Lauren
Lauren is the wife of an Army vet, and the mother of three crazy little boys. A former high school English teacher, she enjoys volunteering at her children’s school and is a freelance writer. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys going to bed early, a fresh cup of coffee, running, baking, and playing all the sports with her kids.
Friday Favorites: 5 Things to Add to Your Lidl Cart
It seems like I am paying more for groceries every week.
With a family of 5, I try to keep to a budget. I recently decided to shop at Lidl to do just that. I...
How To Rehab Your Winter Skin
“Yikes!” I thought as I looked down at my red, cracked hands on the steering wheel the other day. After hand washing, diaper changing, hand sanitizing, dishwashing, giving baths, cleaning, and the relentless dry...
Four Soups to Warm You Up this Month
I am writing this post as I watch the snow lightly fall on my back porch. That might sound splendid to some, but this winter has been one of the colder ones in my...
Five Organizing Tips for the New Year
As the holidays come to a close and we look ahead to the new year, I am taking advantage of my indoor time to make my house more livable. Are you also using the...
Organizing Kids’ Spaces in Three Easy Places
I find it near impossible to declutter and maintain my kids’ things.
But like any mom knows, my best resource to solve this dilemma is another mother. So, for some tips to organizing my children’s...
Friday Favorites – Lauren’s Easy, 5-Minute Costumes
Halloween is a special holiday in my home, because it's also my son's birthday. With all the special school treats, birthday party prep and actual holiday preparations, I seem to always forget that I...
How I’m {Trying} To Save the Earth, One School Lunch at a Time
For the past couple of years, I have been trying to switch my sons’ school supplies to more eco-friendly options. Each year, however, we get very specific lists that derail my efforts.
While I would...
Friday Favorites – Lauren’s Fun Back to School Snacks
Whether your kiddos have been back to school for weeks or maybe just days, they’re probably already begging you for snacks.
If your brood is anything like mine, the all important snack between lunch and...
Unconscious Uncoupling: When a Sleep Divorce Might be Best
I’ve been married for over 10 years, and my husband and I have been together for over 13 years. Only until recently, though, did I realize that for most of our relationship, we have...
Tips for Better Selfies on National Selfie Day
Did you know that June 21st is not only the Summer Solstice but also National Selfie Day?
What better way to use the longest day of the year than to perfect your selfie game!
In...
Friday Favorites – Lauren’s Sun Safety Favorites
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between
Summer is...
5 Ways to Show Your Teacher Appreciation This Year
The end of a very long, often chaotic, and definitely unprecedented school year is here.
You can honor your favorite teachers in many ways. It may seem more challenging this year, especially if your student...