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6 Ways to Have a Hot (Postpartum) Girl Summer

July 8, 2026

Last summer, I was convinced that I was going to have the best summer of my life. I had just finished up my first year of law school, and I had nothing but time from June until August. I knew it would likely be my last summer “off” before graduating and entering the workforce, and I … More 6 Ways to Have a Hot (Postpartum) Girl Summer

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Coconino Cowgirl Dropout

July 3, 2026

Before I had the twins in February, and really before I started law school in the fall of 2024, I was a trail and ultra runner. It feels like a lifetime ago. My husband and I would drive to the mountains on our weekends without the kids, and run anywhere from 15-25 miles. In the … More Coconino Cowgirl Dropout

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Self-Care Sunday #16

May 28, 2026

It has been a very busy but very good week. I saw someone refer to this time of year as “May-cember” and that couldn’t be more accurate! Our oldest recently performed in a musical, our second oldest is finishing up kindergarten this next week and has a dance recital the next … More Self-Care Sunday #16

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What I Wish I Had Known During My First Pregnancy

April 5, 2025

It’s still hard to believe that it’s been almost five years since I was pregnant. There’s so, so much I wish I had known, and although I can’t go back in time and change anything, hopefully my experiences can at least help other moms-to-be. … More What I Wish I Had Known During My First Pregnancy

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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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