Articles by Megan Rathz

My dragonfly baby

I remember the day vividly in July of 2020 when I took a pregnancy test. I had a feeling that I might be expecting and decided that maybe I should…

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Mary Leigh’s garden

Do you ever see a house with such potential, but are distracted with the ugly bushes out front? I never cease to be amazed when I get out and drive…


Enjoying our leisurely summer

I have never been the mom who wants to sign my kids up for constant summer activities. I look at summer as a chance to regroup and revitalize from the…


A day of beauty

Inspiration comes from all different places and is unique to everyone. I am so inspired by nature and flowers in particular. I love so many different flowers, but none quite…


I never saw myself as a boy mom

I never saw myself as a boy mom. I always imagined having a little girl. I would picture myself picking out dresses for her, braiding her hair, and enjoying all-things-princess…


Noticing the remarkable

I have always enjoyed the change of seasons. There is something about this time of year that you can physically see the demeanor of people change. I feel more energized…


The journey of motherhood

The relationship between sisters is truly a dynamic one. There’s a quote by Marion C. Garretty that I’ve always loved because I feel it so perfectly captures the relationship of…


Dancing with fairies

I have always been drawn to fairy gardens, but never had one until this year. My daughter, Mary, is at the perfect age where her imagination is running wild and…


Anguish in the garden

We are in the midst of Holy Week, the most sacred and revered time in the Christian faith. We know that the sorrowful day of Good Friday is coming; the…


The land of misfit plants

I had a short list of items that I needed to pick up at the supermarket. I told myself I was going to get in and out, not pass go…