The Wine Mom  Monday, February 8, 2010

Love is in the air this month, but not just romantic kind. I like to share the importance of love with my family, and Valentines Day is the perfect day to do that. When I was growing up, my sister and I always got a nice Valentines gift or treat. We looked forward to that [...]

The Wine Mom  Wednesday, January 20, 2010

I know many people have cut back their spending not just out of need but also to set money aside to help others. But what if your guilty pleasure, actually helps others? You may not skip purchasing a bottle of wine on your next shopping trip if you know the wine is supporting others. Heritage Link [...]

The Wine Mom  Wednesday, December 30, 2009

2009 was a great year in wine for me personally.  I have had the pleasure of sampling wines, meeting some fantastic people in the wine industry, launching my own blog and contributing to The Average Parent this year.  Through these unique experiences, I thought I’d share some of my personal wine high lights from 2009.
1.Geyser Peak [...]

The Wine Mom  Monday, November 30, 2009

Potty training is something we all have to do with our toddlers.  My son is two years old and hates being wet or dirty, so potty training seemed like the next logical step.  Our master bathroom is relatively large but the toilet has its own ‘stall’.  We did not want to purchase a large potty [...]

The Wine Mom  Monday, November 16, 2009

Marquee Artisan Wines lives up to their name of headlining, superior wines.  Marquee offers artisanal wines that are hand crafted, produced in small batches, fantastic quality and best of all, offered at affordable prices.  Their selection of wines hails from Australia, Argentina, Italy, Portugal, Spain and California.  If you are looking for superior quality at [...]

The Wine Mom  Thursday, October 29, 2009

Recently I tasted some chocolates that would go perfectly at your next tasting event. They are Choco Pods from Chuao Chocolatier.  These chocolates are filled with enticing flavors that will heighten any wine tasting experience. My husband and I tasted these chocolates over the course of a few days with some red wine we had [...]

The Wine Mom  Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Did you know that you don’t have to own a winery, be a trained wine maker or spend millions to make your own wine? This is a great activity if you are looking for some new wine ideas for the fall. I have never made wine myself, but have spoken to friends, family and met [...]

The Wine Mom  Monday, September 21, 2009

I have used numerous natural soaps over the years, but none have moisturized my skin like the soaps from Big Fat Soap Co.  I am always looking for products that moisturize, as I have very dry skin and these soaps leave you feeling clean, moisturized and smell wonderful too.
Big Fat Soap Co. only uses natural [...]

The Wine Mom  Monday, September 14, 2009

I think that sometimes we put too much effort into thinking of things that we can do with our kids to save the environment. There are many things right at home that can help our kids to understand the importance of taking care of the environment and appreciating what we have around us. Below is [...]

The Wine Mom  Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Many of us do not think of New Mexico in terms of wine production, but it actually is the oldest wine growing region in the United States dating back to 1629. Recently I was introduced to some beautiful wines from Heart of the Desert in New Mexico. I was impressed with how well the wines [...]