Mixed Blessings Blog

Family• Health

I Often Wonder (teen abortion)

This is the first in a new series entitled “I Often Wonder.” I will be exploring topics I find myself thinking about, and sharing…

Family

I Get It, Mom, I Finally Get It! -Grief Journey Continues

I lost my Mom nine years ago. I am still wading through the grief of her loss. After my dad passed away in 2021,…

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When You Lose Someone Everyone Hated, Grief Is More Difficult

When you lose someone who wasn’t well liked, it makes your grief journey so much more difficult. Let me try to explain. My dad…

Family

Grief, Guilt, and Loss-The Saga Continues

I’ve been kinda quiet, but I’m still here! Lots going on over here, family and life … you know how it is. Since my…

Health• Lifestyle

There’s Nothing Funny About The Titanic Submarine Tragedy

Five people are missing, and quite possibly deceased, so why all the jokes? There’s nothing funny about the Titanic Submarine tragedy. As I scan…

Family• Health• Uncategorized

The Reason For My Grief After Father’s Day

I am writing this as a therapeutic tool, for myself. If it also helps someone else, that would be amazing. The past few days…

Family• Health• Lifestyle• Uncategorized

Why is Russell Simmons Trending?!

Seeing everything going down with Russell Simmons, Kimora Lee (and their daughters) right now is so sad… and triggering. Anyone who has ever been…

Lifestyle

I’m Back! Let’s do this!

Guess what? I’m back! It’s been awhile since I’ve written anything. Covid changed so much in all our lives, and blogging took a backseat…

Food• Lifestyle• Recipes• Uncategorized

Spicy Jalapeño Grapefruit Vodka Martini

Cinco de Mayo is a couple days away, so I thought we’d spice things up a bit around here! Who wants to try a…

Entertainment• Family• Lifestyle

Cats On Thrift Store Chairs – A Photo Thread

I love a good bargain, and can spend hours in thrift stores. I also love cats. When I saw these photos in a group…

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It’s February 1, 2022, And I Can No Longer Tolerate Fake “Victims”

This post has been a long time coming, like hella long. I know I’m gonna piss off a few folks, and I’m ok with…

Lifestyle

Big Changes Coming In 2022, It’s About Time!

Happy New Year! Hello 2022! I, for one, am glad to be done with 2021. I thought 2020 was bad, but 2021 proved me…

Food• Recipes

Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas

February 13, 2018

Family• Health• Lifestyle

How To Prevent The Flu Before It Gets You

February 10, 2018

Health

7 Essential Items To Weather Flu Season

January 29, 2018

Lifestyle• Social Good

What Keeps Running During A Government Shutdown? #TrumpShutdown

January 19, 2018

Health• Lifestyle

Recreational Marijuana Legal in California Jan. 1st (Cannabis Do’s & Dont’s)

December 31, 2017

Health

Ladies: Get Fit, Healthy, & Strong in 2018

December 26, 2017

Entertainment• Family• Food• Lifestyle

Family, Football, & the Foster Farms Bowl {Feed Your Fandom Giveaway}

December 11, 2017

Family• Lifestyle• Tech

Family Dinner, No Phones Allowed! Pause Please!

December 1, 2017

Entertainment• Interracial Relationships• Lifestyle

10 Things You Definitely Won’t See at Harry & Meghan’s Wedding

November 30, 2017

Family

ESV Illuminated Bible Giveaway! Perfect Christmas Gift

November 25, 2017

Family

What I’m Thankful For This Thanksgiving

November 22, 2017

Food• Recipes

Turkey Remix: Give Those Turkey Leftovers New Life!

November 21, 2017

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