Laurel
Laurel has lived in Idaho for the majority of her life, born and raised in Teton Valley. She lived in Utah for 5 years, and found it to be a good experience but being near family is more important. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 32 years. Spent too many years searching for answers to infertility. She is a proud adoptive momma to only girl who just turned 18. Working mom, and network marketing mom, photographer, savvy shopper, gardener and working on her healthy journey. She lives in the country with dogs, cats, chickens, and cows.
Enjoy the Season
Throughout our lives, we will experience different seasons, just as we experience fall before the cold winter. I have always believed strongly in the seasons of our lives though I don't view them as...
After the Wedding- My Daughter is Married!
Well, we survived, she is married and we are exhausted! Doing this on our own meant we needed family help, so much family help! Without it, we would not have accomplished what we did.
Before...
Planning My Daughter’s Wedding on a Budget :: Part 4, the Homestretch
We have made it to the home stretch of wedding planning on a budget. It is more of a mad dash at this point and feels like going down a slip and slide with...
Planning My Daughter’s Wedding on a Budget :: Part 3
Planning a wedding during COVID-19 is an entirely new experience. As we have all been experiencing new this or that, this was not what I wanted to deal with, to be honest. My excitement...
Planning My Daughter’s Wedding on a Budget :: Part 2
My daughter is getting married in July and we are planning her wedding and, as her parents, we are choosing to pay for it. Last month, I shared some helpful tips on selecting a...
Planning My Daughter’s Wedding on a Budget- Part 1
My daughter is getting married in July and we are planning her wedding and, as her parents, we are choosing to pay for it.
First off, I was surprised by the numerous comments I have...
Getting to Know Laurel Briggs
Hi, I’m Laurel Briggs, born and raised in Idaho and have lived here the majority of my life. I was born in Driggs. Most people just know it as the valley but not that...
Document This Moment In Time
Our world has changed quickly in a brief amount of time. Our new norm may be staying within our own 4 walls, and our backyard, and everyone is using the word quarantine like this...
Laurel’s Thanksgiving Weekend Traditions
Each year, my family gets together with my husband's side of the family to celebrate Thanksgiving. My mother-in-law cooks an amazing dinner with all the fixings, everyone brings a dish to share, and there...
Helping Your Child Cope With Death
As parents, we are constantly concerned about our child's health and well-being. The same is true for our parent or parents, especially as they start to age. However, it is not always a parent...