By: Sara Skirboll from RetailMeNot RetailMeNot’s Spring for Savings Event is here, and the deals are gorgeous! In fact, many of our editors’ favorite cosmetics and beauty must-haves are on sale at Amazon, Sephora, Ulta, Tarte and CVS. Time to stock up those caboodles! What’s the Spring for Savings Event, and When Is It? The …
Snapshot Saturday: Me and My Big Kid
I haven’t posted for a bit longer than I’d planned. My big kid has had a series of health issues that has led to him being in the hosptial for observation and lots and lots of testing. It’s all stuff related to damage done by his battle with COVID-19 that began last April. I’m exhausted, …
All About Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is perhaps one of the most recognized wine varietals. It’s actually a hybrid, and its origins are in the 1600s, when the Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc grapes were crossed with one another. While this happened 400 years ago, according to Vinepair, this bonding wasn’t proven until 1996 at the University of California …
Drinks to Warm Your Spirits At Your Housewarming Party (Guest Post)
Today’s Guest Post comes from Sarah Hollenbeck at SiegeMedia. She has a full list of pandemic-friendly housewarming ideas and free printables available at Hippo. Be sure to check it out! If you’re moving into a new home, you’ve got plenty of reasons to celebrate! Buying a new home is a memorable life event for most …
Top 10 Super-Cool Gift Ideas for Bourbon Enthusiasts That You Will Love! (Guest Post)
Today’s post comes from Rachel Moore. Valentine’s day is around the corner. Most couples are struggling and juggling to get the right and the perfect gift for their partners. Are you also looking for that one unique gift for your better half? Don’t worry; I am here to give you 10 exclusive gift ideas for …
Sunday Brunch: Pandemic Home Makeovers
It’s Sunday again – already. It’s strange how time passes during the pandemic. The weeks go by both fast and slow at the same time – if that makes sense. One thing I do know, with as much time as we’ve been spending at home over the last year, I’m getting awfully tired of these …
All About Merlot
While Merlot may have developed an interesting reputation following the movie, Sideways, it’s still one of the best-selling reds (second only to Cabernet Sauvignon.) There are a lot of poor-quality Merlots, namely because it is so widely grown and the grape adapts a lot to its environment, but that’s not a reason to skip this …
Sunday Supper for the Week of 1/24/21
What have you been up to this weekend? I managed to wear myself out a good bit – which is why this post is “Sunday Supper” instead of “Sunday Brunch.” For us, as usual, it hasn’t been a whole lot – though we did do the very first thing we’ve done since March 2020 that …
Wine Review: Sterling Vineyards 2016 Zinfandel
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I will receive a percentage of that purchase at no extra cost to you. I received the product in exchange for an honest review. Recently, I had the opportunity to review Sterling Vineyards’ 2016 Calistoga Zinfandel ($40). Sterling Vineyards’ Calistoga Vineyard is located at the …
The Best Election Day and Voter Deals and Freebies for 2020
Guest Post from Sara Skirboll from The Real Deal Blog BeenVerified BeenVerified is a public data company that puts the power of information into the hands of customers. From November 1 through November 3, they are offering 25% off their people search platform which provides voters a resource to better understand their politicians and educate …