​'Tis the season to get cranking on your holiday gifts and there's no better feeling than supporting local along the way! Lotus & Compass Boutique is a locally owned and operated shop offering subscription boxes! Check out my first box and check out their website to gift a subscription today!

Every year Chikmedia puts together a list of must have women owned products you need for the holidays. Check out our 2020 edition here!

Welcome to our brand new blog segment, "At Home with Meghan"! 

As most of you know— our fearless leader is cruising on the high seas while rejoicing in the sunshine and sand. Watch this week’s #chikchat blog post as Meghan gives you a behind-the-scenes peek on her travel packing and organization tips!

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Hey Chiks! Welcome to our brand new blog segment, "At Home with Meghan"!

Last week, we had the pleasure of inviting  Liz Theresa  to Meghan's home for a candid chikchat on the couch! For those of you who don’t know, Liz is an online marketer and web designer/developer hailing from Boston who helps entrepreneurs launch and build online businesses that they love!

Liz also has her Liz on Biz Podcast which was recently highlighted on Forbes for being one of the 12 Small Business Podcasts That Will Help You Sell More. Listen in on Meghan's recent episode as she shares her tips on how to use PR to get big brand sponsorships!


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We had the pleasure of sitting down with Melissa, Wine Tastings By Melissa, last week to discuss one of our favorite topics: WINE! Melissa is a proud Party With The Chiks sponsors PLUS her at-home wine parties make for a perfect girls night out celebrations! Added bonus? Their wines don’t give you a headache!

Interested in booking a wine tasting party for the Holidays with Melissa? Make sure you mention Chikmedia and you’ll get a complimentary cheese pairing plus a thank you bottle of bubbly!
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Happy Thursday, Chiks! 

With the end of summer approaching— we’re starting to see a lot more fall decor pop up in stores as well as pumpkin flavored EVERYTHING!  The only problem is that we're still struggling from the intense summer heat.

This pumpkin pie martini will keep you cool during the remaining summer months while delighting your taste buds with a classic fall favorite: pumpkin pie! The best part of this martini is that now you don’t have to wait 3 months until Thanksgiving to have your pumpkin pie fix.

You’ll need:
2 parts RumChata Cream Liqueur
1 part vanilla vodka
1 part pumpkin liqueur (or 3 tbsp. pumpkin pie filling)


Directions: Combine the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Then sprinkle cinnamon on top for garnish.

ENJOY!

Don't forget to let us know how you made out with this recipe and make sure to comment and share some of your favorite fall inspired concoctions on our Facebook page!

Until next time, chiks!

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Chiks, it’s officially July! One of my favorite parts during the summer months is time I get to spend with family or friends by the water with a nice summer drink. Whether it’s by the pool, at the beach or even inside on a rainy day, I always enjoy a nice cold glass of lemonade. Almost everyone will agree that the epitome of summer is relishing in nice fruity drinks in the warm sunshine. 

The Blueberry Lemonade Margarita takes everyone’s favorite summer drink and ties in some fresh fruit with a little bit of a kick. Blueberries can be switched out for other fruit you have on hand, such as peaches, strawberries or raspberries. This fun twist on a classic lemonade is perfect for a backyard BBQs or a relaxing pool day and is sure to be a hit.
 

You’ll need:
Makes 4 (For 1 serving)

FOR THE SYRUP
1/2 c. granulated sugar (2 tbsp)
1/2 c. water (2 tbsp)
1 c. blueberries (1/4 cup)
Zest of 1 lime (1/4)
 
FOR THE MARGARITA
2 tbsp. kosher salt (1/2 tbsp)
2 tbsp. granulated sugar (1/2 tbsp)
1 lemon, cut into wedges (1 wedge)
8 oz. tequila (2 oz)
4 oz. triple sec (1 oz)
3 oz. lemonade (.75 oz)
Ice
 
Directions: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water and stir until sugar has dissolved. Add blueberries and lime zest and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer mixture until blueberries have burst, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes, then strain mixture into a clean jar. Let cool completely.
On a small plate, stir together sugar and salt. Rim each glass with a lime wedge, then dip in sugar salt mixture. Divide tequila, triple sec and lemonade between 4 glasses. Fill each glass with ice, then top with blueberry syrup. Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve.

ENJOY!

Don't forget to let us know how you made out with this recipe and make sure to comment and share some of your favorite summer concoctions on our Facebook page!

Until next time, chiks!

Blog by Editorial Contributor Shahd Abulhassan
 

With the renewal of spring upon us, it’s the perfect time to get inspired with something that’s lightweight, easy to make and on top of that delicious! Yes, it’s margarita time! I’m not preaching about just any margaritas—  I’m talking about a good old fashioned homemade Watermelon Margarita! YUM!

I was inspired yesterday by this Howcast.com video and I couldn’t get over how easy it was to make. It was also a special day, my birthday, so I figured what better way to celebrate with family than to make a batch of freshly prepared watermelon margaritas out back on the deck while enjoying the beautiful weather. I headed out to my local grocery store and here are the ingredients I purchased. Now, you can use variations that you have on hand at home or go step by step on the list of items added with the video. Either way, I promise you these drinks will be a crowd pleaser! 

You'll need: 

• 1 Bottle of Tequila – 100% De Agave 
• 1 Bottle of Agave Nectar  
• 6 Limes (for your lime juice) 
• 2 containers of Watermelon Chunks (to blend and make your homemade watermelon juice) 

Here's the video ingredients: 
2 oz Blanco Tequila; .75 lime juice; .75 Agave Nectar. Shake and strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with 2 oz watermelon juice.

The prep time took about 10 minutes to juice the limes and blend up the watermelon. It's less than five minutes to put together each cocktail. 

​ENJOY! 

Don't forget to let us know how you made out with this recipe and make sure to comment and share some of your favorite concoctions on our Facebook page!

Until next time, chiks! 

Blog by Editorial Contributor Crystal Dunn