About The Happenings of Parenthood

a mom and dad in their 30s with their two young children a boy and girl wearing all red shirts sitting together on a green couch showcasing one of the happenings of parenthood
We are a family of four trying to survive this adventurous ride.

Parenthood is a life-changing journey filled with ups and downs. It’s a mix of beautiful and ugly moments, fulfilling and isolating experiences, and both terrifying and exciting times. At The Happenings of Parenthood, we strive to share our personal experiences and provide helpful insights. We discuss simple parenting hacks, tips for involving your children in chores, or practical methods to reduce costs while budgeting. We are always learning and improving. We also offer detailed instructions for fun and affordable DIY crafts and toys.

Our team is composed of Megan, Edgar, Melianna, Xander, and our supporters.

Megan is an oncology nurse (as of 2012), wife (as of 2016), and mother (as of 2018). Edgar is an engineer (as of 2007), husband (as of 2016), and father (as of 2018). As parents, we want the best for our children – Melianna and Xander. We’re constantly learning from our mistakes (and we make plenty) and sharing our successes with others to ensure we’re doing everything possible to give them an exceptional life.

Our limited free time revolves around DIY projects and creative interests. Life seems busy at the start of parenthood (and it truly is), but it becomes busier in new ways as little ones grow. Our passion for creativity took off in 2020 while we were trying to navigate life during a pandemic with both a toddler and a newborn. Wild, I know. It wasn’t pretty at first, but we discovered and nurtured this intense fascination we found within ourselves.

Essentially, our goal is to inspire others with our ideas, which are sparked by our biggest inspirations, Melianna and Xander. Without them, our ideas would not exist (at least not from us). Edgar shares his DIY concepts on his YouTube channels, Super Simple DIY Crafts and Super Simple DIY Projections. At the same time, Megan sells her Adult Coloring Books and Coloring Cookbook Collection for children on Amazon and our blog shop.

Please join us as we navigate through the happenings of parenthood (the highs and the lows), and we all can gain valuable insights every step of the way.