Lauren French
A Michigan native, Lauren has lived in the Kansas City area since 2014. She is now settled in Overland Park with her husband Taylor, 3-year-old son Silas, 1-year-old daughter Rosalie, and their three fur babies. Lauren spends most of her time taking care of her two littles, while also juggling some part-time work as a freelance communications professional. Lauren’s survival strategy is to look for humor and joy amidst the chaos. Her best advice for relieving stress is to bake a batch of cookies (works every time).
I Stopped Buying Snacks for My Kids
The snack situation in our house had gotten out of control. My kids—ages 4 and almost 2—LOVE snacks, and all day they would ask...
My Local “Buy Nothing” Group Made Spring Cleaning Fun & Rewarding
Just a few months ago, I stumbled on a local “Buy Nothing” group on Facebook. I was intrigued, so I joined—and was immediately hooked!
If...
#Realstagram Messy House Pics Make Me Cringe
One of the Instagram trends I’ve liked recently has been the #Realstagram posts—where people post makeupless selfies, not-so-pretty homemade meals, and messy living rooms...
“The Bachelor” is My Football
As a non-sports person married to a sports fan, it has sometimes been hard for me to relate to my husband’s affinity for sports....
All Are Worthy of Respect, Including Teenagers
Full disclosure: I’m currently 31 years old, and my children are still very young. I have not yet had the chance to parent a...
Doula Services During COVID-19: A Q&A with Six KC Doulas
I’ll just cut to the chase: COVID-19 sucks, especially if you’re pregnant (as if birth wasn’t nerve wracking enough on its own!). Beyond the...
Navigating Holiday Get-Togethers with a Newborn
Having a baby near the holidays can be stressful for a number of reasons. With fall and winter comes not only the pressure of...
Postpartum, Round 2: My Favorite Post-Baby Resources
Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, healing emotionally and physically from birth can be daunting. As my husband and I gear up...
