All tagged Twin mom

My Road Trip Top 10 Tips

Taking a road trip with the littles? It doesn't have to be hard or stressful if you're well prepared. I have been traveling with Reid and Evelyn since they were barely more than 2 months old. I credit our long car rides to them being such good travelers. In fact, I just got back from taking them to visit my parents so this "Top 10" list is really fresh in my head. Here are my secrets to making these trips successful.

Bloom Where You're Planted - How I Got Started Networking When My Twins Were 15 Months Old

This one's for my moms with young kiddos, trying to get their hustle on. And hey, this advice is relevant even if you're a mom who's feeling a bit isolated and just looking to make some other mom friends! Growing up, my mother told me more than once, “Lauren, you have to bloom where you are planted.” You have no idea how often I think about this. It doesn't just apply to finding yourself in brand new settings, but new stages in life.

Where It All Began - The Story of We, The Story of ME

As some of you may well know, life can change in an instant. One event can completely alter your way of thinking and reshape your perspective on what you want out of life. For me, it wasn't just one single event or moment, it was a series of events over the course of almost 3 years. Loss and grief have a way of humbling you, making you vulnerable and altering the way you look at the world. Your views of what's important can completely change. This is the story of my battle with infertility and pregnancy loss. It's also the story of how how I was broken down and made whole again, so that I could be prepared for the greatest joys in life and new pathways, ones that have opened doors I never could have imagined and closed those I was never meant to walk through. Please, grab a tissue, and join me on my journey…