Lauren
Lauren (Swanstrom) Mitchell is thrilled to be writing for the Duluth Moms Blog. A native Duluthian, Lauren lived elsewhere (namely the Twin Cities) for many years before a divorce brought her back home in 2014. She and her 4 year old son live with her folks in their formerly empty nest on Pike Lake. When she and Lars aren't outside exploring, reading, dancing or fishing, Lauren works part-time as a Parent Educator in Cloquet. She is a baker, jogger, daily flosser, avid reader, second-hand shopper, and Dairy Queen lover.
My Mantra and Why I Don’t go Anywhere Without It
Let’s just say that 2014 was an interesting year for me. And, by interesting, I mean, “Dear God, please don’t let me have another year like that any time soon.” Less than two months...