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Life on the RanchMany of you know I’ve been out at my parents’ ranch taking care of all the animals while they travel. I promised to show y'all some cute animal content, so I made a little video to share a peek at life out here! Click the button below to check it out:
Winnie’s Book ClubThis Thursday, September 4, from Noon to 1:45 pm, we’ll gather at the Mammen Family Library to chat about Party of Liars. This book has been such a ride! If you haven’t signed up to bring a snack yet and would like to, you can add your name to the list by clicking here. To RSVP for the meeting, click the button below:
Early bird gets the savings!If you’ve been thinking about joining me at the Texas Yoga Retreat this fall, now is the time to lock in the lowest rate. Early-bird pricing ends September 6! This October 24–26 marks the 25th anniversary of the retreat, held just outside Austin. It will be my third year attending, and each time I leave with new insights, deep rest, and a stronger connection to my practice. I’m honored to support the event as a student and ambassador. I help behind the scenes with newsletters and presenter spotlights, and I look forward to soaking up every moment right alongside you. If you’re curious, visit texasyoga.com to explore the schedule, accommodations, and details. Use my code MONICA for 10% off your booking, or bring a couple of friends and use GRP15OFF for 15% off groups of three or more. Wishing you a wonderful first week of September! With love, Monica |
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Winnie’s Book Club Recap Last week’s book club was one for the books...literally! We had the most wonderful surprise when Kelsey Cox, the author of Party of Liars, joined us in person. We were so delighted to spend time with her, asking questions about the book, her writing process, and her journey to becoming an author. Here we are, minus a few club members on summer travels! Find Kelsey in the middle of the back row, right next to me. She was gracious, generous, and so sweet. She even...
Time for a story! The other day I was sitting still in the middle of a field on my parents' ranch... just breathing, just being... when a big ol’ bumblebee zipped right in front of my face! I startled for a moment, my whole body tensing, until it landed softly on my knee. Actual photo of actual bee on actual knee! I froze and let it rest there. And as I sat with this tiny, gentle creature... close enough to see the little joints in its fuzzy legs, I laughed to myself: “Well, isn’t this just...
Tallow there 👋 Just a reminder for the locals: today is the Moms & Mimosas back-to-school market at Bourbon and Branch (in Spring Branch) from 8 am to 2 pm. I’ll be there helping my dear friend Jordan of Four Six Farms with her handcrafted tallow products. Each one is crafted from her land, her animals, her honey, and her heart. Come sip a mimosa, say hi, and browse all the local goodies! Plot twist: It's in Bulverde! I knew our current book club pick Party of Liars was based in the Texas...