Author: Sassy Meg

I'm a stay at home mom of three kids 4 and under, and all I ever want is a good nap. My goals in life are to love my husband forever, raise fantastic human beings, support and love on other moms, and occasionally take my own advice.
Weekend Staples: Sangria and Sanity #winedown
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Weekend Staples: Sangria and Sanity #winedown

Wine. Fruit. Bliss. That’s what sangria means to me. I’m getting misty just thinking about it.  Over the past 10 years or so I’ve tried countless varieties. I offered three different kinds– including a sweet tea version– at my birthday celebration a couple of years ago. When it comes to sangria there are endless possibilities,…

Easy guacamole, plus a hack that’ll give you guac in 5 minutes or less!
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Easy guacamole, plus a hack that’ll give you guac in 5 minutes or less!

Who doesn’t love a good bowl of guacamole? It’s delicious, healthy (but watch those chips!) and it’s super easy to make. As an avocado lover, I could eat guacamole every day. Here’s my super easy guacamole recipe. You only need four ingredients plus seasoning! How simple is that?

“He’s Just Like You, And He Has Autism.” How to Talk to Your Child
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“He’s Just Like You, And He Has Autism.” How to Talk to Your Child

Last night I had a conversation about diversity with my 4 year-old son. My little guy was coloring and practicing writing his name when he mentioned that a child on his sports teams doesn’t speak. “He doesn’t have any words, Mommy. It’s kind of weird.” I immediately stopped what I was doing. I knelt beside him and began…

The Weekly Wine-Down is Here with Ménage à Trois Silk, a Soft Red Blend for a Crisp Fall Weekend!
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The Weekly Wine-Down is Here with Ménage à Trois Silk, a Soft Red Blend for a Crisp Fall Weekend!

Welcome to the Wine-Down! It’s Thursday. That means it’s almost Friday. And that means it’s time to break out the wine and celebrate surviving another week of motherhood, mayhem and just barely making it. Go you!

Ready to kick off your weekend? It’s the Weekly Wine-Down with Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Gewürztraminer
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Ready to kick off your weekend? It’s the Weekly Wine-Down with Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Gewürztraminer

  Weekly Wine-Down time! This week’s wine is Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Gewürztraminer.

5 Easy Wine Tasting Tips for Beginners: Find a wine you like and get tasting!
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5 Easy Wine Tasting Tips for Beginners: Find a wine you like and get tasting!

Are you the kind of mom who’s always been interested in trying wine but have no idea where to start? No idea what to buy or how to taste it? It’s not as intimidating as you might think. First, take this quiz to find out which kinds of wines you might like. Now go grab a bottle…

Sassy Plum’s Weekly Wine-Down: Apothic Wines
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Sassy Plum’s Weekly Wine-Down: Apothic Wines

  Well hello there. Ready for wine? I thought so. Let’s do this. It’s Thursday, and you know what that means… Yup! It’s Wine -Down time. This week’s challenge features four delicious variations by Apothic Wine.

Wine Time! Introducing Sassy Meg’s Weekly Wine-Down
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Wine Time! Introducing Sassy Meg’s Weekly Wine-Down

Welcome to Sassy Meg’s Weekly Wine-Down Challenge, where I drink wine FOR YOU! Yes, I love you so much that I’ll drink lots of wine just for you. In fact, I’m such a good friend that I am willing to sabotage my weight loss “progress” (insert eyeroll) and sacrifice my weekly snacks to taste wine on your…

Balancing Motherhood and Self-Care
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Balancing Motherhood and Self-Care

Did you know that mommy ducks build their nests with feathers they pluck from their chests? Neither did I, but it makes sense. A mother duck is the same as every other kind of mom out there: she endures the often painful sting of sacrifice so that she might create a safe place for her children. It…