Author: SacredDrop

Bringing you the culture behind the wine, beer and spirits! http://about.me/aprilyaphennig My dream has always been to work in the wine industry. Yet it was only recently that I took the first steps to make this dream reality. Join me on my travels as I study, taste, and demystify these sacred drops and the fascinating culture behind the wine. http://about.me/aprilyaphennig

How I got my Body Back- Post Baby No. 2

Bouncing back after Baby No. 1 wasn’t as hard as bouncing back after Baby No. 2. I had to work twice as hard and be stricter with myself than after Baby No. 1. There were also additional side pouches (a.k.a. “spare tires”) that weren’t there before! Because my awesome gym, ChuzeFitness, has daycare at a…

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Grocery/Meal Delivery Services: Safeway Delivery

I wanted to share this before it expired on June 30, 2018. As a mom of now, two kids, grocery shopping has become a major chore and I’ve tried everything from Home Chef, Blue Apron, Freshly to ClickList grocery pick up of King Soopers and the latest in grocery home delivery, Safeway’s Rush Delivery powered…

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Mommy Hack: Aaptive, Workout App

When you’re pregnant, you are expected to eat reasonably, exercise via walking, yoga, etc. all in hopes that when you finally have your baby that your body will bounce back.  Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case and it certainly wasn’t the case for me after baby No. 2. I kind of stumbled upon Aaptive, I…

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A Foodie’s Journey through Denver in a Day

Originally posted on Sacred Drop:
Stop 1: Breakfast No trip to Denver is complete without a few food stops, and if you are a foodie like me, I would recommend starting with a hearty breakfast at Snooze AM. If you haven’t heard of Snooze, then it’s time for you to try it. Snooze is my…

Instant Pot–To have or not to have?

I have recently become obsessed with two different websites, Skinny Taste and Cookie and Kate.  Gina Homolka of Skinny Taste has recently been using Instant Pot for a number of her pressure cooker, fast recipes (in Skinny Taste Fast and Slow Cookbook), which I’ve been dying to try. So, I am going to order an…

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Baby Registry Must-Haves

Wondering what to put on your baby registry or what a new mom absolutely needs? Learn from my experience as a new and now, experienced, mom. Here are my top 5 items you need on your baby registry.

Life Married to a Medical Resident

Ever wonder what it is like to be the wife of a doctor? It isn’t as glamorous as people make it out to be. At least not in the beginning. I’ll have to wait to tell you about it later…

Being Pregnant and Loving Wine

Originally posted on Sacred Drop:
I am often asked, “How did you do it?” I work in the wine industry. I am a wine writer and a wine lover,  However, honestly, until you start carrying a life inside you, you won’t understand this problematic situation.  Yes, it was initially hard to stare at those beautiful…