I’ve never posted a recipe on my blog before this evening, but I thought I would start as I enjoy cooking and this winter weather has me yearning for hot comfort meals. I’m currently trying to eat healthier and unfortunately, this soup doesn’t make the cut as it is higher in fat, but if you … Continue reading Zuppa Toscana
Author: abrubaker929
Losing Someone You’ve Never Met-Again: Our Second Miscarriage
It was during the morning of Sunday, August 4th, 2019 when I lost someone I’ve never met-again. It felt different than the first time because I’d already been through it, but the pain remained and continues to remain when I am offered a moment to reflect. I was about 10.5 weeks pregnant when I miscarried … Continue reading Losing Someone You’ve Never Met-Again: Our Second Miscarriage
Practical Ways to Support a Cancer Patient
This topic is one that's been on my mind to write about for quite some time. As some of my readers may know, I had stage 3 cancer at age 16 and again at age 17. It was a rare type called germ cell ovarian cancer, occurring in young women. I've been in remission (thank … Continue reading Practical Ways to Support a Cancer Patient
Blankie Tags, Mandarin Oranges, & Bedtime Stories: Life in the Little Years
I hear you calling my name across the hall. Mom! Mom....MOM! Never having been a morning person, I force myself out of bed to start the day. I open the door to your room, your head shoots up from your pillow, and you are on your feet. With a quick bend down, you find the … Continue reading Blankie Tags, Mandarin Oranges, & Bedtime Stories: Life in the Little Years
Hot Mess Mama: Life With 2
First things first, this post is going to be written without any bells and whistles. I'm going to be uncut-raw if you will in my authenticity. I am a young mom. I am a veteran mom. As of late, I am an overwhelmed mom. As of February 2018, I am a mom of 2. Before … Continue reading Hot Mess Mama: Life With 2
Taya at 18 Months-2 Years
I wrote this post back in June of 2017 and I am just getting around to finishing it now....on January 13th, 2018. (I just had to erase "...on New Year's Day.") Anyway, the following is what I wrote some months ago, which I will leave unchanged until I add in new developments in Taya's day-to-day … Continue reading Taya at 18 Months-2 Years
Encouragement for Mamas Who Work Outside The Home
Tell me if these thoughts sound as common to you, as they do to me: "If I could work fewer hours during the week or stay home with my child(ren), maybe my house could actually stay clean for more than one day!" "I wonder what kind of well thought out and more time consuming homemade … Continue reading Encouragement for Mamas Who Work Outside The Home
