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Tag: Travel

Growing up, I was fortunate enough to travel a LOT. I’ve visited every single state on the eastern seaboard, from Florida all the way up to Maine; I’ve taken a month long trip to Europe; I’ve visited many of the major cities in the US, including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Salt Lake City, and more; I’ve travelled to nearly a dozen national parks; I lived in Hawaii for over a year; and most importantly, I have a deep love for my home state of North Carolina, and love to “travel” and see beautiful sights without ever crossing state lines.

So whether you’re wanting ideas for your next vacation, or tips on how to fully appreciate all of the beauty NC has to offer (hint: there’s a LOT), you’ve come to the right place.

Marshmallows, Mishaps, and Memories

June 9, 2026

A few months ago, when the twins were maybe five weeks old, an idea popped into my head one day:
‘Kevin and Thomas should go camping together!’ I don’t know what prompted the idea. Maybe it was because I felt bad that with the twins’ arrival, my stepson was now … More Marshmallows, Mishaps, and Memories

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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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