Lauren Bouch
Hello! I am a Knoxville native, and I definitely bleed orange. I am married to my college sweetheart, Daniel, and we are blessed to be the parents of three little girls. I enjoy reading, running, coffee, re-watching Gilmore Girls (for the millionth time), going to concerts, and spending time outdoors. My faith plays a huge role in how I mother, and I strive to be an encouragement to other moms.
Confessions Of A Recovering Germaphobe
I would never classify myself as a neat freak or someone who has to keep everything clean. In fact, until I had kids, germs and the fear of sickness never really crossed my mind....
What Granny’s 65 Years Of Marriage Has Taught Me
In November, my grandparents (who I fondly refer to as Granny and Pop Pop) celebrated a rare and almost unheard of milestone: 65 years of marriage. As I looked around the room at their...
How Moms Measure A Year
If you've ever heard the song “Seasons of Love” from the musical Rent, maybe you recognized my reference in this post’s title. And if you haven’t heard the song, go give it a listen....
Trying Something New: Rock Climbing
My husband has always been better at having hobbies than me. As a mom, I feel like if I have free time, it’s mainly spent squeezing in a nap or trying to catch up...
I Will Never Stop Holding My Kids
“One day you will sit your kids down and never pick them up again.”
This quote has stuck with me since the first time I saw it floating around on social media. I know it’s...
Pumpkin Spice Taste Test
Even though it can be a polarizing flavor, over the past few years, pumpkin spice has become the official flavor of fall. If you’re like me and love it, you are always on the...
Why My Twins Are In Separate Classes
Being a twin parent comes with its own special set of challenges. Twin parents are often faced with decisions that parents without twins never have to consider. We are constantly navigating the challenge of...