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    Meet Laura

    Hey y'all! I'm Laura!

    Welcome to my little piece of the world. I'm a laid back mama with a little bit of OCD, just trying to balance life, family and all the things that pop up. I'm married to my high school sweetheart, Mead. We've been married for 25 big ones! It has been a fun life growing up and getting old with my bff. We make every attempt to go on date night at least once a week and spend a lot of time at the lake. We have three fabulous boys and one spazzy doodle dog!

    I try really hard to stay organized and love to cook a homemade, healthy meal for my family, but let's face it.. most of the time I feel like I am treading water just to stay afloat and if it doesn’t always happen, then that is okay! Life is busy! I am betting you agree? So if you have any way to simplify things or have any hacks or tricks, please share them! I am really excited about starting this blog and sharing my everyday things and favorites with you.

    A little history about me…

    I grew up in Mountain Brook, a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. It is gorgeous community with friendly faces that I have known my whole life and some I met more recently. I love Birmingham! We are spoiled with all our amazing local shops and killer restaurants in the different villages. I will share my faves, I promise!!!

    FASTer Way to Fat Loss

    I became a certified health coach with the FASTer Way to Fat Loss in 2019 and have helped lots of women and men learn how to eat healthier, count their macros and reach their fitness goals.

    Sweet Briar College

    I went to Sweet Briar College in Virginia (the tiny college that almost closed down and saved by the amazing alumnae. That in itself should be a movie!)

    Growing Up in Birmingham

    My mom is from Princeton, New Jersey and my dad is from B'ham. They met when he was up there for school and brought his new bride down here. But some of my favorite summers memories was going back up to NJ! Plus, my brothers and sister all live here in

    Most likely you will see me walking around town with either my kids or our sweet Golden-Doodle Winston.

    High School Sweethearts

    I married my high school sweetheart. We met at the Rolling Stones Steel Wheels Tour in 1989 and immediately started dating. He still makes me laugh even after all these years of being together. But truth be told, we have been through a ton of of good times, but I think what has bonded us together more than anything is the gnarly tough times we have shared, {think loss and infertility}. Yup, this year is 30 years together! Pretty darn cool!

    As newlyweds we moved to Park City, Utah. We stayed there for 6 years because of the summers {not the snow}. We both got into real estate there and never had a job at the ski resorts. Yes, we had real jobs in a ski resort town!!!

    30A and Lake Martin

    My favorite place to go for a weekend trip is either Lake Martin or the beach on 30A. I love being outside in the sun, which is probably explains my obsession with the over-priced skin lotions and potions.

    Why Blog?

    Sharing All the Things

    After years of buying and selling clothes and furniture on Mountain Brook Trading, and recommending places and things I love on What’s Happening in Mountain Brook I started to think that it would be great to combine the two and have a site for places to eat, boutiques to visit, plus share recipes and everyday things with you.

    That way I can answer the questions that I always get…where did I get my shirt, how do you eat gluten free, what is the recipe for my chicken, where did you get your mirror, what color is your bronzer, etc. I figured other people may read this, besides my mom and sister, so here it goes. So I saved up a little money and invested a ton of time to create this site.

    Let me know

    I know there are a millions things I don’t know, so I want YOU to share your everyday things and favorites too! In our groups, I may ask for some help, recipes, recommendations, or a story of you, etc. So help a girl out! Please share!

    Just a mom

    I am the first one to tell you I am still figuring things out and and my life is not perfect by any means, but I cannot complain. Just remember, I am not a chef, but I love to cook. I am not a decorator, but I love to make my home a happy haven, I am not a stylist, but I wear things that make me feel good, I am a wife, mom, daughter and sister that loves to share. As I love to say, It is what it is! So stay a while and hang with me. I am sure we will have lots of fun. I am excited to share my everyday things with you.


    XOX, Laura

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