My Word of the Year
It’s time once again for my annual Word of the Year post. As usual, I hesitated to keep the tradition alive. As I realized 2021 is my 10th Word of the Year, I knew I wanted to pick something. Last year I chose Reborn to […]
Category: Life
Organic Spring Fruits & Veggies for Juicing from Melissa’s Produce
How is it already May? It’s been a beautiful Spring and I’ll celebrate my first Mother’s Day this week. As I head into my fourth month of motherhood, something on my mind is losing the stubborn baby weight. I’m 30 pounds down from when I […]
“Punky Brewster” Looks Back in Hulu’s Kid 90
Who remembers Punky Brewster? The adventures of a feisty seven-year-old with a heart of gold and her foster dad, Henry? Growing up in the early 1990s, I loved reruns of the syndicated series. Played by Soleil Moon Frye, she’s now all grown-up and taking us […]
Along Comes Mabel: A Baby Story
When I chose Reborn as my Word of the Year, little did I know that it would be the truest word I’ve ever selected in my annual series. As we enter February, my whole world feels like it’s truly been born. I’m thrilled to announce […]
5 Gift Baskets for your Valentine from Melissa’s Produce
Valentine’s Day is upon us! Yes, I know the flack it gets for being a “Greeting Card Holiday” but to me, what’s better than an excuse to tell people you love them? And better yet, with food and candy? Although I’ll be busy being a […]
My Word of the Year for 2021
It’s that time, folks. Common among bloggers, several of us have a “Word of the Year” tradition. Selecting a word at the end of the year as we anticipate the new. After my excitement to flourish last year took many twists and turns, I gave […]
Vasa Previa & Other Things Learned During my Pregnancy
When 2020 began, I was determined on having this be my year to flourish. I had a slew of marvelous story assignments and trips planned through September and was patting myself on the back for the good shape I found myself in. Hiking, eating well, […]
Give the Gift of Melissa’s Produce this Year
With the holidays here, I bet a lot of you are thinking about great gifts to give. Since this year looks different from past ones, I know I’m looking to go a bit “all-out” for loved ones I won’t get to see in-person. Lucky for […]
Feeling Thankful (and What I’m Listening to, Watching, and Eating)
I’m sitting outside on my patio at our new home. It’s a little gloomy, cool, and I can hear some rumbles from cars chugging by out front. Our surroundings are night and day compared to our previous home. Gone is the “family-friendly” environment (how our […]
An Introvert’s Holiday Gift Guide
Can you believe we’re halfway through November? It seems everyone is more anxious than ever to get things rolling on everything merry. For the extroverts, this holiday season may look a little different. For us introverts, it may be the most wonderful time of the […]
Fall Updates for Along Comes Mary
We’re officially a month into Fall. Just weeks away from the heated election, and about two months to go before we say goodbye to 2020. To say this year has been a roller coaster is an understatement. From the pandemic and lock downs to the […]
Things I Took For Granted Before 2020 (And Now Miss)
Traveling on an airplane. I don’t like the efforts that go into flying, especially when I was l leaving from LAX. Now? I actually miss the hustle, bustle, and frustration of airports. There. I said it. Live concerts. On two separate occasions last year, my […]