Meredith Garrett
By day, Meredith works as a full time legal assistant at a family law firm. By night, she’s working as the owner of Marked by Meredith, helping people design their homes, plan events and style their life. When she’s not preparing pleadings or painting a statement wall, she’s adventuring around Oklahoma City with her son, Grayson (2009), and her daughter, Sutton (2011). Meredith grew up in Oklahoma City, then studied Communication and Creative Writing at the University of Tulsa. In her spare time, she’s spending time with family and friends, fueling herself with coffee and learning how to be a new Cat Mom.
To the Newly Single Mom: You’re Gonna Be Okay
Being a single mom is like flying in the trapeze without the security of a safety net.
You can’t fall.
But if you do, you just get up and make dinner.
Case in point: A few years...
What Every Woman is Thankful For
*sets down “Not Today Satan” mug
Oh hello, I didn’t see you there.
Get out your marshmallows and cocoa because I’m about to serve up a dish of Gratitude, and I have a feeling you’re gonna...
I’ve Got 99 Problems but Entitled Kids Ain’t One
It was last December…
“What do you want for Christmas?” I asked my 10-year-old.
Her answer?
“Six dollars.”
I laughed and said, “Not even seven??”
Spoiler alert: She got more than that.
But this anecdote illuminates the mentality my kiddos...
What Moms REALLY Mean When We Say…
Welcome to the Mom edition of what women really mean. If you missed my first article, you can read it here.
Making moms feel heard is important to me.
Is it because I’m a truth bearer?...
The Day My Son Started Wearing Cologne
No one: -----
My 12-year-old: *sprays 2 pumps of Acqua di Gio and emerges in jeans*
“What in the JC Penny’s is going on??” I asked, inhaling the scent of masculinity and chiseled abs.
Puzzled, I clutched...
The Art of Getting Your Glow Back
Hi. I’m Meredith. And I’m a Glow-Getter.
This doesn’t mean I ride a unicorn and sneeze confetti. It means I’m dedicated to the pursuit of self-growth and to living a healthy, fulfilling life.
And I’m a...
Stop Raising Bullies
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Your kid might be a bully
And you might be one too
Before I become Dr. Seuss, let me elaborate.
I don’t know what in the Scared Straight is going on, but this...
What Women REALLY Mean When We Say…
One of life’s greatest mysteries is the mind of women.
We've mastered the art of psychological warfare,
our search skills rival the best CIA agent,
yet we'll soften like a roll of Charmin for something as simple...
Let’s Talk About Flex, Baby: 6 Simple Weight Loss Tips
On a scale of 1 to Sports Illustrated, how swimsuit ready are you?
*anxiety enters the chat*
Well if you’d rather eat glass than try on a bathing suit, this is the article for you.
Especially since...
Life Is Short, Send the Text.
If 2021 has reminded us of anything, it’s this:
Life is fragile.
As such, the number 96 may not mean anything to you, but perhaps it should.
(No it’s not the number of times I went...
How to Take THE Perfect Holiday Photo
Oh, hi. I didn’t see you there. *sets down Elf on the Shelf*
You’ve come here looking for answers on how to take the most fa-la-lovely family photo.
And I’ve got a cornucopia of solutions waiting...
Moms Can Do It All…But We Shouldn’t Have To
This just in: The phrase “I’m exhausted,” is SO 2000.
Today, moms have leveled up to “I’m dying,” then we just chuckle and carry on with our chaos.
But it’s not funny.
And moms aren’t really laughing.
In...