Mary B
Mary B. is a lifelong creative, dreamer, and joy seeker. Born and raised in northern Illinois, Mary attended the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, receiving her B.F.A. in acting, then worked as a sometimes actress/model, sometimes waitress. Mary and her husband got married in Sept 2012, welcomed a son in 2014, moved to Texas from Chicago in 2016, and welcomed a daughter in 2017, completing their family. She self-publishes her musings on marriage, motherhood, and life on her blog, Accidentally Texan,. In her free time {free time--ha!} Mary loves to read, cook {and eat ;)}, work out, swim, travel, and spend time with her family. Mary believes emotional connection is the root of humanity and our collective purpose in life.
Why Big Kids Still Need Imaginative Play
Recently, I saw a lot of articles and posts lamenting that tweens (and even younger) are no longer asking for things like baby dolls...
It’s OK to Be Sad: Embracing the Blue Christmas
I'm just not feeling festive this year. At all.
Maybe it's because time seems to be running faster than I've ever known before. My kids...
To The Moms Who Go ‘All Out’ Decorating for Every Holiday
To the moms who go all out decorating for every holiday:
I just want to say, thank you.
I used to feel intimidated by you- how...
So Many School Papers! How to Streamline This School Year
I pride myself on many things, but being organized isn't one of my strengths. When my firstborn started elementary school, five years ago, I...
Motherhood: Ever Changing, Growing, or Shrinking
Motherhood is not for the faint of heart.
There are joys and challenges, and you never know which you'll be dealing with on any given...
PrO-Zempic: Taking a Weight Loss Drug Shouldn’t be Controversial
As far as hot topics go, fad diets and weight loss cheats are never far from the outrage machine.
It is so easy to jump...
Spring Break Staycation Ideas for Houston Families
It's almost Spring Break! Staying home is one of my favorite ways to spend school holidays. It feels wonderful to decompress with my children...
Lunch for Grownups: Inspiration and Prep Just for You
A Choice to Elevate Lunch
I made a radical self-care choice a few years ago when I started planning my lunches. MY lunches: the foods...
A Houston Day Trip Guide to Historic Downtown Rosenberg
I love my adopted hometown of Rosenberg, Texas for many reasons. Two big ones are proximity to Houston; roughly 35 miles, which translates to...
The Ripple Effect of Changing Your Mind
My son recently caught me off guard when he used a phrase I had personally considered "off limits" in our household.
I was certain I...