Lauren Tate

Tom and Lauren Tate met each other in college and fell in love (there may or may not have been alcohol involved). Years later, they got married, had a baby and now live happily in Southeastern PA with their little boy. Lauren manages the home, while Tom manages projects at a software company. While their interests range from cooking and working out (her) and playing guitar and video games (him), together they manage to maintain a blog, Little Old Home (www.littleoldhome.com).

I have been a dad for 15 months. I won’t sugar coat anything – it’s a marathon. Sometimes you hit a stride and it’s smooth sailing, but at other times (3am, running on no sleep, the night before a big meeting at work) you hit the wall! Sleep deprivation, lack of patience, and a yearning …

We’ve all been there. You receive an invitation to a dinner / party / fiesta and you eagerly respond yes. The sitter’s all lined up, and you can’t wait for your night out! Out of courtesy, you ask the host if there’s anything you can bring (of course there’s not, she always has these sorts of …

Let me start off by saying I truly hope that this post does not come off as “preachy.” Talking about personal financial situations can be a touchy subject. My husband and I are not even close to “experts” on the subject, but I wanted to share some money-saving tips that work well for our family. …

Giving a gift to a new dad can be quite the challenge, especially considering they just received the greatest gift of all! While a dad might say he’s got everything he needs, every guy deserves a new toy along with their bundle of joy. Here’s a list of awesome presents for a new or soon-to-be …

Forget the apples (and apple themed gifts). Put down the “#1 Teacher” ornament. Step away from the baked goods (store bought OR homemade). Show your child’s teacher that you truly appreciate them with a thoughtful gift! Here’s a list of eight great gift ideas for that special teacher! A Holiday Centerpiece A beautifully created floral centerpiece …

Technically, I don’t even know if this qualifies as a DIY because I literally did nothing more than plug in a hot glue gun. Recently, my son discovered that the dishwasher is magnetic and has been having a lot of fun moving the magnets around on there. Unfortunately, it seemed that the magnets might be scratching …

Whether you’re a seasoned Black Friday shopper, or are thinking of venturing out for the first time this year, perhaps this list can help you make the most of the GREATEST shopping day of the year! First, a little [personal] back story. I grew up thinking those people who camped out at a store before …

If there’s a place where a toddler’s dreams will come true, it has to be Sesame Place. A small(ish) amusement park, specially designed for younger kids, this is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Unlike large theme parks (like Disney World, Busch Gardens, Six Flags), Sesame Place is totally doable and not at all intimidating- …

There’s something about fall that makes me hungry. Maybe as I’m starting to throw some chunky sweaters on, I’m getting ready to indulge in my favorite comfort foods. Hey, these chunky sweaters hide my muffin top, so I can get away with it, right? 😉 To balance out the richer foods that magically appear at …