Archive - Two Drinks Away

Week 2: Downtown Sacramento Staycation

In my totally unbiased opinion, downtown Sacramento is one of the best cities in the country to see murals.

Aug 3, 2022 •

July 2022

Summer in the City: Staycation – Or Permanent Lifestyle Change?

Last week, we moved into an Airbnb just 25 miles from our neighborhood.

Jul 27, 2022 •

But the house is a mess…

One habit my husband has that drives me nuts is when he works to get the backyard ready for our guests in the middle of winter when no one will be…

Jul 8, 2022 •

April 2021

We’ll Drink to That – What to Enjoy in April

This is our monthly list of recommendations on stuff to eat, drink, and do.

Apr 8, 2021 •

COVID Vaccine Immunity Day

Today is my COVID Vaccine Immunity Day: marking two weeks since I received the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Apr 6, 2021 •

January 2020

Best Laid Plans

So, you know how last week I wrote an entire post about my new Carpe Diem planner and vowed to start the year off with a blast?

Jan 9, 2020 •

Donna Schwartz Mills

Carpe Effing Diem!

It’s the third day of a new decade and a new year, and the expectation is that with the end of the holidays, it’s time to get SERIOUS.

Jan 3, 2020 •

Donna Schwartz Mills

December 2019

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Weight Watchers

Yes, I'm on Weight Watchers* again.

Dec 12, 2019 •

Donna Schwartz Mills

November 2019

Another Year, Another Thanksgiving Weekend

Plus 2 Cases of Wine, 1 Case Champagne and 2 Large Bottles of Bourbon

Nov 20, 2019 •

Why You Should Eat More Cheese

There was a time when Sunday night dinner for my husband and me could consist of bread, wine, and a selection of lovely cheeses.

Nov 12, 2019 •

Donna Schwartz Mills

October 2019

I Hate My Hair <br>(And More!)

I used to have a little trick for lifting my spirits.

Oct 14, 2019 •

Donna Schwartz Mills

August 2019

Requiem for a Coffee Maker

I am useless until I've had my first cup of coffee.

Aug 7, 2019 •

Donna Schwartz Mills

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