Hi, I'm Rachel.

A few years ago I could barely boil water.

True story.

Determined to be a kick ass wife, I developed a love for football and learned to cook in my tiny Jersey City kitchen. I spend my days working in Manhattan, my nights and weekends chasing after a rambunctious toddler, and the hours in between cooking with my husband and feeding my TV habit...oh, and I blog about it all! 

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Wednesday
Apr082009

Environmentally Green

After writing about the superficial green things in life, I realized that perhaps we should also take a look at some environmentally green things, because after all it is oh-so-chic to be green.

If you are like me and have decided to STOP buying lunch every day (even though sadly in an office setting, ordering lunch can be one's only solace in an otherwise mundane environment), you may be looking for a way to bring your lunch to work that doesn't say 'poor bag lady'. Make bringing your lunch chic with these insulated lunch totes from Kir de Vries. You'll be cute, thrifty, AND saving the environment.

Trying to get in gallons of water at work but single-handedly depleting the community stock of paper cups? Try these fab BPA-free sport bottles. The environment, and your carcinogen-fighting bod will thank you.

You may be seeing them everywhere, but eco bags really are the new wave of shopping. Not wanting to tote around the grocery-store sponsored version? Pick up a super cute personalized tote which is great for a quick grocery stop. Trying to channel your inner domestic goddess by stocking your kitchen with an abundance of delectable delights? You may want to try a less expensive version with Envirosax, 5 for $28.99. Once you have the bags, remembering to bring them with you to the grocery store is a feat all of its own. Luckily, these roll up with a snap closure, so keeping them in your everyday bag is simple!

Try walking. I'll be busting out some walking shoes just as soon as it stops being under 40 degrees outside coupled with the nervy MTA fare hikes coming our way. Always a great excuse for some new, comfy yet adorable shoes! Try Nike Mary Janes for cuteness & comfort.

And from my dear sister: Also, check out Starbucks' green coffee mug..no more wasteful paper cups...and its super cute...

Wednesday
Apr082009

More Green!

From our dearest & most adored West Coast friend:

My fave green nailpolish (really the only way to do green nails in my opinion)

To go with your spring showers theme. these are hands down the best wellies! and they are super tall. plus they have separate fleece linings you can buy so you can wear them through the slush in the winter!

Monday
Apr062009

We're just mad about Saffron...


Ok fine, so yellow isn't my color but I don't know of any green songs that have been in my head all weekend. Despite the rain and cold that has consumed 3 of the last 4 days, we're looking ahead to those May flowers and green things all around. After all, what better season to celebrate all things green? Here are some green things that we can't get enough of...

Green herbs and veggies at Union Square or Lincoln Center Farmer's Markets
-Asparagus, string beans, and broccoli oh my! Mix 'em all in a delicious stir fry along with some of our favorite House of Tsang stir fry sauce...beware: spicy version could cause loss of control of sinuses.
-Officle desk looking drab? Pick up a green plant to pretty up your depressing office digs

Wonderfully Green Grass in Central Park
-If you're in walking distance (which I am, so hurrah!) take your lunch break on the Great Lawn or any other giant patch of green.

Green Tea Blast at Jamba Juice
-Delish but a bit high in caloric intake (291 calories per 16oz...eek!)...better hit Pilates after work

Other ways to green your lifestyle (and we're not talking about the environment):
-Truly adorb green sandals under $100
-Writing a good old fashioned note via snail mail? Try super chic green eclectic note cards.
-Try this delightfully Springy green scarf for windy days or for a darker blend, try this one.

Sorry, I don't do East side (unless it's the Village or Blue Smoke), so the 4-5-6 line is out!

Any other wonderfully green things out there?