Being a mother is incredibly rewarding, but it’s also incredibly exhausting! And when you need a break, you could just pour a glass of wine when the kids are in bed and enjoy a few blissful, uninterrupted minutes of peace. But why not indulge a little more with a fancy cocktail that’s perfect for exactly the childhood moment that’s drained your energy with a drink recipe from Mommy Mixology by Janet Frongillo?

This fun little cocktail recipe book features refreshing libations that will take you from pregnancy (mocktails anyone?) right up until school days with drinks for every possible insane mommy moment in between. I received a copy of the book to review and not only is it full of tasty beverages, it’s also a very enjoyable read!

I loved the cute anecdotes that accompanied every recipe. From kids bursting out with overheard profanity to adults blurting out inappropriate questions, every disaster has a drink to accompany the moment in Mommy Mixology! Since my boys are both leaving the house for school this year (though Benjamin’s playschool classes are only two days a week), the speed with which my boys are growing is something that’s been on my mind. So I decided to celebrate the passing of time with a Sayonara Shandy. [Read more…]