Lauren Black
Habits Will Always Win
Have you ever thought to yourself while you are getting ready for bed and setting your alarm, "I am going to get up at 5 a.m. and get my workout in before anyone wakes...
Holiday Cheer and Tiredness Is Here…
Moms, let's face it, the holidays are tiring! Many times, we are the ones getting presents for everyone on both sides of the family, coordinating parties and events, and cooking. By the time the...
How I Bonded With My Son During Quarantine
Two weeks ago we got the news every parent dreads to hear; our son was a close contact to someone with COVID, and we had to quarantine for two weeks.
Initially, I was upset. I...
Family Outings :: Lower Your Expectations, Mama!
Have you ever planned a trip thinking about how much your kids will love it because it was something you did as a child and just have the fondest of memories, only to find...
5 Ways to Decompress During a Pandemic
As schools and jobs return to normal while the world is still working through a pandemic, most employees are doing their job, and then some. It can be overwhelming, to say the least, and...
3 Reasons to Have an Adult Disney Vacation
Just a few weeks ago my husband and I celebrated our 12 year anniversary. We struggled to think of somewhere to go but finally decided on Disney World. Neither one of us had been...
How to Love Your Body After Having a Baby
If you are a mom who has birthed children, chances are you have looked at your body after baby and not recognized who you were looking at in the mirror. I'd like to give...
A Thank You Letter to the Teachers of the 2020-2021 School Year
After the year 2020 brought us I knew the 2020-2021 school year would be like no other we had faced in the education field. As a teacher-librarian, I am part of the leadership committee...