There are few foods more reminiscent of my childhood than peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. During elementary school, it was a lunchtime staple whenever I didn’t like what the school was serving (which was pretty often). It was a sandwich I could make on my own; a sandwich that made me feel independent and self-sufficient…. Read more »
Since moving to the desert, I’ve enjoyed a bit more bounce to my hair, but otherwise, my long locks can surely suffer from lifelessness. Can you relate? Yes, it’s because I have a lot (A LOT) of fine, long hair but recently I wondered if there were things I was doing out of bad habit… Read more »
Macklemore may have made thrifting cool; but I’ve been thrifting long before he was singing about poppin’ tags. When I was just a little girl my mom would often drag me bring me along on Saturday shopping trips to numerous second hand stores. I admit I didn’t always love the thrill of the hunt back then. It… Read more »
I used to practically hyperventilate before approaching a cosmetic counter. Heart beating, palms sweating, I would rehearse over and over again my head, “I’m just looking” as I closed in on the swarming ladies dressed in black trying my best not to make eye contact. Twenty minutes later with a totally not me “half-face” makeover, I’d… Read more »
I live for ways to spruce up a store-bought anything. Be it store-bought appetizers, flowers, or in this case a birthday cake, the ability to use some DIY magic to make anything seem like you slaved for hours is a skill-set every good hostess should acquire! In today’s example I created these darling little yarn pom… Read more »
Ok readers, we’re going there… we’re talking about sex. I know it’s a bit of a taboo subject, but really, it shouldn’t be! I’m a happily married woman (for nearly 10 years now) and I think a good sex-life is an EXTREMELY important part of what makes our marriage so happy in the first place. To… Read more »
With fall just around the corner I’m likely to stick a votive candle in almost any kind of produce! But before we bust out the pumpkins or gourds try these little apples. They are just darling, and as always, easy to make! Start with some vibrant fresh apples, then use a melon… Read more »
I sympathize with Flint Lockwood. As a kid (and still in present day) I can be pretty awkward and geeky, but always full of hope–just like Flint. I loved Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and I’m super excited for the second movie! I can’t wait to see these new food-animal hybrids (or aptly named foodimals)… Read more »
The NFL season is well on its way. Which games are you most excited to see? College football also started earlier this month, which means tailgating season has already begun. Are you ready?! I sure am. Check out these mouthwatering dishes. They can all be made ahead of time and are travel friendly, meaning you… Read more »
Forget what you’ve heard about trendy juice fasting. This ancient practice has been around forever and it’s like power washing your brain. Let me explain. ____ Yes, what they say is true. It will reboot your system, remove toxins and maximize your fruit and veggie intake, but it’s much more than that. Sure, I was brighter, sharper,… 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 »
