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Wine of the Week: Mumm Napa
For my 40th birthday in 2022, John and I went on an amazing trip to Napa. I didn’t schedule any wine tastings until we arrived in California and I knew I wanted to get bubbles on the list. We were able to book at Mumm and it was the most perfect day driving out there. [Read On]
One Little Word: Elevate
I first started choosing One Little Word for the year in 2019, and it made all the difference! Ever since then, I’ve chosen a word every year that helps guide me and gives me direction. 2024’s word is ELEVATE! When I was thinking about my word and what I wanted to accomplish in the new year, [Read On]
Happy New Year: The Blog is Back!
I published my last blog post four days before my daughter was born in 2021. What a wild ride it’s been. We have the most wonderful toddler, Cassandra, and I have been focused on being her mother. I never meant to pause the blog, but it kept getting pushed to the back burner. As I [Read On]
The Book Was Better Book Club: Firefly Lane
Having just come off of our last book pick, A Simple Favor, I’m ready to switch gears back to a TV series. Firefly Lane on Netflix has already received a ton of hype so I thought it was the perfect selection for our next pick. The series stars Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke. From the [Read On]
The Book Was Better Book Club: A Simple Favor
Last year I started a new book club that would specifically focus on books that have been turned into movies or TV shows. We had a great first run with Little Fires Everywhere. I had every intention of keeping this going, but as you may have noticed in my previous post, I’m having a baby! [Read On]
We’re Having a Baby!
It’s funny how things work out sometimes, even with the best laid plans. Last year, as I was ramping up on the blog again, starting my book club, etc. I got pregnant! It was definitely a planned pregnancy (not a quarantine/COVID surprise), but what I couldn’t have prepared for was how sick I would be [Read On]
Wine of the Week: Living Coral Sparkling Rose
I’ve mentioned this year that I want to share more products that give back and no sooner did I say that and I stumbled across Living Coral. This sparkling rose was created to educate wine lovers about the importance of coral reefs and help fund organizations that preserve and restore the coral reefs. Living Coral [Read On]
Thoughts on 38
Tomorrow I celebrate my 38th birthday! Finishing out my year with a global pandemic wasn’t really what I had in mind, but it’s helped me to focus on what’s important and where I want to go in my 38th year. Before I get into celebration mode, I wanted to reflect on what it means to [Read On]
Summer 2020 Favorites
What was shaping up to be an epic summer of concerts and parties was ruined by the COVID-19 pandemic. BUT that doesn’t mean we still can’t have fun and find creative ways to get back to basics and really soak up the summer. I’m looking to enjoy the small things, like an outdoor gathering with [Read On]
The Book Was Better Book Club: Little Fires Everywhere
I’ve always LOVED to read. As a child, I would refuse to go to sleep until my parents read to me, no matter how late it was. In elementary school, I would read while walking down the hall. During recess, I would sit on the bench and read instead of running around getting chased by [Read On]
