After three kids – and three maternity leaves – I’ve got preparing for maternity leave down to a science. There are certain things that you can do prior to maternity leave to make your leave (and your subsequent return) easier on everyone – your employer, […]
Baby gear can be expensive, and as a first-time parent it’s hard to know what you actually need and what you can skip. You want to give your baby the world, and as a result many of us end up buying stuff we don’t need, […]
My baby – my third baby, my last baby – is about to turn one. I’m done having babies, and my youngest is quickly turning into a toddler. This, as you may expect, is sending me on a rollercoaster of emotions. My life for the […]
When you’re pregnant with your first child, it’s so hard to figure out what you actually need. Especially if you’re somebody like me who hates unnecessary clutter! I spent so much time researching every single item we bought for our first baby. Three kids and almost […]
I recently read an article on Scary Mommy about how to really help a new mom. The premise of the article was that she doesn’t need more muffins and onesies. Instead, clean her house, blow dry her hair, and basically do everything that she hasn’t been […]
Hi! I’m Laura. My husband and I are juggling two busy professional careers while raising three kids – two boys, ages 8 and 6, and 3 year old girl. I love organizing and crave quiet, which is often at odds with our very busy family. My goal with this blog is to create a resource for all of us to quiet the chaos in our lives, to give us back the time and energy to focus on what’s important. Thanks for joining me!
Want to learn more about me and Chaos & Quiet? Start here.