Well, friends, I did it. This girl (woman? nah, I still think of my forty-year-old self as a girl) gave up wine and spirits for TWENTY-ONE days & I have a few thoughts and feelings to share. To start, it was super helpful to not have parties or events to attend, where alcohol would be present and plentiful. Like many, my downfall is the social aspect of drinking...there ... Read More
An Open Letter to Booze
Dear Booze, We have had a relationship for quite some time now. We dabbled in high school, but college is where we really started our serious 20 + year relationship. We had a blast and were together every weekend and a lot of weeknights. If it wasn't for lacrosse, we would have been inseparable. You (mostly gross beer and boxed wine) made parties fun and were the focus of ... Read More
Random Recommendations, Links, and Ideas because What Else is there to do?
Oh hello guys, it's me... just going insane and batshit crazy in my small house. Yeah yeah yeah...I know. We are not "stuck" at home. We are SAFE at home!! I KNOW. I know. I just can't help but feel a tiny bit trapped if you know what I mean. I know you know. Since life is a little cray right now, so is my sleep schedule. Like most of you, I spend a shit ton of time on ... Read More
Super Bowl Recipe Roundup
The excitement in Philly is REAL. The EAGLES are Super Bowl bound! The last time the Eagles were in the big game was 2005, so this is kind of a big deal. I am busy planning my menu (because this is a major holiday in our house), and while doing some research came across some ridiculously good recipes. As ... Read More
A (Work) Day in the Life of Me
My life is a shit show. I know this, my kids know this, and most of you reading know this. If you don't know, now you know. For the first time since 6 AM, my ass is on the couch and I am enjoying a glass of pinot grigio. Don't judge. It's Wine Wednesday after all. Luna Petunia is blaring in the ... Read More