All posts by Marnie N

We’re Obsessed: Orox Leather Co.

Hello, gorgeous! We are LOVING Orox Leather Co. , a company making beautiful, rustic and long lasting leather goods! Their journey took them from Oaxaca, Mexico to Japan and eventually to Portland, Oregon where the company is headquartered. They pride themselves on using only finest quality leather, canvas, and other components. 90% of their materials are domestically sourced, and they are working with U.S. companies that follow environmental regulations. So the company is good,...

Planet Friendly Products For Your Home

You should be conscious everyday when it comes to taking time to research products that are best for your family. But, in honor of Earth Day we’re presenting you with some lines we LOVE that are good for your house and do what they can for minimal footprint. Baby Ecos started 40 years ago out of Van Vlahakis’s garage! A family run business, this company is waste wise, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, cleans beautifully, and...

A Floral Twist on a French 75 Cocktail!

Panache Spirit shared their floral twist on the French 75 cocktail with us! It’s called the Lavender Wódka 75! This must be what Spring tastes like! Ingredients ▪ 3oz lavender syrup ▪ 4 oz Wódka Vodka ▪ squeeze of lemon, to taste ▪ 3oz Champagne ▪ ice   Lavender simple syrup: ▪ About 10 fresh lavender flowers ▪ ½ cup sugar ▪ ½ cup water   Instructions In a small saucepan, bring the ingredients...

Paleo-friendly and Vegan Chocolate Ganache Tart

Lauren Montalette of Paleoful created this awesome Paleo-friendly and Vegan Chocolate Ganache Tart recipe just for Moxy & Main! Try it out and let us know how it is! Makes 4 Tarts Ingredients: Crust: 1 package Paleoful cookie mix (any variety will work) Filling: 1 1/4 cup chocolate chips 1 can full-fat coconut milk (chilled in refrigerator overnight) 1 TB. dairy-based butter or vegan butter Toppings of choice 1. Start...

SkinnyMom Found SUITS FOR EVERYONE!

Praise the LORD, or well, praise SkinnyMom for this magical article on bathing suits for every body type, budget and taste. We are obsessed. Here’s a tease of the article below, but read the whole thing by Jenna Gross: here!!! And before you get sassy about model body types - read the whole article! Summer is finally so close that you can practically feel the sand between your toes and the cool water...

We love the Handbag Raincoat!

We are LOVING The Handbag Raincoat, an adjustable, lightweight and durable cover for your gorgeous bags! Designed with the intention of not having to sacrifice style for bad weather, The Handbag Raincoat protects handbags in rain, sleet and snow! Hello, genius. Check out our very own Marnie’s review on Good Morning America!

Play to Party in 3 Easy Steps

Moms are seriously amazing. In a mere 24 hours they go from making school lunches to climbing the corporate ladder to taking care of their partners and kids, which begs the question are they really mortal or are they secretly superheroes. While seemingly able to do it all, moms like superheroes need a break whether that is a date night with their significant other or a night on the...

Yum, in Bulk!

Snack time. It always boggles my mind that I run out of things to feed my toddler! How many veggies, fruits and animal shaped cheddar snacks can she eat? Luckily, we’ve found IFS Bulk and now our kitchen is stocked with things for the whole family to chow down on. With everything from snack mixes to flour, spices to grains - we are never short on things to make in...

We’re Loving Bijouxx Jewels!

We are love love loving Bijouxx Jewels! Created to bring luxury to the everyday woman (and man!), Bijouxx Jewels has the most fabulous combination of old and new designs. Each piece is carefully designed and crafted to have it’s own personality, and style fit for any mom who is on the go, or needs a piece to jazz up her outfit.   We were fortunate enough to be sent these...

Tips for Safe Family Travel

Thanks to Fareportal for these awesome tips on safe family travel! Research is Key!Parents should research the travel destination thoroughly before departing for vacation. This will help to plan for any health risks, such as drinking water, or safety risks, such as high crime neighborhoods to avoid. Make Kids Aware of Security Policies.Always investigate security policies at the airports you will be traveling to and from and introduce those policies...