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Mommy Commentary

It’s our 15th dating anniversary!

Normally, this would've been a super happy post but due to recent events, it's a bit somber this year. We'd planned to go to the Grand Canyon but due to my father's sudden death, that trip has been postponed to later this year. We're going to celebrate at home and keep it very low-key. We're going to have steaks and maybe I'll get a nice cake for us
Kids' Activities, Meet the Blussians, Mommy Commentary

Bear turns 9!

It's so crazy to think how 9 years ago, our world was turned upside down. Bear has been a joy to watch and raise. It's fun and exciting to see him become his own person and I'm so thankful each day. So, in honor of Bear, here are some fun facts (like he likes to say!): He loves to code and has created a few games on Roblox. He has
Meet the Blussians, Mommy Commentary

Bear’s First Day of Third Grade!

So crazy when I began this blog, I was documenting my high-risk pregnancy with him. And now he's in 3rd grade! omggggggg We're kinda at the Teenager mode of childhood. He has his own interests and friends, and well, Mom and Dad are in the background. He's had his first sleepover this year, and he often hosts playdates at our home. Bear even has his own YouTube channel. We're still
Meet the Blussians, Mommy Commentary

Happy 14th Anniversary to Us!

Yes, we've been married for 12 years, and together for 14. One day, I keep saying we're going to do one of those cheesy 'Tips for a Long-Lasting Relationship' videos, but honestly, my only piece of advice is communicate. Communicate, communicate, communicate. Don't go to bed angry; stay up and fight. Always be on the same page about everything. Opposites attract but they don't often stay together. Your spouse
Makeup and Natural Hair Care

The Best Cheap Shampoos and Conditioners!

Okay, so I wash my hair pretty often, say about 2-3 times a week. I wash Bear's hair just as much. Needless to say, we go through a lot of shampoo and conditioner. While I have my splurge faves, I also want to share some really amazing cheap finds! Now for sake of what is actually considered to be cheap, we're going to go with products that are less
Mommy Commentary

I Am That L.A. Mom. But am I really?

I’ve lived in L.A. for many years. I moved here back in late 2009. I moved to Pasadena around 2018. I’m not an L.A. expert by any means. I just recently found out–by accident–I can take the backroads in Pasadena to go to Glendale and skip pretty much all the freeway traffic.  I really don’t like to venture to the westside (Santa Monica, Century City, Inglewood, et al.) unless I
Mommy Commentary

12 Years a Wife?

I've seen that hashtag for a while. Now, to clarify, it's a play on 12 Years a Slave, and if you've seen the movie, you wouldn't dare to use that as a hashtag to celebrate your wifedom/anniversary. So, why am I saying this? Because today is our 12-year wedding anniversary. It's been an interesting past two years. We had to deal with Covid for the big 10-year anniversary, and
Meet the Blussians, Mommy Commentary

My Experience Going to an Ukrainian Rally

Not gonna lie; it was a little weird. I'm not a professional protester, if you will. I like to protest more with my money than anything. I'll either personally boycott a business or support a business. I don't follow trends on what to boycott and I'll just do it with my own critical thinking. I'm not trying to get arrested by the cops, but I'm not afraid of jail
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Dear In-Laws: Stop With the Gotdamn Gender Roles

So, once again, I hosted my in-laws. Yes, those in-laws. The racist-ass ones. The ones that can't absolutely shut the fuck up if they were offered wealth beyond their dreams. I put on my 'I'm going to pretend I like you for a few hours' face and hosted them as we had a family gathering. With the usual this is what you should be doing with your life and
Russian Soul Sundays

Slap Yo’ Mama Roasted Bell Peppers

I love bell peppers. I think they're a very versatile member of the fruit family (yes, it's a fruit, look it up!). They tend to go well with just about anything, though I haven't been that adventurous in trying to turn them into something sweet (I'm sure I could, tho). And while bell peppers can be eaten raw, sautéed, or even fried, I've grown very fond of eating them