I decided I would be adventurous; I decided I would try a subscription* to Wine Awesomeness, which I wrote about not too long ago. The first shipment arrived, really quickly, and I was impressed. The wine was packaged very well, and it came in an attractive blue box. Upon opening the box, I found a …
Enough Is Enough
I think we’ve come to a critical time in our history here in the United States. I feel as though we’re on the precipice. We’re very close to a point we cannot turn back from, and it’s time. It’s time for us all to stand together. It’s time for us all to love one another. …
Book Review: Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman by Lindy West
So, you guys, I did it. As though I need more books. I joined The Book of the Month Club (I had incentive, I was gifted a three-month subscription*). And the first book I received was Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman by Lindy West. I had a really hard time deciding which of the June …
Pool Side Beach Party Tour
Lulu & Celeste * 5 out of 4 * The Wholesome Mama * Sew Happily Ever After * BLAVERRY * From a Box * Élégantine! * Wining Wife * Phat Quarters * Handmade Boy * Sew Sophie Lynn * Sprouting JubeJube * MCB Créations * Gracious Threads * Sew and Tell Project * Pear Berry Lane * Creative Counselor * Inspinration * Golden Rippy * Mahlica Designs * Filles à Maman * Call Ajaire * Cindy Parrett * Adventures with Bubba and Bug * Paisley Roots * Do you see this extraordinarily cute little guy here? He …
The Exorbitant Cost of Diapers #DiaperGap
In the article, “The Diaper Divide” by Cecelia Muñoz, there is a serious discussion about the cost of diapers creating an interesting dilemma for parents. While many parents are enjoying the conveniences of having diapers delivered directly to their doorsteps, many more parents are unable to afford this basic necessity for young children. In fact, Muñoz …
Summer and Wine Go Hand in Hand
*This is a post from one of my advertising partners. It contains affiliate links. Should you decide to try Wine Awesomeness, I will receive a percentage of the sales at no extra cost to you. In fact, at the bottom of this post, you’ll find a link allowing you to start your journey with this …
Wear to Where Blog Tour Spring 2016: Baseball Game – PART I
So, I really, really want to share with you what I made for the Wear to Where Blog Tour Spring 2016 edition! I’m super proud of myself, because my jeans skirt has turned out awesome. Like really awesome. As in I was worried about whether it would fit, whether I could pull off sewing with …
Pinko de Mayo: La Vieille Ferme 2015 Cotes du Ventoux Rose
Okay. So, the roasted chicken I made to pair with this wine is seriously both the easiest roast chicken recipe and the best-tasting roast chicken recipe ever. Right now, just thinking of it, is making my mouth water. I’ll get to the recipe for it in a minute. The best part of the chicken recipe …
The Cycle of Poverty
What is the cycle of poverty? In general, it is the trend where a family becomes impoverished for at least three generations. There have been many different approaches to trying to break the cycle of poverty, and the efforts to free families from being trapped by poverty are noble. but it’s a hard cycle to …
Build Confidence in Yourself
Last year, I wrote the post, “Please, Keep Your Insecurities to Yourself” after someone who called herself a friend suggested I go on a diet following my posting of pictures of myself on my Facebook page. Mind you, I wasn’t posting the pictures and saying, “Hey, help me lose weight!” I was posting the pictures …
