Lauren is a stay-at-home mom of two girls who firmly believes that getting dressed in something other than leggings counts as self-care. She's always hunting for affordable outfit ideas, fun weekend plans, and activities that actually keep her kids entertained for more than ten minutes. Originally from the Midwest, currently surviving on dry shampoo and optimism.
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30 Summer Activities for Kids That Aren’t Just ‘Go Outside’ You want summer activities for kids that actually work, not vague advice to “just go outside…
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