I have no idea what to title this post. It’s been a while since I’ve posted, I have a HUGE backlog of reviews to share, and I’m finally catching up. Knock. On. Wood. The last few years have been a constant barrage of waves of life stuff. To be honest, I’m quite tired of the …
The History of This Blog
This blog has gone through a few transformations – in fact, I just did the rebranding of it and combined it with four other blogs I had going. On day 2 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge, the topic is to write about the backstory, so here’s this blog’s backstory. Not Quite Ally McBeal When I …
Happy New Year! It’s 2022.
Happy New Year 2022 isn’t getting off to the best start with all the COVID cases, but let’s hope that things get better quickly. I wound up falling asleep last night after we watched the PBS Kids countdown. I had a snuggly baby on my lap, and she fell asleep and I was just so …
10 Great Gift Ideas for Mom (Guest Post & Free Printable!)
Moms do everything for us, so we feel obligated to do something amazing for them this holiday season. Many of us struggle to find a gift that is as wonderful as she is. If you are looking for a gift for the woman who wants nothing, look no further. We have curated a guide to …
Changes Coming Soon! Wining Wife Will Be The Well-Caffeinated Mom
You may have noticed that my tagline now says Wining Wife® by The Well-Caffeinated Mom. The reason for this is I am rebranding! It’s been a hard couple of years, I have 5 kiddos now, and while my husband and I still enjoy wine, it’s not quite the hobby it was when we got married …
Halloween Restaurant Specials for 2021
By: Shannon Dwyer, editor at The Real Deal by RetailMeNot Shannon Dwyer shares 2021 Halloween restaurant specials. Check them out! 7-Eleven 7-Eleven has a buy one-get one pizza treat this Halloween. The two-for-one pizza offer is available at participating 7-Eleven stores for purchase, order-ahead-pickup, or delivery to any location nationwide on October 30 and 31. …
Care Package Ideas For Your Kids (Guest Post)
Today’s guest post comes from Makenzie Pohl at Siege Media. When your kids are leaving the nest, whether they’re camping or going off to college, it can be both exciting and heartbreaking. This can be a big adjustment, especially if it’s your kid’s first time being far away from home. To help with the feeling …
My Family’s Covid Nightmare
A big part of why I hadn’t posted on here in a little while was because my family has dealt with a nightmare. It all started when my oldest son caught the novel coronavirus while picking food up. It was April 2020, and it was supposed to be a curbside pickup. He had a mask …
Lesson Learned: Less Is Often More
When it comes to life, we often want to overcomplicate things. It turns out that less is often more. Kids tend to be happier with fewer things, adults tend to enjoy having fewer things to do, and you set yourself up for success when you remember to simplify. In fact, this year’s theme has been …
What I Like to Do for Fun
With five kids, a husband, a house, and a business, it’s important to take some time to have fun. A lot of the fun things I do were turning into work, so I decided to stop with the handmade business so that sewing and making jewelry were once again “just a hobby.” Here are some …