I was thinking that gin season was over. I do love gin, but in a way I was hoping it was a thing of season's past. I love fall and that comes with it. Alas, Mother Nature is a menopausal dame in North Carolina so gin season is still here. Temps are in the mid-80s, and the blue … [Read more...] about Gin is Still In – 5:00 Fridays TM
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Apple Cider Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
I love fall for many reasons. Boots. Pumpkins. Crisp nights. Crackling leaves. Boots. Sweaters. Squash. Coziness. Boots. Root vegetables. Flannel. Apples. Bourbon. Cider. Boots. I like to mix up something in a batch for … [Read more...] about Apple Cider Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
Thyme for Autumn Tonic – 5:00 Fridays TM
I'm suffering from acute tendinitis in my elbow. I assure you there is nothing cute about it. I shall keep my writing brief today, lest I strain my arm even more. While I covet boots weather, we are still in summer mode here in North Carolina. The days are … [Read more...] about Thyme for Autumn Tonic – 5:00 Fridays TM
Zestos Rosada – 5:00 Fridays TM
I have a slight obsession with the fact that summer is ending. I've relied on the kindness of friends and availability of babysitters to cobble together my work schedule this summer. Colleagues think I've been half-assing my job, and my kids think I've failed at motherhood. It's … [Read more...] about Zestos Rosada – 5:00 Fridays TM
Sparkling White Peach Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
Summer is fading. I can tell the days are already getting shorter. Our after work romp time darkens more quickly than just days ago. School starts in a few weeks, and I feel like we never got around to really embracing summer. I have so many undone summery things on my list. … [Read more...] about Sparkling White Peach Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
Lipton Iced Tea Bourbon Slushies – 5:00 Fridays TM
Disclosure: I received various Lipton Iced Tea products to sample. All opinions are my own, and I was not compensated for this post. Mario Lopez called me the other night. Yup, he sure did. I got to spend part of my evening chatting about our kids, summer fun, cocktails, and … [Read more...] about Lipton Iced Tea Bourbon Slushies – 5:00 Fridays TM
And Then He Was 8
This happened eight years ago today. Deal is a special little boy. He's eight today. The number 8 is Infinity when turned on its side. How fitting that he brings us infinite joy. That little hand peeking out of the blanket still sits tucked under his chin as this … [Read more...] about And Then He Was 8