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.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Screenings Save Lives
"I'm not worried about it."
I lied. I was terrified.
I had put off my annual pap smear and exam for too long; I had a...
Lessons from a Decade of Marriage
My husband and I are celebrating our ten year wedding anniversary this month. Sometimes, it feels like I blinked and here we are. Other times,...
It’s Time To Trash Crash Diet Culture
Shedding for...
I'll never forget being the only one out of four women who hadn't been dieting on a beach vacation I took in my...
Why I Don’t Limit My Kids’ Screen Time
Every family is different and whatever is right for you, is the right thing. That said, if limiting screen time has become a daily battle...
ALDI: A Guide (And a Love Story)
A Time To Save $
Parents everywhere are feeling the squeeze; inflation is at a rate we haven't seen in decades, thanks to an ongoing...
Changing with the Seasons of Motherhood
Becoming A Mother: The Ultimate Change
Motherhood is so transformative. It's amazing, really.
Of course, we realize that it will be a total game-changer well before...
Beyond Rock-a-Bye Baby: Why Singing Lullabies Is Personal
"Music is the art which is most nigh to tears and memory." -Oscar Wilde
He's not wrong.
I love music, and music is incredibly powerful.
Just the...
Bridgerton Season 2: A Slow Burn is Hot Enough For Me
I've been seeing a lot of positive responses to season 2 of Bridgerton, the global phenomenon television series on Netflix. I'm obsessed!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpv7ayf_tyE
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Winterizing Your Warm-Weather Wardrobe
FROM THE FROZEN MIDWEST... TO HOUSTON WINTERS
I was so excited to kiss all my serious cold-weather clothing good-bye when we moved to Texas from...
Already Enough: A New Year’s Intention
I've never been huge on making New Year's resolutions. Truthfully, any time I felt pulled to make changes in my life, I've wanted to...