Nickichicki Blogs

Even though at Nickichicki are all about fall, we do acknowledge it is currently summertime! Today we're sharing some love with our fellow USA made & designed clothing/accessories friends with our newest Youtube video, "7 Summer Outfits for 7 Days"! We hope you find some outfit inspo on these final days of summer, plus discover a new to you independent brand! https://youtu.be/Ipy7RHSCudE Brands mentioned: https://www.nooworks.com/ https://www.yellowcakeshop.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/PitchPinePo... http://www.apartoftherest.com/kams https://angelavalentinehandbags.com/ https://www.baublesandbobbies.com/ http://www.primecutbags.com/ http://theretherecollective.com/ Special mention: https://www.shophazelandrose.com/ (sustainable/ethical fashion store)

If you keep up with me over on Instagram stories, then you know I wasn't really feeling the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year as much as I have in years past. I made a pact to myself to start making time to go thrifting more. And in doing so I was really reminded HOW MUCH clothes there are out there - good clothes. Sometimes brand new clothes. That can be added to my wardrobe for very little money, while also have a better impact on the planet. Being a small business owner, I also happen to know a WEALTH of amazing independent shop...

The month of June is always an exciting one for me! The temperatures are finally starting to warm up, and it marks the beginning of Farmer's Market season here in Minnesota! It also means I will start trying to meal plan around the farmer's market produce as much as possible. It's another great way to support a small business/shop local, and eating the freshest most delicious produce! If you're new to farmer's markets, it's true that they're not all created equal. Depending on where you live...some may not be that cheap. I've even been ones where it was very obvious what was...

I've been operating Nickichicki full time since 2014, and in that time I've learned a lot about myself as a person. I am free spirited. I like to sleep in. I'm a social beast. I like to follow my random whims.  But one of the main things I've learned in running a business is that I am at my best when I mix in my barrel of fun with perhaps just the tiiiiiiniest bit of discipline (gasp!) and organization. Below are my tried and true methods and tools that help me stay on my "A" game.  Passion Planner: I used...

Believe it or not, we've reached the last two weeks of May! This week for produce Aldi had strawberries, blueberries, cucumbers, mango, and watermelon all on sale. My total spent was $89.13, bringing my total May food budget to $225.73! Leaving me with $34.27 of my $260 budget in case we want to grab anything fun next week! Here's what we'll be eating this week: Breakfast: Yogurt Parfaits (uses up Aldi sale fruit) Oatmeal + mix-ins (strawberries and honey, bananas + peanut butter) Everything bagels + avocados Cereal Lunch: Sandwiches (use up Aldi sale cucumbers) Leftovers Wraps (hummus, cucumbers, lettuce...