Lauren Jaclyn

Life. Styled.

Birthday Wishlist

My birthday is less than a week away - woo hoo! Anyone who knows me knows that my birthday is a big deal. Ever since I was a little girl, my birthday has been my favorite day of the year. I think a lot of people feel this way when they're young but the excitement has never faded for me. Part of the reason is that my parents have always given me and my siblings the best birthdays ever. From the minute we wake up to the minute we go to sleep, the celebrations don't stop. I'm the kind of person who ... VIEW THIS POST

Packing Tips: Trip Abroad

I cannot believe I'm finally here -I am in Italy with my family! I feel like my family and I have been planning this trip forever now so it feels surreal that it's actually happening. Going on a long trip is always exciting but it can be so hard to know what to pack if you're going somewhere you've never been before or if you'll be gone for a really long time. I have been to Italy before so I kind of knew what to expect but packing for this trip was still challenging. You don't want to bring too ... VIEW THIS POST

Engagement Trip at Pala Casino Resort and Spa

The past month or so has been the absolute best of my life - Andrew and I got engaged and have done nothing but celebrate ever since. We've had both of our parents in town since the proposal (you can read all about it here) and have hit the ground running on wedding planning (follow along with my Wedding Wednesday series)! Things have been nonstop - we literally haven't had a moment to just relax! It may sound silly but we kind of needed a minute to fully enjoy the engagement and take it all in. ... VIEW THIS POST

Father’s Day Gift Guide

If you didn't get your dad a gift for Father's Day yet, don't worry - I've got you covered! This is one of my favorite holidays ever because my dad is one of my favorite people on Earth. His name is Tom and literally everyone who meets him loves him instantly. I've spent my entire life praying that I would be able to marry someone as sweet and funny as my dad and I'd say I nailed it. One of the best things about Andrew is how much he reminds me of my dad. My dad is the wittiest guy you'll ever ... VIEW THIS POST

Hemp Seed Banana Muffins

One of my favorite things when I was a little girl was to walk into the house and smell freshly baked banana muffins. My mom made these as a special treat for our family all the time so the nostalgia I feel whenever I eat one is an added bonus to how yummy they are! Now that I make them in my own home, I've tweaked the recipe very slightly to add some extra nutrients in. It's a nice way to incorporate extra fiber and protein without sacrificing one of my favorite treats! You can definitely leave ... VIEW THIS POST