Author: Mia
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The Simple Mother’s Day That Actually Wasn’t
I generally fancy myself a low-maintenance gal, a lover of the simple things in life. I don’t dye my hair, my wardrobe is mostly thrifted, I’d rather be out in nature any day of the week… For Mother’s Day, this year, I expressed to Patient Hubs that what I desired was a simple holiday. After all,…
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A Seed of Hope for a Journey Through Grief {book review}
Dr. Lynn Smith generously shares her honest journey throughout the pages of her touching new memoir, A Seed of Hope for a Journey Through Grief. A poignant testament wherein she vulnerably wades through raw grief, Lynn poetically sorts death and loss through the filter of healing hope and deep faith. An intimate gift to readers who’ve lost loved ones, her prose is warm and familiar, as though spoken in person…
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Infestation
Trigger Warning: Moms who’ve gone before me in this particular plight will want to look away now, lest post-traumatic flashbacks and pyschosomatic itching occur. I’m not even sure I’m ready to talk about it, but here goes… Last week was a doozy: After Firstborn’s epic Minecraft birthday we had dental cleanings all around, a yard overrun with machinery and full crew…
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A Virtual Birthday/LAN Party
Virtually every Pinterest Mom has thrown a Minecraft-themed birthday by now. As always, I’m the last one to the party– pun intended. Still, what Firstborn wants Firstborn gets, (I jest.) and, along with an admirable birthday wish, Firstborn wanted a Minecraft birthday this year– her eleventh. What made her take on it unique was how she enjoyed festivities alongside friends both near and far… The perks…
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11 Years Ago Today
Sunday, her due date (and Husband’s birthday), came and went… yet I remained pregnant. Monday I bought Husband a belated birthday cake, plans for a pink, pint-sized, hospital-delivered birthday gift thwarted. Tuesday I found more things to clean and went in to the office. Wednesday the midwife reported no signs of labor. Thursday I had spicy food, a vigorous pedicure, and walked our dog for the umpteenth time.…
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For the Love of Manatees
As my Firstborn baby’s 11th birthday is this week, it seems only fitting that the content of this blog be devoted to her/her passions. In tribute, consider linking arms with her in her latest endeavor, thereby granting her birthday wish… Firstborn is a full-fledged, borderline obsessed manatee fanatic. She comes by it naturally. Manatees clearly her spirit animal, she aspires to work…
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How to Throw a Birthday Party on a Budget
Birthday season is upon us here at the White house (officially ushered in by Husband’s over the weekend)… Translation: Party time! While it’s true I adore a good party, I also love preserving both my dough and my sanity. Supposing I’m not the only one who appreciates stretching a buck, I thought I’d share my best penny-pinching party hacks here today: #1 – PLAN AHEAD There is no party supply store where I…
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Becoming a Writer {a guest post}
Today I’m sharing my simple, honest response to Lisa Brown’s question, Why do you write? in her blogging community, Me Too Moments for Moms. Lisa’s website is ripe with solidarity and encouragement for moms from all walks… won’t you be a gem and take a peek?
