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.
FALL into Mindfulness: Five Easy Ideas for a More Present Season
I love fall.
To me, the fall season holds a promise of excitement and anticipation: school has started and the feeling of being "busy" settles...
How To Save The World {In 15 Minutes or Less Per Week}
Kids are back in school! Hallelujah!
My youngest is in two day a week preschool this year. And a few people in my orbit have...
Half My Heart:: Back To School Separation Anxiety
How are you feeling about the start of school this year? Do you or your child battle school separation anxiety?
I pride myself on having...
What I Learned about Motherhood from the Mother of a Trans Child
{For the sake of continuity, I'll be referring to the LGBTQIA+ community as the queer community in parts of this post. I realize it...
After the Seven Year Itch:: Staying Married While Friends Divorce
Eight to twelve years ago, my life was a bridal blur.
My older sister was the first of my close friends to get married. From...
Postpartum Depression Hurts
Do any of you remember the pharmaceutical ad with the tagline, “Depression hurts, but you don’t have to”. It was an ad for an...
Library Love:: Why We Still Need Libraries in Modern Times
It’s the year 2021.
Weren’t we all supposed to be driving flying cars and using hoverboards by now?
But, seriously though…If there is something that surprises...
Celebrating International Women’s Day:: #ChooseToChallenge
Happy International Women's Day! Every year on March 8, we celebrate the achievements of women and girls around the world.
In my own little world,...
Small Things, Big Love:: A Valentine’s Gratitude Challenge
February always gets me thinking about love. It’s Valentine’s Day month and whether you love, hate, or don’t even celebrate it, it’s the holiday...