Books & Reading

Book Tour & Giveaway: Excerpt from The Book of Bastards by Ransom Stephens

Dewey took his seat between the fireplace and the only glazed window in the building. He could see the street, the saloon, the casino, the red-carpeted stairway, and the balconies and rooms on the second and third floors. He listened to the minstrel’s ballad of a heartbroken pirate on a desert isle, ate salmon grilled …

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Parenting

The Imperative to Protect Children from Survival Mode Syndrome

By Teri Smith-Pickens The most significant take away from my book The Irrational Fear Cure is the imperative to protect future generations of children from living permanently in the fear-based system of Survival Mode. Besides Survival Mode Syndrome’s symptoms of chronic anxiety, mood instability, poor self-esteem, memory deficits, poor sleep habits, issues with trust and …

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Food & Drink

National Pie Day 2021 Deals and Freebies

By: Sara Skirboll, Shopping and Trends Expert at RetailMeNot  To make sure you take full advantage of National Pie Day, I’ve rounded up deals on delicious pies and desserts. Get the scoop on freebies and discounts from restaurants like Black Angus Steakhouse, Marie Callender’s, Village Inn and Baker’s Square. Sounds tasty! Baker’s Square Restaurant & …

Books & Reading

Book Blitz: The Last Book by Nowick Gray

  Sci-Fi, Time Travel Publisher: Cougar WebWorks The Last Book departs from Thomas Mann’s last, unfinished novel and propels its hero into the speculative waters of time travel, alternative history, and a dystopian future. When precocious 19th-century con-man Felix Krull is recruited by an astral-traveling presidential candidate, Sophie Vaughan, he embarks on a quest across …

Food & Drink

The Illustrated Guide to Spanish Wines

Gaining a finer appreciation for wines can seem challenging for newcomers—with the wide varieties ofwine on the market, your choices are endless. Aside from this, there’s also the matter of mastering thejargon and identifying its key features. Luckily, Spanish wines are a great way for people to start theirjourney to becoming connoisseurs. This guide to …

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Wine Review: Sterling Vineyards 2016 Zinfandel

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I will receive a percentage of that purchase at no extra cost to you. I received the product in exchange for an honest review. Recently, I had the opportunity to review Sterling Vineyards’ 2016 Calistoga Zinfandel ($40). Sterling Vineyards’ Calistoga Vineyard is located at the …