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Lauren S
Lauren S
Gabbing about family, fashion, fitness, and fun!

HI! I am Lauren at the Gabbing Ginger and I'm a thirty something mom gabbing about life. I enjoy warm weather over cold, I believe leopard is a neutral print and I am an introverted extrovert.  I love gabbing about family, fashion, fitness, and fun!  I am married to a CPA/CFO and we have a toddler named Tripp and a new baby girl Annabelle! My passion is writing and taking photos of everyday life and documenting my experiences to help others!

My Stories

Fall Bucket List

I really love making bucket lists for each season. It is so fun to come up with new and exciting things to do but it also helps to create traditions...

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Important End of Summer Reminders

The end of summer is approaching quickly and I thought it would be fun to do some last minute “mom reminders” for a mindful summer.Our fuses can be short and...

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Beat the Heat with these fun Summer Activities

Summertime comes around and we have started into the dog days.  Kids' energy is high and we are starting to feel defeated and need fresh ideas of what to do...

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Top Summertime Reads

Summertime means vacations, sunshine and (hopefully) more time to settle down outside on a beautiful day and unwind with a good book. I am an avid reader and try to...

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Mom Guilt x 2

You would think, I would know how to better deal with mom guilt the second go-around. But different baby, different story.If you don’t know, my oldest was a VERY colicky...

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Spring Bucket List

With Spring upon us, I always love making bucket lists to do with the family! From little activities to big outings, I love making the effort to do new things...

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Mom Tribe

As moms, I think it is so important to find your mom tribe. I am not talking about the friends you have had forever. I am talking about moms with...

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How To Celebrate Valentine's Day With The Kids

I think fun holidays allow us as parents to get creative and have fun through a child’s eyes. That’s why I wanted to share some ideas of fun activities you...

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2019 Goals.

With the new year comes setting goals and positive mindsets.  I know there is debate on whether or not to set resolutions or not.  I think that any time is...

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Holiday Traditions

I always love to hear what everyone does for the holidays.  Traditions that are both new and old and how they got started are always fun stories to talk about....

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Health and Fitness

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Tips on Keeping a New Born Healthy During the Holidays

I had my second baby in October and something I never stressed about much with my first was ALL OF THE GERMS. My first was born in May and did...

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Baby Gear You Really Need Double of for Twins

When I realized I was expecting twins, a lot of emotions fluttered through me. I was totally shocked, nervous, excited, anxious and elated all at the same time. And once...

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Date Your Husband/Significant Other

Sometimes as moms we can get busy with taking care of the kiddos to remember to enjoy dating our husbands/significant others. It is important to maintain that relationship and to...

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Beauty & Fashion

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Beauty tips and tricks for moms

Moms are busy but most of us want to still be put together the majority of the time. Here are some mom beauty hacks that can help save you time...

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Must have items for baby #2

It is so crazy how things change in just a few years. Technology and new gadgets for baby are ever evolving. We have a pretty good foundation of things for...

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What I am reading.

I am all about reading! I love being a part of a book club but it is also one of my favorite ways to treat myself to self care.  I thought...

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Back to School Teacher Gifts

Back to school is such an exciting time for both parents and children.  I always think kicking off the year on a good foot with a sweet but small gift...

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momfectionist.

Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a “momfectionist”. I think as moms we all struggle with perfectionism and mom guilt at some level and at some point in...

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Coping with Morning Sickness with a Toddler

Coping with morning sickness (or in my case hyperemesis gravidarum) when raising a toddler can be a challenge. You may have work, house duties, life plans and it all gets...

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Father's Day Gift Guide

With fathers day upon us it can be really hard to find gifts for all those men in our lives. I always like to give ideas on products and services...

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Birthday Wish List

It is finally my birthday month and I am putting together what is on my wish list.  I will say I always have a wide price range on my list...

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Beauty & Fashion

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Suiting up for Summer

As moms and moms to be it is so hard to find a swim suit that fits your personailty AND makes you feel good! I am all about rocking a...

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Health and Fitness

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The importance of Self Care

As moms we all need a little self care in our lives.  Depending on what season of life and motherhood you are in can depend on how much self care...

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DIY Felt Board

Hi everyone! I am really excited to bring a SUPER easy DIY to you.  I am not the most crafty person so DIY’s have to be really straight forward to...

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11 Everyday Mom Needs

I wanted to sit down and chat about some of my everyday mom essentials.  As a busy work at home mom with a toddler I am constantly on the go!...

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