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…

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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…

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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…

Entertainment• Family• Food• Lifestyle• Social Good

SF Bay Area Man Spreads Joy To First Responders Through Baking!

June 25, 2020

Education• Family• Lifestyle

Tips To Survive Summer During A Pandemic!

June 24, 2020

Family• Health• Lifestyle• Tech

Cleaning The Air We Breathe, with Okaysou

June 10, 2020

Family• Health

The Memory Book Giveaway

April 23, 2020

Entertainment• Family• Lifestyle• Movies

It’s Here! Spongebob Squarepants The Complete 11th Season {Giveaway}

March 20, 2020

Family• Health

At-Home Coronavirus Test Coming Soon!

March 16, 2020

Family• Food• Lifestyle

All You Need Is Love and Conchas!

February 14, 2020

Food• Recipes

Caramel Peanut Butter Bars {Recipe}

February 12, 2020

Family• Lifestyle

Kobe Bryant’s Passing: Just Be Quiet

February 1, 2020

Food• Recipes

Unicorn Bark Recipe

January 23, 2020

Entertainment• Family• Food• Lifestyle• Recipes

Delicious Campfire Recipes To Try

January 18, 2020

Health

You Matter, I Matter, Learning To Put Myself First

January 14, 2020

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