Lauren Escobedo
Lauren serves as Beal Media Council member and resource editor. A transplant from New York, Lauren now lives on the border of Collin and Dallas counties with her husband and their two sons. On any given day, you will find Lauren working as a full-time mom, attending classes, storytimes, and yoga with her kids. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys cooking on a budget, crafting with her Cricut, and drinking mocktails with friends. Lauren hopes to support, encourage, and uplift other moms, as her closest friends have done for her.
10 Tips for Flying with a Toddler
Nap time may not happen the day you travel. Screen time may skyrocket. Junk food may be the only food. It's going to be okay, mama. Give yourself some grace, and allow your tot a longer leash.
Homemade Custom Gifts on a Budget with a Cutting Machine
I was laid off at the beginning of the pandemic — only three months before becoming a mother.
My husband would ask: How would you feel about staying home with the baby? I had a...
Yoga, Meditation, & Mindfulness Tips for Kids
Once upon a time, I was a Preschool Yoga Instructor with YogaTales for Kids. While it felt at times like I was herding cats, I was amazed at how much even my youngest students...
World Breastfeeding Week: My Journey So Far
Disclaimer:
This article discusses the benefits and importance of breastfeeding. If you are a parent who cannot nurse for whatever reason (mental/physical health, adoption, biologically unable, etc.), please know that YOU ARE ENOUGH! You’re...
A Collin County Thrift Store Roundup
Why Thrift Shop?
According to Earth.org, we discard 92 million tons of clothes-related waste each year. That’s a garbage truck full of clothes either incinerated or sent to the landfill every second. That’s enough to...
Moving to (or Visiting) Collin County? Here Are Our Top 5 Areas to Explore!
Moving somewhere new can be extremely daunting. And showcasing your town to visitors in a way that does it justice can be a ton of pressure. Lucky for you, Collin County Moms has you...
A Collin County Moms Guide to Pride Month
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, culture, and experience, and it isn't over yet! Looking for some ways to celebrate with your family before the end of the month? Look...