Lauren M
Lauren M. is a native Houstonian who now lives one street over from the house where she grew up in Sugar Land. After a brief fling with Austin where she received her Bachelors Degree in English Lit from Southwestern University, she returned home to attempt to write the great American novel {or, you know, the next Harry Potter series}. A short while later a friend recruited her for a kickball league where she met a tall, handsome engineer who quite literally swept her off her feet. After tying the knot in 2014, they soon welcomed their first son Raleigh {October 2015}, and little brothers Renner {January 2018} and Rafe {September 2021}. When not chasing around her three crazy Texas tornados and reveling in the boy mom life, Lauren has discovered a newfound passion for photography and Photoshop, creating whimsical family portraits at @andwhetherpigshavewings on Instagram. You can also find her at @polyjuiceandpixiedust .
8 Fun and Easy Halloween Treats and Snacks
Updated October 2023
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
Tis the season for spooky treats,
For my little goblins to eat.
Between kindergarten and preschool celebrations, neighborhood "boo-ing" and various other holiday treat exchanges, it...
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Eggcellent Easter Activities for Kids
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Cupid’s Favorite Holiday: Valentine’s Day Activities to Do At Home
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Marie Kondo and Embracing the Chaos of Living with Kids
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How to Plan a Spell-tacular Hocus Pocus Party
Come little children, I'll take thee away. Into a land of enchantment...
I will never forget my first viewing of Hocus Pocus. It was summer 1993 (why they released it in July, I will never...
When the Postpartum Anxiety Never Fades
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