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Three gentle reminders for the mum who feels like she’s “just surviving”

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Rediscovering Yourself in Motherhood: Small Habits to Try

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Chaos, Coffee & Tiny Humans: Life Lately

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Three gentle reminders for the mum who feels like she’s “just surviving”

When I became a mom abroad, I knew it would be difficult, but I was perhaps a bit naive as …

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Rediscovering Yourself in Motherhood: Small Habits to Try

Motherhood is beautiful – but it’s also a season where it’s so easy to lose yourself. The long nights, endless …

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Chaos, Coffee & Tiny Humans: Life Lately

Hi friends – it’s been a minute, hasn’t it? I realised the other day that I haven’t posted on here …

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Why I Breastfed for 2.5 Years – And Why I Finally Stopped

I recently stopped breastfeeding – FINALLY. I can shout it from the rooftops. My toddler is 2.5 years old, and …

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The Mental Load of Motherhood (and What Actually Helps)

Motherhood is beautiful, but let’s be honest – it’s also exhausting. I’m not just talking about physically exhausting, but mentally, …

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Hi! I'm Lauren, a 33 year old US expat living in Yorkshire with my husband and little ones.

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if you need permission to lower your standards, he if you need permission to lower your standards, here it is 😘

1. Screentime is non negotiable.  I am not winning mother of the year and I’ve made peace with it

2. Cereal or frozen pizza for dinner sometimes because it’s honestly not worth the battle most nights.

3. Same pjs a few nights running, saves on washing.

4. Not brushing their teeth before bed sometimes - if they’re overtired and screaming/crying, it’s not worth it for any of us.

5. Asking for a snack for the 15th time before dinner? Sure - I’d rather them not scream at me (or starve).

6. If we’re in the back garden or the park, you will find me sat down encouraging (i.e. telling them) to play with each other instead of me.  I brought you guys to the park for a break.

7. In bed by 7pm sharp regardless of what’s going on.  I need my evenings and will protect them at all costs.

8. I shout sometimes. Mummy’s only human and has big feelings too

Add to the list, I won’t judge 😂🫶🏻
if you need permission to lower your standards, he if you need permission to lower your standards, here it is 😘

1. Screentime is non negotiable.  I am not winning mother of the year and I’ve made peace with it

2. Cereal or frozen pizza for dinner sometimes because it’s honestly not worth the battle most nights.

3. Same pjs a few nights running, saves on washing.

4. Not brushing their teeth before bed sometimes - if they’re overtired and screaming/crying, it’s not worth it for any of us.

5. Asking for a snack for the 15th time before dinner? Sure - I’d rather them not scream at me (or starve).

6. If we’re in the back garden or the park, you will find me sat down encouraging (i.e. telling them) to play with each other instead of me.  I brought you guys to the park for a break.

7. In bed by 7pm sharp regardless of what’s going on.  I need my evenings and will protect them at all costs.

8. I shout sometimes. Mummy’s only human and has big feelings too

Add to the list, I won’t judge 😂🫶🏻
⬇️⬇️⬇️ 1. My spotify is Taylor Swift, ⬇️⬇️⬇️

1. My spotify is Taylor Swift, A Day to Remember, Bad Bunny and irish dance music. In the same playlist.

2. I’m a leo with the most non-leo tendencies.

3. I only seem extroverted because living abroad forced me to be.

4. I can think of nothing worse than cooking dinner every night - if I could live off takeaways, I absolutely would.

5. I’d rather watch Who Wants to be a Millionaire on a friday night than go out (most of the time, anyway)

6. I’ve broken the same bone in my foot twice, in nearly the same exact spot - which, apparently, is nearly impossible.

7. I thought i’d be a really organised, put-together mum. I am not that mum.

8. I used to avoid conflict at all costs. Somewhere in my 30s that switched.

9. I would pick exploring an unfamiliar city over a beach holiday every time.

10. I am genuinely terrible with money. 

Hi, I’m Lauren 👋 thirty-something American living in the uk, trying to be a decent mum, sort my shit out, and figure out who I actually am outside of motherhood. 

Hit follow if you’re in the same boat ✨
⬇️⬇️⬇️ 1. My spotify is Taylor Swift, ⬇️⬇️⬇️

1. My spotify is Taylor Swift, A Day to Remember, and irish dance music. In the same playlist.

2. I’m a leo with the most non-leo tendencies.

3. I only seem extroverted because living abroad forced me to be.

4. I can think of nothing worse than cooking dinner every night - if I could live off takeaways, I absolutely would.

5. I’d rather watch Who Wants to be a Millionaire on a friday night than go out.

6. I’ve broken the same bone in my foot twice, which, apparently, is nearly impossible.

7. I thought i’d be a really organised, put-together mum. I am not that mum.

8. I used to avoid conflict at all costs. Somewhere in my 30s that switched.

9. I would pick walking around an unfamiliar city over a beach holiday every time.

10. I am genuinely terrible with money. 

Hi, I’m Lauren 👋 thirty-something American living in the uk, trying to be a decent mum, sort my shit out, and figure out who I actually am outside of motherhood. 

Hit follow if you’re in the same boat ✨

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