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Mina Starsiak Hawk and her team revitalizing Indianapolis one property at a time! Two Chicks and a Hammer is a women owned business with a passion in home rehabilitation.
Two Chicks & a Hammer Blog
3y ago
One of Austin’s favorite summer hobbies is trying out new cocktails! Check out this refreshing Peach Bourbon Smash we created.
What You’ll Need:
2 oz. of Bourbon
1 oz. of Simple Syrup
Ice
½ Peach, diced into cubes
Splash of Ginger Beer
Fresh Mint
A couple slices of peach to garnish
Here are the Steps:
Step 1: Add the diced peach, a couple mint leaves, and simple syrup to the shaker and gently muddle.
Step 2: Add in the Bourbon and ice, and shake it up!
Step 3: Strain and top off with Ginger Beer
Step 4: Garnish with fresh mint and a peach slice
Enjoy! Head over to our Pinterest to see the r ..read more
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3y ago
With warmer temperatures on the rise, we’ve been getting ready to kick summer cleaning into high-gear! Here are some of our best tips and tricks to declutter your treasure-filled spaces.
Start with a checklist:
Having a clear plan of where you want to start, and what you want to accomplish is essential when preparing for cleaning. Writing a checklist is the perfect first step for planning to declutter your space. Having a detailed outline, and categorizing each room will undoubtedly help you begin to effectively declutter.
Create as much storage space as possible:
Creating storage space will ..read more
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3y ago
Growing up, did you imagine yourself having a certain number of children?
Since I grew up with seven siblings, I did picture myself having a large family when I was younger. I initially thought that maybe I’d have five. As I got older, that number eventually got lower. When Steve and I got married, we thought about having three. Eventually, we settled on two and couldn't be happier. Man to man coverage is manageable!
Was the transition between one and two kids what you expected?
For the most part, it was what I had expected! There was a little bit of the traditional jealousy and angst, and it ..read more
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3y ago
Looking for a fun craft to give to Mom this Mother’s Day? Look no further, we have the perfect DIY craft to create with your little ones! Steve, Jack, and Charlie created some precious artwork to give to Mina for Mother’s Day.
For this craft we made kid-friendly, edible paint. By combining greek yogurt and food coloring we were able to create an edible and functional paint that was safe to use with Jack and Charlie! But, you can use regular acrylic paint if you’d like.
What You'll Need:
Paint
One Container of Greek Yogurt
Food Coloring
Item for Stirring
Paint Brush
Sheet of Construction P ..read more
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3y ago
To celebrate International Women’s Month, we wanted to highlight our owner and co-founder Mina, and learn a bit more about her journey to becoming a true girl-boss in a male-dominated industry.
While growing up, Mina came to the realization that she didn’t want a desk job, or any career that would limit her creativity. She sampled several different courses throughout her time in college, to see what would peak her interest.
Mina attended Indiana University, and graduated with a degree in General Studies with minors in Business and Sociology. Her biggest takeaway from college was learning how ..read more
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3y ago
Spending Valentine’s Day at home this year doesn’t have to be boring!
Here are a few ideas to create a cozy day or night spent with your loved one or by yourself.
Order some take-out from your favorite local restaurants: Now is the perfect time to support small businesses, and grab some dinner from your favorite local restaurant. This is a great way to support your very own community, and to treat yourself to a delicious meal!
Celebrate with some festive cocktails (or mock-tails!): Have some fun and sign up for a virtual mixology class to learn how to make some sweet themed cocktails. In addit ..read more
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3y ago
Dreading Valentine’s Day this year? Fear not, here are some tips and tricks to celebrate the sweetest holiday of the year. Enjoy the day by spending it with your closest pals, whether it be near or far away.
Who doesn’t like a good binge-watch of sappy, heartwarming movies? Whether you’re looking for a good laugh, a tear-jerker, or something to melt your heart, cuddle up and stream some of you and your friend’s favorite flicks. You can even FaceTime your friends, or simultaneously stream to watch together, while apart!
Celebrate with one of the most popular food trends, by creating a festive ..read more