Parenting The Imperative to Protect Children from Survival Mode Syndrome Ronda Bowen, January 26, 2021January 22, 2021 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… Continue Reading
Life My Sustainable Life (Guest Post) Ronda Bowen, January 25, 2021January 22, 2021 By Angie Ransome-Jones (National Best-selling Author & Ghostwriter) My “Covid clock,” as I now refer to it as, started on March 12 (2020). That was the day that life as I knew it – full of friends, fun and overpriced cocktails – all came to a screeching halt! I was… Continue Reading
Life Sunday Supper for the Week of 1/24/21 Ronda Bowen, January 24, 2021 What have you been up to this weekend? I managed to wear myself out a good bit – which is why this post is “Sunday Supper” instead of “Sunday Brunch.” For us, as usual, it hasn’t been a whole lot – though we did do the very first thing we’ve… Continue Reading
Food & Drink National Pie Day 2021 Deals and Freebies Ronda Bowen, January 23, 2021January 22, 2021 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… Continue Reading
Books & Reading Book Blitz: The Last Book by Nowick Gray Ronda Bowen, January 22, 2021January 23, 2021 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… Continue Reading
Food & Drink The Illustrated Guide to Spanish Wines Ronda Bowen, December 15, 2020September 15, 2022 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… Continue Reading
Sponsored Post Best Things to Buy on Black Friday Ronda Bowen, November 27, 2020November 25, 2020 Electronics Electronics will sell out the fastest on Black Friday, says Sara Skirboll, resident Shopping & Trends expert for RetailMeNot. “If you see a good deal on TVs—Apple TVs and 4Ks are hot!—computers or phones, pick [them] up immediately,” she advises. Electronics are going to be heavily discounted—some up to… Continue Reading
Uncategorized Wine Review: Sterling Vineyards 2016 Zinfandel Ronda Bowen, November 26, 2020November 30, 2020 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… Continue Reading
Life 10 Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving During Quarantine Ronda Bowen, November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 By: Sara Skirboll, Shopping and Trends Expert at The Real Deal Blog Have a Virtual Dinner with Family and Friends Traveling to visit family this year will be difficult, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate together! Share recipes ahead of time and host a virtual dinner over Zoom,… Continue Reading
Books & Reading RABT Book Tour: The Heart Revolution by Karen Tobiasen Ronda Bowen, November 25, 2020November 29, 2020 Want to change your life? You’ll want to check out The Heart Revolution by Karen Tobiasen. Non-fiction, Business, Management, Leadership, Personal development Date Published: 9-29-20 Change happens in business and in life. Today’s success is achieved by learning how to thrive and come alive – manifesting our deeper purpose… Continue Reading