MAD MEG CLIENT HIGHLIGHT - THE POTTY ROCKER

WTF is the Potty Rocker you ask? 

In addition to being Mad Meg's newest client, The Potty Rocker is to Potty training what The Elf On The Shelf is to Christmas. 

Here are a few more details. Educate yourself.

While The Potty Rocker book, family play kit, and rainbow poop are their most popular products, you can shop their entire line of products here. (I like the Excremint bar soap!)

Quick update on Macy Moo's potty training status. She's good at peeing. I'd say she's 95% of the way there during the day. (Though we still do a diaper at night.) Number 2, however, let's just say, in the name of not over-sharing, there's room for improvement. (I could tell you stories though! Oh, how I could tell you stories.) 

I'm sure things are going to turn around in no time, however, as we've been "potty rocking" all week and Macy is obsessed with The Potty Rocker's rainbow poop. Allow her to demonstrate. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE WITH THE POTTY ROCKER

Headed to school, freshly tatted up in a potty rocker tattoo, and obviously a must-have item for every commute, rainbow poop.

Potty Rocker re-usable stickers.

Watching "Toilet Tube" during dinner.
My favorite Potty Rocker video is this RIDICULOUS one but Macy likes this one the best.

The inspirational message I wrote to Mace with the special marker that comes in the Family Play Kit.

Apparently The Potty Rocker can be used for teething too? 

*Here comes the call to action! Head over to The Potty Rocker's Kick Starter page now. Not only will you learn more about their products but you can help back them (we want to keep them an American made company!) and receive gifts for doing so. (Or, you can just shoppity shoppity on their normal site too.) It's your choice.

THE END

*P.S. - Are you a lifestyle or mommy blogger interested in reviewing The Potty Rocker with your own kiddos? Email me here. 

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CHUCKY CHEESE PLEASE

I could bore you with a dissertation on how special Saturday was; how proud I was, standing next to Danny, while Macy blew out her candles, how grateful I was to everyone that came, how much I love my daughter, and how Mr. Chucky Cheese LEGIT experienced some sort of medical trauma/passing out situation in front of all the kids (WTF!) but the pictures (by the pretty Ailee Petrovic) probably tell the story better than I ever could. Enjoy.

-MACY'S GUESTS-

#blessed

*Again, all these amazing pics are by Ailee Petrovic who I met at the Cuteheads shoot. Hire her now and always.

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BORN THRU FIRE PODCAST

I was honored to record this episode for the Born Thru Fire podcast a few months ago in which I talk about my cancer and adoption story but also more recent happenings in my life!

*Download the episode here on iTunes or you can listen to it on your computer here on Stitcher.

Thanks to Kaly McKenna for having me!!

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Manor - 20% off for GFT readers!

Flamingo Inflatable $70   //  Mohawk Lollipop Holder $98  //  Hash Reversible Throw Pillow $89  //

Henry The Elephant Pillow $30  //  Purple Agate Geode $29.99  //  99 Problems but  a Baby Ain't One  // Bourbon Candle  //  Mickey Mouse Print  // Donut Print


Shop The Manor is a classy online boutique that became a little less so yesterday as they started carrying my book! While I'm honored, especially given its their debut book to be on the site, there's a little sumpin sumpin in it for you too. Owner Beth Delozier-Hayes, who I've met and become pals with over this past year is offering 20% site wide for my readers! Just enter discount code "GreetingsfromTX20". 

Beth is also giving away a copy of my book on the Manor instagram feed! It's super easy to enter so feel free to be enticed by that as well.

Happy Hump Day friends! I stayed up way too late last night with Julie and Candace so today is gonna be rough. Too bad Manor doesn't sell aderol - I'd buy that in bulk right now, full price even. Think about it for fall Beth, cool? 

XOXO, Megan

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WHAT MACY WORE: DESITIN EDITION

Late Sunday afternoon I put Macy down for a nap. She didn't necessarily cooperate but the bouts of body convulsions were brief as were the guttural sobbing episodes. I attributed this to my always-improving parenting skills and retreated to the living room for a blissful hour or two of quiet.

Upon reflecting on what a peaceful Sunday it was shaping up to be, I decided to check-in on my sleeping child. Upon hitting the hallway to the bedroom, however, I smelled something peculiar, my initial thought being baby powder?

Now scared for my baby's safety, I whipped open the door, to find not Macy but rather some scary alien lying in my toddler's bed, peacefully humming Five Little Monkeys to herself.

The alien sat up to greet me and I screamed bloody murder and started to cry, upsetting the alien, who copied suite and we both continued to cry slash cough from the potent fumes. My brain, now experiencing PTSD, tried to catch up to my eyes and process what exactly had happened.

Macy, in lieu of napping, choose to source a brand new tub of 16 oz Desitin diaper cream (rich and thick formula) from the top shelf of her changing table. She then applied it from head to toe, as one does.

Not one to waste, the remains of the cream, Macy applied all over her Parisian-themed nursery; the furniture, the expensive Anthropologie wallpaper, and, this part is hard to type....give me a moment to compose myself...the carpet. 

After taking a moment to snap these quick pics I threw the alien in the bath, which had no effect whatsoever. The water simply beaded up to form drops on her now impermeable skin. 

I proceded to cry, with occasional intermittent bursts of laughter, for the next two hours as I cleaned up the mess.

I've been dealing with this situation as I have all previous trials in my life; humor, drugs and alcohol, therapy, and I suppose specific to this particular incident - a carpet cleaner.

*THE END, but just the beginning in terms of removing the cream from Macy's hair. 

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WHAT MACY WORE - SADIE+CLAIRE HEADWRAPS

I haven't done a What Macy Wore in a while because, well, she's f-ing crazy. I legit had an elevated heart rate chasing her around this morning. I can tell you with 100% confidence that Macy was a Kenyan marathoner in a former life.

Baby Birks a la Old Navy

How sad is it that this romper doesn't come in my size? We picked it up last night at Old Navy in an effort to kill time before seeing, Home, at the movie theatre. Seeing 40 minutes of Home, I should clarify, 39 of which Macy ran around the theatre trying to engage fellow patrons in a game of hide-and-seek until I made the executive decision to get the hell out of there. 

This was her go-to move this morning. I'd say "smile" and she'd do this. 

Just a very bizarre child I'm raising.

Mace's head wrap is c/o Sadie+Claire Etsy shop. Unfortunately Macy is going through a phase where she won't wear any hair accessories but we're working on it via corporal punishment. #ohrelaxi'mkidding  I actually have the same headwrap as all Sadie+Claire's wraps come in baby size and adult size. Check 'em out, won't you? 

P.S. Speaking of clothes, I found a new amaze online store called Simons. Google that shit!

And now, a special video presentation, regarding Macy's thoughts on her new birks.  

-WHAT MACY WORE-

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A VOCABULARY UPDATE

Macy has mastered a plethora of new words - some of which aren't ideal. Please enjoy.

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One Part Podcast

photograph by Paige Budde

I can't tell you how excited and honored I am/was to be a guest on Jessica Murnane's One Part Podcast. Career highlight for sure. 

I just listened to the interview back since recording it with her on Monday and it was surreal. And funny. And I talked about cocaine a lot for some reason.

Jessica and I only became buds this year but as she mentions our connection was instant and has an easiness to it. It makes for what I feel is a super intimate interview of myself. 

I hope you like it! Click over to it now!

XO, Megan

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Dallas Book Signing

photograph by Paige Budde

Many respectable ladies before me have taken the Dallas plunge. First and foremost there was Debbie from "Debbie Does Dallas". Khloe Kardashian made the trip only to find out Lam Lam was doing tons of crack. And now friends, it's my turn so Save the Date! I'm coming to Dallas in 11 days!  (Plano, technically but whatever.) I've never been to my neighboring city and I'm excited. Please come out and have a glass of bubbly with me. And please let me know (in the comments below) what Dallas stomping grounds I need to check out while in town!

See you soon I hope! Bring your friends!

XO, Megan

P.S.  Signed books make great stocking stuffers! Just saying!

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WHAT MACY WORE - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL EDITION

My baby is no longer a baby but rather, as of yesterday, an official student enrolled in an academic institution. Admittedly the curriculum involves things like "naptime" and "diaper changing" but its still school guys. K?

Because I was feeling nostalgic about my only child fleeing the nest, (three times a week for a half day) I decided a vintage dress, that used to be mine, would make a fitting outfit for her educational debut. The Victorian neckline of the dress styled with the fur vest resulted in a "sassy Mennonite" aesthetic I thought.

 I did not know at the time this "action shot" was of her violently catapulting her lunchbox at me, which I did not appreciate.

Dress: Vintage 

Vest: Infant Toddler Girls' Faux Fur Fashion Vest 

Shoes: Toddler's Converse® One Star® Canvas Oxford Shoe - Black

Backpack: Dora The Explorer Interactive 12" Backpack 



A mini style blogger in training. I've never been more proud save the time she used the word "shit" in the proper context.

An androgynous pairing of a Dora backpack and vintage Bears lunchbox.

*Have a good weekend everyone! I'm excited as my college friend, Westnut, is in town tonight!!! Follow me on instagram to see what shenanigans her and I get into! #draanks

#Uber #PapaJohnsStandBy

-WHAT MACY WORE-

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YouTube Interview with Julie Bortnick

Last week my pal, Julie Weinstein of From Proscecco to Plaid, interviewed me for her new YouTube Channel. It was super fun, casual, and Julie's apartment is TO DIE. I need to move in get myself invited back over there again soon.

 

Sit back, relax, and enjoy as Julie shows Babara Walters how its done.

 

XO,

Megan (and Julie)

 

 

Break Down of Video

0:52 - Synopsis of my book & why I wrote it

2:45 - How I stay positive in trying times

4:13 -  Advice for people who are adopting/want to adopt

5:44 - Advice for people who want to write a book

6:58 FUN, SILLY, RANDO QUESTIONS

8:52 - On Macy's 1st time "shrooming"

9:22  My career goals

11:40 - BLOOPERS

*Bolded titles mark my favorite parts

 

 

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