Life 5 Super Thoughtful Gifts for Father’s Day 2021 Ronda Bowen, June 18, 2021June 19, 2021 Dads are notoriously hard to shop for. If you ask them what they’d like for a holiday or birthday gift, they are likely to come back with “I don’t know. Whatever you get will be great!” So, every year, you end up scrambling to decide between a weed wacker or… Continue Reading
Food & Drink Father’s Day Specials and Deals for 2021 Ronda Bowen, June 16, 2021June 19, 2021 By: Sara Skirboll, Shopping & Trends Expert at RetailMeNot Bahama Breeze You can preorder a Father’s Day Bundle (serves four), with entrées like Baby Back Ribs and Jerk Chicken Wings, available for curbside pickup. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse From now through Father’s Day, buy $50 in eGift Cards and get… Continue Reading
Life Motivation Monday: Just Keep Swimming Ronda Bowen, June 7, 2021June 8, 2021 Right now, I’m living in the newborn haze – the only thing breaking that up is having 4 other kids. We spend a lot of time snuggling, watching TV together, and with me finding ways to keep the 3 middle kiddos occupied. It’s been a rough 14 months. My husband… Continue Reading
Life Snapshot Saturday: All My Babies Ronda Bowen, May 22, 2021May 24, 2021 1998, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2021 – the birth years of each of these precious small (and not so small) people. Continue Reading
Life 4 Task Management Skills That Translate to Home Life – Stephanie Haywood Ronda Bowen, May 19, 2021May 21, 2021 For more life hacks and inspiration, visit Wining Wife! Though the term itself sounds like something a corporate team tackles, task management is simply a method of calming the chaos you likely experience at work, home, and everywhere else. Adulthood involves multiple clashing responsibilities, but what if there was a… Continue Reading
Life She’s Here! Ronda Bowen, May 18, 2021May 21, 2021 After what felt like the longest pregnancy ever – due to being on and off bedrest and the pandemic keeping us home – our 5th baby is here. I was induced at 37 weeks due to preeclampsia, and while I wish I could say it was pretty straightforward, it wasn’t,… Continue Reading
Life A List of Earth Day Deals for 2021 Ronda Bowen, April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 By: Sara Skirboll, Shopping & Trends Expert at RetailMeNot Babo Botanicals: Use the promo code HAPPY25 to get 25% off your purchase. Burt’s Bees: Celebrate Earth Month by creating a personalized lip balm flavor with a nod to nature. Plus, get $5 off your next order of $25 when you… Continue Reading
Life How to Start a Gratitude Journal Ronda Bowen, March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 I originally published this article on the Equanimity Magazine blog. Having a sense of gratitude is important. You don’t need a special holiday, like Thanksgiving, to feel gratitude for the good things in your life. Instead, you can cultivate that emotion all year long by starting a gratitude journal. Choose… Continue Reading
Life Pi Day Deals Ronda Bowen, March 11, 2021March 14, 2021 By: Sara Skirboll, Shopping and Trends Expert at RetailMeNot 7-Eleven To celebrate the holiday on March 14, participating 7-Eleven stores are serving up large pizzas for $3.14 each. Available in cheese, pepperoni and extreme meat varieties, this savory Pi Day deal will be available in stores through 7Rewards in 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