Lauren James
Lauren is a native New Orleanian that was transplanted to Lafayette in 2008 by her husband of 11 years, Daniel. She has a B.S.N. from Louisiana State University – School of Nursing and a M.S.N. from the University of South Alabama. Her “paying gig” is as a Nurse Practitioner with a focus in Quality/Infection Prevention at a local hospital. Her other full-time gig is as keeper of her home and mom to William 7, Mary Kathryn 6, and Benjamine 2. Most of her days at home are spent picking up toys and socks off the floor so the family Bernese Mountain Dog, Tipper, does not demolish them. When she has a spare moment, she enjoys reading crime novels, playing board game with her kids, cooking and baking foods that are not on her diet, and finding any reason to celebrate by drinking her beloved champagne. To burn off a few calories and any leftover energy, the family enjoys walking or riding bikes on the shaded boulevard on which they live. Lauren has fallen in love with the people and city of Lafayette and is very proud to raise her family here and to now call it home.
Diversity: Why Our Family Chose Public School
2020. The year that will be remembered in infamy, unfortunately for more than one reason.
As an adult, it has been hard enough to process the information and experiences we have encountered in the first...
Quarantine Through The Eyes of Your Dog
It is no secret that our lives have drastically changed in one way or another over the last month. We are conducting business, education, childcare, and socialization in ways that are new to everyone....
Social Media Distancing
How are you handling this pandemic?
I am educated ... I am medical ... But I am honestly still NOT handling this well.
What is This?
Coronavirus, Corona, Rona, or Covid-19? What do you call the pandemic...
A Weekly Meal Plan Even Your Kids Will Approve
Do you ever get sick of begging and pleading with your kids to eat what you have cooked for dinner? My kids will happily eat four meals with no fight: spaghetti & meatballs, tacos,...
Hi, I am the “NO” Mom, Nice to Meet You
I am the "No" mom, or at least I am if you ask my children. If you ask me, I am just a normal mom trying to keep my kids in check. If you...
ACT Like a Boss {Applying HR Strategies at Home}
Raising tiny humans is tough; we spend a lot of time as moms second guessing everything we do. Could we do it better? Could we do it differently? Will it all make a difference...
How to be the Crazy Halloween Mom
There are so many reasons to love Fall ... You have the obvious like football season and the crisp, cool air that moves in. But there is so much more to it for me;...
Rookie Coach: How I Became My Kid’s Soccer Coach
So if you really want to know how I became my kids soccer coach, it is super simple ... I stayed home with the other two kids for the first practice; it was that...
The Men’s Fishing Shirt :: Do’s and Don’ts…
Full Disclaimer: this comes from a place of love, appreciation, and complete understanding. I just wanted to get that out there before you gathered your neighbors and pitchforks and showed up at my front...
Today I Choose to be Grateful
Recently, I have been reflecting and thinking about how great my life is. This sounds very boisterous, but if you talk to me on a daily basis, you would know that I complain about...