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Our Summer Bucket List As a Family of 7

July 1, 2026

Summer is finally here, and that means days at the pool, popsicles on the porch, and weekends in the mountains! And meltdowns because I bought the wrong kind of popsicles. And complaining because somebody’s arms hurt on the hike. And breaking up the toddler fight club in my playroom. As a kid, I loved summer, but now … More Our Summer Bucket List As a Family of 7

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Your Capacity Grows As Your Family Grows

June 16, 2026

Last night, I texted my mom, “That’s it. I’m quitting.”

She responded, “What, putting the kids to bed? 😂”

“No,” I said, “my job.”

The week prior, my husband had switched to working night shifts so that I could work. I had been interning at a law firm downtown for spring semester … More Your Capacity Grows As Your Family Grows

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5 Ways to Prepare Your Kids for a New Sibling

December 28, 2025

When my husband and I found out that we were expecting, we knew that this meant not just a big change in our lives, but in the lives of our three children, as well. Especially when we found out it was twins, we wanted to make sure that our kids were somewhat prepared for what … More 5 Ways to Prepare Your Kids for a New Sibling

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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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