Yes!!!!! It’s that time again! You know what I’m talking about, ladies … Wine Down Wednesday! What’s not to LOVE about opening a bottle of Cabernet once a week? I am so pumped about this post! Today’s ‘Words & Wine Down Wednesday’ blog post ‘may’ be the FIRST in a weekly series. I will be looking for a little feedback from you. So if you like it (or don’t), comment below. The purpose is for a little sharing time, a ‘wine’ down time to just chit-chat, talk, complain, whine, lift-up …  whatever. Whatever is inspiring me, ailing me, or PMS-ing me. A time to vent, if needed. A time to seek answers, maybe. Just some good ole-fashion ‘girl-time’. Fella’s, if you’re reading this, sorry. Consider it to be a way of just understanding the mind of a woman, all the tabs we keep open, the 30,000 more words a day we say than you, and why we might cry if you look at us the wrong way. Use this as a tool, perhaps. So grab your glass and lets get this chit-chat session going ….

So the kids are back in school…can I get an ‘Amen’? The laundry AGAIN has piled up, there are no groceries in the fridge, unless (of course) you’re looking for ingredients to make Detox Broth. The girl’s tub upstairs is nothing but a ring of minuscule hair shavings & ginger from taking one too many of these Detox Baths. Seriously!!! So how are you ringing in the new year? Hopefully with more than a ring of hair and ginger. {insert sip} Meanwhile, we’re all over here detoxing because I’m NOW a blogger and my family are my guinea-pigs. Oh the struggles! You should see what my husband looks like cramped up in the kids tub soaking in ginger and lavender. Wait … no, don’t go there … please … you don’t need that visual. {Take gulp here }

January is one tough month around our household. Insurance bills are due, College-tuition money is due, my husband’s birthday is this month and he has all FIVE cars in his name ….so we’re shelling out dough for registration tabs. You catch me. The decorations need to come down, the weight is up, pants are tight, and we’re all sore from finally moving our bodies with a little workout. Who’s ready for a loaf of bread by now? Or some cheese, or better yet … a Cheese Board???  {insert sip} {take another one for good measure}

We’re gonna get through it , though. We’re gonna stay positive. Did I mention I have been plugging away at the family calendar? You know the one I showed on Snapchat? Oh the color coding system is coming along nicely. It looks like my great-nephews, Bentley and Blaine, were over having a field day with the Sharpies. All I need is a few Valentine stickers …oh wait, Superbowl is before Valentines Day. I can’t keep these holidays straight, anymore … Super Bowl, The Masters, The World Cup …I think even March is a Holiday in itself…. something like March Madness! MADNESS only in March? Try having five kids and one husband!! I have madness all year long! Speaking of Super Bowl, what the heck … no Tom Brady this year? OK, OK, I’m still part of the Peyton Manning fan-club … we’re all good. #Omaha {sip time}

Well anyway, where was I? Oh yeah, the laundry. I better call it quits for this weeks, Wine Down Wednesday. It’s time to kick it in high gear and get something done besides sipping Chardonnay …I mean Cabernet! {have another one,Trac}.

Oh, I almost forgot … the wine!!! Here’s the wine of the night ~ excuse my lipstick on it … which by the way EVERYONE has been asking me about. It’s Mac ‘Up The Amp’ and the liner is Mac in Magenta. OK, on to the wine!

I received this bottle of Apothic Dark Red Blend for a Christmas gift. I don’t generally purchase a blend, so when I receive one, it’s a nice change. This particular wine integrates blueberry and blackberry, with notes of coffee and dark chocolate. It’s rich and smooth. It’s also a very affordable wine. If you like your red blends, you may want to give this one a try. If I were giving this a star rating, I would say it’s a 6 out of 10. But you know when it comes to Red, I’m a Cab girl. Speaking of Cab, check out this adorable phone case that I received as a gag gift for Christmas. Perfect for a ‘Wine Down Wednesday’!!!

I hope you enjoyed this ‘Words & Wine Down Wednesday’ post. Feel free to share, and I look forward to next weeks ‘wine’ down.

H & M Striped Sleeveless Turtleneck: similar here | Lipstick: Mac Up The Amp | Lipliner: Mac Lip Pencil (Magenta) | Phone Case Cabernet Phone Case

Disclaimer: Beverages containing alcohol are often associated with sharing, pleasure, unwinding and socializing. However, there are times when drinking at all, or too much can be risky to you or to others. This blog post is for light-hearted, sharing ONLY! If you are over the age of 21, and choose to drink, please drink responsibly and don’t drink and drive.