NYE 2013: What's Your Resolution?

Me Mondays:

It's that magical end of the holiday season day where I decide to be better at..., do better at...and of course, eat better to lose...

Are you resolving this year to make any changes? You're in good company; so are a lot of other people as you can see below. 

However, this year it's going to be easier to be better because we're gonna do it together. Yep - the whole reason I created this baby was to help me be better and share my experiences with others so they could be better - hence the name MAMACHALLENGE! 

So be ready this January to start the challenge of being the best we can be in 2013! I have lots of surprises in store for us! However, ff course, like any good southern girl...I'm going to think about that tomorrow! Until then, take a look at the top resolutions and how can start to create your plan for betterness tomorrow as well! 

Until then, HAPPY NEW YEAR'S!

Thanks to CalorieCount.com for this greeat graphic.

Capturing the Year with The World Almanac for Kids 2013

Sharing Saturdays:

Do you need a reminder that Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift are two of the most interesting people in 2012? Probably not since they may own the title in 2013, but it is amazing so many other people,  little-known facts and stats  comprised 2012 in a nutshell. The World Almanac® for Kids 2013 provides timely and timeless information on popular subjects such as animals, science, sports, music, U.S. history, and more. Readers will find out what's hot in 2012 with full-color photographs and facts about favorite sports and entertainment superstars. 

What a great staple volume to talk about current events and capture 2012 for your family as you step through 2013 this NYE! 

The World Almanac for Kids 2013

Sarah Janssen

World Almanac

Buy It

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I received one or more of the mentioned products for the sole purpose of this review. No other compensating was given and all opinions expressed are 100 percent my own. (Accordance with FTC's 16 CFR Part 255, "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.")

Fill Up on Good Luck with Texas Caviar & Cosmo Jello Shots {Recipe}

Food Fridays:

In our home, Christmas cheer has been replaced with coughing, aching and runny noses... However, we aren't going to let it slow down our NYE festivities (at least not for the meantime.) 

Considering I have a household of people who find cabbage (the symbol for money) and black-eyed peas (the symbol for good luck) to be completely distasteful, I have to work hard to mask the foods while still ensuring we get in all the opportunity for money and good luck as we can get (can you tell I'm superstitious?) 

So I'm sharing one of the best ways to make black-eyed peas acceptable on New Year's Eve with this family recipe for Texas Caviar. Best of all, there's no cooking involved, so you can't mess it up AND your kids will be sure to like it (as long as you don't tell them it's made with black-eye peas.) 

TEXAS CAVIAR  

1/2 onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 bunch green onions, chopped

2 jalapeno peppers, chopped

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

1 (8 ounce) bottle zesty Italian dressing

1 can black beans, drained

1 can black-eyed peas, drained

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro

2 avocadoes, peeled, pitted and diced

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix together onion, green bell pepper, green onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cherry tomatoes, zesty Italian dressing, black beans, black-eyed peas and coriander. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours. Toss with desired amount of fresh cilantro to serve.

One of the other must-haves at NYE are a little adult cocktails! Even if you can't imagine trying to sip your "so-sophisticated martini" with two kiddos running around the house, consider taking down a few Cosmopolitan jello shots courtesy of Shannon at "Milk and Cuddles." I can attests she made these a few weeks ago and not only were they delicious and easy to devour...making it possible to have a little adult beverages without keeping them around the house with the kids! The best part was the orange zest on top.

Get the recipe for Cosmo Jello Shots on MilkandCuddles.com.

Clink, Clink! Slurp, Slurp!

To-Do: Round Up Your Herd for NYE 2013

To-Do Thursdays: 

I'll be honest and tell you the only thing I feel like doing this Thursday is sitting in my warm bed with a cup of cocoa...however, the to-do list is too long to just waste a perfectly good opportunity to enjoy my kids and the holiday season. 

So here's my picks for a few things you and your kids can do this weekend and of course, the kick-off to the new 2013 year!

Living this close to "The Rodeo Capital of Texas," take the family out to the Mesquite Pro Rodeo Winter Classic, Dec. 28-29 for bull riding, buck riding and best of all mutton competition and calf scramble!

And while there are several different options for NYE in Big D, the biggest one of course is the Big D NYE. It's slated to be a [free] good time for the whole family including the biggest, loudest and best fireworks, entertainment, prizes and more. 

However, while we are still trying to figure out our New Year's plans, consider all your options available with Your Holiday Helper: Celebrate New Year’s with Adventure Kids Playcare!

For those of you planning to be homebound on this special day, I'll be sharing some great recipes for your own NYE party. 

Return, Exchange or Regift?

Wow-Mom Wednesdays: 

Now that most the holiday gifts have now been unwrapped...the biggest question remains: 

To regift or not to regift? 

That is the question a recent national survey conducted by Bookoo.com, the online yard sale community, asked respondents as they prepare for the holiday shopping season. According to Bookoo's 2012 Holiday Regifting Survey,  the holidays are the most common time of year for people to regive presents that they previously received from someone else. While frowned upon by some, a whopping 92 percent believe it's completely acceptable to regift items, and more than 87 percent believe they too have been a recipient of a regifted item. And, with shoppers looking to save more and spend less this holiday season, more than 62 percent plan to regift an item to a friend, neighbor or colleague for the holidays.

Would you keep or regift these babies? (Found on Bookoo.com) 

Frequent regifters feel they have mastered the art of regifting and take precautions to ensure it stays a secret. Some popular techniques include re-wrapping the item to look new (53 percent), inspecting the item and removing any gift cards or receipts from the previous giver (50 percent) and planning ahead to make sure they do not give the gift to anyone associated with the original gifter (66 percent).

Most commonly, people regift because they feel that someone will appreciate the item more than they do (62 percent) or because they couldn't use the gift personally (53 percent). Additionally, regifting has its cost-saving benefits with 82 percent of people estimating that they have saved up to $150 by repurposing gifts.

While most respondents suggest sticking to more commonly acceptable regifted items, including home decor pieces, antiques, books, toys and jewelry, others shared rather untraditional, less desirable regifted items that they received in the past, including: 

• Two year old fruit cake
• Box of chocolates with bites taken out of several pieces
• Monogrammed items with someone else's initials
• Used toilet seat
• Electric toothbrush
• False teeth
• Fingernail clippers
• Outdated old desk calendar
• Items the recipient had originally given to the gifter
• Toys with broken pieces
• Gift cards that were partially used

While regifting is most popular around the holidays, it is a common practice throughout the year. In fact, other popular times of year to regift items include: birthdays, baby showers and as housewarming and thank you gifts. No matter the occasion, women are more likely to regift items than their male counterparts 3:1.

To view more survey highlights, visit the Bookoo Blog.

About Bookoo
Based in Oswego, Ill., Bookoo offers a network of hyper-local online yard sales for hundreds of communities around the world. Each Bookoo site connects neighbors, allowing them to safely buy and sell their treasures locally, and to view a map of upcoming yard sales in their area. Free and easy to use, anyone can search and post items for sale on Bookoo.com or through the free mobile app for iPhone and Android. Inspired by their passion for finding hidden treasures at yard sales, brothers and yard sale fanatics, Adam and Austin Allgaier , founded Bookoo in 2004 and continue to expand into new markets worldwide. Today, more than a million people buy and sell just about anything on Bookoo every month.

Five Free Christmas Apps to Entertain Them (and Save You)

Sharing Saturdays:

For all of you that will be traveling like our family this holiday, cartime togetherness may be wonderful one minute and whoa-is-me another. While talking and sharing time together may be a more positive option, sometimes it's ok just to turn around and hand them your Iphone. So prepare yourself just in case with these 5 free apps to entertain your kids and save your sanity this holiday season!

Hungry Santa
Fatten up Santa before Christmas. Tilt the device to move Santa’s mouth under falling treats, but watch out for the healthy broccoli. Santa gets fatter and fatter as he chomps on all the goodies. Give him some fatty bonuses by bouncing the treats off his belly before he eats them, or eating long strings of treats all in a row. Go for the elusive “Crazy Chomp” bonus. You can’t play this one without laughing out loud.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hungry-santa/id476208269?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tegtap.hungrysanta

Gingerbread Crazy Chef Cookie Maker
The tradition of leaving cookies for Santa has never been as fun and no-fuss as this. Gingerbread Crazy Chef is an innovative app that kids and parents can use together to create the most colorful, playful and crazy holiday cookies to leave for the Jolly Old Elf on Christmas Eve. Choose the shape, mix the ingredients and make “digital cookies” for Santa. Best of all? No mess and no clean-up! Great for kids, families and parents with children.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gingerbread-crazy-chef-cookie/id569863692?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tabtale.christmasgingerbreadcookiemaker

Cut the Rope: Holiday Gift
From the creators of Cut the Rope, comes the Special Holiday Gift game, which combines all the outstanding physics, devilishly tricky levels, and bright colorful visuals of the original — with a festive winter feel. SHAKE your iPhone for a special surprise! Swipe your finger to cut the ropes and feed Om Nom candy. Don’t forget to collect stars as you play. Think before you cut, and be sure to avoid spiders, spikes and other obstacles … getting that candy to Om Nom won’t be easy!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cut-the-rope-holiday-gift/id406513121?mt=8

Santa’s Village
The perfect game for the whole family. Help Santa by building a bigger and better village, and save Christmas from being ruined by the Grumpkins. Start by building homes for Santa's elves, create a toy factory and make lots of toys, teach reindeer how to fly, and meet magical neighbors like Yobo the Yeti. Unlock special buildings and colorful decorations to make your village even merrier.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/santasvillage/id457724319?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makingfun.santasvillage

Snowman Maker Plus
The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful … and since we’ve no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Yes, you can sit by the fire AND build an adorable, realistic looking snowman when you play Snowman Maker.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snowman-maker-plus/id405388005?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sunstorm.android.snowman

Healthy Holiday Cocktails {Recipe}

Food Fridays (Extra): 

Because you never can have too many cocktail recipes! I wanted to share these Antioxidant Rich Holiday Cocktails from DailyBurn.com so you can continue with your diet while still enjoying the flavors of the season.

Hot Apple Toddy

This hot toddy is juicy thanks to the hot apple cider base, and spicy cloves add an antioxidant punch.

 Serves 1

 Adjust recipe for number of guests

Ingredients:

2 oz whiskey or apple brandy
1 tsp sugar
6 oz apple cider
Lemon wedge for garnish
Cinnamon stick for garnish
2-3 whole cloves for garnish

Directions:

In a small saucepan, slowly heat apple cider, sugar, and whiskey (or apple brandy). Pour into a mug and serve with cloves, a cinnamon stick, and a lemon wedge.

Almond Peppermint Patty

This dairy-free chocolate peppermint martini contains antioxidant-rich cocoa. It’s also high in magnesium, thanks to the almond milk and chocolate combo.

Serves 1

Adjust recipe for number of guests

Ingredients:

3/4 oz peppermint schnapps
6 oz chocolate almond milk
Cocoa powder for garnish
Ice

Directions:

In a cocktail shaker, pour chocolate almond milk and peppermint schnapps over ice. Shake for a few seconds, and pour into a martini glass. Sprinkle cocoa powder on top of the martini.

Pomegranate Bellini

This bubbly antioxidant-rich bellini looks and smells like the holiday season. When you think of Christmas, pomegranates are a classic decorative, healthy, and tasty festive food.

Serves 1

Adjust recipe for number of guests

Ingredients:

6 oz prosecco
1 oz pomegranate juice
1 tsp pomegranate seeds
1 splash simple syrup

Directions:

In a champagne flute, add simple syrup and pomegranate juice. Fill glass with prosecco and garnish with pomegranate seeds.

Mulled Wine

This warm drink is spicy, warm and aromatic. Cloves and ginger add a kick and plenty of antioxidants.

Serves 1

Adjust recipe for number of guests

Ingredients:

5 oz red wine
1 oz brandy
1 tbsp honey
1 cinnamon stick
1 orange peel
1 clove
1 slice ginger

Directions:

In a small saucepan, slowly heat red wine, brandy, and honey. Do not attempt to boil. Add cinnamon stick, orange peel, clove, and ginger. Simmer on low heat for 10 – 15 minutes and serve immediately.

Secret Trick to Peanut Butter Fudge {Recipe}

Food Fridays:

A holiday tradition in our home is the making of the Peanut Butter Fudge. I felt it was such a momentous occasion I even shared it with my Junior League anniversary cookbook a few years ago...too bad when I submitted the recipe, I forgot one ingredient. Can you guess what it was? 

Yes, it was the peanut butter! Worst of all, I didn't notice until the NEXT year when I used the recipe to make sure I was forgetting anything and saw I left out the most important part. Thankfully, I did include the substitute just in case someone wanted to make normal chococlate fudge. 

However, since I've been asked about this recipe for many years (which is actually not mine, but my mother-in-law's as I explain in the cookbook), I thought I'd share with you as well. 

It's quick, it's easy and as long as you don't forget the one cup of peanut butter (LOL), it's amazing. It's perfect, cheap and quick to make for neighbor gifts and more!

Fill Their Holiday Stockings with These 5 Stuffers

Wow Mom Wednesdays:

At a recent holiday mommy get-together, the question of “What do you put in your stocking?” became a big topic of discussion. With a few days until the Christmas morning production, I thought I’d share some of the coolest finds I found for stockings this year for kids of all ages!

Holiday Specs

As one of our annual traditions, our family puts on our pjs, packs up the car with treats and hot chocolate to go look at holiday lights while we listen to holiday music. This year I added a new part to our holiday fun – these cool HOLIDAY Specs and they loved them! For under $5 a pair, you can watch as the special holographic lenses create beautiful 3-D images with colorful shapes like angels, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees and more. These are perfect for holiday light watching or even just enjoying the lights on your Christmas tree!

$5 at http://www.holidayspecs.com.

Guggenheim Doodletop

Stockings are full of fun games, candy and toys and this is a great way one that can keep them busy for hours. This unique top-bearing the Guggenheim name is a toy that makes art.  Spin the top on paper to create spirals and patterns. Five replaceable color markers are included, so colors may be easily interchanged so your van Gogh can create a masterpiece with a turn of a top. 

$10.95 at http://www.guggenheimstore.org.

Brush Poppin’ Buddies Toothbrush

Teeth-brushing time is still a chore in our household, so a fun toothbrush is normally a good way to get him motivated to brush his teeth and often. That’s where the Brushbuddy is going to play a main part in this year’s stocking. Available in five different animal designs (frog, vow, lion, tiger or elephant), with a push of a button, this compact toothbrush head pops up for a little hygiene fun.

$5.99 at http://www.brushbuddies.com/poppin

Eco Princess Makeup

I still remember some of my favorite makeup products growing up were in my stocking (you know you remember the Bonne Bell lip glosses!) However, now that I’m a little older and have a little girl of my own, I’m a little more conscious of the stuff I’m putting on my skin and one day, on hers. That’s why I loved this cute little 100% natural Eco Princess Makeup set. Made by a mom, the sulfate-free, paraben-free, gluten-free and vegan set includes two mineral eye shadows, a mineral blush, shimmer lip balm, and a water-based nailpolish all in a cute little bag.

$24.99 at http://www.organicbeautynow.com

Fun by Lush

The name of this stuff says it all – FUN. While it was made for adults, it looks like play-doh and serves as a natural, colorful shampoo and body wash. Best of all, you can let them play with it or you can take the leftovers and use it for a little soak in the tub.

$6.95 at http://www.Lush.com or at local Lush stores in DFW

Looking for more holiday gift ideas, then check out my HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE for everyone on your list!

DISCLAIMER:

I received one or more of the mentioned products for the sole purpose of this review. No other compensating was given and all opinions expressed are 100 percent my own. (Accordance with FTC's 16 CFR Part 255, "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.")

Last-minute Gifts for Your Tech Tot, Teen or In-Between

Tech Tuesdays:

It's hard to imagine this time next week, all the work you've taken to carefully select the right item for the right person and then wrap it up beautifully under the Christmas tree will be sitting in a pile of trash after Christmas morning. However, like many people I know the tree is still bare and last-minute shopping is in high gear as those not done (or started) with their list clamor for the shopping centers or online in hopes to have something in hand when they show up for Christmas. 

To make things a little easier for finding the right thing for that special person on your list, I've put together a few last-minute items that can still be found online or on shelves for the kiddo with the avid imagination, the bigger kid thill-seeker or the next Van Gogh. While developed with kids in mind, some of these are cool enough your "big kids" (or even mom and dad) will want to get their hands on them. And like many gifts now available, each one has a tech capability, so everyone can share their fun and imagination when you attach it to your computer. 

For the Adventurer (in the making with an avid imagination):

NERF Nightvision Camcorder, Ages 5-9

I was so excited with this camcorder, I almost had to wrap it up and put my name on it. NERF has combined the world of toys and technology to create the perfect gift with a night-vision camcorder that not only allows you to see up to 50 feet in the dark, but records video with 4x magnification. Best of all, you can store those magic adventures with the SD memory card slot or with the USB port to plug into your family computer. Known of its durability, the Nerf Nightvision Camcorder includes a carry strap, removable lens cover and several button options to capture his/her latest adventure.

At just about one 1 lb., your little one can pick it up, but your big kids will be grabbing for NERF Nightvision Camcorder, especially on Christmas Eve to spot Santa in the act. (Perhaps this is what Santa should be bringing instead.)

SRP: $89.99 – Toys “R” Us, on sale for around $75 at Amazon.com

For the Thrill Seeker – skateboarder, snow ski enthusiast, biker:

Action Shot Camera, Ages 8 and above

Next to a helmet, this is the second thing your thrill-seeker should have – the Action Shot Camera. With the 'Click & Grip' mounting system, mount this small camera onto helmets, bike handlebars, skateboards and more and to record those “wow moments” they’ll want to share less with you and more with their friends. Includes a helmet mount, adhesive mount, protective or mounting case, USB connection and editing software is included with the camera as well as 128MB of on-board memory, MicroSD card slot to add more memory. With the digital capabilities of video - VGA resolution (640x480) at 30 frames per second, QVGA resolution (320x240) at 60 frames per second, photos- 640x380 resolution.  In a nutshell, they can get some great shots, but they won’t necessarily be able to display them on ESPN.

Thankfully, now with the Action Shot Camera they won’t try to use their smart phone and use both hands on the adrenaline-rush of the day.

SRP: $59.99 – On sale on Toys “R” Us for $34.99, Amazon.com

For the Illustrator, Artist or Photography Nut:

EasyPen i405XE, KYA, Ages 12 and above

Another item that this mom was reluctant to wrap up and put under the tree for someone else is the EasyPen i405XE from Genius Tablet.  Ideal for anyone already with an artistic inclination and a computer, this plug-and-play digital art studio allows artists and photography nuts to create their own drawings and add their own creative touches to existing pictures with the ease of a cordless pen. The tablet attachment includes a wide selection of brushes, paints, pens and paper textures to allow the user to add unique touches to photos, scrapbooks, paintings, etc. and includes Corel Painter Essentials 4, one of the leading graphic software on the market today. 

The only limitations of the Genius Tablet is what can be created by the person holding the cordless pen.

SRP: $59.99 (but on sale for less than $50 on Amazon.com right now.)

If you're still looking for the RIGHT present for the right person, make sure to take a look at my HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!

DISCLAIMER:

I received one or more of the mentioned products for the sole purpose of this review. No other compensating was given and all opinions expressed are 100 percent my own. (Accordance with FTC's 16 CFR Part 255, "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.")

Looking Forward to 2013: Look Fab While Getting Fit with pvBody

Me Mondays:

I'm excited to report that everyone on my Christmas list is checked off!  However, when you are the gift buyer, you also are normally the one who doesn't get a lot of gifts. However, I decided that there was one thing I really wanted (and needed) since next month I'll kick my body and this blog into health and fitness central... it was time to replace the workout gear of yesteryear...(and you know what I'm talking about!)

Ever wondered when you're hitting the stair climber or dying in spin class how come that gal across from you always has the cutest workout gear and you still sit in the same black and gray sweats from college? If that's not enough to make you stay at home, at least the need to work off two children (and then some) normally motivates me to at least go. But looking cute while trying to get to my "cute" is hard although it is one of the tips fitness experts tell you to do so you can stick with your fitness goals.

Unfortunately, even when you're buying at discount stores the magic of spandex doesn't come cheap and time to shop comes at an even greater cost. But thankfully, pvBody has made looking good while you workout actually something possible and even easier than going shopping!

How does it work?

1. Take the quick quiz and create a personal pv.body style profile.
2. Our experts will put together a personalized outfit for you (from some of the best fitness apparel companies like lululemon - one of my favorites) and at their special price of $49.95.
3. Then they ship your outfit to your door for free each month! 

It is that easy and just like Christmas, there was a nice little box sitting on my doorstep with a lovely outfit inside, based on my size, color and the kind of gear I was looking for (not quite there with the boy shorts, but soon.) Now isn't that so much more carpool workout appropriate?

Wondering what your box might have in it, then check out this video about what your box of goodies could look like once you take the profile test.



Best of all, just in time for the holidays, they are giving my readers a special little holiday gift, too!

Just for you: 

A little special for you just when you need it most: Signing up for pvBody with this link gets you a $15 Lululemon gift card, plus 25% off your first month subscription.

More about pvBody: 

Easy peasy lemon squeezy: pvBody is easy. Take the quiz, sign up and boom, an awesome package arrives at your door each month with a hand picked outfit for you!

Every outfit is styled just for you by a pvBody expert. Each month you receive an outfit worth $150, but you pay just $49.95. You’re getting great, quality pieces for a fraction of the retail cost thanks to the relationships pvBody has built.

pvBody is not just another clothing company, but a lifestyle brand. Their blog is a great place to check out tips and tricks for healthy, delicious meals and at home workouts.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of pv.body. The opinions and text are all mine.

Flyaway This Christmas with Girlfriend Wine Cocktails {Recipes}

Food Fridays:

I love the holidays for many reasons, but the opportunity to get together with friends (and enjoy festive drinks like hot mulled cider and eggnog) happens to be close to the top. Unfortunately, by the time you actually get to Christmas, you might be all holiday’d out with the wine, cider and eggnog.

However, when a lovely delivery of new wines called Butterfly Kiss by Jason Dade arrived on my doorstep and could actually be used to create some new fun “signature” cocktails for an upcoming girls’ get together, I was pretty stoked to try them out. I was also excited to use  with my marshmallow-flavored vodka gathering dust.

So to celebrate Friday and the holidays here are a few cocktail recipes for you to try with your girls using Butterfly Kiss Pinot Grigio or Pink Pinot Grigio (which I’m personally excited to taste!) Of course you can use any of your favorite wine varietals, but Butterfly Kiss was used specifically to create the perfect cocktail flavor.

The Puffy Cloud

3 oz   Butterfly Kiss Pinot Grigio

½ oz  Smirnoff Fluffed Marshmallow flavored vodka

1 oz   Sour mix

Spl.    Tonic water

Garnish: Lime wedge

Build in a wine glass over ice. Stir.

Spring Azure

4 oz    Butterfly Kiss Pinot Grigio

3 oz    Ginger ale

1½ oz Apple juice

2         Lime wedges

Garnish: Orange Wheel

Build in a wine glass over ice. Squeeze lime wedges on top. Stir.

Love Potion Sangria

1 btl.  Butterfly Kiss Pinot Grigio

4 oz    Tanqueray gin

16 oz  White grape juice

8 oz    Ruby red grapefruit juice

12 oz  Lemon-lime soda

4 oz    Sour mix

7 dshs Aromatic cocktail bitters

Garnish: Green and red seedless grapes

Build in a pitcher over ice. Serves 8.

Afternoon Delight

4 oz     Butterfly Kiss Pink Pinot Grigio

3 oz     Cranberry juice

1½ oz  Soda water

Garnish: Grapefruit wedge

Build in a wine glass over ice. Stir.

Parisian Affair

3 oz    Butterfly Kiss Pink Pinot Grigio

¼ oz   French herbal liquer

¼ oz   Italian orange aperitif

½ oz   Fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 oz    Soda water

3dsh.  Orange bitters

Garnish: Lemon peel

Build in a glass over ice. Stir.

Lively Up

3 oz    Butterfly Kiss Pink Pinot Grigio

½ oz   Black raspberry liqueur

1½ oz Sour mix

Spl.    Lemon-lime soda

Garnish: Cherry

Build in a wine glass over ice. Stir.

Tropical Escape

4 oz    Butterfly Kiss Chardonnay

3 oz    Lemon-lime soda

1½ oz Pineapple juice

Garnish: Lime wedge

Build in a wine glass over ice. Stir.

Wonder Kiss

3 oz   Butterfly Kiss Chardonnay

½ oz  Smirnoff vanilla flavored vodka

1 oz   Sour mix

Spl.    Cola

Garnish: Cherry

Build in a wine glass over ice. Stir.

Butterfly Kiss is a new wine, so it is soon to be found
wherever you purchase your wine and spirits. 

Ho! Ho! Ho! Clink. Clink! Clink! 

* Printed with permission by Butterfly Kiss.

DISCLAIMER:

I received one or more of the mentioned products for the sole purpose of this review. No other compensating was given and all opinions expressed are 100 percent my own. (Accordance with FTC's 16 CFR Part 255, "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.")