Lauren Denton
Ordinary Days: Baking with kids and letting it go
The kitchen is a good place to practice new things, to learn from mistakes, and to have fun, whether you’re 8, 11 or 41. Read more
Jan 27, 2021
Ordinary Days: One Good Thing
In a time of feeling like everything is out of control and nothing is sure, focusing on the good — really clinging to it — may be the only way we get through all this and out the other side in one piece. Read more
Dec 27, 2020
Ordinary Days: The contradiction of the holidays
Amidst all the revelry and excitement, we sometimes feel a sense of longing and disappointment that we can’t quite put our finger on. Read more
Nov 25, 2020
Ordinary Days: Make new traditions but keep the old
But I think the important thing is my kids are getting to have the same experience as I did: a kitchen full of laughter and food, generations of family celebrating together, enjoying each other and telling stories of those paved the way before us. Read more
Oct 29, 2020
Ordinary Days: Surprised by Hallmark
I’m not a Hallmark movie kind of girl. I’ve tried many times to love the movies as so many others do, but no luck. However, that all changed when another mom and I were discussing what our kids were watching on TV. Read more
Sep 23, 2020