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Cherry Coconut Martini

I was going to call this Cherry Coconut Martini a Valentine’s cocktail – it has all the makings: it’s red, it’s delicious and I’m posting the recipe right before Valentine’s Day. Also, if you have two, you will be in love with everyone. But the reality is…this Cherry Coconut Martini is so delicious

Cinnamon Apple Cider Manhattan

Cinnamon Apple Cider Manhattan. Doesn’t that sound delicious? I’ve spent some time this fall playing around with seasonal flavors, namely apples, apple cider and cinnamon. No nutmeg or pumpkin here, thanks anyway. I wanted to create drinks that I would crave in the fall; that would remind me of the season; that would be simple

Top Shelf Margarita with Fresh Citrus

Top shelf margarita with fresh citrus. This is going to be your new favorite ‘rita. Margaritas are one of my favorite cocktails. I don’t think I’m alone, considering we have an official National Margarita Day to celebrate on February 22. In the spirit of sharing my favorite spirits, I’m going to share my absolute favorite

#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 ideasÂ for Mother’s Day that you can get started on now, or wait

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