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…

Education

30 STEM Gifts for Kids

December 8, 2016

Food• Recipes

Easy Recipe for Authentic Barbacoa Tacos

December 7, 2016

Food

Latinas Be Like … Got Meat?!

December 4, 2016

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Top Tech Gifts Under $50

December 3, 2016

Food• Restaurants

Where ‘Ya Gonna Eat Mexican Food In… San Antonio, Texas? … Rosario’s, of course!

December 2, 2016

Food• Recipes

Pomegranate Martini {non-alcoholic}

November 30, 2016

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20 Thanksgiving Crafts Your Kids Will Love!

November 18, 2016

Food

Where ‘Ya Gonna Eat In … Dublin, CA? Denica’s Real Food Kitchen, of course!

November 16, 2016

Food• Recipes

Game Day’s a Touchdown with Foster Farms {Sweepstakes & Giveaway}

October 18, 2016

Family• Hotels/Resorts• Interracial Relationships• Travel• Travel Destinations

Renewing Our Wedding Vows at Beaches Resorts Turks & Caicos – Beach Wedding

October 17, 2016

Family• Frugal Living Tips• Travel

How I Afford To Travel {Top 10 Tips}

October 3, 2016

Family

Keeping My Latino Heritage Alive

September 27, 2016

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