Lauren McKinley
Lauren is a wife and momma to 3 little people. She spends her days finding creative ways to engage her kiddos in the world around them. She loves all things that center around moms and babies!
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Find adventure on our list of fun fall activities for kids – or the whole family – from biking and hiking to camping and leaf-pressing.
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