When I was in sixth grade I somehow managed to get my hands on a contraband copy of Seventeen Magazine. I really have no idea how this happened, being that I grew up in the sticks and my access to any magazine other than my…
I am a bleeding heart. This is something you must know about me. I cry at movies. I cry at life. I cry when someone is hurting. I cry when someone is happy. I get fired up about injustice and I always (and I mean…
Oh my gosh, guys! It’s finally here! I am so excited to officially launch my Meal Planning Series with this weeks menu. I have been working really hard on prepping and creating printables for y’all and I am extremely excited to get started. The first…
For the majority of my childhood I truly felt as if I was just one tiny step away from stardom. This is true. I honestly lived in an alternative universe of sorts, believing I was simply one discovery away from fame. Nevermind that I lived…
I’m not sure if you’ve ever heard of it, but a few years back there was a movie called “War Room.” Aptly named yet somewhat deceiving, it’s not, in fact, about war as we traditionally think. There are no four star generals nor weapons of…
There are certain moments that divide our lives into before and after. Some are large-scale and universal–we all know life before and after 9/11. Some, though, are smaller, more personal. Some are beautiful, the best kind of moments, the first kiss with your last love,…
When I first wrote this out, I’m going to be honest and say that I didn’t want to share it. I didn’t want to share it because it’s so vulnerable and so raw. It feels like weakness and seems silly and insecure when I read…
Well….it’s been a hot minute, hasn’t it? I honestly don’t even know what happened, I blinked and Thanksgiving was coming in hot and heavy and I was way underprepared. This doesn’t typically happen to me. Usually, I’m all about the holiday prep and planning (because,…
My son has an obsession with Ross. No, not this Ross: This one: Why? You ask. Good question. He’s obsessed with Ross because he’s obsessed with shoes. Sneakers, to be exact. I understand this is not unusual; that it’s a thing among boys right…
Hello Lovelies! I have been nominated for a Blogger Recognition Award by the fabulous, wonderful and beautiful Joan of Starting Over….Again! What’s that, you ask? It’s a pretty awesome award given to bloggers by bloggers recognizing the hard work, dedication and value of bloggers. It’s…
Welcome to BurntToast! My name is Meaghan, and this is my safe space, a place where we can share stories, share recipes and share life. It’s my dream that you can come here, kick your shoes off and pour yourself a glass of wine while you read, laugh, and maybe even hop into the kitchen. This is my heart, for all of you to see. And ALL are welcome here.
