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Warm and Toasty!

I don’t know about you…but I am freezing! It is so cold in CT right now and there is more snow in the forecast. It doesn’t feel like this winter will ever end. I want something to keep me Warm and Toasty. I’m not just talking about a fire in the fireplace and a bowl

Jameson Hot Toddy with Cinnamon Apple Cider Simple Syrup

It's the season for hot toddies. If you haven't had one yet, you must try this version. Combining the seasonal flavors of apple cider and cinnamon with Jameson Irish Whiskey is a treat. It's simple and delicious - like all cocktails should be.

Champagne and Raspberries

Champagne and raspberries are a delicious combination, especially if you add a splash of Chambord raspberry vodka. Very light, fresh and simple, perfect for a celebration, brunch or anytime.

#AskAwayFriday with Rabia

It’s Friday! That means it’s time for #AskAwayFriday and today I’m swapping questions with Rabia from The Liebers. #AskAwayFriday is an opportunity for bloggers to swap 10 questions to get to know each other better and to share their deepest darkest secrets with their readers. Not so much

Dream

DREAM Do you dream? I’ve always been a thinker. I dwell on things, think them over, try to figure out what I’m going to do and what I could have done better. I don’t often DREAM. Thinking is practical. Dreaming…what hope and optimism you must have to dream. Children dream.

5 REALLY Last Minute Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

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Are you like me, knowing Mother’s Day is coming up and still thinking…”I’ve got time.” Until the weekend comes, and then you don’t? Then this post is for you (and me.) I’ve got 5 REALLY last minute gift ideas for Mother’s Day that you can get started on now, or

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday Stressful week. Crutches for one week, cast for at least three. And for anyone worried about how I took the news. I’m good. We’re good.

Exposed for #AskAwayFriday

I’m very excited about this week’s #AskAwayFriday. Each week I sign up I get a little more comfortable but it’s still hard to shake the feeling of being a little more exposed. It’s a good thing, but it’s not easy. This week I’m partnering with April from 100lb Countdown.

Are You Feeling It?

Are you feeling it? I’m feeling it. Spring is here, the daffodils are blooming, it’s getting warmer and the end of the school year is in sight. I am most definitely seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. That long, cold, snowy winter tunnel. This time of year

No Mother is Perfect

Did you ever have one of those days? You know, the day where everything starts off going as it should and somewhere along the line the train jumps your perfectly laid out, planned to the minute tracks? A day when your school-aged child throws a tantrum and you basically throw

I’m Hosting

I’m hosting something fun! What are you doing tomorrow? Pencil in stopping by “So, I’ve been thinking…”Â because I’m hosting. That’s right, I hope you will join me for my stop on the blog tour for The Mother of All Meltdowns and the launch of the community No Mother is

In the Hot Seat

In the Hot Seat with Lanaya from Raising Reagan It’s Friday and I’m ready for a break. It’s been a long work week and even without sports we’ve been very busy. To end my week, I’m participating in #AskAwayFriday again, this time with Lanaya from Raising Reagan. Lanaya

Until Fall

Well, I’m sure it’s not a permanent farewell, but my favorite link-up is going away for a while, at least until fall. So through spring and summer I’ll be compiling mix-tapes and taking them to the beach with me in anticipation of Twisted Mix-Tape Tuesday’s return. Appropriately, the theme this