Lauren
Lauren was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. She and her husband own a local upholstery shop called, Hot Rod's Upholstery. Lauren is a stay at home mama bear to two teenagers, a spunky little girl, and a toddler who is into everything. In a former life she was a single mom and yes her hair is naturally curly. Lauren loves binge watching Netflix and day trips to Charleston, South Carolina.
A Family Tradition :: Dyeing Easter Eggs
I remember as a little girl my mom would cover our kitchen table with the latest edition of The State newspaper. She would line up all of our coffee mugs and drop colored tablets...
The Answer To Bedtime Stress!
Y'all, bedtime can be stressful with little children. You're tired. Your baby is tired. It's just not a fun time.
Note I said it can be stressful. But, it doesn't have to be!
For the first...
How to Tell if Your Child Has a Pet Allergy
It is said that "a dog is man's best friend" ... except when it's not. Ever since I can remember I have felt miserable being around dogs. I have always envied people who have...
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 17 is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. I just love being surprised with random acts of kindness. Don't you?
The last time I experienced this was when my two oldest daughters cleaned our entire...
When Your Pap Smear is Abnormal :: My Cancer Scare
Part of my New Year's resolution was to come out of my comfort zone and write about things that make me feel a little bit uneasy. I've got a story to tell that's hard...
Columbia Clutter Free Holiday Gift List!
My 13-year-old and I read the Marie Kondo book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up this past summer. The book was absolutely what it claimed to be - life changing and in the best...
5 Ways Kids Can Give Back This Holiday Season {2016}
It's officially the holiday season! But just because Thanksgiving is in the past doesn't mean that we have to throw gratitude and thankfulness out the window.
There is a popular saying, "The only time you should...
5 Things I Love About Living in Lexington
Ever since I was a teenager, I loved Lexington (or L-Town as the locals like to call it). I grew up in Columbia and West Columbia, but feel Lexington has always had my heart.
I always...
ADHD 504 Plan :: Tips and Resources
My son was diagnosed with ADHD in kindergarten. I was one of those people who thought he would eventually grow out of it, because nothing was wrong with MY kid. It was only when...
Overcoming the “F” Word
FAT.
I am on a mission to become a better and healthier version of myself. When I topped the scale at over 220 pounds, I knew I had to do something. I felt disgusted with...
Why I Said No to Preteen Dating
Parents of preteens can be very naïve these days. I remember the days of my youth when I would lie to my parents about who I was talking to on the phone . . ....
2016 Guide to Pumpkin Patches Around Columbia
Fall is my favorite time of year. I start thinking about all the things pumpkin spice as early as the end of July. This past August, I got a jump start on the season by making some...
Cell Phone Etiquette :: 14 Rules for Kids to Follow
In a world that is quickly losing the art of manners, it is important to teach your children how to handle themselves in all social situations, especially when it comes to cell phone etiquette...
A Letter to My Son as He Starts Middle School
I have a very special bond with my son. I was a teenage mom - and a single mom - and for many years it was just the two of us. We relied on one another....