Lauren Spraggins

A public journal of the fancy things I wish I could buy for myself but instead I'm waiting until the debt is paid off.

If you’re packing your hospital bag and feeling overwhelmed, this list keeps it simple. As a mom of 3, I’ve learned what actually gets used and what just takes up space. Here’s a practical, no-fluff hospital bag checklist for mom, baby, and dad.

Hey ya'll! I'm a mother of two who has successfully cloth diapered my kiddos all the way to potty training. I've mastered the poop diapers, the nightime leaks, as well as the weird “barnyard smell” that came with the hard water in my washing machine. Even with all the challenges, I 100% recommend cloth diapers not only for sustainability but also for your finances. Seriously, I started my cloth diaper journey with about $200 (maybe it'll be more like $300 now with inflation), but I've saved well over a thousand (or more. I haven't attempted to count!) in the two years. If you have questions, let me know! I'm an open book!

Not gonna lie… postpartum healing is a little humbling 😅 This is everything I’ve used (or am currently using) to help with pelvic floor issues, fascia tightness, and just generally feeling like my body is mine again after three babies. Nothing extreme... just real-life things that helped me heal while still being a busy mom.

About a year ago, we gave up our nice Honda CRV to wipe out the $700 monthly car loan and save money for a car to buy with cash. As a newly stay at home mom of two littles, it was wild but totally necessary. Going from multiple cars down to one as a family is a huge decision not to take lightly. So here's a list of the pros, cons, and plans that need to be made when discussing this with your partner.