Author: girlinchief

Diwali in the USA | Celebrating Diwali Away From Home

Posted by girlinchief | Oct 23, 2019 | Featured Post, Lifestyle, Style |

If you’re an Indian like me and had to pick a time of the year that you miss India the most,...

How To Pack For A Cruise

Posted by girlinchief | Jul 9, 2019 | Featured Post, Style, Travel |

Cruising is one of the most stress-free ways to travel and I hope these checklists will make your trip even smoother!

5 Tips To Create Lasting Travel Memories

Posted by girlinchief | May 20, 2019 | Travel |

Love traveling? These tips will help you make your travel memories last forever.

Oklahoma City Weekend Travel Guide

Posted by girlinchief | May 6, 2019 | Featured Post, Travel |

Planning a trip to Oklahoma City? Here’s a little weekend travel guide on where to stay, what to eat and what to do when you visit OKC.

Llama Love: The Llamas Of ShangriLlama

Posted by girlinchief | Apr 21, 2019 | Featured Post, Texas Adventures, Travel |

Get a little llama lovin’ at ShangriLlama. If you’re in the Dallas area, this is a must-do!

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Eight years of rowing (and growing) together! 👫 Here are 8 lessons I've learned after 8 years of marriage:
💟 You were not meant to be alone: I don't think everyone needs to or even should get married, but I do know that having a partner by your side is essential to staying encouraged and sane.
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💟 You can't make someone else happy: But you can help them find their own happiness. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
💟 You have to celebrate the good but remember the bad: Don't live a life of regret, but remembering the moments when you've failed will help you not repeat the same mistakes later.
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💟 You don't think things can change until they do: In spite of what we often believe and say, people do, in fact, change. They just get stuck sometimes in familiar patterns and don't know how to break out of them. @kwlvarun has taught me so many things about being a grownup, things I thought were impossible to learn...until I did.
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💟 You should never apologize with the word "but": Apologies do not come with exceptions and rationalizations (I am still learning this). And "I was wrong" sounds a lot more convincing than a halfhearted "I'm sorry".
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💟 You should always have something to look forward to: Anticipation can break the monotony of familiarity. That's not to say the daily routine can't be a beautiful thing; it can be. But hope produces joy!
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💟 Your quirks are what make you lovable: It's not true that opposites attract, but it's also not true that you should marry someone just like you. The truth is we need each other's quirks and idiosyncrasies - in life and relationships.
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💟 You will be misunderstood: This has been a tough lesson to learn, but an important one. And it happens in every relationship. But every misunderstanding is an opportunity to grow closer together.
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What lessons have you learned from a long-term relationship? Share in the comments. 🙂
#anniversarythoughts

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Alright pumpkins, who's ready to get lit? 🎃😎
#happyhalloween

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With Diwali festivities coming to an end, you'll now find me becoming a leaf peeper - scouting for color changing trees, and going shuttercrazy on finding one. Nature is unbe-leaf-able! 🍂 Which is your favorite place to go leaf peeping? 🍁🙂
#fallfoliage #fallcolors

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Happy Diwali from us to you and yours! Be the light 🌟
#happydiwali #diwalifestivaloflights

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B i t e s O f H e a v e n Food is such an important aspect of all Indian festivals. Not sure about you, but for me, all my festive sentiments are mostly centred around food. Come Diwali, the first thing that comes to my mind foodwise is my Mum's Besan ke Laddoo. ♥️ According to me, these little goldenish balls, rich with the taste of ghee are like bites of heaven. They are my favorite! I always make Besan ke Laddoo at home during Diwali but this is the first time they actually look like laddoos. 😜 The recipe I've used is from @theterracekitchen with a bit of improvisation in the sugar levels. They turned out sooo good! Plus that roasted gram flour fragrance that filled the house 💞 What is your favourite Diwali dessert? 🙂
#besankeladdoo
#happydhanteras

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Missing all the Dilli wali Diwali vibes but doing everything possible to get the #diwalifeels 🌟
Which means, donning the desi girl look, making laddoos, lighting tealight candles, chai time snacking with a view of fairy lights and marigold garlands, all while old Hindi Bollywood songs play in the background and my heart flutters with Diwali joy!
How are you getting the #diwalifeels ? 💥🎉
#diwalifestivaloflights #diwalivibes

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Growing up, giving and receiving Diwali gifts was one of my favorite Diwali traditions. I still enjoy Diwali gifting because it's not just an opportunity to make my loved ones feel special but also a way to share my own Diwali joy! 💞 This year, Diwali gifting got easy with @storeindya They have a ton of different Diwali boxes on @amazon and each so special. Plus, all the contents in the boxes are handmade.
These Diwali boxes are great as party favors, hostess gift, a little something for colleagues, or a beautiful way to brighten your own Diwali.🎉 The box that @storeindya sent me has:
- Set of 4 hand painted clay diyas
- Dhoop stick with clay holder
- 2 Lakshmi paduka (feet) stickers
- Set of 2 handcrafted torans
I'm adding this to my @amazon store. The link is in my bio. Use code 10GICHIEF at checkout.
Happy Gifting! 😁✨
#diwaligifting
#sponsored

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Moon spotting ✨
Happy Karvachauth to everyone celebrating! 💞
#karvachauthspecial

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Any Bread Pakora and Chai fans out here? ✋ Raise your hand if you also think this is the most beautiful sight in the world. Thank you. (I'm going to comment below myself and agree with myself, FYI) 🤪
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Context to this post: It's a rainy day in Dallas today! There's an almost 30 degrees dip in temperature. There's a high possibility of this #tablesituation turning into a reality today. I'm loving it! 💓
#breadpakoralover #rainydayfood #rainydayrituals
#girlinchiefcooks

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