I’m not one for reliving the glory days of big games. In fact, my eyes tend to gloss over when someone makes me listen to one of their own athletic stories. However, with March here and along with it Spring sports, I can’t help but remember the most bizarre game I’ve ever been a partContinue reading "The 12-Second Game"
Ideas to Help Your Child Engage More in the Natural World
Guest post from Kristin Louis, founder of the blog, Parenting With Kris. Fun fact: this is my first guest post, so thank you very much Kristin! Image via Pexels Spending time outdoors stimulates more senses than engaging in video games or television. It provides children with an opportunity to think creatively and come up with theirContinue reading "Ideas to Help Your Child Engage More in the Natural World"
Birthday Month
It’s my birthday month. I say this sarcastically because the word “birthday” has the word “day” in it and literally explains how it should not be a longer duration. However, millennial women in the U.S. keep saying “birthday month,” so here we are. My 9th birthday party with my friends, Valentine's Day themed. 💞 WatchingContinue reading "Birthday Month"
Lauren’s Law: 2021 Year in Review
What year is it anyway? Anyone else feel that 2020 and 2021 completely bled together as one crazy year? Yeah, me too. Giving into that blur-like feeling, I’m pausing a moment on this clean slate of a year —which is 2022 for anyone else still struggling —to recap some of my favorite Lauren’s Law moments from lastContinue reading "Lauren’s Law: 2021 Year in Review"
Christmas Eve Puddle Jumping
My title sounds fun, huh? Under non-holiday circumstances, my three-year-old daughter, Charlotte and I have a blast jumping in puddles. It started as a fun activity when the pandemic began. When there was nowhere to go, and we desperately needed to get out of our house during a rainy day. However, Christmas Eve last year,Continue reading "Christmas Eve Puddle Jumping "
Toy Assembly Gone Wrong
The warnings have already started weeks ago: begin your holiday shopping now. Shipping delays and supply chain issues have moved holiday shopping up, yet again. This anxiety induced feeling has me reliving this season seven years ago. At the time, I was doing PR for educational companies or organizations, many of whom manufactured toys, gamesContinue reading "Toy Assembly Gone Wrong"
October is for Orthodontia Memories
October is National Orthodontic Health Month, a time dedicated to celebrating healthy smiles, learning about orthodontic treatment and promoting good oral health. I’m sure you all celebrate annually. Unfortunately, I personally celebrated for five years in a row with various forms of metal in my mouth. A rare braces sighting of me in seventh grade,Continue reading "October is for Orthodontia Memories"
Is Fall the New RV Season?
Can you feel it? The slow, creeping feeling of fall. To many, the start of this cozy season means Pumpkin Spice Lattes, dressing in scarves, boots or flannel, apple picking and watching lots of football. That last item — football — has me reminiscing about one of my favorite college memories. It was my Junior year at the Pennsylvania State University (PSU) and following the coatContinue reading "Is Fall the New RV Season?"
Lauren’s Law: Music Edition
These days, I’m spending a significant amount of time playing with toy musical instruments, thanks to my young daughters. Xylophone, tambourine, maracas, drums, you name it. It has me reliving my musical moments of my childhood — many of which have laughable incidents. Piano My musical journey begins with the piano, and I’m still surprisedContinue reading "Lauren’s Law: Music Edition"
Culinary Mishaps à la Lauren’s Law
It was the third time I messed up instant mashed potatoes when I reflected on my horrific culinary skills. How does one mess up instant mashed potatoes? Well, it’s miscounting the cups of water or forgetting that the family-sized pack requires double the water. Yes, it’s understandable for us all to be on autopilot when cooking.Continue reading "Culinary Mishaps à la Lauren’s Law"
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