With each new baby, comes change. Roles change, family dynamic changes, and priorities shift. A very dear friend of mine just had her fourth child. This baby girl is such a precious little bundle of joy and they are all completely in love with her! …
Well guys, it looks as though my heart has been mended. After a few weeks of not-so-great wines, I’ve come across one that is worth all the staining it will likely embed into my teeth. Best of all: it’s a Portuguese wine! (I say that …
long with Ok. So in all honesty, it’s been somewhat “bleak” lately in the Wine of the Week segments. We haven’t had too many good ones and I’m pretty sad about it, but the other part of me is happy for YOU. Now you know what …
Ok, I’m going to be honest with you guys… the wine we’re reviewing today is an old “Go-To” for me. There are a few wines that have earned the Go-To label that I definitely plan to introduce you to, but being that WOTW has been more …
We’ve already discussed what life is really like with children… it’s crazy and chaotic. But we keep working hard to do a good job. As parents, we all want to raise our children to be strong, good-willed, ambitious adults. Easy, right? Well if you’ve ever had, known, or …
So we’re back to a red this week because… well, do I really need a reason? They’re delicious and that’s reason enough! But in all seriousness, I’m excited about this one. If you’re headed somewhere for Christmas dinner and want to bring a nice Merlot, …
Being thankful. That’s what today is all about, right? All year long, but especially at Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting on what I am thankful for. Every year, it’s: my family, my children, my health, a roof over my head, and food to eat. This …
Simply put, LIFE WITH KIDS IS FREAKING CRAZY. Much like a video game, you’re trying to make it through each level of your day without running out of time. Our days are packed with cleaning, cooking, errands, administrative tasks, chauffeuring kids around, doing homework, and trying …
The glasses have been full (and quickly emptied) here at Wine and Lavender over the last couple of weeks. I’ve been working on a very special project that I’m so excited to announce! The idea for this project came about as I was re-evaluating Wine …
Kids aren’t cheap. I’m guessing that you already know this since you chose to read this post, right? Between clothes, diapers, wipes, bottles, food -and a million other things that are required to raise a child- some serious money management skills are necessary. So let’s …
One of the most important things going on in my life right now is getting healthy. I’m working out, eating right, and feeling so good!! I want to tell everyone about it because I’ve finally found something that actually works for me… Paleo works for me. Before …