Bloomington, MN June/July - August/September 2008 – Bloomington based business Owner and Manager, Laurie Crow of Sinful Wine and Spirits is featured in the June/July edition of national publication, Working Mother Magazine and August/September edition of local publication Bloomington Magazine.

Following a separation and divorce from her former husband, Laurie decided to train as a commercial airline pilot. Brian, her instructor, was also recently divorced. As fate brought them together they then married two years later, bringing two children each along with them to create a wonderful family.

The unfortunate, turned fortunate, mishap of a broken foot in 2006, gave Laurie the opportunity to "re-create her own future" and thus, Sinful Wine & Spirits was born. This unique shop is unlike any other, from its Merlot colored walls to its beautiful display of redwood wine racks it is truly an impressive sight to see!

Laurie has created an environment unlike any other liquor store in the Twin Cities. Sinful Wine & Spirits showcases wines from family owned vineyards, offers unique spirit selections and customer driven options, including a "Build Your Own Sinful 6 Pack Of Beer" concept which features well over 150 beers and malt beverages. She then rounds out her creative thought process with her monthly In-Store "Wine Club" and "Then Some" Events to the numerous community involvement’s in which she hosts, sponsors and supports. As one of the few female owned liquor stores within the Twin Cities, it is clear that Laurie is taking Sinful Wine & Spirits to new heights with no signs of stopping! Her playful and insightful outlook on wine and spirits makes everyone who enters feel like "one of the family." This is obvious from her answers expressed within the Bloomington Magazine article. She balances work and family with determination and grace reminding us all that life is definitely what you make of it!