The Great Escape: This Has a Nice Bouquet

Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening. It’s your time. Take it.

Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier.

Have a “great escape” secret of your own you’re willing to share with our readers? Tell us about it by e-mailing the author above or putting it in the comments at the end of this article. If we pick your idea to feature, we’ll give you a shout-out in the next “Great Escape!”

Today’s short-but-sweet getaway is a nice afternoon at Wine Merchants. Every Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.,  the store holds a wine tasting. It’s $10 for tastings, $5 for Wine Merchants Wine Club members.

For more escapist ideas, check out our Moms Talk discussion on ways to reconnect with your significant other that won’t cost a dime.