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MAMA & MOANA JOURNAL
Stories from the Nest — Faith, Motherhood, Healing & the Funny Side of Life
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Motherhood Broke Me In The Best Possible Way
I had my daughter, Sofiamoana, at 35 — after a decade that tested every corner of my heart. I lost partners, I lost pregnancies — four, to be exact — and I lost faith in myself more than once. There were times I wondered if I was meant to be a mother at all.

Hollis Baley
Nov 4, 20253 min read


When the Light Led Me Home - What I Found After Leaving The New Age
I didn’t leave the New Age because I wanted to. I left because God showed up and made it impossible not to.

Hollis Baley
Nov 3, 20259 min read


What We Break, We Can Always Rebuild
I wasn’t sure if I should write this. It’s vulnerable, and a little uncomfortable, but it’s also honest — and I think that’s part of why I need to share it.
This kind of writing helps me process things, and it might help someone else process their pain too. And hopefully above all, anyone who reads this will think deeply about how much their actions affect those around them, and also understand how much grace and love and forgiveness God has in His heart to redeem any act

Hollis Baley
Oct 28, 20255 min read


When God Sends Red Flags and You Try to Paint Them Pink
Sometimes life hands you a story you didn’t ask for — but it turns out to be the exact one your soul needed to grow. This one’s about love, faith, a little heartbreak, and the courage to forgive when there's a part of you that would prefer getting nasty, getting revenge.

Hollis Baley
Oct 28, 20253 min read


Welcome to Mama & Moana: Where Faith, Farm, and Life Lessons Grow Together
Hi friend — I’m Hollis, the “Mama” behind Mama & Moana, and I’m so glad you’re here. This is my first official post (deep breath!), so...

Hollis Baley
Oct 8, 20252 min read


Discover Farm-Fresh Eggs at Mama & Moana
When you think of farm-fresh eggs, what comes to mind? Perhaps you picture a sunny morning, a cozy kitchen, and the delightful sound of eggs cracking into a hot skillet. At Mama & Moana, we bring that vision to life. Our farm-fresh eggs are not just a product; they are a promise of quality, taste, and sustainability. In this blog post, we will explore the journey of our eggs from the farm to your table. We will discuss the benefits of choosing farm-fresh eggs, the unique qual

Hollis Baley
Sep 3, 20254 min read
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