Meg Eakin
Meg is a Collin County native. She earned her BA in Communications and enjoys writing as a creative outlet. Meg works as a small business content creator, helping local service-based companies share their work on social media and other areas of the internet. She and her husband recently bought her childhood home and are renovating it slowly on their own. Together she and her husband have two boys and a beloved pup. In her free time, you can find Meg browsing the aisles of local thrift stores, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, writing, or creating a new craft project.
Why I’m Giving Up My Husband’s Last Name
Okay, I’m not actually giving up my husband’s last name, but I am in the process of legally hyphenating it.
When my husband and I got married, we were both very young and I was...
The Lazy Mom’s Guide to Sustainability
It’s no secret that sustainability is a hot topic and something many of us are trying to achieve or at least be better about. But how can we really start? Check out this lazy...
Experience Gift Ideas for All Ages
My family and I are very big on handmade, secondhand, or experience gifts for the holidays (and beyond). Our kids have way too many toys, and I don’t like picking up all that clutter...
9 Ways to Make Your Home “Fall Cozy”
Ahhh, the holidays! There's nothing like the music, decorations, and maybe more important than all of that, the cozy feelings. There’s nothing better than the cozy feelings and smells of the holidays.
How to Make...
How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Affects Kids: My Story
When I was eight years old, my mom’s best friend (and my second mother in every way aside from biology) was diagnosed with breast cancer. At such a young age, there was a lot...
My Top Tips for Buying & Selling on Facebook Marketplace
Who doesn’t love a good bargain? I know I sure do. Facebook Marketplace is a great place to score awesome deals on items new and used. I have found everything from cars to toys,...
CCM’s Consciously Coupled Relationship Series :: How Marriage Counseling Saved My Young Marriage
*Consciously Coupled* explores everything relationships from local moms AND a licensed couples counselor. We’re discussing couples therapy, the pros and cons of relationship books, tips on navigating cross-cultural relationships, how to find time alone...
Best Coffee Shops in Collin County for Romance to Brew
A date night out with someone you love is one of the best things in life. Good food, good drinks, and no kids all make for a lovely evening. But there is an unsung...