Lauren
Lauren is a wife, mother and public relations professional. A born and raised Hoosier, she loves all things Indiana. After spending two years fighting the tourists in Orlando, Florida, Lauren returned home to this great state and now lives in Carmel. A self proclaimed "boy mom", Lauren loves spending time with her little man Andrew and husband James. She is a sports lover, runner and avid traveler. Lauren considers motherhood her greatest adventure and loves that she gets to share her stories with IMB readers!
I’m Done With Tchotchkes
Merriam-Webster refers to tchotchkes as "a knickknack or trinket." Wikipedia says they're "small miscellaneous items." In our house, they are the random objects that...
20 Kid Friendly Adult Restaurants in Indianapolis
Once you have kids, you often think your days of going out to great restaurants for fantastic food must end. Unless it's Chuck E....
Navigating Youth Sports: Finding Balance When Child Is Only Eight
Monday night, 9:05 p.m. I picked up my son from basketball practice, his last sports activity of the day after starting practices at 4...
My Taylor Swift Era
About six months ago, my best friend from college texted me out of the blue: “Are you interested in seeing Taylor Swift?” My first...
Take the Trip: Why Spending Time with My Husband Away from the Kids is...
Life happens. We all know it does. But lately, life has been happening a lot. It had been over a year since my husband...
Thank You to the Summer Games for Bringing My Family Together
The summer games always seem to sneak up on me. I know they are coming. Shoot, I was a super fan of the summer...
Working Mom Summer
May 31st rolled around this year in much the same way it always does in our house, with excitement and celebration. The last day...
Morel Mushrooms: The Thrill of the Hunt
Welcome to the exhilarating world of morel mushroom hunting in the heart of Indiana! Strap on your boots, grab your basket, and let's hunt...
Best Places to Watch the Solar Eclipse Around Indianapolis
On April 8th, 2024, at 3:06 pm, a total solar eclipse will be completely visible throughout the continental United States, with Indiana being a...
Organization Tips from the Pros to Start Your New Year Right
2024 is my year to get organized. I keep repeating this mantra in my head, thinking I will manifest it, and it will suddenly...
I Love The Golden Bachelor
I have always been a fan of the Bachelor franchise, well, reality TV in general, really. My husband makes fun of me, but I...
Halloween Safety Tips to Ensure a Safe and Fun Holiday
Halloween is such a fun night for our little ones, and often times the big kids in our life too. But there are important...
Land vs. World: A Tale of Two Disneys
If you had told me eight years ago that I would have taken three trips to Disney in the last four years, I would...
The Enemy At Midnight, My Dance With The Smoke Alarm Battery
I'm exhausted. I'm finally in bed after hosting a fifth birthday party for my son and his buddies. And daylight savings time hits today....