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Hey There!

I’m Megan. Nice to meet ya!

I’m an Orthodox Christian, medical school wife, and mother of two. This is my space where I’m creating a slow paced, graceful life in the midst of a bustling modern world.

Join me on this journey as I dive in to Faith, motherhood, crafting, home decor, and living on a budget.

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This is hands down my favorite meal to make EVER.

This is hands down my favorite meal to make EVER. Okay, that is unless we’re talking Julia Child’s boeuf bourguignon, but this is definitely my most cooked meal ever. Especially because I very rarely have 6 hours to cook Julia’s famous recipe. If you like Thai food this one is AMAZING, I swear. If you’re orthodox, this is the BEST fast friendly meal you’ll ever make. If you’re keto, whole30, or vegan (minus the shrimp) this is also a meal you’re going to love! I’ve already shared the link in my bio!

Always pants-less. Always wearing something on her

Always pants-less. Always wearing something on her head. Always trying to climb something she shouldn’t. Lord beer me strength.

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Just over here enjoying this space hoping and pray

Just over here enjoying this space hoping and praying I don’t kill this fiddle leaf tree.
I’ve been working a ton on our bedroom and I just finished up a blog post going way too in to detail about it. Link in bio!

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I’ve been spending so much time on our home sinc

I’ve been spending so much time on our home since we moved in. Honestly, I probably do it more than I should. But the room that I’ve put the most thought in to so far has been our master bedroom. It’s not quite perfect and we’ve still got a few things to add (like an actual bed, for one 😅) but for the first time in our whole marriage we finally have a bedroom that I love and could spend all day in. Swipe to see the “before.”

In case you were following along with my “what t

In case you were following along with my “what to do with our dining table” saga, I present to you the final transformation. Which involved scrapping all of my painting and sanding ideas and taking to Facebook market place to find a whole new set. This STUNNING hard wood Thomasville table circa 1963 popped up for a STEAL. It came with two additional leaves and two beautiful armed chairs that I have in other spots of the house. Unfortunately it was owned by smokers so it smelled AWFUL. After a million rounds of tide and vinegar baths to rid the layers of film, and finally an entire bottle of lemon essential oil to rid the smell later, we’ve got ourselves the table of my dreamsssss 😍😍😍 Also peep that $10 Facebook marketplace oil painting 😍
I’m having so much fun collecting pieces that finally feel like “me.” Oh and I’m also driving my husband crazy because I change things daily. 💁🏻‍♀️

“I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it wil

“I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.” Genesis 9:13-16

Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us sinners

Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us sinners.
We’ve been stuck at home for months. We’re watching innocent men die at the hands of sinners. We’re watching our cities burn. All I can seem to say is Lord have mercy, over and over and over again. All I want is to be in Church, praying for our broken world. Drawing closer to Christ, receiving his life giving body and blood.
Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Theotokos, save us. All Saints, intercede for us.
Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy.

On this day 5 years ago, we were leaving our Moroc

On this day 5 years ago, we were leaving our Moroccan Riad in the early morning hours to catch a flight back to our home in Italy. It still blows my mind that this was my life. It doesn’t even seem real. I miss traveling the world so much. My life has changed so drastically since this photo was taken. Never in a million years did I think just five years later I’d have two babies and a husband starting medical school. “Man plans his steps, but the Lord determines his course.” I’m so grateful for all of those years spent abroad, but I’m even more grateful for the life we’ve been given now, and I am so filled with excitement for our future. 💕

I’m the worst at posting here these days. We mov

I’m the worst at posting here these days. We moved and I’ve been putting all my effort in to making our house a home, and also in to not going absolutely off the rails during this stay at home order. THANK THE LORD ITS ALMOST OVER! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
The room I want to put all my focus in to currently is our master bedroom, and I talked all about my goals for it in a blog post yesterday. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •
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UPDATE: We moved! Almost a month ago now. We didn’t know how serious things were going to get it or how long we’d be in quarantine. Lesson learned, never move during a quarantine with two toddlers again. 😅 unpacking and decorating our new home has basically been my major source of “self care” but tbh it’s also pretty masochistic of me, because 5 minutes after I clean/organize a space my toddlers come behind me and destroy it. Hence the reason this photo is one for a few weeks ago and not a current one of my table covered in all sorts of misplaced sewing supplies 😅
Which leads me to my other source of happiness during this time of sadness-walking! Our new neighborhood is MASSIVE and has so many amazingly adorable streets that I could walk up and down for hours every day. How are you staying sane during these times?

Saw this on our quarantine walk this evening. Ever

Saw this on our quarantine walk this evening. Everything will be okay. 🌈 #stayhome #covid_19 #corona

Can’t wait for all the things ahead. 💕So much

Can’t wait for all the things ahead. 💕So much is about to change, so fast.

Y’all, my favorite baby store ever just launched

Y’all, my favorite baby store ever just launched hand made bows made from vintage handkerchiefs and I am OBSESSED! They have so many unique ones in stock right now and they are all one of a kind. Go check @jumpingjude out if you haven’t already! •
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I just can’t believe this little girl turns one

I just can’t believe this little girl turns one today. Time is such a thief. The last year has been such a crazy blur. It’s been full of so many changes, and she’s been the best one of all. I’m so lucky to call this sweet little girl mine 💕 Many years sweetest Viv!

Hi 👋🏻 it’s me, Megan, and this is my face

Hi 👋🏻 it’s me, Megan, and this is my face (that I don’t show on here often) Nice to see you here! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. I LOVE all things birth. I believe that we were perfectly created by our Creator to share in His creation by bringing life in to this world, and He designed our bodies so perfectly to birth His creation. I believe every woman should have the option to give birth the way SHE wants. I’m a huge advocate for natural childbirth, but I so value and appreciate the necessity for modern medicine to bring babies safely earthside when necessary.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2. I met my husband at a church camp when I was 15. We started dating when I was 16, and got married just after I graduated high school at 18.
3. I loved in Italy for three years and I’d give just about anything to go back. And while yes, wine IS cheaper than water and it is the most picturesque place on earth, there was SO much about it that was incredibly hard and difficult and it certainly wasn’t all fairytales all the time. But still, it’s my dream to one day own a vacation home there. A girl can dream, right?
4. I want ALL THE BABIES. I used to not want kids at all, and now I want as many as I can have. To be honest, I think 5 will be my perfect number, but I’d totally be happy with 7. Or 9. Whatever. 💁🏻‍♀️
5. I dream of running a blog full time. I actually do have one (link in bio!) but I’m the WORST at updating it. I’ve pretty much got perpetual writers block. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now that you know more about me, tell me a fun fact about you! Do we share any of the same interests? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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