Lorren Lemmons
Lorren is a mama to two blue-eyed boys and a brand-new baby girl, a military wife, a nurse, a bibliophile, and a writer. She lives in North Carolina.
Her work has been featured on Coffee + Crumbs, Mothers Always Write, Holl & Lane, Upwrite Magazine, Tribe Magazine, and Parent.com.
Create an After-School Connection Ritual
When my five-year-old started kindergarten this August, I realized that I needed to create an after-school connection ritual with my children in elementary school. Before this year, when I'd had one kid in all-day...
What Can We Learn About Self Worth From Mirabel, Isabela, + Luisa?
If you haven't had "We Don't Talk About Bruno" stuck in your head over the past few months, you may be living under a rock.
I would love to join you under that rock; now...
What I Will Miss About Being a Military Spouse
While military life definitely has its sacrifices and hardships, there are many things I am going to miss about being a military spouse.
My husband is preparing to separate from the Army. While I'm...
Take Yourself on a Date
In an age of ever-busier schedules and increasing digital distractions, a date is often recommended as a good way to keep your relationships connected and strong.
We're all familiar with the concept of weekly date...
Share Joy this Christmas Season with a Kindness Advent Calendar
2021 is winding down, and I'm tired. It was no 2020, but this year certainly did a number on my morale. While there's nothing magical about a new year, I won't mind seeing this...
Comfort in the Dark: Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) catches me by surprise every year. It shouldn’t. Feeling down in the darker months is as much a part of the rhythm of seasons as the leaves changing in the...
Stronger Together: Being the Village For Your Military Spouse Friends
Recently, I saw a call for help on the women's Facebook page for my church: "Any breastfeeding experts?" A woman had shown up at one of our services with her newborn baby, hoping to...
To Hold Them Tight or To Step Back? Friendships During a PCS
I've gotten pretty adept at making new friends. I was shy and insecure as a teenager, but moving over and over again forced me out of my shell.
My philosophy is, if you've got limited...
Worried About the COVID-19 Vaccine? Here’s My Experience
Are you worried about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
With all states on board to approve anyone 16+ by May 1st, people are talking about it: whether they'll get it, which vaccine they'll get, and how...
Friday Favorites: Lorren’s Favorite House Plants for the New Plant Parent
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.
So you've...
The Life-Changing Magic of Getting Enough Sleep
Y'all, I am not that into sleep.
If you gave me eight hours of uninterrupted spare time, I would rather spend it reading, exercising, going on an adventure, or even working rather than taking a...
The Things I Do For The People I Love – A Tarantula Love Story
I’ve never struggled to know what I like to do.
I changed my major seven times in college but only because I loved everything. I was so excited by the abundance of opportunities to...