Hello Chicks!! If there is one thing you know about us, its that we love to host our friends over and help women take a moment to themselves. With a gorgeous weekend ahead, and a pool party on the horizon we could not help but pull out the blender and strawberries to make some our favorite 5 Minute Frosè!!
We have perfected this super easy summer cocktail for you!
The Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Bottle of Rosè (Our Favorite is the Luna Nuda Rosè – only $13 at your local store)
1 Box of Strawberries
1/2 Cup of Sugar
1/2 Water
1/2 Cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
All you need to do is plan ahead a little. The night before, freeze one bottle of rosè by pouring it into a freezer safe bowl. Then slice the strawberries and boil them with the water and sugar and chill in a bowl over night as well.
When you are ready to serve, just blend the rosè, syrup ONLY from the strawberries (use a strainer), and the lemon juice you squeezed. Pour and enjoy! Garnish with Mint leaves or strawberries.
Pro Tip: Save the simple syrup soaked strawberries for a smoothie later.
There is not a day that goes by without the thought that everything I do and feel for my children, my Mom most likely felt for me at some point. It is such an overwhelming realization when you squeeze your child and smother them with kisses to know that the intensity of that moment was once felt towards me by my own mother.
A Photo of Us With Our Mom
Small Gestures and The Circle of Life
As I look back, and appreciate, all the “little things“ my mom did for my siblings and I, the one “thing” that stands out was when she would reach back and grab my hand while driving. It was the smallest gesture that literally meant the world to me! I am tearing up as I am writing this because I’ve carried this tradition on with my own children. It wasn’t always fun and games with my Mom. Just like most mothers, there were good days and there were bad bad days, but every time my mom would reach back for my hand, it was our reminder that she, and I, were going to be okay. I can feel that same energy when I reach back for my own children’s hands.
Holding Hands With My Mini In The Car
Holding Hands With My Mini In The Car
Let’s be honest chicks, the reality is that one day our kids will grow up, go to school, get married and then settle into lives of their own. With each stepping stone in life, a Mom begins to miss their child a just little more. I recall how hard the first day of school was for me, I can only imagine what an emotional mess I will be when they move out.
Keep The Kids Close To Your Heart
For Mother’s Day I wanted to find a way to be with my kids all the time and I came across a personalized collection by Landon Lacey jewelry. I love the idea of keeping my kids close to my heart when they are away at school by wearing this adorable necklace. The necklaces from Landon Lacey look good when layered or make a statement all by themselves.
To all the Mothers out there – you are amazing, you can do anything, and you will find a way to do it right. Don’t second guess yourself, trust your instincts, and always believe that the glass is half full. I’m hopeful that the little “things” that I have carried on from my Mom will be just as meaningful to my kids.
Happy Mother’s Day to you all! Keep your kids close to your heart this Mother’s Day with these adorable personalized pieces!
Your chick,
Sonia
**Thank you Landon Lacey for this beautiful and heartfelt collaboration.**
The last thing I want to think about when traveling is the stress of packing, and I like to pack light. As a mother of two, the time I spend choosing pieces to fit in my carry on can be exhausting. This year I wanted to invest in pieces that are versatile, yet chic. Who would have thought a simple duster would end up being that versatile piece I was looking for?! This ended up being the perfect accessory for my recent trip to Raleigh. I was able to pack my most versatile clothing, A LBD (little black dress), a swimsuit, and a skirt (shorts do not do any justice on me) to pair up with my duster.
Akira Sale
With an LBD
Off The Shoulder Look
This print tho!
With my duster, I was able to cover up my swimwear by the pool and warm up by layering my duster in the evening when we went out to dinner. It also jazzed up my jeans and tank outfit!
My other favorite accessory to travel with is my Gucci belt; it definitely goes hand in hand with my duster. Whether it’s a quick luncheon with girlfriends or a MNO (mommies night out) I pair up my skinny’s with a cute tank and throw on my belt and a duster over the ensemble to give it that “extra touch.”
Date Night
My look for a sexy date night is pairing a solid tank dress with a print duster and Gucci belt to tie it all in. It’s amazing what adding a little something extra to a LBD can do.
I’m 5’4, 120 lbs and curvy in the right places. A duster not only completes my look, but covers me up in all the right places.
Attention ladies of all ages, sizes, and styles. AKIRA, a Chicago based boutique that the chicks have been loyal to for over 20 years (one day I will have to dig out some of our old photos and share them) is having a site wide sale that you cannot miss!
TODAY they are having a 20% off site wide sale and with AKIRA all over our feed, we wanted to share some of our stuff with you and also some items that are on our wish list.
