Pets 15 Subscription Boxes for Dogs Your Furbaby Will Love Ronda Bowen, February 25, 2021March 6, 2021 Sometimes it feels like our whole life is influence by Girl Scouts – my 7-year-old is a super-active Girl Scout, I’m her troop leader, and I volunteer with our council as well as mentor some of our Gold Award Candidates. So it’s probably no surprise to anyone that our dog,… Continue Reading
Uncategorized All About Cabernet Sauvignon Ronda Bowen, February 24, 2021February 23, 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is perhaps one of the most recognized wine varietals. It’s actually a hybrid, and its origins are in the 1600s, when the Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc grapes were crossed with one another. While this happened 400 years ago, according to Vinepair, this bonding wasn’t proven until 1996… Continue Reading
Books & Reading Teaser Tuesday & Giveaway: Eat Your Heart Out Ronda Bowen, February 23, 2021February 22, 2021 Starting Over Series, Book 2 Romantic Women’s Fiction / Romcom / ChickLit Date Published: March 17, 2021 Publisher: The Wild Rose Press When a tyrant in stilettos replaces her beloved boss, and her ex snags her coveted job, teacher Dana Narvana discovers there are worse things than getting dumped… Continue Reading
Parenting We’ll Be Welcoming Baby 5 In May Ronda Bowen, February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 Last week, I didn’t really post all that much. Every once in a while, I hit a wall. The pandemic feels like it’s dragging on, and let’s be honest here, every day feels pretty much the same – homeschooling, writing, trying to gather energy. There is, however, one very big… Continue Reading
Books & Reading Release Blitz and Giveaway: Out of Brokenness by Keneatha Renae Ronda Bowen, February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Poetry Collection Date Published: 2/16/21 Experience a vividly honest, vulnerable, bold, and beautiful journey and go on your own along the way. Excerpt Unbreaking brokenness… Finding me No facing those parts of me Pieces Hidden Buried Broken Shattered Pieces Of what makes me whole The pain And joy The… Continue Reading
Snapshot Saturday: Cold Sunset Ronda Bowen, February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 It’s cold here – really cold – and I may or may not be wearing my fleece-lined running tights while under a blanket writing this post. But this sunset is gorgeous, and I just had to share it. It’s supposed to be even colder tomorrow and Monday…stay warm friends. Continue Reading
Uncategorized Drinks to Warm Your Spirits At Your Housewarming Party (Guest Post) Ronda Bowen, February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 Today’s Guest Post comes from Sarah Hollenbeck at SiegeMedia. She has a full list of pandemic-friendly housewarming ideas and free printables available at Hippo. Be sure to check it out! If you’re moving into a new home, you’ve got plenty of reasons to celebrate! Buying a new home is a… Continue Reading
Marriage and Partnerships Our Valentine’s Day Coffee Fest Ronda Bowen, February 8, 2021February 9, 2021 (I started writing this post in 2016. We now have a 22-year-old, 7-year-old, 5-year-old, 3-year-old, and a baby due in May). I’m sharing this post now because while it’s not a great idea to go out on Valentine’s Day (lots of Valentine’s Day deals to be had by ordering in… Continue Reading
Food & Drink 56 Restaurant Deals for Valentine’s Day Ronda Bowen, February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 By Sara Skirboll, Shopping and Trends Expert at RetailMeNot (Guest post today because this weekend was hectic! Sunday Brunch will be back next week! Many of these restaurants have take-out and curbside options.) Auntie Anne’s: Last year, the pretzel chain presented its Valentine’s Day specials throughout the holiday week, unveiling… Continue Reading
Life Snapshot Saturday: Throwback to Valentine’s Day 2012 Ronda Bowen, February 6, 2021February 5, 2021 Valentine’s Day 2012 – the first Valentine’s Day Wining Husband and I celebrated together. We’re rounding the corner on being married for 9 years in May, together for 10 years in August. Continue Reading