drinks

It's officially fall. Autumn means boots and sweaters, colorful leaves and crisp cool days. It's my favorite season. While we don't get much fall weather here in Arizona (I'm usually sipping some Prickly Pear Margaritas), it's still my favorite. I still like to pretend it's fall ...read more

Mojitos are classic Cuban drinks that are as refreshing as they are delicious. Traditionally, the recipe is a combination of lime, mint, sugar, white rum, and club soda.  Together these ingredients combine to create a fizzy magical elixir to help you conquer the hottest days of ...read more

When given the option, I usually choose a crisp glass of rosé, a white-wine spritzer, or a refreshingly fruity cocktail on a hot summer afternoon or balmy evening. But, every once in a while, I crave a icy cold summer beer. Something light, fizzy, and thirst-quenching... ...read more

Being married to a former college ball player means March Madness is kind of a big deal in our house. He may have gone the baseball route when it came to his pro career, but basketball is still one of his first loves, so you can bet that the tournament is on from start to finish ...read more

I've been brewing my own tea and taking it in on the road in a reusable rubbermaid chug container. I've been favoring green tea as a tea of choice and drinking it chilled icy cold. But then I started hunting down some fresh ways to home brew. Here's are my picks for the most ...read more

Midsummer gardens are beginning to explode with fruits, berries, and fresh produce and this fact always makes me thirsty! I drink from my garden as often as I eat from it, and this "garden to glass" lifestyle has begun to change the way I walk through a farmer's market, read a ...read more

Recently, my family and I enjoyed a week-long stay at a premier resort in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. We make an annual trip there and love every second we get to soak up the sun and sand. This year, I enjoyed a delightful and crisp cocktail sitting by the pool. It was a ...read more

Remember the fruit pouches craze? Of course, you do. We're still in the thick of it. And juice boxes...I know I'm not the only ones buying them in bulk. What would you say if I told you that I came across some must-try fruit pouches and juice boxes for moms? I mean haven't you ...read more

Summer is all about slowing down and spending time with family and friends. Cookouts reign supreme during this sweltering season, but sometimes, parties are more formal. And what better than a classy craft cocktail for your more intimate dinner parties. This blackberry sage gin ...read more

Can you believe the Fourth of July is almost here?  Time is progressing so quickly I can hardly believe it myself.  And what does the upcoming holiday mean? It means you need a good Independence Day cocktail. It's all about the cookouts and cocktails! And this summer cocktail is ...read more

Watermelon season is here and I, for one, am ecstatic. We all adore watermelon, and it has to be one of my absolute favorite fruits. Hence, today's watermelon slush cocktail. Related: Sparkling rosé summer sangria cocktail recipe Watermelon Slush Cocktail The juicy sweet taste ...read more

My son's Kindergarten teacher sent home a note today that said "we are officially counting down the last 10 days of school." For the next week and a half, they'll be celebrating with one special surprise every day. Of course, most of these "surprises" involve some level of ...read more

It finally feels like fall in New York. Today was cool and crisp and bright and airy and refreshing. There was a welcome chill in the air--I actually curled up with my coffee and a buffalo-print blanket this morning (you know, for five seconds, before the kids NEEDED me). I ...read more

If you are anything like me, then you are furiously trying to soak up and hold on to the last bits of summer. I love grabbing my family and friends to have an impromptu end of summer beach or pool day. What's better than a refreshing cocktail while enjoying the sunshine? Not ...read more

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and today we're sharing the perfect Valentine's Day cocktail. This cocktail is red, of course, but is also good for your health and can improve one's under-the-covers performance (ahem). Much like my New Year's Eve, I like to stay in on ...read more

My son hasn’t quite reached the understanding that his beloved “lemonade stand” is both a seasonal side-business and a more summer-appropriate activity. He insists on setting it up indoors year-round—which means, I’m pretty much 99% of his income October through May. “Another ...read more

No matter who you voted for, odds are you need to take a deep breath and relax this evening. It's going to be a long night and once you've cast your vote, things are beyond your control. So why not take time to chill out and relax a little while you're waiting for the election ...read more

I'm a beer girl through and through. Don't get me wrong, I love settling in for the evening with a nice glass of Pinot, but give me the choice between the two and I'll almost always going to pick the beer. What can I say? I fell in love in college and never looked back. Haha! And ...read more