
The Lion's Mama
Lauren La Rocca
A Colorado Lifestyle Blog
Halloween At Home: Crafts, Books, Activities, & Costumes For Kids and Families
Last year we had a memorable Halloween... We actually moved across the country from Maryland back to Colorado on Halloween. We drove...
Mother's Day 2020 Gift Guides
Top Row: (1) Summer Friday's Jet Lag Mask (I use this as my daily moisturizer and I'm obsessed!) / (2) Drunk Elephant Eye Cream / (3)...
Our Guide To a New Moon Ceremony 🌙
Photo: @shotbysamantha Do you believe in manifestation? Marcello and I have had some pretty wicked experiences with it! Putting...
Easter 2020: Toddler Gift Ideas, Baskets, Stuffers, & Crafts 🐇 🧺
Top Row: Wide Brim Hat with Pink Ribbon (similar option here ) // Polarized Toddler Sunglasses (similar option here) // Bunny Ballerina...
202 At-Home Activities For Kids
I've been working on this blog post for months and thought now would be a particularly helpful time to post, as schools are temporarily...
22 Toddler Art & Craft Studio Essentials
"If we try to think back to the dim and distant past... what is it that helps us reconstruct those times, and to picture the lives of...
Holiday Travel with a Toddler: All of Our Tips & Everything We Pack
We got back from a weekend road trip to Vail yesterday and this morning we are off to Kentucky to spend time with family and celebrate...
Reckoning With Thanksgiving: Resources Provided by a Historian for Parents, Teachers, & All
Amongst gratitude, family, and good food, each Thanksgiving I wonder if I am celebrating a false history and what exactly the true story...
Lion's 2nd Birthday Party in the Park
We had the best time celebrating Lion's 2nd birthday in Colorado. Lion loved being surrounded by lots of love and good energy. It was...
Pretty in Pink: 1st Birthday Party in October
I truly cannot believe Lion turns 2 years old on Friday! My heart is so full. In honor of her upcoming birthday, today I am sharing...
A Conversation with Child Speech Pathologist - Newborn to Age 3
Infant and child speech development is something that begins from day one with all new babies. As soon as your little one enters his or...
From Breastfeeding to Solids: Everything We Used For Feeding 0-24 Months
I was initially going to write a post specifically on the feeding items we are currently using for Lio's toddler stage. However, I...
Toddler Radio Flyer Wagon Review
Radio Flyer 3-In-1 EZ Folding Wagon with Canopy We had been wanting to get a wagon for Lio for some time now. She often struggles...
Newborn Sleep Tips: How We Got Our Baby to Sleep 5 Hours in the 1st Month & 9 1/2 By Week 11
Plus Toddler Update! I initially wrote this article when our little one, Lio, was two and a half months old. A year and a half later,...
Father's Day Gift Guide 2019
Struttin' like my daddy. Watching Marcello become a father has been one of the most special experiences of my life. For years we talked...
Sample Toddler Daily Schedule
Lio's Outfit: Bubble Romper // Ruffle Socks: similar here // Fisherman Sandals // Hair Elastics // Photo: @shotbysamantha With our...
27 Toddler Playroom Essentials: Toys, Storage, & Safety
Photo: @shotbysamantha Lio and I spend a lot of time at home, so having a safe and fun play area for her to explore is important to us. ...
30 Mother's Day Gifts Under $30
Photo: @shotbysamantha (1) Fluffy Velvet Slippers (2) Silk Sleep Mask (3) Bath Bomb Set (4) Floral Earrings (5) Heart Sunglasses (6) Yeti...
Toddler Snowboarding: Gear Checklist and Tips
We took Lionetta snowboarding a couple days before she turned 16 months and she had SO MUCH fun! I did a ton of research prior to our ski...




















