Wanderlusting

Dear Avery, Wanderlust; a strong, innate desire to rove or travel about. I’ll add feeling alive in a new location and experience to that definition. It’s one of my favorite words, and definitely the word of 2015 for me — compare that to my favorite words of 2013! Here I am… “Wanderlusting” in Mexico.  Continue reading “Wanderlusting”

No One Else Can Play Your Part – World Suicide Prevention Day

Dear Avery, I know you are used to fun posts, but this one is heavy and really important. Today, September 10th, is World Suicide Prevention Day. It’s a day to remind ourselves that we matter. Every single one of us. I hope and pray that this will never impact your life personally, but you mayContinue reading “No One Else Can Play Your Part – World Suicide Prevention Day”

The 4 guys you’ll (probably) date

Dear Avery, My first crush was in 3rd grade. I distinctly remember wanting to sit next to a certain boy during story-telling time. I also remember having no idea WHY that was. The rest was history. Many more crushes were in store for me,  and boyfriends to come into my life. BUT, I was notContinue reading “The 4 guys you’ll (probably) date”

Take advice from “The Bachelorette” : Marry up.

Dear Avery, I’m really hoping the reality show “The Bachelor/The Bachelorette” is still around when you are old enough to watch. I’m kidding… well… OK, kind of. It’s an awfully cheesy yet fabulously addicting 2 hour television event (yes, I’m sure you’ve established by now that your Aunt Megs watches a lot of TV). AnyContinue reading “Take advice from “The Bachelorette” : Marry up.”

No, I’m not perfect…not even close! And that’s OK.

By Megan Cynaumon Dear Avery, Perfection is a word most people strive to embody. We want to look perfect, live in the perfect neighborhood, marry the perfect partner, etc.I try my best to live my life to the fullest, and sometimes that means that everything needs to be perfect in order to feel full. WhenContinue reading “No, I’m not perfect…not even close! And that’s OK.”