Lisa Lloyd
Lisa is a mother of two and a lifelong Oklahoman who loves plants, shopping local and enjoying her neighborhood, the Paseo Arts District. Her son Alden is 4 and a master Lego-builder. Her daughter Anona is 2 and knows her mind. Lisa is an Enneagram 1, a nurturer and a connector; always ready to be of use to a friend in need. A former PR/marketing exec, she now works part-time from home, is a Beautycounter consultant and writer for a local magazine. Lisa is on a journey to live a healthier life for herself and her family and share what she learns with others.
7 Registry Essentials for Baby #2
Well, it happened. Our first child lulled us into a false sense of security, and we decided to have another. After spending much time laying in bed (thanks, morning sickness) while my toddler watches...
An OKC Mom’s Guide to Keeping it Local
Maybe you're new here. Maybe you've lived in Oklahoma your whole life, but you stick to your bubble and don't venture out much. Maybe you love every place on this list.
Whatever your situation, I've...
Becoming a Minimalist Mom
If there's one thing parenthood has taught me, it's "never say never."
I never thought I'd be a stay-at-home-mom.
I never thought I'd leave my career of almost 10 years.
I never thought I'd end up with...
My Promise to Other Mamas
To my mama friends...
I promise to always bring enough sliced grapes for everyone to our play dates.
I promise to hold your newborn while you take a shower, eat a meal, or do whatever needs...
How I Prepared for Natural Childbirth
Natural childbirth has nothing to do with your pain tolerance, and everything to do with your mental stamina.
I should know. I'm incredibly stubborn (thanks, dad), and it paid off.
Up until I got pregnant, I...
The “F” Word that Could Hurt Your Family
One of our values as a family is health, and as part of that, I want to know what ingredients are used in our food, our personal care products, our cleaning products...anything we come...
4 Ways to Embrace “Hygge”
Hygge. You may have seen this odd word as you scrolled through Pinterest or Instagram and wondered, “What is that?” or, more likely, “How in the world do you say that??”
Pronounced “hoo-gah,” hygge is...
Six Parenting Truths We Learned From Our Dog
We recently lost our fur baby, Pearl the Pug. She was a Christmas present to me from my husband (then boyfriend) after only one year of dating. Bold, right? Pearl was with us for...
“Trying On” Motherhood
Motherhood. For me, it felt a bit like trying on a new pair of shoes. It was a little stiff. Even painful at times, but I was bound and determined to make them fit....
It’s Never Too Late to Cloth Diaper
I'm on an ever-evolving journey to reduce waste in our three-person, 1,000-ish-square-foot household. We've gone plastic-free, we are cutting out chemicals and other toxins from our personal and household products, and I'm considering starting...
My Month as a “Plastic-Free” Momma
I like to think of myself as a crunchy momma. You might not know it by looking at me (or my child's disposable diaper - oops!), but I love all things natural, eco-friendly, sustainable...
5 Alternatives to Saying “No”
No.
How often do we say it in a day? How often do we say it to our toddlers, only to have them smile or laugh and repeat the action that caused the "no" in...