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  • Bringing Him back

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    I miss my daily devotionals. I really do. It has been so hard for me to find the ‘right’ one to follow. So, today, while at a business training meeting for CEOs, I decided to just jump into the Proverbs.

  • Memories to Share: July- Memories #29-34

    Memories to Share: July- Memories #29-34

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    We are certainly in the thick of Summer now! Each of my three children has already been to at least one summer camp and all three had a blast at Vacation Bible School. It was wild for me to see my oldest move from just enjoying VBS to guiding younger children this year… and hearing…

  • Easy Summer Vodka Lemonade

    Easy Summer Vodka Lemonade

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    Looking for an easy cocktail to serve on a hot summer day? This lemonade cocktail is made by the pitcher, tastes refreshing, quenches your thirst and looks beautiful. What else do you need? Summer Vodka Lemonade  1 can pink lemonade concentrate (I used Minute Maid) vodka (I used Absolut Citron) lemon-lime soda (I used Sprite.)…

  • The sweetest birthday (cake)

    The sweetest birthday (cake)

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    For all we, as moms, try to do to make birthdays special, it is really amazing when it comes right back to you. Last year I was in Spain on a wine media trip for my birthday, so my daughter really got into it this year. She started the day out by giving me a handmade…

  • Catch Me on KPRC-TV!

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    If you live in the Houston area, you can catch me on LIVE television this Saturday morning, June 28 at 9:00a.m. CST. I’ll be talking about Wine4.Me, my exciting new wine app that makes selecting wines a breeze. The segment will be airing on the NBC affiliate, KPRC-TV Channel 2 (or Channel 12 for those…

  • Feeling awkward about working

    Feeling awkward about working

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    This morning I walked my kids into the church for vacation Bible school. It was the first time for me this week. A friend of mine took them and brought them home Monday, as I was out of town for work. She also took and brought them home Tuesday as I had standing calls. Today…

  • Tips for tasting wines at a wine tasting

    Tips for tasting wines at a wine tasting

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      Over the past few years I have attended a LOT of wine tastings. I’ve been to tastings at conferences, tasting for consumers, tastings for the wine trade, and private tastings with winemakers. I’ve judged wines for several wine competitions and I’ve tasted wine alongside our professional panel of wine evaluators for VineSleuth/ Wine4.Me. I…

  • Wine4.Me, my wine app, launches TODAY!!!

    Wine4.Me, my wine app, launches TODAY!!!

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    Wine 4.Me is finally ready for YOU! After years in development, I’m thrilled to announce that launch day for Wine4.Me, the wine app I’ve been developing to empower casual wine drinkers and help people find new wines they are sure to love in a total intimidation-free zone is HERE! Yes, you can click right on over…

  • Memories to Share: June- Memories #21-27

    Memories to Share: June- Memories #21-27

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    I’ve decided to make a few changes to Memories to Share here on MomsToolbox. This is a project that is very near and dear to my heart. When my grandmother passed away last summer, reading her memories in a book I made her years before made me smile, thinking of her adventures as a teen,…

  • SOAP: He’s my shade

    SOAP: He’s my shade

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    I hope you are enjoying our journey through Psalm 121 as much as I am. Going through it backwards has made it interesting for me, as the verses are unwrapping in a different way. I know it’s the best way to memorize, but I’m still deciding if it is the right way to study. Either…

  • SOAP: No harm will come

    SOAP: No harm will come

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    I’m continuing toward the beginning of Psalm 121 today with some more SOAP. I’d love for you to join in and share your own thoughts on the scripture. This one was a tough one for me. Scripture: Psalm 121:6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.  

  • SOAP: He will keep us from harm

    SOAP: He will keep us from harm

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      For the next week or so I am working to memorize and SOAP through Psalm 121. I wanted to acknowledge and thank Him for His guidance, love, and watchfulness. Making my way through this Psalm seemed like a great way to do it. I am doing things a bit differently and working from end…

  • SOAP: He’s watching

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    Sometimes I need to remember that God is right here with me, watching me and guiding me as I call on Him. Last week I was at a conference where He reminded me that He has me… and that I should have faith in that. (Yes, I need to do my homework, but He will…

  • How to memorize anything easier

    How to memorize anything easier

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    My brother, who was an awesome debater and orator in high school, taught me how to memorize anything easier  many years ago that has totally worked for me through the years. His memorization trick worked for me in junior high poetry recitations, it helped in high school reports, and I call on it now in…

  • Comfortable shoes that look great. Really.

    Comfortable shoes that look great. Really.

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    Last week I was in Florence, Italy for the Master of Wine Symposium. In packing for the trip, I knew I wanted to look sharp with all those brilliant wine professionals, but I also knew I’d be walking on uneven streets and standing and chatting at more than a few wine tastings. I would be standing for…