A couple of months ago, I took a short trip up California's coast to the San Luis Obispo area. Several years ago when I was looking at places to transfer to continue my college education, I had considered transferring to Cal Poly SLO for agricultural studies. I chose a different path, but as I shared …
Author: Megan Marlene
Hi, I’m Megan - nature nerd, cat person, puzzler, wannabe minimalist, and human learning how to be a good one. I wanted to create a place to share the things I care about and hopefully help others along the way through honesty, humor, and hope.
Let’s Get Unfunky
If you're a human, there's a good chance you've experienced a time when you're in a funk. Trust me, you're not alone. Today, I'm sharing several things that help me out when I'm feeling down. Journal. My go-to is always to get out what's going on internally on paper. Maybe you feel like you don't …
A Closet that Conveys You
Growing up, I watched a lot of What Not to Wear. I know, you'd never know by the picture of a young fashionista in the making. Looking back on it, I wonder how many transformations on that show were about introducing the person to a new way of being and a side of themselves they …
I Spy Bottle: Garden Life
Hello everyone! I've decided to theme each month's worth of posts and this month has a small thread of gardening extending through them all. Next month, I plan to dive into connecting with ourselves, but for today, I'll be explaining how to make an I spy bottle. There are so many different I spy bottle …
Crossing Over to New Generations
Does anyone have those hobbies, sayings, ways of doing things that are just part of your family? As in, ‘It’s a Jones' thing’ or something of the like. For me, my mom’s side of the family is a crafty and creative bunch. Along with being avid readers, they also writers, photographers, drawers, painters, knitters, crocheters, …
The Power of Documenting
The other day, I glanced at the stack of notebooks on my dresser and realized how many things I’ve been documenting and writing down. I’ve always been the type to find comfort in a pen and some paper. I’ve also been the type to thoroughly enjoy listing or organizing. It caught me off guard, though, …
Visions of Sugar Pumpkins Danced in My Head
Once upon a time, I dreamed of recreating a vision board with all of my heart's desires beautifully depicted. There would be languages I wanted to learn, children playing in the dirt, and luscious gardens with food waiting to be picked to feed my family. Then reality hit... Do vision boards actually work? I did …
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Staying on Track with Time and Money
Howdy! Over the years, I’ve had people comment positively on my money habits. After talking to a coworker the other day about finances, I had the idea to share what I do with others. Beyond that, though, I’ve been doing my best to be more on top of my time and making sure I’m getting …
Hands On: Home, Health, and Education
January has been here and gone and oh, what a month it's been! I'll do you all a favor and save you from the personal matters that were included in this month. Many tears were shed. Instead, I want to focus on something positive. I've heard someone mention time and time again that something changes …
New Year, Same Consistently Evolving Me
A new year is upon us and, if you’re like me, you don’t believe that January 1st magically makes you a better or more motivated person, just like your birthday doesn’t make you feel any older or wiser. Everything is always achieved gradually. But perhaps it is the new year, the recent passing of my …
