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Mothers Don’t Earn Breaks, They Deserve Them

October 16, 2026

I skipped out of my Wills & Trusts class with a lightness that I don’t usually have after talking about dead people’s estates for over two hours straight, and my friend noticed it immediately. When I informed her that I was leaving for the beach early the next morning, her jaw practically hit the floor. … More Mothers Don’t Earn Breaks, They Deserve Them

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Sunday #33: Reunited with the Ocean

September 20, 2026

Get ready for one of the shortest Sunday updates ever! Normally, writing these little end-of-the-week recaps is how I unwind and process another crazy week. I find writing both relaxing and refreshing at the same time. This past weekend, though, I was able to recharge in a completely different way: for the first time in … More Sunday #33: Reunited with the Ocean

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Christmas in California

January 1, 2025

For Christmas this year, my parents were kind enough to fly me out to California with them to visit my grandparents, who live near Huntington Beach. My mom’s twin sister and her husband also drove in from their home up north. My grandparents have lived in their house for a long, long time, and I’ve … More Christmas in California

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I’m Megan, a mom, twin mom, and stepmom to a total of five kids. This blog is a space for honest conversations about motherhood, pregnancy, blended family life, and balancing it all with your own identity and goals, so no one has to feel like they're walking this journey alone.

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