Life Don’t Know How to Get Started Cleaning? Try This Trick Ronda Bowen, July 7, 2024July 7, 2024 I hate to admit it, but after the events of last year, my home became a bit of a depression nest. We’ve finally come out of it, but knowing where to start when everything needs to be cleaned can be overwhelming. Here’s the trick I used to fool my brain… Continue Reading
Uncategorized Book Blitz: Jacob’s Melody by Jacqueline Diaz Ronda Bowen, July 5, 2024July 5, 2024 Harmony in Autism Children’s Book Date Published: May 7, 2024 Publisher: MindStir Media Meet Jacob, an autistic friend who sees the world in his own way. Struggling to make friends, he discovers the power of music- and music therapy- with the help of a caring teacher. In the rhythm… Continue Reading
Uncategorized Bringing Back Two of My Blogs: Just a Secular Homeschooler and Activism My Way Ronda Bowen, July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 At the end of 2021, when I changed the name of this blog from Wining Wife® to Well-Caffeinated Mom, I also put some other projects into retirement. I changed the name of this blog to reflect changing priorities (I still enjoy wine and spirits from time to time, but there… Continue Reading
Life Stop Asking People to Tamp Themselves Down for Your Comfort! Ronda Bowen, July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Recently, I had an interaction where I posted a question in a homeschooling group asking about microscopes. I received a response that had nothing to do with my question and instead told me to avoid using the curriculum I was planning to use (and that I’d beefed up a good… Continue Reading
Uncategorized Book Blitz: Laughing Is Forever by Jason Stocks Ronda Bowen, July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 Poetry Date Published: March 22, 2024 Publisher: MindStir Media Laughing is Forever is my second book. And while it’s gritty, rhythmic, dark and dangerous it’s also fun, quirky, and inquisitive. Topics range from growing up in the Deep South to questioning the mainstream narrative of how it all …. Continue Reading
Food & Drink Art of Tea Review Ronda Bowen, July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 If you’re looking for a tea subscription with a good variety of teas, you might want to check out The Art of Tea. This company impressed me when I tried their samples, and I’ve since ordered more from them. I’ve always enjoyed tea from their competitors, Numi and Republic of… Continue Reading
Books & Reading Book Blitz: The Case of the Zombie Ninjas by Erik Christopher Martin Ronda Bowen, April 5, 2024April 3, 2024 Dotty Morgan Supernatural Sleuth Book Two Middle Grade/Paranormal Mystery Date Published: Mach 15, 2024 Twelve-year-old supernatural sleuth Dotty Morgan becomes embroiled in an ancient conflict between rival factions who both want the Japanese sword her father gave her as a birthday present. The timing couldn’t be worse…. Continue Reading
Books & Reading Book Blitz: The Caretaker by Regina Wixon Ronda Bowen, April 4, 2024April 3, 2024 Haunted Historical Mystery Series, Book 3 Paranormal Thriller Date Published: February 25, 2024 A blizzard rips through the Black Hills of South Dakota, as journalist Rachael embarks on a journey to Hawthorne House, a remote inn located deep in the frigid wilderness. As the storm rages on, Rachael… Continue Reading
Books & Reading Book Blitz: The Gnome and the Science Experiment Ronda Bowen, April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 Today’s Book Blitz is a children’s book about a 5th grader named Nathan and his class’s field trip to Sunbrook Forest National Park. Hold onto your seats; The Gnome and the Science Experiment by Marilyn Slaughter will take you on a wild ride. This post contains affiliate links. Should you… Continue Reading
Uncategorized Natural Grocers® Debuts “Spin & Blend” Fitness Classes…Coming Soon??? Ronda Bowen, April 1, 2024March 28, 2024 The company known as America’s Nutrition Education ExpertsSM plans to expand its services with FREE onsite fitness classes, combining cardio and premium quality ingredients and some good old-fashioned April Fools’ fun. LAKEWOOD, Colo., Apr. 1, 2024 — Natural Grocers®, America’s Nutrition Education ExpertsSM and the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer… Continue Reading