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.
Let’s Hear It For The Hairdressers
I like to joke with my husband that my loyalty lies with God, him, our family, and my hairdresser (and in that order). But in all honesty, that statement is pretty accurate. And I...
A Letter To My (Almost) Kindergarteners
To my (almost) kindergarteners,
Every year since you and your twin sister were born, I have noted the start of each school year and been thankful it wasn’t time for us to make that transition....
Date Your Kids Too
When you have a baby, you have nothing but one-on-one time with your new little one. Every moment seems to be spent learning about your baby’s likes and dislikes, and meeting their individual needs....
My Kids’ Clothes Don’t Always Match
From the moment we found out we were pregnant, most of us begun to plan. And of course, this included planning our children’s wardrobe. We carefully selected sweet clothes and adorable accessories. And if...
Raising Girls To Be Healthy (In a Healthy Way)
I have never been great at loving my body. I am ashamed to say I have spent a lot of my life (especially my teenage years) basing all my self-worth on what I saw...
I Might Not Breastfeed and That’s Ok
I had no doubt in my mind when I became pregnant for the first time how I would feed my babies. Of course, I was going to breastfeed my twins. I wasn’t naïve enough...
Pregnancy After Loss
Every pregnancy is a blessing, but every pregnancy is also different. Each is filled with its own challenges and triumphs. But I think the most challenging pregnancy of all is one that comes after...