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The heat aside, June was really good to me! I saw some dreams turn into a reality, enjoyed some great family time, and found myself some nostalgia-filled days.
And just like that, we are already in the month of May! It’s been a second since I’ve done a monthly recap, so let’s catch up. We are full in the swing of spring and the seasonal allergies aside, here are the things I’ve been loving.
The shortest month of the year has quickly wrapped up! I love February. It’s filled with celebrations of all kinds: love, birthdays, and anniversaries! Here are some of my highlights from the month!
I absolutely adore Valentine’s Day! I love the silly cards, all the hearts, and — of course — the pink and red, so I thought it would be fun to host a little V-Day dinner to celebrate my friends and loved ones!
It’s the first month of a new year, and honestly, it’s been off to a pretty strong start! I’ve been getting back into the flow of creating again, as well as streaming and recording for the pod. I’m excited about what’s ahead, but first, I’ll share some highlights from this month!
It’s the start of a new year! But before we move ahead, it’s time for another recap. A roundup of my December favorites!
OK, I know starting anything can be intimidating, but if streaming is one of those things you’re hoping to do in 2024, this is your sign to go for it! Cooper and I really love it and have found a great community of people who really encourage us to be ourselves and do what we love. But if you’re not sure where to begin, this blog is for you.
It’s the start of a new series here on the blog where I’ll recap some highlights from each month!
It’s taken me a second to sit down and write this. In fact, it’s been a couple of months since I celebrated turning 30! I celebrated all weekend long with multiple themed days including an RIP to my 20’s dinner, 13 going on 30 movie night, and a Dirty 30 Drag Brunch. I don’t feel wiser or significantly older, but there have been some changes. So let’s get personal, and I’ll share what my thoughts are about entering this next chapter and how I felt about my 20’s.
When I was a kid, I always felt a little sad as the summer came to a close and the beginning of the school year started approaching. But one thing that would always make me excited for a new school year was back-to-school shopping!
I recently took a two-week trip to Europe with my family, and it was absolutely incredible. Seeing the sights, exploring with the people I love, and eating delicious food was truly amazing. But before I even get where I’m going, I’m a pretty diligent packer these days after doing a lot of traveling in my late teens and early 20s for tours and music events…
I’ve started a podcast! The who/what/when/where/ and why of The Fuzzy Pod are all discussed in the first episode!
Playing video games has been a part of my life since I was very young. I would plug in two controllers to our N64, boot up Mario Kart, and tell my younger sister to “pay attention to Yoshi, that’s who you are” knowing very well that it was a CPU player she was watching (oops. sorry to all the younger siblings this happened to). I guess you could say I took it seriously even at age 9.
Over the years, I’ve taken on some pretty ambitious New Year’s Resolutions. There’s nothing wrong with that, but they can be tough to maintain. I do love the reset that a new year can bring, but as we move through the beginning of 2023, I’ve tried to be a little more intentional with setting realistic and practical ways for me to take care of myself on a daily basis.
There are a lot of feelings that fly around as one year ends and a new one begins. For me, I feel mostly excited when each chapter closes because there’s something I love about “a fresh start.” At the same time, it can bring some gloominess when I think about the things I didn’t do but hoped to.
A Q&A with Megan all about the making of her new album “Christmas Morning”. We discuss what the process was like, why she wanted to make this album, and what inspired her while making the album…
Our second year of marriage we hosted our first ever Thanksgiving. The food responsibilities were spread out, but I decided I would be the one to make the Key Lime Pie because the truth is: I needed to redeem myself. Many Thanksgivings prior, I had ruined the pie, and it never set for some reason. So I was determined to make it up.
Without even realizing, my makeup routine tends to shift every couple of years. I’ll look back on photos of when I preferred a heavy dark liner on my water line or times when I wore bright purple lipstick. There were even times when I drew my eyebrows in nice and dark and other times where I didn’t even know brow products existed.
In my early 20s, I used to hate when people thought I was younger than I was. No joke, airport security once said I could keep my shoes on since I was a kid. They literally thought I was a child, and I was probably 21 at the time. My height and lack of makeup probably contributed, but I wasn’t going to correct the assumption if it meant I didn’t have to shuffle on the airport tile in my socks waiting for my shoes on the other side of the conveyor.
Summer can often mean we’re out in the sunshine enjoying the outdoors day after day, but taking care of your skin during that time can be tough. Sometimes the heat dries out my skin, or the sun exposure can cause damage. This summer, I’ve tried to be proactive about maintaining a routine that would combat those things and actively hydrate my skin.
I think it’s safe to say we are officially out of the newlywed phase and halfway to an “old married couple”. I always hated the comments from onlookers early on in marriage of “just wait, it will wear off soon” or “you’ll see one day, you’ll like each other less.” Sure, there are ups and downs, but I chose a partner that I can move through the ebbs and flows of life with. In tune with last year’s posts, here are five things that I’ve learned in five years of marriage. (P.S. Happy anniversary, Cooper!)
I don’t think I ever read for enjoyment until I was 20. Before then, I’d fall asleep trying to get through required school books until I finally just looked up the spark notes version. My love for reading was rekindled in the last year and part of that was wanting to make it a part of my nightly routine. I thought I’d share my summer reading wish list with you.
Mother’s Day is right around the corner on Sunday, May 8, and I know how hard it can be to find the perfect gift for those people in your life that you care so deeply about. While a gift will never be able to express the full gratitude we have for the mothers in our lives, this is a day where we can show some of that appreciation and make them feel special and loved!
Today is Earth Day! I feel like I need to say that every day is Earth Day given that this is the planet that provides for and houses us, but today we can really dig deep into celebrating, protecting and appreciating Earth.
As some of you know, I just finished a tour with Jeremy Shada, and if you were following along on Instagram, you know that it was a blast! He is such a talented individual and a great friend, so hitting a few cities and opening up for him was a dream.
This year marks some big anniversaries for my husband Cooper and I. In July, we will be 5 years married…but this month will be 5 years since I sat on a park bench and said the biggest “yes” of my life. Sounds dramatic when I put it that way, but besides being surround by more friends and family and the legality and pageantry of a wedding, getting engaged is still saying “I choose you.”
I don’t know about you, but I grew up in a household where there wasn’t a huge emphasis on healthy snacking, so I usually went for the bag of chips, cookies and cheddar snack type of treat. Although I’ve broadened my horizons to enjoying foods past what I used to eat at recess, I still fill my pantry with Flamin’ Hot Limon Cheetos and Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies from time to time. I think those types of snacks are totally okay, but maybe not ideal for my everyday. The idea of a “snack” can sound like something you make for a kid, but I usually need a little more fuel to get me from lunch to dinner.
I’ve been traveling a little more recently which has got me thinking about the things I usually need to have on a long flight or time in an airport. I’ve perfected this list over time, so I hope these prove useful to you on your next trip! As always, feel free to drop by Instagram and let me know if you agree, have things you like to bring that aren’t on this list or just to say hi!
I found my new favorite breakfast, and I need to tell you about it. It’s simple really, but I am LOVING it. If you love breakfast foods as much as me, you need to try this out. I also have a new favorite caffeine boost for any coffee drinkers out there, or maybe you’re new to it and not quite ready for straight black coffee.
Back in February, I wanted to find some ways to become a more tidy person. I’ve taken some of those practices and put them in to play. Here’s what’s worked the best for me so far and here’s where I hope to take these habits in the future!