW3YrYrssQ8KcE8IjIJr2FDOr8NBVlwbD_1bXBgvLQ2EdIOpykckHsCBZxhc32nPgw_n475Ax80QzGNNAHJqs6mrKUAdyYltu16RRAtatz/s16000/maternity-photoshoot-ideas.JPG" width="550" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;">Dress: Zara (<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxT11" target="_blank">similar here</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Heels: <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxT3m" target="_blank">Sam Edelman</a> (<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxT3F" target="_blank">in white here</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bag: Louis Vuitton</div><div style="text-align: center;">Earrings: <a href="https://www.linjer.co/products/kirsten-pearl-huggies" target="_blank">Linjer Hoops</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nowadays, getting ready means something different for me - I'm more focused on </div><div style="text-align: center;">putting my belly on full display and dressing it up with outfits with fun elements. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Take the bow detail on this dress, for example. I also love that it sits a few inches </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;">above my ankles making it a formal dress, perfect for a date night. The relaxed fit </div><div style="text-align: center;">right below the bust makes it a great pick for my growing belly. Threw on the </div><div style="text-align: center;">Louis Vuitton Alma BB and the stunning Sam Edelman sandals with stylish straps </div><div style="text-align: center;">and a low heel to tie the entire outfit together. Had a great time wearing the outfit!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SHOP SIMILAR <div data-sc-widget-id="P-613d21a634abbd10edbfcf41"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></b></div><span></span><span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for visiting and do come again soon!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">M.S.G</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSgc6xxTzCNqwIeHCHimJf5Ke4RRPmnKvVUA-CMpt_D8FeTnrgaFf6NCg5_nqC_HgTnvjQ8BNNvJjRXodshaoxTnvCUidL6P-eXm-m3Ursx-vkIVXTDYagatkHy6b7Zh7wY6iyLcYk29z/s16000/stylish-outfit-ideas.JPG" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsxnDLs8WYLe4TqizXOdupbc2XbSZWjUZGWyCsdl0iDyodlucdWyiJZloOfAheLK3mypcPg0u_RzHsdmaodrTNiSr_7IX112pZPzkpWTyVexYEOndkerxMR8sFG13YAtknzgb4yWPC2IRN/s16000/fashion-influencer-she-modish.JPG" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7kba87gRrKbb9NEdQcJ0SVHOyhOHq2EbirLWWPYE5NAZA7EZxR6b4RUNebMqIeZb7ypwmusOgCq31b_JJk5IOL7V-d-yabdkwS_dhA7gIgztJHb2yAX1pE5EIs1H4j6Zbd9ZZ5-niwzhz/s16000/white-maxi-dress.JPG" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAMDGr-R5JDXWd-fhj1koI0PAfrfGLgs3AoYuCeXAK4LQv0pf09YNclBWaJDaHJ3X0uY4VuOK3Kmpq0vXkavAs_IgQa6_KACh46TAyMx7Wejcet1iSc_y5p9peKQnnEUNPsGBXf5nNjglb/s16000/pregnancy-dress.JPG" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTBrkugpxrBB3ZV3yX-5-msh_gGsLijSANdA_Hp2Dy_ybFehLbhaLapRoyTQYWQAN_dJfI7SGR_Gecl7epronMTHUliYVUWeXnRWBGghM24f2rm8sURwl2NP2Fvz008sM6KxLp2biAKk0i/s16000/influencer-beauty-fashion-travel.JPG" width="550" /></div>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-7352298110936130402021-08-06T14:45:00.443-07:002021-09-24T21:50:07.143-07:00BABYMOON<div style="text-align: center;">(ft. <a href="https://seasidehotelvancouver.com/" target="_blank">Seaside Hotel</a>, North Vancouver, BC)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2021/08/babymoon.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnLuWLEaMatHhXD6P1ME_z4_Rxpn5Q5LXwkmocOmwDjx3k4h7SUwBvbCaD0hQtAmgb4fhd49L1qQIn5FulD0DK2WVs10cf_bQmjTjgdWfdHcBNoyp78zyZReQ6xLGPWpsftnmUIScOEaDW/s16000/influencer-fashion-beauty-travel.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dress: <a href="https://www.zara.com/ca/en/poplin-halter-dress-p00881301.html?v1=108988467" target="_blank">Zara</a> (<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bykUB" target="_blank">similar here</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sandals: <a href="https://www.thebay.com/product/madden-girl-danna1-woven-heeled-sandals-0600092064393.html?dwvar_0600092064393_color=NUDE_SMOOTH" target="_blank">Madden Girl </a>(<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bykUM" target="_blank">similar here</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bag: Louis Vuitton</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What an absolutely relaxing and much-needed babymoon it was! A 2-nights and 3-days </div><div style="text-align: center;">stay over the August long weekend was exactly what Manjot and I needed before the </div><div style="text-align: center;">inevitable sleepless nights and late-night feedings. Manjot and I thoroughly enjoyed the </div><div style="text-align: center;">one-on-one time before we added another member to our lovely family. Hashtag blessed!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SHOP SIMILAR <div data-sc-widget-id="P-614a944edc79a8371846599e"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></b></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, with covid-19 and the associated travel restrictions, we were limited in where </div><div style="text-align: center;">we could go for our babymoon. Given that I am in the final month of the pregnancy, flying</div><div style="text-align: center;">wasn't an option. In any event, we found it prudent to remain local for obvious reasons. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Firstly, we wanted to ensure we remained in the vicinity of our home in the event of early </div><div style="text-align: center;">birth or other unexpected complications. For this reason, we contemplated spending a few </div><div style="text-align: center;">nights away in either Vancouver or North Vancouver, which is at an appropriate distance </div><div style="text-align: center;">from our home: close enough to home in the event of emergencies & far enough from home </div><div style="text-align: center;">to really have it feel like a vacation. After a few hotel searches in both of these cities, we </div><div style="text-align: center;">came across <a href="https://seasidehotelvancouver.com/" target="_blank">Seaside Hotel</a> which, as the name indicates, is a high-end waterfront boutique</div><div style="text-align: center;">hotel located at the Shipyards and just a few steps from the sea, the Lonsdale Quay Market </div><div style="text-align: center;">& an array of restaurants and attractions. Since the purpose of our babymoon was to relax </div><div style="text-align: center;">& rejuvenate, we ultimately decided to keep away from Vancouver's hustle and bustle and </div><div style="text-align: center;">opted for NorthVancouver's refreshing and calming features promised by the <a href="https://seasidehotelvancouver.com/" target="_blank">Seaside Hotel</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THE ROOM</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We were welcomed in a spacious area full of necessary amenities, floor-to-ceiling windows,</div><div style="text-align: center;">stunning street views with partial seaside scenery. The luxurious en-suite bathroom consisted</div><div style="text-align: center;">of a walk-in shower drenched in marble and high-end toiletries. The room came equipped </div><div style="text-align: center;">with many technologically advanced features such as the in-room guest digital directory, </div><div style="text-align: center;">motorized shades and Sonifi Staycast streaming system though we didn't make use of the </div><div style="text-align: center;">latter feature. The linens were soft to the touch and the bed was pleasant enough to doze off </div><div style="text-align: center;">through the entire night. Sharing some of the pictures of the stunning room with you all:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQtcwgMb9Nrg6-fTsMzqzotKwWR2up_UXB2eSgiaaDIgCCwQ3xByxkcJbdWsaCOvAvynjJLflaEaa7Na0Z1d9cYvCf2p8_7x2sLglwmNiq8boRod9sBoHmfKVXPU1ZYXqXSvBmuofWSMtM/s16000/seaside-hotel-north-vancouver.JPG" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDx0elT7fVUQQAnq5HJQH_a3IH5yye03GvKd_mtZSvN4FM7T_L-ABfOI7gGz1y0FdTW3KBPRsL4ji7CaUT-I5B9pt9UuNwWJAZDnbfpCWRaJY7kceMUizEOyND5TAQakqi47I8Lc4PZwFz/s16000/seaside-hotel-north-vancouver-review.JPG" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxB-Q6Q_f4zViMNBomjX7IFn3qf76T-pdxni1Zvo4-078ywKWZJWkmb13o5Arn13SRCp_kMkNBL6IAZW9M3yAIRcHy93TZNc0BU2zMdWr6bYwJsJtj8WMlxY4soyFAkxZ5ZfHnBgs2EOVd/s16000/seaside-hotel-review.JPG" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_m5obf3castKSgqPDN6XLQpMLBHV9yf7cdOQtiEq61FKQycdZhMDudRGn1g9OPuiOVgy5SX6JRuKVtQ1AWpD4y-R7ioZSAJJJ3QH767y9nXrTg1m_s9VOqslpbVTE7KcLUiF6zsjHcYQ/s16000/luxury-hotel-vancouver.JPG" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZD5KwZjlSJBjLSKWjqUcRkbtCoW5YtV0Cd_MZlDETlvhXpNoT19cCwwP7yuE8owakKaNoDWSoVHj0Czu4DzBVl4qXiRryVW431WRbiCkBrCzZfUYGxQnLC4heoHYSB_1C6xynJGmAZ1PX/s16000/vancouver-hotel-review.JPG" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNuu0NtnLnvXowu2p23ai7iTtQlWLqxXHgC1uawYCIneRkKNcujHCNfAXXZhZpq-RDD590_wgFL4pzxfAQORs8A_qC7u1jm_D_tMR_WShu8Khp4wXVNHpWKiG1MNw_dgfmdYTHhd3CY_Nj/s16000/best-hotel-vancouver.JPG" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugNnwLSPbZZxl76zbwZ9tZA_mViWD3ZrRl-98da52AF1RrYG4mHa6DJ-OnVm4PVcF_Qrnau3MUCsvI0SLYE9xhAQoLAItNIGBk6jfKYdGTv7M020dkhmaHUzPpK_ET_jZGs3OPPmHS6sF/s16000/seaside-hotel-review.JPG" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THE HOTEL</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The location of the hotel couldn't be any better. It was a relaxation hub on the inside and a</div><div style="text-align: center;">party spot on the outside. The hotel elevator was a dual elevator system that opened a side </div><div style="text-align: center;">of its main floor doors to the hotel lounge/restaurant area. The other side of the elevator </div><div style="text-align: center;">doors opened right to the Shipyards area which we found to be very convenient for easy </div><div style="text-align: center;">access to the many restaurants, the pier and to enjoy the entire vibe the Shipyards had to </div><div style="text-align: center;">offer. The hotel and the restaurant staff were cordial and went above and beyond to offer </div><div style="text-align: center;">their assistance with any request or inquiry we had. The breakfast was light & delish and </div><div style="text-align: center;">the staff did an excellent job plating it. Overall, 5/5 for the hotel's service & hospitality!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2bK3XgbNpwcxAe98mUa48zvJdDE0Lhz2rlOhtyKqCTNkpnDGDAK7sdnjIhtLoJCgqIAjMLwXxZQdOXT22r8RiHH9pCzU_PUKXRgFhXyhrcCW2dxMBnKgHMVnUwjPMhsqLuxl6g1jgqdz/s16000/breakfast-seaside-hotel-vancouver.JPG" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THE AREA</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our favourite part about the hotel was its location, which was within walking distance from</div><div style="text-align: center;">a variety of restaurants that adorned the Shipyards area. Some of the popular restaurants are:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.joeyrestaurants.com/location/joey-shipyards" target="_blank">Joey</a>, <a href="https://pierseven.ca/" target="_blank">Pier 7</a> and <a href="https://tapandbarrel.com/" target="_blank">Tap</a> <a href="https://tapandbarrel.com/" target="_blank">& Barrel</a>. The Pier 7 restaurant flaunted the best 180 degrees view of </div><div style="text-align: center;">the Vancouver Harbour while Joey had decent views of the pier. We decided to dine at Joey </div><div style="text-align: center;">for the first night and Pier 7 for the second. The summer evenings made it a perfect setting</div><div style="text-align: center;">for patio dining at both of these restaurants. Sharing a few images of the yummy food:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEideiXlMlRfxvyz4KU_JpMKZiyaGDnBkiKed2SRSpeho5EWoZ3tmOOyG09E-DAT-cTPCzG8ziVIDbEkqhatJFhVQWHOQis26aLr72IgUV9EDsqm75sk66CDP4gYxw2fXBUz_hAGoFdeU3fd/s16000/pier-7-restaurant-vancouver-shipyards-food-views.JPG" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL2DgVvFCpw47fG-dKMnPJRwQlKp4-mw8X9tf8fUKpnm2MYrzOuRxZzrxKw5vUmp4UptRH4ATQg5L9qzmvq7tyQ0XLYvT7Y9Anjk4kRLWMW11iZVK0qPOSt-a_kMfaWLOYKxCj4lU1cDka/s16000/joey-7-restaurant-vancouver-shipyards-food-views.JPG" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XGotG-BKR77P94veB6HSE9BWVgI2iuB6T0WFGTGMvIhE4Rt1eKRb3yt80-icEoiFBwXZDyaiZ-uCJu8j9mlIOUkJ7R9RnCRhDOqIjpSvTuoC2VhDX9XpX2XmA5Fj8DoVtFYzNkIbZ1VH/s16000/joey-restaurant-shipyards-food.JPG" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THANK YOU</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for visiting. Hope you enjoyed reading the post. Do share if you decide to check </div><div style="text-align: center;">out the establishment and what your thoughts are. See you again very soon with my next post.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">M.S.G.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xox</div>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-19799917243378774652021-07-26T01:24:00.757-07:002021-11-05T02:40:30.639-07:00A DREAMY BABY SHOWER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(ft. <a href="https://chicbumpclub.com/" target="_blank">Chic Bump Club</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2021/07/a-dreamy-baby-shower.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="1840" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZdl7JRE74m5YyusjJgYK7udIAuWTNYfvETGuasLPugfLE_4OMXoG1ipGuacCr6-XnMmG6narzk4Vv158MCrOTwdyt8Syq1Oj8bFnDFuSBOn5-IzSOx-wXbnQaNKIH7FPNHnED3-I2Bg/s16000/baby-shower-dress.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div>Dress: <a href="https://chicbumpclub.com/collections/bridal/products/rissa-gown-2" target="_blank">Chic Bump Club</a></div><div>Decor: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brightskyevents/" target="_blank">Bright Sky Events</a></div><div>Cake: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweetavenuebakery/" target="_blank">Sweet Avenue Bakery</a></div><div>Gold Tags: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bloomingcanvaspress/" target="_blank">Blooming Canvas Press</a></div><div><br /></div><div>This past weekend, my family hosted the most beautiful baby shower honouring baby </div><div>Grewal and baby mama! What a dreamy event it was - all my close family, friends and </div><div>relatives, the venue, the decor, the cake, the party favours and food were everything I </div><div>could have ever wanted at my baby shower. We were fortunate that the provincial </div><div>covid-19 health and safety guidelines had eased allowing us to invite a lot more family </div><div>and friends than were previously permitted. We decided to keep the event intimate to </div><div>create meaningful interactions amongst our guests and to keep them engaged and </div><div>occupied. That's how every event should be - wouldn't you agree? All in all, the baby </div><div>shower was a hit for me, Manjot and our family and friends. Forever thankful for them!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>SHOP SIMILAR <div data-sc-widget-id="P-613813aa34abbd4be2b4e884"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></b></div><div>Before we get into the gown, I owe it to the following vendors to commend and thank </div><div>them for a remarkable job: Naz and team from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brightskyevents/" target="_blank">Bright Sky Events</a> for the stunning decor, </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>Amy and team from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweetavenuebakery/" target="_blank">Sweet Avenue Bakery</a> for the delicious and gorgeous cake and Anu </div><div>and team from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bloomingcanvaspress/" target="_blank">Blooming Canvas Press</a> for the glam gold party favour tags. Each one of </div><div>them were quick with responding to my ideas and requests and ensured they delivered </div><div>exactly what they had promised. Thank you all!</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Now onto the gown - I can't possibly end this blogpost without writing a bit about it. I came </div><div>across <a href="https://chicbumpclub.com/" target="_blank">Chic Bump Club</a> on instagram a few weeks before the baby shower. I was on the hunt </div><div>for an elegant white gown with just a tad bit of glam. The <a href="https://chicbumpclub.com/collections/bridal/products/rissa-gown-2" target="_blank">Rissa Maternity Gown</a> fit all the </div><div>desired points and to top it all off, Manjot was all for it. I love it when he gets more excited </div><div>about my outfits than I do. You know when you look at something but are not entirely sure if </div><div>you like it or not? Try showing it to your partner or a close friend who understands your style </div><div>and majority of the time, their opinion can help you determine whether you should go ahead </div><div>with the purchase. So, going back to the gown - after Manjot's positive response, I knew I had </div><div>to get it. The ordering process was simple, the shipping was fast and the gown arrived 3 days </div><div>before the baby shower - I know, I am known for having items delivered as close to two days </div><div>before my events. My family would tell you crazy stories about it. Not my best attribute but </div><div>sometimes I take time developing a liking for things whereas other times, it comes instantly. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, sharing a few of my favourtie pictures from the baby shower. Forever thankful for a </div><div>great & a loving family. As well, thankful for you - hope you enjoyed the post and do visit soon!</div></div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiyy8GhMuh9knQPhL29Vm6Y7sgw2JaPD326GUcm9SxAwu6t-p7cp6E9dI2mkLdAlMP99eLOoVNhCOEqgH7ewk72O_llyTl2b1SFzmwW3RjyoNY9dOfAoeid2oPuer0dcoM6E4D811oRwi7/s16000/baby-shower-party-ideas.JPG" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1873" data-original-width="1272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIhPW_Klx3exaRAxq6vp-5mNFXhufZKfdp4ySJNnzUdlrlBu_8nkgW55KDhhc_9vxms1HS7sKU4DJAzvmtWUaXs9v5-5fHsSwICo96F_zHol_NqSLUUAu0Nnhgfho1DSpr-bpRHz_xi6ng/s16000/maternity-photography-dresses.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrPCdPgrfWD6a0SPU36TIVOTuo3WnW19LZ__faREUITZ5NE-ETobZOfePsL6CbeF2IU8vkHwc3muWcRZKHSj2JADv7RVel35JGJoC6wM4zjTpPkkdiMjqRFrG1JvSUTsbP4nID7BwOrVr/s16000/baby-shower-cake-ideas.JPG" width="550" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1756" data-original-width="1224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSXnPV72F7bIqa0cdpV0uOgGqnNJn3vw0TC9h3fecdXRvoC2fStMWdFoJRDkA1zMKGbnW4sb6PUKqK720kLLL6-dbbKfg8Gde-82UdYvyjgMQrqZFx6QLTrdq6vlLjK9-IVmrQComR_w/s16000/baby-shower-cake.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1830" data-original-width="1771" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPrBtD6qKIZsErMy3jyIDhtK0Ab1y2o3fK6WK0NpjWLzdJVQpd1mPhEleWPXyv-Y6oRmUNPXkp9JBx8jSDgFzYGlLCkrgTWuCSWfTa2eG5DbkF_CzlELr6A0ybALAHGKhg4RAz959wCo/s16000/baby-shower-party.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Manihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04501565267825057230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-27628674846784242592021-07-18T21:25:00.001-07:002021-12-01T16:14:53.326-08:00PHOTO DIARY - MATERNITY EDITION<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2021/07/photo-diary-maternity-edition.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihS5xEZ30tottJRhwOK1M6hsx3N4AVd8l5i6tiQ6y_qfespwIKm5-UUdArvQ-ljeOyv97bYDdQFvwF6wNQWahKvKvoyk9Q7I0RAKAzIsC6I25G3pcTdCWod6tTdE5wTfhoFP4Zovl9qqg/s16000/maternity-photo-ideas.jpg" width="550" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Photos: <a href="https://janaphotography.ca/maternity-photography-vancouver/" target="_blank">JaNa Photography</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Though I may have had a moment of shock in witnessing the changes that my body is </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">undergoing, I have learned to love it all - the stretched-out belly, the excess weight, the </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">expanding hips, etc. Sounds like a pretense, right? I promise it is not once you turn your</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">mind to the positive work that a body does of nurturing a pure little soul inside a belly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Manjot and I wanted to capture my transforming body and what better way to do it than</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">having an award-winning and profesional photography studio take on that task. This is</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">precisely why we decided to go with the incredible Nasim from <a href="https://janaphotography.ca/maternity-photography-vancouver/" target="_blank">Jana Photography</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">From our initial consultation to our actual photoshoot session in the studio, Nasim & </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">her team made us feel welcomed and at ease. Though we signed up for a 1.5 hours </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">studio session, Nasim didn't hesitate to go beyond the time to accomodate my desired</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span></span> dress changes. She welcomed our thoughts and ideas for photos while providing her </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">own expertise and guidance to create the perfect poses. The turnaround time for the </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">final photo selection was quick and easy. Overall, we had a remarkable experience </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">shooting with Nasim! I highly recommend her for your maternity photo needs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now, sharing a few of my favourite photos from our maternity photo diary. Enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">stay positive | stay happy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Love,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">M.S.G</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1651" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgiIdPEQ2Hw5UjFel71qQ9NHgpfKkP9_cCvnc-NwdiXEsEwGqT_wx8Yx2PpY-0m0ash33_O4MpC1f2WnXwjDJtuQqVtoeLG4of19dO6u9sHRiM1wRE9zX_naMmoZn1z69ZGKByP2xMDxM/s16000/maternity-pose-ideas.jpg" width="550" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqaqbOmoIomXyjMzvepixxcTM-yT8rpt3fylyL0ZB3C5dK3fRVJZHhKZr8IPKhI0Czvi3CFzm8U1rwTlLaSrz0EZdoRH__yFuAylWOcUYFzlMsb-8k7iRveF3GsJ3uaEeJRsD7DtbGQo/s16000/maternity-photography-vancouver.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAAQJzNjHCTbCQi0rC2biC-ULpwEEWRg5oSZom2iWq_OhrUyaiqdSooxKY7s6H-uHpCieJZ-bBRFM3zjX1HT5HSdMqmQt3kdt-6Wxc3E5LXVogFshmDIk2W5iiD-4f6lyBC8Dz_9KIawU/s16000/pregnancy-photoshoot-maternity-dresses.jpg" width="550" /></div><p></p>Manihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04501565267825057230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-49620969779938950882021-06-30T13:00:00.664-07:002021-07-26T23:20:02.405-07:00MATERNITY FASHION<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2021/06/maternity-fashion.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggHtBn0IVwOS5ta1KK4eIFfmTl7fEHu0BNSUS-1LSLypmwgBiofaXD9MT6SOKCPgkLPluqNOz9DkgvgKvaGD3u2PwyfGVJG-LUlvZhdjJQJz5CqTeeiuwFVzQSnmgnov04wzcALj90ky4N/s16000/maternity-fashion.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dress: Zara (<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bwvuo" target="_blank">similar in round neck</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Booties: Kurt Geiger (<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bwvvE" target="_blank">similar in leopard)</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bag: <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bwwaf" target="_blank">Prada</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have officially stepped into the third trimester of this incredible and beautiful journey! </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's intriguing to wonder about how life is being developed and sustained inside a human </div><div style="text-align: center;">body; really makes me turn my mind to a higher creative power. Fascinating, isn't it?!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let's put a hold on this thought for now because this post is all about maternity fashion! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Browse Similar <div data-sc-widget-id="P-60f7d34f40f7296f25f9dfa4"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Even before conceiving, I would think of a million reasons to be excited about the state of</div><div style="text-align: center;">being pregnant. One of those reasons was to explore maternity fashion. I mean, can you </div><div style="text-align: center;">imagine having an excuse to be constantly in comfortable yet stylish clothing? Well, even<span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><a name='more'></a></span>if you may not want to, your growing baby bump will demand that you do. I remember </div><div style="text-align: center;">hitting the last few weeks of the second trimester when my regular-sized clothing refused </div><div style="text-align: center;">to contain my little one. Quite sure that Manjot hasn't heard me say "I don't have anything </div><div style="text-align: center;">to wear" as much as he has in the last few months. You would think that a quick solution </div><div style="text-align: center;">to my newly developed lack of clothing was to visit a few maternity clothing stores and </div><div style="text-align: center;">stock up on baby bump wear. Nope! Instead, I hit up Zara and H&M to pick up a number </div><div style="text-align: center;">of dresses in medium and, what has now become my favourite size, large. Now, in the third</div><div style="text-align: center;">trimester, I'm still making use of those dresses as they wrap around my bump effortlessly! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have found that you can definitely benefit from getting a few key maternity pieces such </div><div style="text-align: center;">as trousers and leggings as they come equipped with stretchable over-the-belly panels for </div><div style="text-align: center;">a more breathable feel than the regular trousers. However, definitely don't shy away from </div><div style="text-align: center;">purchasing pieces that you regularly would but ensure they're a size or two up (this works </div><div style="text-align: center;">incredibly well with flowy and swing dresses) to continue accomodating your growing fetus!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't quite end this post without briefly touching upon the reason for getting done up. Being </div><div style="text-align: center;">a woman who loves dressing up on the regular (and sometimes for the sole reason for my blog</div><div style="text-align: center;">so that I can showcase outfits and share tips and tricks), I simply adore getting ready for dates</div><div style="text-align: center;">with Manjot, which was the particular reason for this outfit. He told me he was taking me out</div><div style="text-align: center;">for a 'romantic date night' and asked me to throw on something 'comfortable.' Of course, my</div><div style="text-align: center;">definition of comfortable includes this stunning dress with just enough drama at the arms and </div><div style="text-align: center;">an all-over eyelet design. And, pink because it's Manjot's favorite color on me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After a music-filled drive, we ended up at the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Rosewood Hotel Georgia</a> for dinner at the luscious</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Reflections: The Garden Terrace</a> patio restaurant. We stepped into the elevator from the lobby of </div><div style="text-align: center;">the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Rosewood Hotel Georgia</a> which opened its door to a whimsical setting, filled with garden vibes </div><div style="text-align: center;">and soft lighting. It was exactly what this preggers mama needed for a 1-on-1 with Manjot. Sharing </div><div style="text-align: center;">only a handful of images of the restaurant setting, which by no means captures the entire beauty. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We were too hungry and preoccupied enjoying the ambiance and discussing us, so we gave our </div><div style="text-align: center;">beloved camera some time off as well. Do check out the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Reflections</a> restaurant for yourself though!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lastly, thank you for visiting and I hope to see you back very soon to read more about my journey</div><div style="text-align: center;">as a woman, lawyer and (feels crazy to say it), a soon-to-be parent. Take it easy until then!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">M.S.G.</div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="1232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4n-ykcevDaWYUIP5-221m7n4d350R4HaZR7cxyftgVY31pLwgbWVeQAZKMDEAZlvw5AXuwz_xH8g7qxwh46t_kUBVCoWVeg7ZN_KLSPUCPL7-nZSNA6lWM7e04E-bZGU4fi5xWHLUxYi7/s16000/maternity-style.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1675" data-original-width="1188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnVZzWXyZ14eZsV-Jaw9XHCJ8FQwMKGOcjZHihsPeOxfzXquY0ktjRvRD0k4Y5bPbvjnuGxPQ80SYpW3uMUO-5a_PPO70gOJswSHXCErOc0LuhtBVzvJsW4YJidPEMX3IpM9WJ6zjjDCPe/s16000/maternity-dress.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZVY00DsZLjFw2JUveNt1Q0w8_WHE-SXqzVdInTbFHgVOzTVUOj97Js_Bdn5CPUsn5d6YREl4iaPhS6DsH6L7lJMeaeKpiWp4_q-yDojwbWpAeu5gj1wwu2092cx9pUH4rvpjQhr4dZePI/s16000/maternity-photos-vancouver.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="1272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWIEuyRe63r_DrY3AxQ97QOoH5ScUJ9ZPjqDehppYI4Cm0IpDEJC2hn_DPZ9GyYDxSplZdcCGwBmEOpwhDaiCx0SK80M7aruOUEpC6KUoJ_kxREMxj1TrFS8EQK8Ym5e43ObHT35jSzA0/s16000/maternity-poses-ideas.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimtUuOQuGTp_IVBWyTW04ATWpxCsWhxegWEq9qFG6XhPkT2YJwV51-cVDRK7ttYTjqYR3xpwNg0qFyJy373pYzBK5hAhFnVLLz-JdM0bQ0iPF0IAu0FqETXEbJ3CCRftd59OKK9irHevVC/s16000/reflections-garden-terrace-hotel-rosewood-vancouver.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1826" data-original-width="1217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTa90KW9NV2dC_pYphVCKmJmbZqAMrHPQPYVIF3b9QQFhhxeZb5lg-h8e9i67UfmA6qqtgX3OXQSMZuodCArqNHi3O4NqBespwt2JV5br7MKB4B4nk9cpnL939hvZPd-tO6vcWEJX1nye/s16000/IMG_6463.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhle62hNJr7lYn_ZYPr2AQqzwSNQg2PMxB7M8sfymQApEpwUGsbw7gONQFFt_hbDi8A6aEgu6Pd6nPF-lZHUlqAOiblUDiUZtJZ_H52L1qQHNKbVFFFT1AGpVIlAuA-k3ys4xE5IgrWaWjS/s16000/reflections-restaurant-menu.jpg" width="550" /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><span><!--more--></span>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-84823668068538935572021-05-30T14:21:00.290-07:002021-06-23T11:39:33.099-07:00OH BABY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2021/05/maternity-outfits.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwqoKrL3r_hu3ii2l2pfkm2LJwX07N3JHEq-4aLCt4G6XDJLqrdlXhV5A8TZ8ZHWjI3HFt2nMtPmS_u4yVm92zOw_nRYT-Q-dXnELSwzDX-FQ9wZT_YlIUvgdbbUOMgTRl0Z8dVCcdv2oj/s16000/maternity-outfits.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><br /></div><div>Dress: <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bvwRb" target="_blank">H&M</a></div><div>Bag: <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bvwRJ" target="_blank">Stella McCartney</a></div><div>Sandals: <a href="https://ca.oakandfort.com/STRAP-SANDAL-HEELS" target="_blank">Oak & Fort</a> (<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bvwVu" target="_blank">similar here</a>)</div><div><br /></div><div>I am now nearing the end of the second trimester and will be entering into the third trimester</div><div>commencing next week. Keeping a track of the beginning and end of each week during the </div><div>first few weeks of my pregnancy was appealing. But, I find that as time progresses, keeping </div><div>a record of the weeks becomes a big blur. Nonetheless, I was sure to mark my calendar with </div><div>important dates such as the end and beginning of a new trimester. This helps Manjot and I stay </div><div>in the know about what to expect with each trimester and the symptoms that accompany it. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>BROWSE SIMILAR <div data-sc-widget-id="P-60ce6664dc79a84b306d9edd"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></b></div><div>This week Manjot planned a beautiful date for us at the <a href="https://granvilleisland.com/" target="_blank">Granville Island</a>. He had planned for a </div><div>patio lunch at the <a href="https://docksidevancouver.com/" target="_blank">Dockside Restaurant</a> followed by a romantic stroll around the dock. Before</div><div>heading for an adventurous trip, Manjot and I decided to shoot a few pictures for the blog (and</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>for us to reminisce about our first pregnancy for the years to come). I loved the result and of </div><div>course, had to share it with my Modish Fam! Enough about me; I hope you had a spectacular </div><div>month of May and are ready to take on June with eagerness to explore and love to spread.</div><div><br /></div><div>Love,</div><div><br /></div><div>Maninder Sandhu Grewal</div><div>xx</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1826" data-original-width="1217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBkpDsZ3vUqcOYwvBDwnGSVcMCJofRMWE3kXWMgNQXw0pv72MV-wavZZR8EQmYKovxKanHgfQ5Pb5nWGQ-FQ5vIvWl9Yxss3r_Ef6A65KMk6HeMhWcVXUlq3X0dRiXpaY8nNvkgXJFtFMo/s16000/maternity-dresses.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1760" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2r-AkEgvjLBW4_E_DuBr5ChWO1gAzvMFOyurx_MkTPKcB8bCADTm8ffNJ8vaPJcU3syy6gC4RTXpYaVvGyFSZtvJEN1-7sTM8uea9yYsV1wa62dV5cvsLiUWIDXkP6lQRbe4sojcnyYq8/s16000/maternity-clothes.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8R0b2M6LWa3BUNjAyvmJ2rcV0HKhCs32s2MzBiHit9OhKGfTs7w-U9H7wFjBNdiTsZvHO7hQ8f0ga-zvnMgQUkFPuPscqW84dlD_aXVd_Ae4BgKHWTmhKy3ZrsANJARoKw9S0pDgfqo1I/s16000/IMG_6412+2.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1751" data-original-width="1218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjby6Zwc-yyzG8gSo1XmIhBqHT_5M_RWMkYZMs_RukdvlzTPC9RTwwuLXnbLT6WOlgfK-lGSLBdjqlFzMpUwStZGUKK4CQPcEBUcM1JxXNshstqAauIFUMqBTyDhvO0_PWkdjR5DOjreWra/s16000/maternity-picture-ideas.jpg" width="550" /></div><span><div style="text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9Wogj1_MSe4_uAvsDVAPKxhqtH5DZzFpwXrMhG2evPcReW6kLGdqrXpYlXXdawgKtVvnyFIU-hj4exPIDuUJpS7yzJFuYTudfnTWZAYM3up1S3TxceAFF9zS1HPMRStIKaGpyFOij7Y_/s16000/pregnancy-picture-ideas.jpg" width="550" /><br /></div></span>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-5444524943580321472021-04-30T19:59:00.613-07:002021-06-23T11:39:52.534-07:00THE NEWS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2021/04/pregnancy-news.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYT6KczPBJ09-JahWSwSW8ca7d_MB3tfYI0GMYxZ9Mh2uCWkeZIPnM6ZiBzY6EJt2HNHmm1MGkONveV-1PBVsMOeCkQgfthGq2AkHTNrFpn_XYdIDfMzs0QyVjmJQIhFUQZ9l3VSz3N7By/s16000/pregnancy-news.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dress: <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bvwbC" target="_blank">Banana Republic</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shoes: <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bvwcd" target="_blank">Schutz</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Undeniably, Manjot and I felt there has been no other bigger news in our lives, to date, </div><div style="text-align: center;">than announcing our pregnancy to family & friends. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. </div><div style="text-align: center;">After our family & friends, I am most excited to share the big news with my Modish Fam. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So here it goes - we are thrilled to announce the arrival of a little someone - Baby Grewal!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>Manjot has been wishing for a baby ever since we got married. I certainly did as well but</div><div>I wasn't too rushed - not as much as Manjot at least. Of course, I wanted to establish myself</div><div>as a lawyer before I entered motherhood. We had so much to accomplish. Then, COVID-19</div><div>happened and we were so damn ready! It gives me so much joy to experience Manjot's </div><div>happiness with every passing day. Frankly, nothing else compares to his excitement. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SHOP SIMILAR</b><div data-sc-widget-id="P-60bdc4341cc9ed2dba89c777"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THE STORY</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">I surprised Manjot with the pregnancy news at the end of December last year & I will </div><div style="text-align: center;">forever cherish this memory. It was an early morning when I took an at-home pregnancy </div><div style="text-align: center;">test. Manjot was still in bed. A part of me wanted him to be with me as I didn't quite know </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;">how I would feel if the test produced negative results. And, a part of me wanted to surprise </div><div style="text-align: center;">my baby daddy! I chose the latter hoping I was pregnant so Manjot could be surprised. The </div><div style="text-align: center;">lines confirming pregnancy popped up and I kinda sorta froze. Of course, I had to reread </div><div style="text-align: center;">the test instructions in an event I misread the result. That was probably the lawyer in me. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Everything signalled pregnancy and I absolutely couldn't wait a second to tell Manjot. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I started shouting Manjot's name like a crazy woman. I hugged him & whispered something</div><div style="text-align: center;">along the lines of <i>we're having a baby</i>! His reaction was priceless but like wife like husband.</div><div style="text-align: center;">He initially hugged me tightly. After a few seconds, he grabbed and moved me back just enough </div><div style="text-align: center;">to see my face and said "show me the results?" LOL. I pointed him to the bathroom where</div><div style="text-align: center;">the test was laying. He rushed into the bathroom, read the instructions, satisfied himself of a </div><div style="text-align: center;">positive pregnancy and returned to the bedroom to find me dying for a hug from him. What </div><div style="text-align: center;">followed in that moment was an overflow of emotions and excitement that was unprecedented. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We were so overwhelmed with the news that we decided to cherish it for a few more days before</div><div style="text-align: center;">announcing it to our families. Also, for two other reasons: to have a doctor confirm the news and</div><div style="text-align: center;">to use the time to plan a special way to reveal the news to our families. Once both of these reasons</div><div style="text-align: center;">were fulfilled, we announced the special news to our families in the first week of the New Year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for sharing in on our big news! I will have a lot to write about as the months progress.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until then, check out some of our favourite images with Baby Grewal making an appearance.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maninder Sandhu Grewal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMNeK5bDdsAmixjMSBuB3mZmiXjwK5tvGAKaMl3DbjKEH_1d7yFhk9xvY7Af2kur6NMiRyAOtCMCP5c_0LC-aQ6PKAmpDO4BXJk7iU20Sz_zQ_4qo14JY1WuacKVqkggbVzMt9YW3sAsrl/s16000/pregnancy-shoot-ideas.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMya_2_0qlDvEABcC-xPjMUmJrc4isAm9CcTsgORUDpXrftTv_S-gfbFTsNprgwIvWQ_oYsTi4f8RfgkCDBmeKP88MwYNz5w3FYXMyipVvJ5WGBYQrRrgF-qIyYh35ZwWsy_owBAUjgSUd/s16000/maternity-shoot-ideas.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1266" data-original-width="999" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcNrdS1MJfb5G7WnwNVu5UnkUFzyDHVc1PmPokez9EUGN8mKpIxs_IjQ5ZZkGHgRdSnvNmAM1_hNXxl8VdfxBrkfxgV2EPcCRe8KcosWPqyCoKHYIw7TaakTcT6zij0cm4KDhVpXAw4ivE/s16000/maternity-outfits.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr1t7mKvEIzJiEUClmIvG7b4IXY1MJGzpTeVrJfWqJJwDaIS7HZXVNgTiIUFUAEXT_WHGdEkl96pTix0x1DuCPP4bmLU52gr3l01flyOhgE-PWBHmqzBq0HI1W_zk9TmmWTTdyQqRgzpfb/s16000/maternity-dresses-maternity-clothing.jpg" width="550" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBP8xSz2UigAEj2e8LigD0V_lO5wNtfy6ysIIJFnmGljb6KNoH5gqT6HwMzL75J7j40arCEpkmR1BZw2TKOuZ65u9HNu8RaEH6YkwcozMfp9a8YSr9zlKIVykuCcOTn19hEj7qGQQ3qTF/s16000/pregnancy-announcement-ideas.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592259327765783455.post-35911122213991784102021-03-19T19:49:00.170-07:002021-12-01T16:34:22.286-08:00CONT'D - WORKING IT (FROM HOME)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2021/03/work-from-home.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="1191" data-original-width="853" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu5tmVEzad80J8N-P9zdHOepU01GPe-6ft0Mn42ro2W6p6gvL3hEggUV4Yti56OBb0J2HSgB1odKVruQNd30fAXiqOP85iA7yWCyl2BrD1QCuUe9vLrFcreD8R1RrUWJmoFQsOufLv4Q74/s16000/work-from-home-tips.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">You may have read about my early experience of remote working posted back in September</div><div style="text-align: center;">2020. If you haven't, I invite you to read it <a href="https://www.shemodish.com/2020/09/work-from-home.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I am enjoying all the advantages that come</div><div style="text-align: center;">with working from home and trying to make the most of the disadvantages. It is in fact true</div><div style="text-align: center;">that practice makes better. With practice, I have been able to maintain a well-suited and</div><div style="text-align: center;">structured work regime while still staying within the work-specific hours. My absolute fav</div><div style="text-align: center;">is the flexibility in scheduling my own hours on days that are not work-heavy. I can make </div><div style="text-align: center;">a quick stop for a medical checkup or end up at the grocery store to pick up ingredients </div><div style="text-align: center;">for a homemade lunch I have been craving. I have the option of putting in extra time </div><div style="text-align: center;">after hours to make up for the missed time. Overall, in my opinion, the benefits outweigh </div><div style="text-align: center;">the negatives of remote working. I am happy to know that since our firm had adopted and</div><div style="text-align: center;">accomodated remote working pre-COVID days, I will have this option for the days I need it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SHOP SIMILAR <div data-sc-widget-id="P-60bd65121cc9ed2dba74e4a0"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope that whether you're having to go to work or working from home, you're staying safe</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;">and healthy. And, remember to keep a balance between your personal and professional life to </div><div style="text-align: center;">maintain your mental well-being and maintain healthy relationships. A reminder for me too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">M.S.G</div>She Modishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151799185535372176noreply@blogger.com