I still really miss my older brother. When he passed away, it was during a huge time of upheaval in my life. My husband and I were trying to buy a new house as the townhouse we were renting wasn’t working out. We had just welcomed our now 2-year old into the world, and I was …
Book Review: The Promise Between Us by Barbara Claypole White
There are a lot of people out there who use “OCD” to explain a need for a neat space, to have things “just so” or to need to do things in a certain way – when they do not actually have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. OCD, in its diagnosed form, means that your brain can kind …
Book Review: The Wild Woman’s Guide to Traveling the World by Kristin Rockaway
I love Sophie Kinsella’s Shopaholic series. So, when I was asked if I’d like to review Kristin Rockaway’s The Wild Woman’s Guide to Traveling the World, I said “yes.” I love the way the author uses her writing skills to create a really fun voice for her main character, Sophie. This book isn’t just fun – it’s a welcome …
Plonk Wine Subscription Review
Plonk Wine Club is a monthly subscription service that provides customers with several different options for monthly wine boxes. I recently received the November mixed box to try and review. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised. Disclaimer: I received a one-box gift of Plonk Wine Box from my partners at Shareasale. This post contains affiliate links, …
Happy New Year!!!!!
Happy New Year from Wining Wife®! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and that you’re ready for all the things that 2018 will bring. I’m looking forward to writing more about life as I know it in the coming year. Here’s a quick recap of where I’m at. We added baby 4 to …
Five of My Favorite Cookie Recipes for #NationalCookieDay
Who doesn’t love cookies? I know I do. That’s why I’m sharing not one, but five of my favorite recipes for baking cookies in honor of #NationalCookieDay. I love making cookies during the holiday season, and what better day to do so? White Chocolate, Cranberry, and Macadamia Nut Cookies These cookies are delicious and festive. …
Book Review: A Uterus is a Feature, Not a Bug by Sarah Lacy
“The mommy track” – that’s the terminology reserved for women in academia who also choose to have children. There is, to my knowledge no “daddy track,” although, in some offices men who have families struggle just as much to get promotions. This isn’t about men, though. This is about the fact that a woman, whose …
Be Mixed Zero Calorie Drink Mixer Review
I’m a fan of a good cocktail. But cocktails can get super-caloric and super unhealthy super fast. So, when I received a sample mixer from Be Mixed to try, I was excited. After all, it’s not every day that you find a zero-calorie mixer that is on-trend with current cocktail flavors. Overall, I enjoyed the …
Wine Down Box Review
*This post contains affiliate links. Should you make a purchase after clicking on a link, I will receive compensation at no additional cost to you. All opinions in this post are my own.* I’ve tried more than a few wine box subscriptions. The quality and presentation of said boxes can vary widely, so I’m always …
Book Review: It’s Messy by Amanda de Cadenet
Life is rough sometimes. It’s messy. It’s hard. People fail. People struggle along until they succeed. Right now, my life is colored by the navy blue glasses of postpartum depression where everything seems so tough and one action can send me into a spiral of anxiety. It’s one of the weirdest things, PPD. Here you are …
