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Angie Martinez’s Guacamole Verde

  We are so lucky that Angie Martinez shared her guacamole recipe with us! Thank you!! GUACAMOLE VERDE With toasted pumpkin seeds and cheese. The addition of pumpkin seeds and Manchego cheese to this guacamole was inspired by a dish that I had in Baja, Mexico. Pepitas, or pumpkin seeds, are widely popular in Mexican cuisine and can be eaten alone or tossed into salads and mole sauce. Not...

The Family-Friendly Home

As an assistant designer at Alexis Givens Interiors, much of my job revolves around helping to create spaces that are beautiful and elegant but still functional for our clients who have kids. The parents we work with want a home they’re proud to live and entertain in, but they don’t want to worry about expensive lamps breaking or delicate fabrics getting torn or drawn on. As a mom to...

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,...

Relan, a New Approach to Upcycling!

Meet Della Simpson and Kari Brizius, the mother-daughter duo who are changing the world, one billboard at a time. Della and Kari are the masterminds behind R​elan, ​a woman-owned small business based in Minnesota that works with companies to “upcycle” their old billboards and banners. Using old marketing materials, they create items like tote bags, backpacks, and luggage tags for companies to use for fan and employee engagement tools,...

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!

Our chat with Vanessa, one of the #IMNOANGEL models

We are so psyched that we had the opportunity to chat with Vanessa Demme, one of the models of the trending #ImNoAngel campaign for Lane Bryant! How did you get involved in the Lane Bryant campaign for Cacique? I’ve been a fan of Lane Bryant for years and saw the launch of #ImNoAngel, so I posted a photo along with my hashtag #curvymatters describing how I’m personally redefining what sexy means. Buzzfeed and the...

Mom In Business: Helen Lao Baxter

We got to chat with the totally fabulous Helen Lao Baxter! Tell us about your career: I started my career after graduating Bryant University in Smithfield, RI with a Bachelors in Business Administration. I moved to Boston, MA trying to figure out “what I wanted to do when I grew up.” I took a retail sales role with an automotive company which led me into my first junior recruiting role. That was the start of my 15 year...

New Fashion Trends for Spring!

Don’t get left out in the cold this spring, Moxies. Fashion is as fun and flirty as ever and we can’t wait to rock these new trends. Espadrille flats are all the rage for spring/summer and they’re comfortable to boot (like my attempt at a shoe pun?). They look awesome with jeans but also cute with leggings or cutoffs. Two-tone and lace are big with this look. Denim jackets...

Easy Easter Dishes

EASY HAM from Tablespoon INGREDIENTS 6 to 8 pounds fully cooked smoked bone-in ham Whole cloves, if desired 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 325°F. Place ham, fat side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of ham and does not touch bone or rest in fat. Cover loosely and bake 1 1/4 to...

We’re Obsessed: IVChic!

We are totally obsessed with IVChic! As a busy mom, you know that not every day can be a flawless hair day. So, this amazing product has come along to turn your messy bun into gorgeous fun! With a vast collection of day and night time options, your pony can get an upgrade in under 5 minutes. The best part is, when you’re hair down, some of the pieces look like...