Currently Loving

Modere Liquid Collagen

Let me just start by saying postpartum hair loss is NO JOKE! Although I will also say, it is probably amplified by the fact that when you are pregnant you don’t “shed” or loose any hair at all, then all the sudden it feels like you are going bald! I used powdered collagen while pregnant to make sure I got enough protein in my diet, but didn’t feel like it help much in terms hair and nail growth. I stumbled across this and fell in love! I have been using it for about 3 months now and would highly recommend! https://www.modere.com/productdetail/trim-chocolate-liquid-biocell-life (This is the combination I have been using)

Billie Razors

I used to be one of those people who would literally try and make their razor last MONTHS, even if it was dull and you had to shave the same spot multiple times I made it happen! Razors are so expensive! WHY!? I came across Billie about a year ago and it has been life saving (more so now than ever!) Super inexpensive and they get shipped right to your front door! What?! Yes! You take a quiz when you first set up your account and they will let you know your shipping recommendation. Complete game changer! https://mybillie.com/products (I highly recommend the shaving cream too!)

Daily Mantras and Checklists-The Ivy Lee Method

With all the craziness in the world and an almost 4 month old, I have needed more balance, guidance, and positivity. It has been easy to loose myself, my focus, my happiness, so this little trick has helped keep me focused. I have a notebook and each day I list the following items;

  • Something to learn from or grow from (podcast, a book, a blog) something I can learn or grow from that I want to listen to or read.
  • 3 things that I am thankful or grateful for that day
  • 3 things that I must get done
  • Mantra for the day (One of my close friends told me about the Eternal Sunshine App, I am loving this for my daily mantra and inspirational quotes)
  • And then last but not least a spot for other, I will use this for meal plans, ideas that pop into my head, quotes or reminders I run across, interior design ideas, anything and everything.

x0_meagen lea

The Hummingbird Amongst

Where do I even begin with this…or how to I even describe this experience other than WOW! So a little background before I dive into this for those who don’t know. I lost my Mom, my best friend, my everything almost 2 years ago, on June 13th, 2018, it still feels like yesterday. We have never been religious or affiliated with a religion party, but believe in a higher power, after life, power of positive thinking, astrology, numerology, taro cards, etc. After my Mom passed away, I saw signs and still see signs from her on a regular basis. The top two were, exactly one month to the date on July 13th I received the regular magazine from AAA and it was a Maine lobster right on the cover (she was from Maine and LOVED her Maine lobster) I knew she was there, the second was I had always wanted to be pregnant by the time I was 30, Anchor made his debut 9 months after I turned 30. There are so many other things, but those two will forever stick out in my mind.

I was having an extremely rough day a week after having Anchor and missing my Mom immensely that day. I just sat and cried for hours wishing she was here. My husband had used a medium in the past to connect with his Grandfather a year or too prior and decided to book an appointment for me. The first appointment was almost 3 months out due to high demand (after my experience I totally get why!) The time started approaching and getting closer and closer and to be honest part of me wanted to cancel it. I was nervous, I was scared, I had no idea what to expect so I thought if I cancelled maybe that would be best. I kept the appointment and so glad I did. I called in at 2:30pm on Wednesday April 28th….

The medium first explained what the process was, he said it was like charades. He would connect and they would show him pictures and images to relay to me. After telling me what the appointment would be like and how it works he immediately was pulled and connected to someone. I was so nervous and scared that my Mom wouldn’t come thru. Michael (the medium) said I am seeing a possible older maybe grandfather figure coming through, does the name Bobby have any meaning? I immediately started crying, that was my Dad’s Dad, my Grandpa. He said he was with his significant other (My Grandma) and kept saying how proud they are of me, and he is one of my guardian angels. Michael picked up on the fact that I may have been one of the favorite grandchildren and kept saying they don’t want me to change and love the life we have built. Right after that Michael started seeing images from someone else, someone who I had helped and taken care of. I knew instantly that it was my Mom. She said she was forever so grateful and thankful for all I did to help her when she was sick. She was so proud of me, and had met Anchor before he came into our 3D world. She sits and touches his forehead and nose and plays with him often. She also showed many times that she was able to dance and move around and was not in any pain. And relayed many times how proud she was of me and that even if she is not here in the physical 3D presence she is with me every step of the way and will never leave me alone. During the conversations with my mom the medium was pulled in another direction. He asked if a name begging with Vir had any meaning…it was my husbands grandfather.  Virgil…wow…we had always known and felt that his Grandfather and Mom where the reason we met and are together. And this just verified it beyond belief. The medium said if I ever feel a presence of a male around me, its him. He is always keeping an eye on me and always around and confirmed what we had thought all along that he was behind us meeting. He also stated that at some point in time our paths had crossed, whether a past life, or other family member I am not sure. Michael went back to my mom who showed him a goldfish, and said I am not sure how to describe what this looks like, it looks like a Japanese large goldfish…Koi fish…those were her favorite tiles to create. She wanted me to know she is back to making her tiles again (towards the last couple years, she wasn’t able to create her tiles which was her passion. The tumors in her arms causes her to loose the ability to do so)

Souls come back in forms of animals which is the easiest form, I had seen a blue and green hummingbird the day before this appointment in the office window. I remember looking directly at it, it was a visual I won’t forget. It sat there for a minute and we just locked eyes. During the reading Michael said hummingbirds not the ruby throat ones will be around, and it is her.

Let me also say this is just a few minutes into the hour long session, but let’s be honest it is still raw and hard to truly talk about especially as we quickly approach June 13th which will be 2 years since she passed away.

What an amazing experience, and knowing that those gut feelings I feel when I don’t know the right answer or what I should do is her helping guide is so amazing.

I love you Mom ❤

x0_meagen lea

When Life Gives You Lemons…

It has been awhile so I thought I would hop on here with an update. Between moving from South Everett to Sammamish, listing and trying to sell my condo, gearing up for 2 weeks in Uruguay to watch my Dad start his legs of the Clipper Race, being pregnant, getting engaged, planning a wedding and reception and working on getting my real estate license I have been slightly busy. Not to mention the emotions of being pregnant and not having my mom around hit me out of the blue.

First of all, it feels so amazing to be back in Sammamish. I didn’t realize how much I missed it until we moved back here! I am so glad I was able to check off on my box of accomplishments that I was able to buy a place on my own 5 years ago (and funny thing, I had a 5 year plan to live there and sell it!) Living so close to my dad and where I grew up is such a wonderful feeling and we are so excited to be so close to him once Anchor is here.

So initially I started this blog back up to share recipes, things I am enjoying, tips, tricks, life hacks, essentially just random things, but also as a way to vent or maybe even relate to others. So, with that being said…here are a few of my favorite things currently.

Smart Sweets-Oh my goodness! I am SO glad I found these! With this pregnancy I have been CRAVING sweets of all kinds. I ran across these on Instagram and started following their page and then spotted them at PCC, QFC, and Whole Foods. They are only 3 grams of sugar and help curb that sweet tooth!

Clarins Oil– One of my friends told me about this to help avoid stretch marks. I HATED the way it smelt, so I put a few drops of DoTerra lavender oil in it which helped immensely. I have been putting it on my belly the last few weeks, so stay tuned on the results! I love lavender oil though since it is so soothing, perfect to put on right before bed.

Green Juices- With moving I feel like my schedule is still off. I used to juice consistently, but with everything going on its just been a little too much to wrap my head around so I have been cheating and getting these green juices from Whole Foods. They are amazing though and worth every penny oh and saving my sanity! I have been trying to stay as healthy as possible during this pregnancy and this is a great hack! (I can’t find the exact link to the Whole Foods brand I get, but it is called Green Aid 🙂 )

Hippeas– Another great healthy hack! I love the big bags they have a spicy one I LOVE, but heartburn lately is a real thing. So, I found these mini snack bags perfect to grab on the go, and have been putting them in my fiances lunch as well….he hasn’t complained yet so he must like them 😉

Last but not least- Function of Beauty shampoo, conditioner and leave in….this has been amazing so far. I was using another subscription brand, but just wasn’t seeing the results. My hair kept breaking and wasn’t growing and just wasn’t right. So I switched over to this about 2 months ago. So far I am loving it and feel like my hair isn’t breaking as much as it was prior. It is really nice that you can pick and choose what you are looking to achieve in your hair. You can also pick the scent and color as well. So far I am loving it!

Happy Fri-Yay!

x0x0_meagen lea