Lauren Smith
Before Kids: A Memoir
Not too long ago, a girlfriend and I were affectionately reflecting on the time in our lives before we had kids. Back before sticky hands and piles and piles of laundry. Before lunch packing...
A Love Letter to You, Mama
Dear Mama,
I know celebrating Valentine's Day is probably the last thing on your mind. I know that you're standing at the kitchen counter alone after the kids are asleep, folding Paw Patrol valentines for...
Dear Husband: Thank You for Noticing
I vividly remember the moment my husband literally bowed down and praised all I had done that day. I mean, really - as a busy mama carrying what feels like the never-ending invisible load,...
Surviving the New Year in the Age of Personal Development
It's 2020, y'all. Set all the goals. Lose all the weight. Do all the things! For me, that's personal development.
In the age of Rachel Hollis, personal development is lurking in nearly every corner of...
Tis the Season to be Grateful
Every year around the holiday season, our hearts get a little fuller as we celebrate the reason for the season with friends and family. We pay it forward, volunteer, donate gifts to a family in...
This One’s For The Girls
"Aww, another girl? Are you disappointed?"
"How does your husband feel about having two girls? Doesn't he want a son?"
"You think it's cute now, but wait until they're teenagers!"
"Will you try for a third and...