I do enjoy wine. Do I know a lot about wine, and have I been drinking wine for decades? The answer is no and no. That being said, you have to start somewhere, so let’s start with your basic wine tasting. As a beginner, I am looking for a process to help me better taste…
Author: Kathiey V
Need Stress Relief? Try Chocolate Meditation
Let’s continue on our stress relief journey today. I found an article several years ago called Karen Carnabucci’s GPS Guide On Relieving Stress. One of the first things in this list of 100 ways to relieve stress is “Chocolate Meditation.” I found instructions on how to meditate with chocolate onPsychology Today. This should be…
A Few Things To Do In December 2022 in North Carolina
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s take a look a just a few things happening in December in NC that you may enjoy. I live in…
Recipe Review-Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Welcome to a new Recipe Review. Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup adapted from Southern Living Magazine. What is nicer on a cold winter day than a bowl of homemade soup? Soup is one of my favorite comfort foods. I decided to try a creamy chicken noodle soup I found on Pinterest. The original recipe came…
Travel-Two Days in Apex North Carolina with Itinerary
I love to travel. I can’t always hop on a plane to visit far-away destinations, but I can take a road trip to area locations. I enjoy visiting small towns because I love the small-town charm. With that in mind, I knew where to go Apex, NC. Apex is a short drive from where I…
Five Book Reading Wrap-Up for October 2022 With Link to YouTube
Join me for my five-book reading wrap-up! October 2022 Here is my Youtube Video (There is an Amazon link to each book. If you are interested in more information, click on the link. I am an Amazon Affiliate. If you click on the link and buy anything at all, I get a percentage of the…
Journal Prompt-Describe Thanksgiving in Your Childhood Home
Here we are entering the holiday season. That got me thinking of my childhood Thanksgiving with my family. So the journal prompt for November is “Describe Thanksgiving in Your Childhood Home.” As a kid, every year, I was excited and looked forward to our Thanksgiving celebration. For one thing, we had several days away from…
Quote of the Month by Carlos Santana on Joy and Healing
I love this quote by Carlos Santana on healing and joy. I agree that no matter how much you have been hurt, you can heal if you hold onto joy. It may take an effort, but the joy that is deep in your heart will slowly heal any wounds. God Bless! KathieyV
Shopping on Amazon -Bar Supplies to Serve Your Best Holiday Drinks!
Here we are entering the holiday season. This is the time of year for seasonal cocktails and other delicious drinks. I just wrote a post with a few popular alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for the winter holidays. The post is titled “8 Fun Drinks to Enjoy on a Cold Winter Evening”. Many of the drinks…
Eight Fun Drinks for a Cold Winter Evening
Who does not love winter drinks on a cold winter night? Sitting back and enjoying a cold-weather cocktail during the colder evenings is fun. With that in mind, I thought I would choose eight fun drinks to enjoy this winter. Let’s head to Pinterest to search for winter cocktail recipes and holiday party drinks. Spiked…