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Stephanie is the hilarious voice behind Minky (Moo), a relate-able humor blog written by a mother, an actress, and a comedian who manages to make many smile with her entertaining writing style.
How long have you been blogging and what inspired the title Minky (Moo)?
Itโs pretty cool that my SITS day is in April because it is my two year blogging anniversary! I wish there was a brilliant story behind the name, but in all honesty, it was the name of my beloved cat, I mean this cat was so crazy loved that my IRL friends referred to me as Minkyโs Mom or the Moo Wrangler or most often just Minky. Yup, people called me the catโs name. Everyone was obsessed with this cat. Anyway, I had been Minky on line for about 20 billion years and since she passed away two months before I started blogging, it just seemed natural to be Minky on my blog. Sometimes I have blog name regret. I think of such great names now….but oh well! Too late, right? All in all I like it!
What can readers expect to find when visiting your blog for the first time?
Iโm just a dork making my way through motherhood as best I can. I like to shop at Target. I like to paint furniture. I like to pretend Iโm fabulous and glamorous when really we live with my in-laws and Iโm in ice cream covered yoga pants and Iโve cut my own hair. Gone are the days of paying someone to blow out my hair and spending my dough on expensive sunglasses and wedge sandals. Now I try to race through a shower before Alvin and The Chipmunks finish their first song. Direct quote from my husband โHoney, you look pretty today. Did you bathe?โ Yes. Yes I did. I even put on Dr. Pepper Lip Smacker. Youโre welcome.
In what ways have you benefited from blogging?
Iโll never be able to repay what blogging has given me. Shortly after my son was born, my husband took a job and we moved from Los Angeles, where I was a working actor, to Akron, Ohio. We were there for only 2 months before the business closed and we were left knowing no one, unemployed, with a four month old. My in laws packed us up and moved us into their basement apartment. To say I was depressed was an understatement, plus I was suffering from Postpartum Anxiety (which went undiagnosed until my son was over a year old). I missed my career, my friends, my LIFE, and I was terrified being a new mom in a new place. I had no outlet since I wasnโt performing anywhere. A good friend of mine, NakedJen, was the only blogger I knew and one night she suggested I start blogging. Blogging changed everything for me. Within months I was re-connected with a friend from high school who got me writing for SVMoms and the next thing you know I was off to Bloggy BootCamp where I met so many local bloggers…suddenly I had FRIENDS. So, it may sounds cheesy, but blogging pulled me out of a deep depression and gave me a way back to life.
(Sorry. That was long.)
You say you’re an “actress, comedian, and writer”, if you could make a living at just one of those things, which would you choose and why?
Oh, comedian! I love, love being an actress. I love being a writer. But doing sketch comedy? Stand up? Those were the days. Oh, I love it! Actually the more I think about it, I guess writing would be better. I could make my own schedule and hang out with The Boss (and Baby2ElectricBoogaloo when he arrives). I truly love doing all three of those. I had a great life being an actor and comedian, but I am telling you no standing ovation is as cool as when your kid gets his wiggle on cause he is so excited to see you.
You are currently expecting baby #2. What are you looking forward to most about having a new bundle in the house?
New baby head smell. I canโt get enough. Iโll be happy to have my own baby to huff since itโs generally frowned upon to sneak sniffs on other peopleโs babies. More than that, I canโt wait to see The Boss as a big brother. I know we will have rough patches, but I just think heโs going to be amazing!
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Love this!
I’m new to this website, excited to become more involved. I love this blog, and especially the commercials she stars in!
Thanks!
http://www.familyeverafter.blogspot.com
Great article and a wonderful read!
I started blogging after I lost a job. But, I’m not as funny as she is.
Minky Moo! That is like the best name ever. How can anyone NOT love her? : )
Girl, can I just say that you are ABSOLUTELY beautiful!!!! and you made me laugh at 9:30 at night which is a miracle since I only have 2 brain cells left ( I work with behaviorally challenged students all day long!)
Thank you for smiles before I go to bed!
Press on sista….press on!
What a wonderful post! I enjoyed reading all about Stephanie and can’t wait to check out Minky Moo! ๐
~Melissa
Reflections on Writing
Blogging had helped me go through my depression as well. It makes me happy and meeting people having the same blogging love as me definitely makes my day.
Loving the blog entries… and btw you’re pretty ๐
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Dr. Pepper Lip Smackers!! Great blog!
Happy SITS Day! I would have been here sooner but… sick as a dog!
That must have been some cat! Can’t wait to check out the blog!
Ahhhh! I’m so excited! This is my kind of blog – off to check it out!
I’m excited to visit your blog! =D
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http://www.journeyofawoman.wordpress.com
You are WONDERFUL!!! Thanks for writing! And I’m 100% with you on new baby head smell! Can’t WAIT to have my own so I can stop going around smelling other babies’ heads ๐ ha!
-J
What a truly down to earth regular mom!! I love her style!!
Looks like you’re holding your own and doing just fine! With an attitude like yours, you’ll be just fine!
What an intense story. Great blog title!
Looking forward to reading this blog!!!
Busy playing catchup after a busy weekend. Happy Tuesday everyone!
Love this gal! So glad to see her featured!
Blogging keeps me sane too!
Love her already!
I love a good humor blog. It tends to break up the monotony of the day. I can’t wait to check out Minky Moo.
Her family is adorable!! ๐
I’m getting a late start today…actually, I started at 6:30 this morning like always…it’s just been a busy day!
Thanks to the punk above, I am craving chocolate cake. ๐
I can tell I like her already.
So happy to read I am not the only one living with my in-laws!
my sister! How is it going for you?
So far it is going really well. Perhaps because they are wintering in AZ?
What crack up … read the one about the $4 bra … awesome!
Great blog! Love the first pics.
Very funny stuff! Glad to meet her and her blog.
Looks like a fun one. I’m glad blogging helped her so much. I think most of us found incredible things blogging that we never expected.
I think I’m in love! What a great blogger!
you just made my night! Thank you!
Your blog sounds wonderful — can’t wait to go check it out! And congratulations on being in the spotlight — well deserved. I loved the line, “Direct quote from my husband โHoney, you look pretty today. Did you bathe?โ Hilarious. And I can relate.
Also, I love your attitude towards your son’s attention — like a standing ovation. So true!!!
Oh, I’m looking forward to checking her out!
I had to crack up at her husband’s comment on looking nice. (You look gorgeous by the way!) Happy SITS day!
What an awesome blog for today!!
Please stop by and see how you can help someone facing the same fight as me!
So excited to see Minky (moo) as the featured blogger! Off to say hi on her site!
What a fun looking blog! Heading over there now…
I can’t wait to read this one!
Wow, what a great story. I can relate. I started blogging to find “some purpose” while staying home with my three month old. Now we’ve got #2 on the way, and I just can’t wait to see that sweet little face. I love the line, โHoney, you look pretty today. Did you bathe?โ Yes. Yes I did. (!) I can sadly relate to that too!!!
Lindsey @ Growing Kids Ministry
it’s tough isn’t it? Suddenly being home and wondering what your purpose is, aside from the baby of course! Blogging really helped me and sounds like it helped you too! Congratulations on your pregnancy, when are you due?
Beautiful photo!! Off to visit!! ๐ Happy Tuesday all! I’ve got a great Giveaway going on right now! A chance to win $50.00 worth of Lovable Labels! Be sure to check it out!
We’re not alone! some people will never understand blogging and we all have to stick together! It’s another great story to why blogging is important, it connects and reconnects!
Going to check her out!
What a cute blog!
Have a great day everyone!
Peace. ๐
Akron huh! My Dad grew up there and I grew up in Columbus with many trips to Akron thrown in! Hope you are surviving alright with all the tire factories and boredom!
Happy Tuesday!
I love the pic in front of the barn doors! Can’t wait to get reading!
Happi SITS Day! Congrats on the pregnancy too. I LOVE “New Baby” smell haha. It’s the best!
They need to figure out how to bottle that smell, right?It would make the world a better place.
What a great way to turn around a depression! I really look forward to reading her blog and laughing more while doing it!
Hop over to my blog to see something I have never done before…gulp…offering coaching!?!
http://unabashedlypassionate.blogspot.com