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…

Family• Social Good

Win Christmas! {Blogger #Giveaway}

December 7, 2015

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Luke 6:38 You Can’t Out Give God {Bless Others}

December 1, 2015

Health

Random Acts of Kindness for Caregivers

November 30, 2015

Family

The Ghost of Thanksgiving Past

November 26, 2015

Raising Mixed Kids

Leave Taye Diggs Alone! {Growing Up Biracial}

November 23, 2015

Uncategorized

Attn PR – Don’t ‘Pop Off’ When Reaching Out to Bloggers

November 16, 2015

Beauty/Fashion• Family

Dia de los Muertos {Day of the Dead}

November 12, 2015

Family

Veterans Day 2015

November 11, 2015

Food• Restaurants• Travel

Where ‘Ya Gonna Eat In … Turks & Caicos? Jojo’s Cafe, of course!

November 4, 2015

Entertainment

Care Bears & Cousins on Netflix Launch Twitter Party #CBcousins

October 30, 2015

Family• Health

5 Things To Say To A Mother After A Miscarriage {Pregnancy & Infant Loss}

October 29, 2015

Health• Social Good

Laughter’s the Best Medicine for UHCCF

October 18, 2015

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