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!
2020: Adios Resolutions, Good Vibes Only in the New Year
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, I find myself looking for ways to start anew in 2020. 2019 was…well, it was a doozy. There were lots of ups and downs and...
For the Love of God Kid, Put on Some Pants
The dreaded day arrived again. That day when you wake up to the perfect, crisp, fall morning, and while you are dreaming about your pumpkin spice latte, you know what’s ahead. For our family,...
Halloween Is Here: Tips for Handing out Non-Candy Treats
Halloween is upon us. It seems like I was just writing about the holiday yesterday. The ghoulish goblins, scary witches, and, in our house, Chase from Paw Patrol. Halloween can be a ton of fun...
Six Tips for Taking Kids to an Indianapolis Colts Game
We are huge Indianapolis Colts fans. It’s not really a secret, we named our firstborn Andrew. (Technically not after number 12, but we get asked a lot if that was the case.) So, when...
I’m Not Gross, I’m a Mom
There is a particular toilet paper commercial on TV right now that puzzles me. In the spot, the adult characters argue about who is going to touch a particular "gross" undergarment on the floor. ...
Three Reasons to Love Stony Creek Swim Center
Water is such a big part of our family's life. Between the neighborhood pool, trips to Grandma's lake house in Michigan or vacation at the beach, we love to be around water. So it...
Teacher Appreciation Week: Do’s and Don’t’s
Let’s face it. The fantastic educators that teach our children deserve a medal most days, ok all days. So, it’s shocking that these men and women only get ONE week a year where most...
Fridays Are for Family
Family time can often be the first thing to go when our lives become hectic. Work, school, activities, social time, friends, family, etc. It’s a lot. And while my work schedule affords me the...
‘Tis the Season for Resolutions
Ahhh New Year’s Day. It sneaks up on us every year. And on January 1st I try my hardest to say I am going to make a different resolution to read more books, be...
The Day Costco Made Me a Feminist
I’ve always been a "women are equal to men" kind of girl. I’m no Gloria Steinem, but I did play on the boy’s golf team in middle school when there was not a women’s...
Grandparents Day? Why Can’t We Celebrate Grandparents All Year long?
Sunday, September 9th is Grandparents Day. Everyone deserves a holiday and this September we dedicate one day to grandparents. They really deserve multiple days to be honored. Shoot, give them a month. Because if your...
To Breastfeed or Not to Breastfeed…That is the Question
To breastfeed or not to breastfeed…that is the question. Once you find out you are expecting, there are so many questions that loom. However, one of the more common debates parents face is whether...
When a Toddler Needs Momma Most
Lately, my little guy has been favoring his Daddy. Simply put, in his two-year-old mind, Dad is more fun than Mom. Reading my previous posts will detail the journey this has been for me.
At...
Ubering with Your Kids, Parent Faux Pas or Just Plain Smart?
A couple weeks ago, on one of the first nice evenings of the summer, my family traveled across town to grill out with friends. Our kids could play outside and we could make dinner....