About Us
Stephanie
aka Wine
Hi readers and moms alike. I’m Stephanie, aka Wine; the mom who is slightly unconventional. I lost my fiance in August 2019 and have had to learn life over by writing my own story. So I’m a single, funny, thrifty, sarcastic mom of one little girl who is more mature than I (in many ways…I often call her the parent in situations). I’m a workaholic that tries to have a social life while realizing that my child is my number one priority.
I am the person that comes off harsh and normally says the things most would not dare say, but I do so in that sweet southern manner, “Bless their heart.” Many times, it sounds like I am the honey badger who just doesn’t give a F***, but I do give a F*** when I have them to give, Most days I’m just out. In all reality I love everyone and have never met a stranger but once I am crossed, I have a hard time forgiving and forgetting. I find the older I get the more I am softening up, probably due to the kiddo.
As for my likes and dislikes…there’s so many. I am the queen of not ever spending full price. I love thrift shops and getting a good deal. I love and appreciate wine and good food and oddly enough will spend the money I save on material things for a good “mouth gasm.” I also love makeup and getting all dolled up, even though 90% of the time I look homeless. I also love to travel but don’t do nearly enough of it. One of my super human flaws is that I spend like a rich person but should be budgeting like a woman on the verge of bankruptcy.
In conclusion, I hope I don’t offend too much but give you something to learn and laugh at through my experiences. My take on life can’t quite be summed up in such a short introduction to the complexity of my life, but I’ll do my best to keep you laughing, blushing and in shock as I share my life and trials of parenting.
Welcome to the world of “coffee” mom Stella. I look forward to building a bond with you and showing women all over that mommying isn’t easy but here we are DOING IT! Unlike Stephanie, I am not nearly as outspoken and although I will stand up for my family and myself when push comes to shove, I tend to be more of a people pleaser. I’m always doing for others or refraining my thoughts to not hurt anyone. My kindness and lack of confrontation can often lead to the misconception that I can be intimated. Never mistake my silence as such, I just prefer to let things roll off my back then stoop to anyone else’s level. Those that truly know me, understand that I’m there through thick and thin. I am the one that bears everyone’s secrets and helps through these times with no judgment. To those that don’t know me well I can seem unfriendly, but you just have to peel back that initial layer.
I know we’ve already covered the fact that I am the high strung, type A, anxious one in this relationship, but allow me to introduce myself to you in a little bit more detail of who I am. I’m a restauranter, realtor, blogger (attempting anyways), wife and mom. I have been married going on 13 years and counting. God bless my husband because he is the only person who can put up with my chaos and antics! Together we have 3 super active, super social, super animated kids with big dreams and no driver’s license.
Collectivity, we are involved in church, sports, and different organizations within our community. We enjoy traveling, exploring, and trying new things. We stay busy, however our family unit is what allows us to function the way we do. We are a team and are fortunate enough to be surrounded by our “big fat Greek family” who are always willing to help. I know this may sound like a lot for some, but we wouldn’t want it any other way.
All said and done, I hope you all enjoy the rawness in my experiences and can relate in a way that allows you to see that no matter how different we all are, we are all adulting the best we know how, right or wrong we’re trying.
Stella
aka Coffee
The Philosophy
We are all a work in progress. So long as we take our flaws with grace and work to improve them in a healthy and positive way, then we are winning at this game called ADULTHOOD. Take the negatives and turn them into positives. Don’t let others put you down or make you feel as though you are not enough or flat out wrong. Put the outside noise aside and know that life is an ebb and flow, and we are here to ride the wave!
We all deal with issues and often wonder if we took the ”right” approach. You are not alone; we are all out here on this journey we call life doing the best we can and the best we know how. Right or wrong, we’re taking it one day at a time. We are tackling whatever is thrown at us and learning as we go. Along the way, we add sarcasm and humor just to spice things up.
