Collaborations, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Parenting

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Macy’s

April 30, 2023

Waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and the sound of someone softly knocking on your bedroom door can be exciting. I remember serving breakfast in bed to my Mom on Mother’s Day. The fact that my daughters have kept this tradition alive for me means the world. Each year they carefully assemble a thoughtful display of pastries on beautiful dishware and flowers.

Intimate moments like these become traditions that create unforgettable memories I will cherish for years. This year, with the help of Macy’s, Mother’s Day will be extra special. This year, I have an exclusive Mother’s Day gift guide on the Macy’s website with all of my favorite things to get and give. You will find everything from hostess gifts to jewelry, home decor, fragrances, and, my favorite – accessories! From now until April 30th, everything is an additional 30% off during the Macy’s Friends and Family Sale.

Shop my picks and make Mother’s Day this year extra special!

My Mother's Day Gift Guide — My Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Thank you for browsing my Gift Guide; I am always grateful for your support. The Macy’s partnership has been truly a rewarding experience.

Your Chick,

Rina

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Collaborations, Lifestyle

Masala Your Life

July 8, 2020

I love gift-giving. You read that right, I am one of those people who likes to find the perfect gift for someone and often sends a gift just because. We have all been in a situation where we needed a gift that would be nice, thoughtful, and affordable?

When I discovered Masala My Life, my heart smiled. It’s the perfect gift box for a hostess, get well soon or those fun women in your life. There are so many ways to share the magic that comes in these boxes that they truly are the perfect gift.

To me, the perfect gift is around $40-$50. These gift boxes are not imposing on someone’s style or aesthetic and are thoughtful and fun. For example, I can see myself gifting the LUXE Mango Gift Set to my Mother in Law or an Aunt. I could also share it with someone whose house I may be going to for the first time. It has a cute kitchen towel, candle, a bar of soap, and a cute pair of earrings. It just feels unique and thoughtful and that is what I love about it.

We know life is better with masala.
~Anu Mannar, Founder of Masala My Life

Founder Anu Mannar didn’t stop at putting together cute boxes, she thoughtfully put together each piece of these curated boxes that make you feel good about the purchase. She uses recycled saris in her jewelry, creates everything in the USA, has environmentally friendly packaging, works with local artisans to create unique pieces, AND donates a portion of her proceeds to the South Asian American Digital Archive. It is the whole concept of things coming together to help the community at large which makes is box truly special.

As a South Asian female entrepreneur, I commend Masala My Life for representing the best of our community.

Next time you need a thoughtful gift that will make someone feel great while supporting local artisans, and giving back to the community, consider shopping from Masala My Life!

Your Chick,

Rina

** This post has been sponsored by Masala My Life, but the review and opinions are all my own.**

Collaborations, food, Lifestyle

Chicks Favorite Tequila Recipes

May 14, 2019

I recall jokingly saying that when I landed my first tequila collaboration I would feel like Chicks And Salsa would have really “made it.” With us always being conscious of our diet, cutting calories on the weekends by bidding farewell to wine was a good first step. But honestly, for a few years now, Tequila has been our go to liquor of choice and now thanks to a fellow #BossBabe we are happy to share with you FINO Tequila, Chicago’s best pour!

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The term FINO, in Spanish, means fine, smooth and high-quality. FINO is also an acronym for FAILURE IS NOT an OPTION. Owners, Jana and Sonali truly believe in this philosophy and it is stemmed from their exceptional dedication to their brand, FINO TEQUILA.

In honor of one of our favorite collaborations, I bring to you a few simple recipes.

FINO Paloma

This recipe is dedicated to my good friend, Maria, that introduced me to it over a decade ago!!

1 Part Fino Blanco or Reposado

3 Parts Grapefruit Soda

Stir and Serve over ice!

1-2-3 Tequila-Tini

This next recipe comes all the way from Dublin Ireland. When I visited Dublin recently, a bartender named Ben had mixed up the perfect drink, so I of course had to learn how he did it!

1 Part Fresh Lime Juice

2 Parts Cointreau

3 Parts FINO Tequila (Blanco)

Shaken with Ice and poured in a chilled glass.

FINO Sour

2 oz FINO Blanco or FINO Reposado

1 oz Fresh Lime Juice

1/2 oz Simple Syrup

Pour over ice and garnish with a cherry!

There is nothing like it! See our full Tequila recipe board on Pinterest for plenty of cocktail inspiration!

So if you are in the Chicago area, check out FINO Tequila at amazing restaurants like Hub 51, RPM, Maple and Ash, and Prosecco Italian. Or you can pick it up for yourself at a local Binny’s Beverage Depot! Check out where you can buy FINO here.

Cheers,

Rina

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Disclaimer: This is not a paid post, however product was received in exchange for this post.

Beauty, Collaborations, Philanthropy

Sanaya Set: Be Distinguished by Shopping With Purpose

April 17, 2018

The Story

We were thrilled to check out a subscription box designed for women of color by women of color. Although our journey as humans has many similarities, life has a way of testing us in different ways. The women behind the Sanaya Set all have a story and a common interest that brought them together. They have used their work with API Chaya, a community for women who have been marginalized by domestic violence and sexual assault, to channel their energies to create a product that delivers awareness for a variety of good causes that speak to the experiences of women.

The Box

The Sayana set is a subscription box that is full of hand picked products that each tell a story and support a cause. What could be better than a seasonal box that comes to your door with a message? These products help women feel educated, engaged, and empowered to make the world a better place.

We felt strongly about the quality of the products (all 8 of them!) and the design of the box. A lot of thought and effort has been put into the selection of each and every product. The items each come with an information card and beautiful packaging.

If you are looking for a way to reach out to those who are working each and every day to make life better for themselves and their communities, look no further, the team at Sanaya Set has done the work for you! For $99 per box, per season, you can do good in a way that feels good and looks good.

Check out our unboxing video here:

Thanks for checking out our unboxing and be sure to check out Sanaya Set for you or as a gift!

Your Chicks,

Rina and Sonia