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Feb 22

Daily Photo: One of The Many Benefits of Parenthood

 At the end of almost every school day, I find little heart-shaped notes with my name written on them inside my five and a half year old son's backpack.  Some days he'll slip them in my pocket when I pick him up from school.  He is suc (read full article)

Daily Photo, Happy Things, Parenting

Feb 22

A Little Inspiration...

Thanks for reading! If you have not yet subscribed to my blog, please do. Go to: http://feeds.feedburner.com/ecomeg (read full article)

Happy Things, Inspiration, life

Feb 10

A Little Boy And His Girl Scout Cookies

It's girl scout cookie season here in North Texas and I always stock the freezer with them at this time of year.  I always think I'm buying enough to last for months but inevitably they are consumed almost instantaneously.  Not by me, of co (read full article)

Happy Things, Parenting

Jan 10

Announcing: Becket Explains (A Video Blog by My 5 Year Old)

My five year old son, Becket, decided to start a website where he could post videos of himself explaining how to do everyday things that 5 year olds typically learn to do. I had to give it a good deal of thought. He is, after all, just five. But I (read full article)

Happy Things, Parenting

Jan 05

Steve Jobs: How to Live before You Die

In case you need a little inspiration today.  This did the trick for me... Thanks for reading! If you have not yet subscribed to my blog, please do. Go to: http://feeds.feedburner.com/ecomeg (read full article)

Happy Things, Inspiration, life

Jan 01

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to everyone who has supported me, encouraged me, tolerated me, inspired me, loved me.  Thank you so much for being you, and I hope that 2010 is your best year ever! And for the lady who gave me a nasty look when my 5 year old was (read full article)

Happy Things

Dec 24

Daily Photo: A Christmas Miracle!

It's snowing in Texas on Christmas Eve!  It was 70 degrees yesterday and my kids were running around sweating in their short sleeved shirts - now this! Thanks for reading! If you have not yet subscribed to my blog, please do. Go to: http://fe (read full article)

Daily Photo, Happy Things

Nov 10

What Is Life without Happiness?

Blogging has been beneficial to me for so many reasons.  For example, it compels me think and write creatively every day on topics about which I am passionate, and this practice has helped to restore the vocabulary I had partially lost due to ba (read full article)

Green Living, Happy Things

Nov 07

Introducing: EcoMeg Recommends...

I am excited to announce the launch of my online store, "EcoMeg Recommends..."  Here you will find many products that will assist you on your journey to live a greener lifestyle. Many of the Featured Products have been the subject of my blog (read full article)

Green Living, Happy Things, Products I Love

Oct 29

Daily Photo: Thankful Thursday

In the push and pull of everyday life, it is easy to lose sight of how fortunate each of us is.  No matter our circumstances, there is always a reason to be grateful. The photo, above, is one of the many ways in which I am fortunate:  I (read full article)

Daily Photo, Happy Things, Parenting

Oct 18

I've Received A Best Blog Award!

Wow - what a week! I've received my second blog award.  Many thanks to Jenny at Southern Institute for Domestic Arts and Crafts!  If you haven't checked out her website yet, you should - it's a great blog about arts and crafts, cooking, s (read full article)

awards, Happy Things

Oct 15

"Proud to Be Me" Day

Last year at my 5 year old's Montessori school there was a Fall Festival (code for Halloween party).   This year, instead of the Fall Festival, they are celebrating International Month.  Each child must come to school with a "Proud to (read full article)

Happy Things, life, Parenting

Oct 13

Mama!

At midnight last night, my toddler woke up screaming and crying, "Mama!!! Mama!!!"  I ran to his room and found him kneeling on his bed, facing the wall.  He was very upset.  "Don't let them bite my fingers!"  I touched his shoul (read full article)

Happy Things, Parenting

Oct 08

No, Dad. You're for...

My husband put our 5 year old son to bed tonight.  After books and songs, he bent down to give our son a kiss.  And that's when our son gave him a lengthy explanation about why his Dad can't kiss him anymore.  "Dad, you're for playing (read full article)

Happy Things, Parenting

Oct 05

One Reason I Love My Mother-in-law

My mother-in-law, about her kids: "You can tell your kids what to do but then they just do whatever they want." Turning to me, "Good thing I can't tell my daughter-in-law what to do, right?" Me: "Well, you could try." My mother-in-law: "Hey, I com (read full article)

Happy Things, life

Oct 02

Autumn: The Season of Disco

I was in 8th grade the year that "disco died."  I have strong memories of roller skating on Friday evenings at the rink, disco ball glittering, Donna Summer singing "Last Dance," hoping to see whichever boy I was crazy about at the time but neve (read full article)

Happy Things, life

Oct 02

Daily Photo: It's Only Fair

When my 5 year old saw the fun photo I posted yesterday of my toddler, he insisted he have one too.  Because it's only fair. So you enjoyed this posting - what's next? Subscribe! (read full article)

Daily Photo, Happy Things

Oct 01

Daily Photo: Halloween Is Coming!

Both of my little ones are already dressing up in costumes almost daily and have decorated baby pumpkins.  If last year was any indication, the excitement should reach an absolute fever pitch by October 31 and the costumes will be threadbare!So (read full article)

Daily Photo, Happy Things, life

Sep 30

My First Blog Award!

Many thanks to Jael Custom Designs for giving me my first blog award - it was very nice of her to think of me.  Check out her website - she is a freelance graphic designer, a newspaper professional, a social networker and a mom of four.   (read full article)

Happy Things

Sep 28

Daily Photo: Look Inside the Heart

The tiny freckle on my toddler's ear.  It's like a little target that says "kiss me here!" So you enjoyed this posting - what's next? Subscribe! (read full article)

Daily Photo, Happy Things

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