Category: Lifestyle

All About the College Years

Posted on by Lauren Lane

I started writing these “All About” series to help you, friends, get to know me. I’m new to the blogging world. And you can’t really invest in a new friend without getting to know them. So it only seemed appropriate to give you all some background on some big impactful things in my life. Last month, I wrote about HOW NATHAN AND I MET. This month, I’m writing about where I went to college.

I spent the best four years of my life growing up and developing my adult self at a little liberal arts school called Hope College in Holland, Michigan.

I’m willing to bet that a vast majority of you have never heard of Hope. The next question that I usually get asked is how I ended up at Hope.

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Let’s Look At…Favorite Binge Shows

Posted on by Lauren Lane

Oooooooh. I don’t think there is a more “Lauren” post than talking about favorite TV shows. I’m a sucker for a reality show. I totally dig a really well done drama. And I’m always in search of a new show that people are lovin’.

I’m linking up with Shay and Erika to share my favorite binge shows.

In July, we looked at a Typical Day. And today is my favorite topic of all….TV shows!

This is going to cover the whole gamut of some TV shows that I love and keep going back to over and over. Some current, some past.

Favorite feel good shows (including my favorite show of all time):

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Friday Favorites: Best Amazon Buys Lately

Posted on by Lauren Lane

The number of Amazon boxes that show up at this house could be considered embarrassing. The ease of two day shipping and literally what seems like anything available, makes it a no-brainer for a working mama. This…

This is me. I am a Prime addict. And Nathan makes fun of me for it – but as long as they keep making my life easier, you bet we are here for it. I Prime what seems like everything these days. Wipes? Two days. Cool toy I see another mama has at the pool? Two days. Granola bars? Two days. Amazon has made so many things in life just so easy. Here’s a few of the things that have been making life better around here lately.

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Friday Favorites – In Bloom

Posted on by Lauren Lane

I’m linking up with Erika, Narci and Andrea and sharing my Friday Favorites of flowers in bloom around my gardens.

In the Midwest, this is the time of year when some of my spectacular spring plants are really starting to wear away in the real heat and humidity of a Kansas City summer. What’s interesting, though, is that there are plants that kind of hang out all spring, and then REALLY gear up in this deathly heat. Here are some favorites around the garden right now:

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Friday Favorites!

Posted on by Lauren Lane

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Edition

It’s that time of year again! I’m linking up with Erika, Narci and Andrea and sharing my Friday Favorites from the anniversary sale.

Are you even a blogger if you don’t blog about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? No. The answer is no. For those of you who are new to the Anniversary Sale, here’s the deal: Every year, Nordstrom puts a selection of their brand new fall merchandise on sale. It’s not just clothing either – there’s beauty essentials, shoes, accessories, and even home items. I basically stock my entire closet for the fall/winter with this sale.

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