Thanks to the meticulous research of my father-in-law, we have figured out the exact makeup of my son’s heritage. Max is exactly: Five thirty seconds German Four thirty seconds Norwegian Four thirty seconds Irish Two thirty seconds Italian One thirty second Swedish And one half, or sixteen thirty seconds, Korean. Whew! With that kind of… Read more »
Happy Halloween! As the night comes to an end and you’ve had your fill of chocolates and candies, it’s time to unwind with a hot toddy. Not only does this drink smell amazing, it tastes great and is supposed to have medicinal purposes as well- or so I’ve been told. A hot toddy is said… Read more »
It’s true isn’t it? Orange really is the happiest color! Surely it’s the time of year, but I’m full on crushing on orange right now. It’s most definitely the color of fall, but it’s actually an easy color to incorporate in any design style or color scheme. You’d be surprised how versatile orange can be!… Read more »
Last week I was volunteering in my 1st graders class and the teacher started the morning by telling the kids a little about lice. Apparently, in my neighborhood, lice is running rampent so it’s important to explain to the kids simple ways they can work to prevent it… meanwhile, I’m sitting at the parent volunteer… Read more »
If given the choice between french fries or tater tots- I say tater tots! How about mashed potatoes or tater tots? That’s a tough one, but you don’t have to choose. Why, you ask? Because these taters are made using mashed potatoes! My family always has too much mashed potato leftover from Thanksgiving dinner. What… Read more »
My Little Pony…needs an update. So naturally, I hit the streets of the web to find the best of the best. Short, wavy, twisted, bows, it’s all here. So if you are tempted to pull your hair back by midday, go ahead! Here are 21 ways to inspire you to try a little something different when… Read more »
Drinking coffee is a ritual for most of us, and there’s often a great deal involved in the process. Whether you brew your coffee in a traditional coffee pot, use a french press, or make a single cup at a time with a Keurig machine there’s often a number of necessary items needed to get… Read more »
When I went to the craft store yesterday it was with the intention to buy something to make a fall themed wreath for our front door that would carry me from Halloween through the end of November. Unfortunately, everything I was looking at felt just a little cheesy to me. I didn’t want pumpkins or… Read more »
To diy or buy? That really is the question for many savvy shopping decor enthusiasts these days. Sometimes it’s hard to decide which is best. On the one hand diy’ing something can save you some serious moola. While on the other hand, time is most definitely money, and sometimes a diy project can take up… Read more »
Halloween costumes are all in the chic little details. One year I was The Little Mermaid complete with sprayed red hair and a moving fin as I walked. Another year my mom created a full on Pippi Longstocking look with a hanger through my braids to make them stand out. A lot of prep and… 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 »
