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 …
#MotivationMonday Don’t Stop on the Coals
January 23, 2018Ronda BowenEdit”#MotivationMonday Don’t Stop on the Coals” So there you are, in the middle of moving toward a big goal, and suddenly, things get hard – real hard. You want to give up. The hill seems insurmountable. The coals are too hot. Don’t stop, you’re almost there! My Firewalk Experience In 2011, I was …
CNNPolitics’ ways to get politically active – what will you do?
Whether Washington has you feeling impotent or energized, now’s the time to start getting more politically active. Here are ways you can elevate your activism. Source: 25 ways to be politically active (whether you lean left or right) – CNNPolitics Have you seen this? If not, you might want to check it out. There are some …
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, …
How I’m Teaching My Preschooler
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Clicking on a link and making a purchase will result in me receiving a small percentage of the sale at no additional cost to you. I don’t know about your kids, but my 3-year-old has to do whatever his sister is doing, so we’ve been at this homeschooling thing for a …
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 …
#MondayMotivation: Down Time is Just as Important as Productivity
Have you ever felt like no matter how bad you want to you just can’t get started because you’re stuck in what feels like several feet of mud? You may be suffering from burnout, particularly if you have been super-busy for a long-stretch. Burnout sucks! (And that’s to put it mildly). If you’ve ever suffered …
#MondayMotivation – Getting Back on the Horse When You Fall
Recently, there was a lot going on (isn’t there always). The kids were sick, then I got sick. We had the oldest come in from college for Thanksgiving. I managed to overdo it while running the Turkey Trot a couple weeks ago, and then I managed to step funny on my foot, causing my knee …
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 …
