Laura
A graduate of Colgate University and the University of South Carolina, Laura landed in Atlanta in 2014 after her husband Ryan retired from the military. Although she previously worked for several years in the hospitality/events industry, Laura became a stay-at-home-mom when her daughter Taylor was born in 2014, and then quickly welcomed two more daughters, Sloan in 2015 and Chandler in 2017. While most waking (and sleeping) moments are consumed by her daughters, in her free time Laura enjoys traveling, reading, true crime podcasts, and of course, a good nap.
My (not-so-secret) Favorite Playgrounds in Atlanta!
For such a large metropolitan area, Atlanta has certainly made a concerted effort to take advantage of its (mostly) glorious weather and preserve plenty of green space for its residents to enjoy.
When the winter...
5 Binge-Worthy Shows Worth Your Time
It's finally that time of the year! No, not "that" time of the year. Not the most wonderful time of the year. We still have a couple of before that. It's that time when...
The Mother of a Summer Games Athlete
My husband and I both grew up on opposite sides of the country, and nowhere close to Atlanta (Ryan is from Idaho; I'm a proud New Jersey-ian). Truthfully, neither one of us knew much...
Finding Joy in Finding a Hobby
As parents, we all know that having time for ourselves is precious and scarce. Friends and family members (and strangers on the internet) often suggest we, as moms, prioritize self-care and carve out time...
The (latest) unexpected heartbreak of social media
I graduated college in 2007. THIRTEEN freaking years ago. (I'm not sure how this is all scientifically possible as I couldn't possibly be older than 25...ish). College certainly feels like a lifetime ago, and...
Out of the Mouths of Babes
We've now been quarantined in our house for a solid 2 months due to COVID-19. Save but for a few trips to Publix and Trader Joe's, we haven't left the house. Well, let me...
Introverts in the Time of COVID-19
Several years ago, I had an important discussion with a friend about parenting extroverted children when you are an introvert. We lamented about being homebodies, and cherishing the (extremely) small amount of time that...
My Latest Dose of Mom Guilt!
Mom guilt. We all have it. It's always there! Working too much outside the home? We feel horrible we aren't spending more time with our partner and kids. Working too much inside the home?...
Cold and Flu Season is the Worst of the Worst
You know that drippy, snotty nose all of our toddlers have, literally all winter long? That rumble-y cough that sounds like our 2-year-olds have a pack-a-day cigarette habit? I am three children deep into...