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Archive for January, 2012
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“Chique” Tip: Nurture your Skin with Oil
When it comes to taking care of my skin, I would say I am a bit neurotic. You can ask some of my college roommates, I never went to bed at night without washing my face.…
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“Chique” Look: Chanel Tweed & Sequins
Love, love, love this runway look. Will let you know how I translate it into real life. If only it was as easy as a bikini wax & a tan!…
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“Chique” Tip: My Morning Ritual
Every night before I go to bed I set my coffee maker on Auto Brew for 6:00 am. I can’t imagine waking up without the sweet smell of fresh beans brewing.…
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“Chique” Tip: Origami Valentines
Now that I am a parent, I try to live the holidays through the eyes of our children. I want them to understand the meaning behind the special days instead of just getting comfortable being showered with gifts.…
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“Chique” Recipe: Green Smoothie
Feeling blue? Need a natural energy boost? Rethink your drink and give your body what it is craving with a fresh Green Smoothie.…
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“Chique” Sketch: Ferdinand
Ferdinand, by Munro Leaf was published over 50 years ago and is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time.…
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“Chique” Craft: Handmade Marbled Paper
We discovered this fantastic craft on Parker’s first day of school when the kids were making marbled paper name tags. My definition of a perfect project is one that is creative, educational & uses ordinary materials but easy enough for the kids to do on their own.…
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“Chique” Tip: Stay Inside
The snow is falling fast and the wind is blowing furiously out there, but will it be as epic as the 2011 February white out?…
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“Chique” Tip: The Year of the Dragon
As some of you already know from my previous post, The Ancona School has a wonderful tradition in the pre-primary classrooms of studying the culture of China.…
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“Chique” Tip: From Heart to Hand
Chinese New Year is fast approaching & in celebration the students in PJ’s Kindergarten class are learning about Chinese culture. They have been studying their history, the food, the traditions, the Zodiac signs as well their alphabet.…
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“Chique” Family Tip: Studio Sundays
Yesterday, we visited, yet another fabulous event hosted by the Chicago Architectural Foundation. On the third Sunday of every month they host a free family workshop! …
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“Chique” Tip: Edgy Meets Elegant
I have been dreaming of this Helmut Lang Alpaca tape open knit asymmetrical pullover for quite some time! It makes me want to learn how to knit.…