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On bikinis, business and being brave
This week I’m attempting to be on a family vacation in the Texas Hill Country. (You can follow some of our adventures on Instagram, if you’d like.) I say attempting because I’m also a tech CEO working her tail off to get my startup well into our next chapter, and that doesn’t really allow for…
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I’m celebrating the #bdayproject and giving to others on my birthday. Join me?
Good morning, friends! Today is my birthday and I’m starting it out with an annual mammogram and finishing it out by attending a wedding. In the middle is the super good #bdayprojectstuff. (Not that the wedding won’t be fun, too.) A few years ago my friend Robyn celebrated her birthday by spending the day giving…
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More awesomeness on my NY trip
Yesterday I shared some things from the previous day that made me smile. It was a fantastic way to start my day and perhaps helped me to uncover even more awesomeness yesterday. And so, of course, I have to continue the trend! Here are a few things from yesterday that filled my heart with joy.…
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This is the day…
When I read that, I cannot help but add/ sing “This is the day, that the Lord has made. That the Lord has made…” That repeating song echoes in my head and makes me smile every single time I think of it. Today I am writing from New York City. (Yes, I hope to fill…
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Be the change…. Walk in love (and stuff like that)
Good morning, friends. Today’s reading of Ephesians yielded this gem: I don’t think any of us can go wrong if we walk in those ways. Humility Gentleness Patience Love Promoting Unity Yep, those are all things to strive toward.
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Need some strength? Ephesians 3:14-16 might have the answer
Reading this verse is pretty empowering: For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, – Ephesians 3:14-16…
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New Kroger store expansion debuts TOMORROW in Spring, TX
The Kroger just across the street from my neighborhood just had an $11 million expansion and renovation, taking it to 92,819 square feet of grocery and home products. I’m pretty excited for all the deliciousness and convenience that I am about to experience. Anyone else? If you live nearby, here are just a few of the…
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Proverbs in 31 Days Begins Tomorrow
Beginning tomorrow, I will be reading through Proverbs (one chapter per day) and posting about it here on MomsToolbox. Wanna join me? We’ll be using the SOAP method as we read through this wisdom-packed book of the Bible. Each day just read the chapter that corresponds to the day’s date and then journal your way…
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God’s planning: Blood clots, silver linings, writing, reading and Argentina
So here’s a thought on God’s planning: Today my family is skiing. I am not with them because of the blood thinners I am on as a result of my blood clot from surgery in March. Instead I am sitting in a cozy ‘reading room’ in a gorgeous hotel, draped over a cushy leather chair…
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I’ll be on TV talking wine in just a few hours…
Good morning, friends! Are you planning a wedding soon? I get asked all the time about what wines to serve at weddings and, in just a few hours, I’ll be on live TV in Houston talking about the best wines to serve at weddings and special events. If you are in Houston and you’re curious,…
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Easter Bunny Bun
How cute is THIS?! Seriously? My daughter saw the Scunci Easter Bunny kit at the grocery store over the weekend and, yes, I COULD have made this myself, but opted not to do so. We snapped it up and today I did her hair in about 3 minutes. And it looks ADORABLE, don’t you think?…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
I hope you are having a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day, any way you celebrate it. I’m definitely wearing green, my daughter and one son are wearing their green, and I have no doubt my mom is sporting green, too. In high school she got in trouble for dying her hair green on St. Pats’s Day…
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A quick trip to Napa and TV appearance in Houston were just a part of my week…
What a week! Monday I found out, while waiting to have an MRI done on my knee, that it would be wise to attend the Wine Market Council’s annual meeting in Napa which was Friday. I logged onto United, checked for award flights, booked the trip and asked my rock star assistant, Brittany, to reserve…
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Honey, I’m good
This morning I heard Andy Grammer’s song, “Honey I’m Good” on Sirius XM and couldn’t help but smile. A song on mainstream radio that is totally catchy and talks about staying true to the one you love? Wait. What? Oh yes!! “Oh, baby. No, baby. You got me all wrong baby. My baby’s already got all…
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True Confession of a Fear of Mine
Yesterday I followed the advice given me the day before and reached out to the department chair at a university that I am hoping can and will help me with a project for VineSleuth/ Wine4.Me. In following that advice, though, I had to face one of my fears head on and conquer it. Twice. I…