The Carter LoDown

Backyard Farming & Life Musings

My name is Lauren, and I am so glad you have stopped by. I have always loved writing, so much so that I have actually kept all my journals—even the embarrassing ones from middle school.

There is something about documenting moments in your life that you can reflect on. Expect the LoDown on all things backyard farming, home remodeling, and life happenings while keeping it real, one authentic post at a time. 

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Recent Posts

  • Moms, You Matter

    Moms, You Matter

    The other day, I had an unexpected conversation with my daughter as I dropped her off at school. It went something like this: Lauren: “Bye, honey, have a great day at school!” Quinn: “Bye, Mom, have a great day at work!” Lauren: “Remember, I don’t work, I’m just at home…

  • Screen-Free Technology for Your Kids

    Screen-Free Technology for Your Kids

    Our daughter is 7, almost 8, but we don’t allow her to have handheld screens. She is not allowed to be on our phones unless under very special circumstances. We don’t let her use an iPad except for Osmo and to use the Home Court App. This means no video…

  • How to Keep Mice out of the Chicken Coop

    How to Keep Mice out of the Chicken Coop

    When I started keeping chickens, I prided myself on having no mice. I was soon humbled because they eventually made their way in. I screamed the first time I saw a mouse scurry across the floor of our chicken coop. Oh my goodness, it was startling. Immediately, I looked up…