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…

Social Good

We Must Talk About Domestic Violence! #PurplePurse

September 26, 2014

Health

My Son Has #OldSpice Swagger! {Money Saving Coupon!} #Combos4Success

September 25, 2014

Raising Mixed Kids• Uncategorized

#VoicesForOurSons – What I Want My Sons To Look For In A Girl

September 23, 2014

Food

Fuel A Better Future With California Milk! Mother Knows Best…

September 22, 2014

Food

I’m Going On A #McDTour!

September 18, 2014

Entertainment

49’ers Party! {GIVEAWAY} Gather ‘Em Up For Game Day! Family Dollar Prize Pack!

September 17, 2014

Movies

Rio 2 Twitter Party! {$250 in Prizes!} and Discount Code for Movie!

September 17, 2014

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Silent Sundays

September 14, 2014

Social Good

Arrested For Drinking Arizona Iced Tea?! {Black in America}

August 25, 2014

Recipes

Texas Kickin’ Fried Chicken, with Habanero Hot Sauce! {Recipe} #SauceOn

August 15, 2014

Raising Mixed Kids

Stop Killing Our Sons! #Ferguson #MikeBrown #HandsUpDontShoot

August 14, 2014

Health

UnitedHealthcare Helping With Children’s Medical Expenses #UHCCF

August 12, 2014

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