I love wine. There I said it. The first "real" job that I had was for an Italian restaurant chain, it was there that my love of wine began. I was taught that you don't smell the cork (it smells like cork), you don't automatically give the man the sample pour out of a bottle (unless he ordered it!), and you don't have to feel intimidated by wine. When Bruce and Pam Boring created the California ...
Febreze Be Happy, Breathe Happy Holiday Contest
Our sense of smell is one of our strongest senses. We are easily transported back into those special times with the smell of something familiar. The smell of cinnamon reminds me of Christmas, my mother would always have a pot of cinnamon sticks simmering on our stove. It's funny, that I immediately think of the Christmas where I ate an entire box of chocolate covered cherries that were supposed to ...
share your handmade projects at Whip It Up Wednesday!
Welcome to this week's edition of Whip It Up Wednesday! I really enjoy seeing all of your handmade projects - there is so much inspiration out there! Keep in mind that a handmade project is either homemade or made by hand - not something you've purchased. It includes recipes, paper crafts, sewing projects, decorating ideas, photography, furniture transformations and much, much more! This handmade ...
parenting – the bravest thing you’ve ever done
November is the month of giving thanks and reflecting on our lives. I have been doing a lot of that, not just in November, but for the entire year. As I work on my Day Zero project, I find that I am focusing on being a better person, being more present, and being an active participant in my own life. Part of actively participating is being brave. Taking risks and diving in with no fear. What ...
the Hospital for Special Surgery
I didn't share this with you, but a few months ago, The Boy had x-rays on his knees to determine if he was "knock-kneed" or not. We brought him to our pediatrician after his preschool teachers suggested that his preference for sitting in the "w position" could be causing his knees to turn inward. If you've never taken an almost-three-year old for x-rays, I would avoid it if you can! While ...
my favorite place to blog
It is interesting to me that blogging is a solitary task, yet we all strive to build a loyal, engaged readership. We're alone, yet together. Funny how things pop into your head and you just go with it. Don't you agree? Anyhow, my favorite place to blog from today is sitting in a chair in our den. It's a comfy, squishy chair with just enough give. It has an {unmatched} ottoman, that is not ...