Dear Kindergarden, We're Ready for You.
09 August 2017
We received our Kindergarten information packet in the mail today. When I ripped open the packet, I felt as though angels were singing loudly in a chorus. It's just one more sign that school is just around the corner for us. Ava was so excited for me to read over everything it said and to hear the name of her teacher. We thankfully received our first request and were given morning kindergarten which will be nice for setting the schedule for the rest of us. But as we prepare for this new adventure and chapter in our lives of sending our first born baby off to school, I wonder; am I the only mom who's excited for this? Excited for school to start? Excited to send her off to learn and grow? Because I'm ready. She's ready. So let's do this.
I feel as though I should be feeling a sense of dread and sadness that my first-born baby girl is leaving the nest (for just under 4 hours) but instead I'm thrilled and on fire for her! Maybe it's her personality that causes me to feel this way, maybe she's actually the one that's making it easier to grasp. And, if I was feeling nervous or apprehensive, I wouldn't want her to pick up that vibe and feel scared because of me. I want her to step off of that big, yellow school bus on her very first day and hit the pavement running (not literally, see: rule breaker). I want her to walk into her classroom that first day with a smile on her face and her little head held high. I want her to make new friends and talk to everyone. I want her to feel confident in herself because we feel confident in her and her ability to leave us and venture out on her own.
I feel like ever since she's been born we've been those parents pushing her out of the nest and trying to see if she can fly on her own--"Hey, here's a roller coaster, let's go conquer it!" and "Look, here's a 43-foot water slide, let's do it!". Not, "Would you like to try this?" or "How would you feel about ____?" while she's staring at those steep hills and starting to doubt herself. And maybe that's not the right way to go about it but she's always been willing to try something new and she'll dive in head first. So as we prepare to send her off into the next chapter of her life, I welcome it with open arms and can't wait. I can already hear all of the stories that she will share at the dinner table with the same enthusiasm she did during her preschool years. I'm thrilled to know all that she will learn in the upcoming school year, educationally, emotionally and physically. She's been trying so hard to learn how to read her own books and 'write' in her journal so when she learns to master these skills, I know her little world is going to be rocked in the best way! She's a social butterfly, so I know she won't struggle to create connections and friendships. So instead of waiting for the bus and hiding tears in my coffee cup, I plan to stand there beaming with pride.
Kindergarten, I hope you're ready for my girl because she's ready for you!
Wine Delivery Service
08 August 2017
Then, while scrolling through instagram I came across Winc, a California-based wine service offering an online membership experience, with wines that are featured at select retailers and restaurants nationwide. You first enter your zip code to see if they deliver to your area, thank you Pennsylvania. You then complete a Palate Profile™ and answer 6 questions to help them suggest certain wines for you to try. There is no commitment and you can cancel or skip a month at any time, also after trying the wines you can complete a rates survey to help tailor your next box to your preferences. This is the feature that sold me to most, I've been working on expanding my wine palate since I've always preferred a rather sweet wine...which isn't always the best for you or the healthiest. So, by filling out and answering certain questions I will hopefully be able to find some drier wines that appeal to me.
In my first box I selected:
- 2016 Kin & Country - Primitivo Lodi, California - a dry red, medium bodied with notes of baking spice, cherry, mint.
- 2015 Wall of Sound Red Blend - California - a slightly sweet red, full bodied with cherry, dark plum, spice.
- 2016 Ruza® Rosé Cans (3-Pack) - a dry rosé, light bodied with notes of rose petal, strawberry, watermelon. This is a beautiful wine but it packs a high alcohol content, 12.5 % in a 250ml can, so drink wisely!
- 2016 Cocomero Rosé - a dry, medium bodied with notes of peach ring, strawberry, watermelon.
- 2016 Loves Me Not Malvasia Bianca - Paso Robles, California - a slightly sweet, light bodied with notes of honeysuckle, lychee, white flowers.
There are many more wines that I can't wait to try next month, Get $20 off your first order and try some wine with me. Cheers!
xo - Tiffany
National Watermelon Day
01 August 2017
I'm a sucker for a good national holiday, especially when it involves one of my favorite foods.
Tomorrow, August 3rd is National Watermelon Day! Like, I seriously love watermelon, l-o-v-eee it! It's by far my favorite summer flavor. So naturally, I rounded up a bunch of watermelon products and tested out a few recipes to share with you!
1.) Ceramic Watermelon Planter - This handpainted stoneware planter would be the perfect accent to your patio decor and it simply screams summer!
2.) Watermelon Door Mat - Another perfect addition to our outdoor living space.
3.) Watermelon Slice Bottle Stopper - I'm a sucker for a cute wine bottle stopper
4.) Watermelon Cocktail Napkin Set - I love the brand Meri Meri for party supplies and these napkins are great for your watermelon themed bash!
5.) 2016 Cocomero Rosé - This wine has notes of a peach ring, strawberry, watermelon, it pairs well with poultry, salad, bbq. Which is perfect for summer! Try Winc and get $20 off of your first order.
6.) Watermelon Mint Iced Tea - Is there anything more refreshing than iced tea on a hot summer day? How about watermelon mint flavored iced tea?
7.) Watermelon Feta Salad - A friend turned me on to this recipe and it was been a staple for me, I could sit and eat this for hours it's that amazing. I'm not a huge fan of feta but in this combination, the flavors compliment each other so well!
8.) Watermelon Crush - Orange Crush, you're on the bench for the summer. Watermelon crush, suit up! Try this for a twist on an old classic.
What are some of your favorite watermelon products or recipes?
xo - Tiffany
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