Wine About It

I was told makeup was to enhance your beauty, not cover it up. So why are girls and women painting on whole new faces to leave the house? Fake hair, fake lashes, fake bodies…guess it goes along with the fake lives being lived on social media. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Whatever the reason, I need this to phase out and natural beauty to make a come back!

It’s prom season! While I’m down for dressing up and having a good time, these proms are becoming thee most! Thousands of dollars for custom dresses and prom send offs…not in my house. What happened to the”good ole days” where prom was just an end of year, finally graduating, celebratory send off? Now it’s the hunt for the next Cardi B or Sexy Red. Parents, we have to do better!

Guess what winos! We have a special guest this episode. Tune in to find out who as we discuss today’s kids and their random hijackings. What can be done? Who should be responsible? We need to find a solution to taking down these teen takeovers!

Ladies, please do not show up to appointments alone if you can help it. And by all means, definitely do not show up to the hospital alone. If you do not have a spouse, a partner, a parent, a sibling; then take a best friend, get a doula, a neighbor who’s known you for some time. Get somebody who’s going to help standup for you and speak up for you when and where needed when it comes to your prenatal care, labor, and delivery. This episode exploits the horrific side of what can happen when left to shout alone.

One time for the birthday chick!! 🎂 Yes, it’s my birthday!! 41 years around the sun. Crazy to think about because my body feels like 60 and my brain still thinks it’s in its 20’s. But whatever. 🤷🏽‍♀️ It’s Aries season and I’m here to celebrate! 🍷

This week my brain has sounded like Limp Bizkit, Break Stuff…on repeat. Not sure if it’s aging, the constant need to be “on”, or a slow build of anxiety. But something’s got a hold of me that I wish would let go.

In an unplanned trickle of events, I bring you this episode. From things that caused the unfolding of mishaps, to events witnessed that make my heart drop. Sometimes I really wonder what people are thinking. While I can’t control others, I can at least be a good samaritan.

Not sure what’s made national news, but let me tell you; my backyard is making local news. For all the wrong reasons no less. From mall fights, to shootings, to unfortunately; a terrorist attack. Scary things are happening! As a person and a mom, I’m not feeling it. Things need to change!

Ok winos, this is a wild one! Of course we know people will sue over anything these days; but suing because you feel as though you’re missing an organ you were expecting to be given during a surgery is a new one. Yes, patient transparency needs to be better across the board…but who’s undergoing a major surgery without understanding the expected outcome?

Most people would love to work from home! And don’t get me wrong, I’m blessed and thankful to be able to do so…however, no one talks about the down side to working from home. You have to use your own toilet paper. Side note, need to find out if that’s a tax deductible expense, lol. But seriously, living AND working from home can make your 4 walls feel smaller than you ever imagined.

Life is too busy for random things to be changing up. As the saying goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Things that I used to care nothing about are now the biggest nuisance. Feels like my OCD has ramped up exponentially. And yes, I have strong options about what you do with your yard; where is the HOA? Am I becoming THAT person…?…maybe. Know what I have to say for it…wine about it! 🍷

It’s Valentine’s weekend! Love is in the air and in the stores with ready made gifts; I have the stats to prove it. But what’s better than a teddy bear or preselected bouquet? Understanding your love language. Better yet, understanding your partner’s love language. What is that you ask? Well let’s discuss. ❤️

A moment of self reflection and a breakdown of societal interactions as a bi-racial female in America. This episode displays how moments within my upbringing played a role in not only how I saw myself, but what I thought it looked like attempting to fit into a world who wanted me to pick sides. Now as an adult I think about some of the struggles that stemmed from straddling the line of cultures. I think about how I’m still growing into myself till this day. Most importantly, ensuring all my kids understand how they may be viewed in society and helping my daughters navigate self acceptance so they can love themselves just the way they are! Link to the Dr. Daf Show mentioned in this week’s episode is as follows: https://youtu.be/I3MKGnbHMhA?si=nWmhcvID5AAZbSpn

It’s so easy to say “we should do” & “let’s try this”. The hard part is putting it into action. Maybe that’s because of time constraints. Maybe it’s because of other financial needs. Whatever it is, the thought, the idea is as far as it seems to go. This year the focus is on ACTION! Money will come and go, and time will certainly fly; then the next thing you know the kids are grown and gone. I want to do the things, partake in the experiences, and create the memories with my family that will last a lifetime. The present is a gift so open and enjoy! 🎁

Who doesn’t like a little cash?! This resolution is all about the Benjamins. 💵 How can I keep dollars in the bank? A look in to my personal strategy to spend less…or at least try. 🤷🏽‍♀️

If someone was to ask you; “Who are you?”, how would you respond? Would your reply really explain you? In attempting to answer this inquiry of myself, it occurred to me that I’m lost! The immediate understanding of who I am, isn’t even me at all! This led to new year resolution #3; a year of self discovery. Because let’s be honest, the last time I had a real chance to think about what I want, what I like to do was 3 kids and 1 husband ago. An understanding of the real question may have you rewinding your response too. If that’s the case, then let’s pull an eat pray love together and find a new commitment to self…and don’t worry, the only divorce happening here is from our individual negligence. 🍣🙏🏽❤️ & still 💍

New Years resolution number 2; finding peace and creating boundaries! Saying yes is not a requirement in life. Accepting negative energy is also, not a requirement in life. It’s ok to draw lines and stand firm. Just like “you are what you eat”, your body carries the weight of your mental luggage. Drop the extra bags and be ok saying naw-I’mma-stay (namaste) right here in my happy place! 🧘🏽‍♀️

Kicking off 2026 with the New Year’s resolution that always seems to be on the list…to loose weight!! We all know how it goes; January the gyms are full of good intentions. But come April, we spring back into old habits already deciding to “try again next year”. Let’s start by being realistic and mapping out achievable goals. Let’s find ways to hold ourselves accountable. And let’s show our scale that we’re not backing down without a fight! 🥊

2025 has been full of excitement and struggles. As we head into the new year, let’s take a look at fads, trends, convos and more to decide should they be included in the new year…or should they be OUT! Or just maybe there’s things that simply need to make a blast from the past arrival. 2026…take note and don’t let us down.

The Sound of Music sang it best 🎵 “These are a few of my favorite things”🎶 Join me as I give you in-site to some of my most favorite things! Great pick ups for yourself or things to use around the house. If you’re still looking for any last minute gifts, I may have just saved you from searching…you’re welcome. 😉 🎁

This is an episode of transparency and vulnerability. Exploring mom quilt, regret, and shoulda coulda wouldas. Am I giving enough of me? Why does it feel wrong taking time for self? How do I get rid of this built up anxiety that somehow I’m parenting my kids all wrong? Am I the only one that feels like they can’t keep up? I mean, I know I’m not the only one thinking all these things, but why does it still feel lonely?

Yes, you guessed it! This week I’m giving my 2 cents on the recently dropped Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning. This had multiple of my mental tabs consumed; so much to discuss and unpack. But the big question at hand; “Did he do it?”, I certainly think so! Grab a glass and bring a bottle, because 1 pour won’t be enough to cover this topic! Let’s wine! 🍷

Parenting at 40 is just different! What made me think I had patience to handle a toddler in their terrible 2s? Tantrums almost daily, refusal to poop in the toilet, the intense recognition of “mine” and “no” as vocabulary, the “I can do it myself” phase, and a diet of charcuterie style snacking…even though I cooked. 😑 Something tells me the wine budget is about to increase exponentially. 🍷

This week I cover the Chicago story of a pregnant mother and her 9 year old son who were jumped by a group of kids while walking home. Let’s take a moment to question what’s happening in the world around us. What happened to “the village”? Why are situations like this become the norm? And my thoughts on how to help hold accountability where accountability starts…the parents. The GoFundMe mentioned in today’s episode can be found using the link below: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-a-family-recovering-from-violence

Moms, I know you’ll feel me on this! It’s not just the physical, but also the mental juggling that’s soo exhausting. We’re the cleaner, the cook, the chauffeur, the house manager, all while working our 9-5. And don’t forget the who has what doctors and dentist appointments when, and picture day is on the calendar, meanwhile you forgot to pick up something to cook for dinner. How are you staying sane? Let’s wine!!

Catch up with all the happenings in the news this past week, then close out part 1 of the end of year holiday season. The money sucking mash up of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas is a third of the way through! What is it costing the average American?

Welcome winos!! Join me for my first ever podcast!! Learn a little about your host, get a taste of the pace, and jump into the topic “The Responsible Teacher”. I’ll answer the question of who’s the responsible teacher? Where is the parental involvement in academics? And what are we doing to set up our kids for success going to school, throughout school, and prepping for the real world?

Grab your glass and get ready to pop the cork on this everyday people podcast!