Lisa Lloyd

Lisa Lloyd
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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.

Please, Let Your Kids Cry

“If you don't stop crying, we’re going home.” “You can’t play because you’re crying.” “Stop crying.” “There’s nothing to cry about.” I hear these cringe-worthy phrases from desperate parents and caregivers on a regular basis when I’m out...
Farmers Markets OKC

The 5 Best Farmers Markets In & Around OKC

Best Farmers Markets OKC I absolutely, completely LOVE farmers markets in OKC.  Not only do I love fresh fruits and vegetables, but I also love being able to support local farmers - families whose job it is...
Toe Walking Toddler

My Suddenly Toe-Walking Toddler

I'm not a physician, and this blog is not meant to be construed as medical advice. If you are concerned about your child's health, please take them to your pediatrician, the nearest urgent care...

Stop Parenting From Fear

Most of us were raised with expectations on our behavior (many of which were likely unrealistic, given what we now know about child brain development - but I digress). We were taught to behave, and...

When You Follow a Goose…

This is possibly my favorite comic by artist Will McPhail (The New Yorker), because it's just so relatable. As a parent, I envy the freedom that my no-kids friends have. It sounds like a...

Parenting My Plants

I'm one of the many, many people who jumped on the houseplant bandwagon during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. I'm honestly surprised I didn't get on board sooner. My husband and I own...

The Secret to Handling Toddler Tantrums

We've all been there.  Your sweet little toddler suddenly throws themselves on the ground in a public place, crying and screaming like you've sentenced them to a lifetime of time-out with no cookies and no...

I’m Afraid of Being a Bad Friend

I recently went through a breakup with a best friend. Someone I'd known for more than a decade. Someone I thought about and still think about every single day of my life. It was and...

5 Of the Best First Chapter Books for Eager Readers

My son is 4.5, and he's very interested in letters, reading, and writing. I'm thrilled that he's always loved reading, and lately, he's shown an interest in longer-form stories. Needless to say, I was more...

Sometimes I Miss Being Important

I want to start out by saying this is not a pity post. I know the headline might seem like it is, but it's not. Keep reading, and you'll get it. When you've spent almost...

5 Parenting Podcasts for Every Kind of Mama

I'm relatively new to the podcast scene, and while most people likely fill their library with cold cases and other murder mystery shows, I started my journey with parenting podcasts! Don't get me wrong;...

Weaning Triggered My Post-Partum Depression

I'm not entirely sure where to begin. It's not that I have trouble talking about my experience. I'm a fairly open book. I guess it's because I'm still somewhat in shock.   It came, seemingly, out of nowhere. The...