Lauren
Lauren, who is originally from Virginia, is married to an Army vet. The two have three sons. When she isn’t refereeing fights, playing Legos, or buying a ton of snacks for her brood, Lauren is a freelance magazine writer and stay-at-home Mom.
Before they moved around the world and back, Lauren was a high school English and Journalism teacher. When she’s not trying to get everyone to baseball on time, Lauren enjoys volunteering at her sons’ schools, reading, and baking (and eating!) desserts. A former contributor to the Jacksonville Moms Blog, Lauren is excited to share her experiences with the Military Moms Blog community!
Friday Favorites – Lauren’s Favorite Toddler Snacks
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.
If your...
Minding Your Mindfulness: How to Help Your Kids Use This Practice
“Mindfulness” is definitely on the regular rotation of things we ought to be doing these days.
Being mindful can seem like a daunting task though. The idea is a simple one: you are focusing on...
Friday Favorites – Family Board Games
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.
Whether you’re...
Go Ahead: Watch Cobra Kai Already
Maybe your husband has asked you to watch it. Maybe your friends have even seen it and are suggesting you do too. Whatever your reasons for not joining the bandwagon and checking out Cobra...
The Movement Program That Has Me Ready to Run Again
Ever since I can remember, I have enjoyed being active. I would much rather be chasing my kids at the playground than sitting doing crafts at the kitchen table.
So I was particularly surprised when...
When Good Enough Really Isn’t Enough
I cannot count all the times I have looked in the mirror and said to myself, “Good enough.” But, I distinctly remember the first time I did it.
After my first son was born and...
Friday Favorites – Lauren’s Favorite Fall Recipes
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.
Apples. Pumpkins....
Controlling the Chaos: Children and Chores
Kids and chores. When is the best time to start?
I say now.
With more of us at home than ever, this is a great time to begin daily chores in my house. After a quick...
Online Etiquette for the New Normal
In all the places we’ve lived, I’ve never really been one to join the neighborhood Facebook group.
Then we moved overseas and lived off base in a community where I did not speak the language....
Friday Favorites: Baby Feeding 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.
Before you...
It’s Not a Sign of Weakness – It’s a Gift of Generosity
Sometimes a trip to the playground is a frustrating exercise in attempted adult conversation. Other times, you get some truth bombs laid out that resonates with you long after the afternoon is over.
Just a...
Friday Favorites: Meals for the Stay at Home Era
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.
To say...