This Patriotic Punch is the perfect beverage for the 4th of July. It’s fun, festive and super easy to make. We’re taking help from fresh blueberries, strawberries, and jicama to give us that red, white and blue look and taste! There is no exact measurement for this punch, it’s really just equal parts of each… Read more »
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, but do you know what’s better than breakfast? Breakfast for dinner! Breakfast dishes are always easier to whip up, and are best on those nights when you don’t feel like spending hours in the kitchen cooking supper. This Chilaquiles Frittata takes two of my favorite dishes and… Read more »
If you’ve read my book recommendations before, then you know that there are few things I love more on this earth than sharing books. In fact, if you were my friend or my neighbor I’d happily fill your arms with new copies every time you came for a visit. But since you’re not, please use… Read more »
We’ve taken all the ingredients from your favorite cheesy appetizer, and have turned it into a yummy dip. This week’s Friday grilling recipe takes a creamy turn with this Grilled Jalapeño Popper Dip. It’s super easy to make! The first step is to cut the jalapeños in half, lengthwise, and removing the seeds and ribs…. Read more »
Confession time people. I hate camping. I don’t like the bugs or the dirt or that whole sleeping-on-the-ground component, it’s just not my jam. But you know what? I have three boys at home who love every single thing that grosses me out about camping and so I needed some sort of compromise. Am I… Read more »
I recently had the pleasure of hosting my younger brother for an extended stay at my place. We had a lovely time, however he is not as clean as I am and after he left I wanted to freshen up my whole place – and particularly my fridge! I decided to try out this little… Read more »
A S’mores Station is just the thing to take your summer party or wedding to the next level! Watch this Hurried Hostess episode to see the simple steps for setting one up, then read the post below to get inspired by the absolute BEST S’more to make at your S’mores Station! ~Rachel One of my… Read more »
Here at The Chic, we’re trying our very best to get you up to date with all of the classic cocktails out there (with a few new twists thrown in, of course). This time around it’s the Moscow Mule. Just three simple ingredients makes this cocktail the perfect summer beverage. Fill up a couple of… Read more »
Ok, I’m going to be totally honest… I don’t really know if any of you will care about my skincare routine. The Chic staffers suggested this idea because, though I don’t think of myself as high maintenance, apparently having this many steps for cleaning your face isn’t the norm. I don’t know that anything else in… Read more »
Every year at Girl Scout Camp we made Cookie S’mores. If you’ve never had them before, it might seem simple but trust me, it’s about nine thousand times better than regular s’mores! The reason being, the chocolate melts as soon as it touches the marshmallow. Normally your chocolate just sort of sits there but in… Read more »
Back in 2004 when I was looking to name my events company, I stumbled across the word 'Chic' in an old dictionary. The definition was: “a fashionable lifestyle, ideology, or pursuit”. I fell in love with the word and the idea that chic is the pursuit of something better, prettier, or cooler than you are today. Chic isn’t a state of being or even a destination, chic is the journey you take on the way to something greater. ~Rachel
Question: From RJ in Los Angeles Hi Rachel! We had a gathering last night where quite a few kids (mostly toddlers) showed up with their parents. My husband and I are childless, but love kids and aren’t afraid of messes/things breaking, etc. But, one of the mothers made a comment about “another friend of hers… Read more »
