Author: Amy

  • 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…

  • Today’s #Gifts (5/20/2014)

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    I am really enjoying identifying and sharing my #Gifts from God with you. I hope these posts inspire you to see the gifts He is sending to you each day– even in dark times. Here are a few I received today: An unexpected email affirming my new business venture from someone whose opinion I trust. Launching VineSleuth/…

  • Today’s #Gifts (5/19/2104)

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    It amazes me the gifts I receive from our Father every single day. Every day is not perfect (in my eyes) and yet daily He reminds me that He loves me– in big and little ways. Here are a few gifts from today: Did you see all of that room? On my flight home from…

  • I saw God yesterday (5/9/2014)

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    Wow! He really has been everywhere lately! Or, perhaps I should say that I’ve noticed Him a lot more lately. I may not have shared all my sightings, but I’ve certainly seen God all over the place. Recording a few of those sightings and blessings He has been sharing has inspired me to see more.…

  • I saw God yesterday (4/25/2014)

    I saw God yesterday (4/25/2014)

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    I love identifying the blessings God sends my way. I may not get them all down, but it’s still been a blast recording a few and sharing them over the past few days. I hope I’m inspiring you to recognize blessings in your own life, big and small. Yesterday I saw God in the following…

  • I saw God yesterday & the day before (4/23-24/2014)

    I saw God yesterday & the day before (4/23-24/2014)

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    The last 2 nights have been pretty full. Here are a few ways I’ve seen God over the last two days: Dear, sweet, honest childhood friends and the relationships we’ve kept over the years. Thanks, Jen, Laurie & Stacy for a great evening out Wednesday night– and for all the years leading up to it.…

  • I saw God today 4/22/14

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    Today I saw God and His blessings in the following ways: I felt His smile while talking with my kids. My older son’s dry wit really makes me roll my eyes and laugh at the same time and wonder how that tiny baby has grown into this subtly witty guy who can be such a…