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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

Traditional Caipirinha

Traditional Caipirinha Have you heard of cachaça, the sugar cane hard liquor used in my new favorite cocktail, Caipirinha (pronounced kie-purr-een-ya)? Cachaça is similar to rum, but it’s different – the flavor is distinct and strong. And delicious. The traditional caipirinha is Brazil’s national cocktail – and for good reason, it’s easy to make and,

Jalapeno & Cucumber Gin & Tonic

Jalapeno & Cucumber Gin & Tonic Hi there! Thank you for stopping by to check out my latest and greatest drink recipe…just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. This is the perfect alternative to green beer and shots of Jameson (not that there’s anything wrong with that.) This drink is for the adults, it’s light,

#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