Lauren MJ Connelly

Writing about parenthood and marriage is a great passion of Lauren’s. Some of her other interests include: fashion, sewing, gardening, interior design, photo manipulation and restoration, and competing in mud runs. She also enjoys playing with her rescue dog, Furgus.

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