Pool Side Beach Party Tour Ronda Bowen, June 30, 2016June 30, 2016 Lulu & Celeste * 5 out of 4 * The Wholesome Mama * Sew Happily Ever After * BLAVERRY * From a Box * Élégantine! * Wining Wife * Phat Quarters * Handmade Boy * Sew Sophie Lynn * Sprouting JubeJube * MCB Créations * Gracious Threads * Sew and Tell Project * Pear Berry Lane * Creative Counselor * Inspinration * Golden Rippy * Mahlica Designs * Filles à Maman * Call Ajaire * Cindy Parrett * Adventures with Bubba and Bug * Paisley Roots * Do you see this extraordinarily… Continue Reading
Causes & Community The Exorbitant Cost of Diapers #DiaperGap Ronda Bowen, June 27, 2016December 11, 2021 In the article, “The Diaper Divide” by Cecelia Muñoz, there is a serious discussion about the cost of diapers creating an interesting dilemma for parents. While many parents are enjoying the conveniences of having diapers delivered directly to their doorsteps, many more parents are unable to afford this basic necessity for… Continue Reading
Summer and Wine Go Hand in Hand Ronda Bowen, June 24, 2016 *This is a post from one of my advertising partners. It contains affiliate links. Should you decide to try Wine Awesomeness, I will receive a percentage of the sales at no extra cost to you. In fact, at the bottom of this post, you’ll find a link allowing you to… Continue Reading
Wear to Where Blog Tour Spring 2016: Baseball Game – PART I Ronda Bowen, May 27, 2016May 27, 2016 So, I really, really want to share with you what I made for the Wear to Where Blog Tour Spring 2016 edition! I’m super proud of myself, because my jeans skirt has turned out awesome. Like really awesome. As in I was worried about whether it would fit, whether I… Continue Reading
Pinko de Mayo: La Vieille Ferme 2015 Cotes du Ventoux Rose Ronda Bowen, May 25, 2016June 12, 2016 Okay. So, the roasted chicken I made to pair with this wine is seriously both the easiest roast chicken recipe and the best-tasting roast chicken recipe ever. Right now, just thinking of it, is making my mouth water. I’ll get to the recipe for it in a minute. The best… Continue Reading
Causes & Community The Cycle of Poverty Ronda Bowen, May 25, 2016December 11, 2021 What is the cycle of poverty? In general, it is the trend where a family becomes impoverished for at least three generations. There have been many different approaches to trying to break the cycle of poverty, and the efforts to free families from being trapped by poverty are noble. but… Continue Reading
Build Confidence in Yourself Ronda Bowen, May 24, 2016May 24, 2016 Last year, I wrote the post, “Please, Keep Your Insecurities to Yourself” after someone who called herself a friend suggested I go on a diet following my posting of pictures of myself on my Facebook page. Mind you, I wasn’t posting the pictures and saying, “Hey, help me lose weight!”… Continue Reading
Pinko de Mayo: La Valentina 2014 Rosé Paired with Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake Ronda Bowen, May 19, 2016May 19, 2016 In honor of May being the month of Rosé wines, I figured I’d pick up three wines available for under $15 to pair with food and write about. These are wines you don’t need to cellar, but you can if you’d like. It’s nice, though to have wine on hand… Continue Reading
Gracious Threads Wild Rose Dress and Jumper (and Giveaway!) Ronda Bowen, May 18, 2016May 18, 2016 Yesterday, Gracious Threads came out with a great dress and jumper pattern. I was able to test the pattern on my Little Miss, and let me tell you, it turned out super-cute. I got some great fabric for it while at Hancock Fabrics closing sale (yes, let’s take a moment… Continue Reading
Peekaboo Patterns Blouson Top (Bahama Mama Swimwear) Ronda Bowen, May 12, 2016May 12, 2016 While not part of my capsule wardrobe, this swimsuit is a great addition to my clothing collection. Not only is the top a great swimsuit top, but it also will be a nice top for the summer. When I had the opportunity to test Peekaboo Patterns’ latest addition to their… Continue Reading