Megan Wages
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Why Boring Is the New Exciting!
In my 20s, I lived life like sleep was optional. I worked three jobs, somehow still managed to go out with friends afterward, and thought nothing of dancing until the lights came on and the music finally shut off. Sleep?… Continue reading
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🌀 Midweek Reset: 5-Minute Habits to Boost Your Energy (No Matter What Your Week Looks Like)
Let’s be real—Wednesday can hit like a wall. The energy from Monday (if there was ever much) is long gone, and Friday still feels way too far away. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom keeping tiny humans alive, working from home… Continue reading
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The Power of Simple Kindness
So a little bit of a rant post… How hard is it, really, to respond to someone else’s small act of kindness? I’m not talking about grand gestures or life-changing sacrifices — just the little everyday moments. A “thank you,”… Continue reading
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Part 3 – The (Hopefully) Final Chapter of the Great Tank Saga
Subtitle: From Bacteria Battles to Fishy Friendships Well, here we are… The third (and fingers crossed, final) chapter in what I’ve come to call The Great Tank Saga. For those of you who’ve been along for the whole ride, thank… Continue reading
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When Motivation Hibernates (and So Do I, Kinda)
Lately, one thing has been weighing heavy on my mind—energy, or rather, the lack of it. I have a feeling I’m not the only one. As the seasons shift from summer into fall and then inch their way toward winter,… Continue reading
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Two Weeks of Whiskers, Wiggles & Wonder 🐾
Oh, the cuteness just keeps coming — tiny claws, wobbly pounces, and all! It’s hard to believe it’s already been almost two weeks since these little furballs joined our family. What an adventure it has been watching them grow —… Continue reading
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Permission to Do Absolutely Nothing (And Like It)
I’ve been blogging for about two months now, and here’s what I’ve already discovered: coming up with blog topics on a regular basis is not for the faint of heart. I mean, sure, I usually write about a whole mix… Continue reading
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Fostering Fuzzballs: Our Adventure With Tiny Kittens
As if our home wasn’t already a bustling hub of fur, scales, and fish tanks, we decided to add a little more chaos to the mix. Not chaos in the stressful sense — more like chaos wrapped in fluff and… Continue reading
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The (Imperfect) Art of Balance: A Gym Confession
So… it’s been a month since I’ve stepped foot in a gym. (Cue dramatic music.) And before anyone gasps and clutches their protein shake, let me just say—it’s not for lack of excuses. Oh, I have plenty. Are they good… Continue reading
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Sometimes, I Just Want to Doom Scroll (and Maybe Eat Cheese in Peace…
Let me just say it straight: I love my family. I love my kids, my partner, our animals, and the life we’ve built together. I’d go to the ends of the Earth for them—and sometimes it feels like I already… Continue reading
The Jaded Mother 