
Hey all,
I wanted to pop in here with a quick pre-Thanksgiving post to tell you all THANK YOU!!
In October, I celebrated my 8th anniversary of Lauren’s Latest! Isn’t that so crazy?!
In these past eight years, I:
- had two more babies
- put my husband through grad school
- moved seven times across three different states and
- somehow managed to post 1300+ recipes amongst the insanity that is my life.
Whether you’re new to Lauren’s Latest or have been around since the beginning, thank you for being wonderful and positive and supportive of me and my family. We read every comment, every email, every Instagram message and appreciate it all.
And for those of you that are bound to ask about my outfit, my coat and earrings are from stitch fix, old scarf from target (similar here), favorite jeans here, and tieks. Newest tinted lip balm obsession with this color. (I strongly dislike lipstick!)









That’s it 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
And don’t forget to find me on Instagram Stories for more NYC fun in real time.






582 Comments
Debbie Mikesell
November 22, 2017 at 8:39 amCommented on your 10 year anniversary post.
Dawn
November 22, 2017 at 8:44 amI commented on mashed potatoes of course! Happy thanksgiving!!
Tammy wallis
November 22, 2017 at 8:46 amI left a comment on your pumpkin cinnamon roll recipe (and im going to make them for tomorrow morning!) congrats on 8 years! Quite an accomplishment!
Dawn Ritz
November 22, 2017 at 8:47 amCongratulatins! You are just the cutest! Started following your blog after I saw one of your Stitch Fix posts–Love all of your posts. I commented on the Pumpkin Sugar Cookies.
Marissa gravina
November 22, 2017 at 8:48 amI posted on this week at the Brennan’s. Love following your blog.
DeeAnn Jones
November 22, 2017 at 8:53 amCongratulations!! I left a comment on your Craigo’s breadstick post!
Bethany
November 22, 2017 at 8:55 amHi. I commented on the sweet potato roll recipe. Trying them for thanksgiving ????
Allison N
November 22, 2017 at 8:55 amWow, congrats on 8 years of blogging! I just love all your recipes. I’ve been following since your first little one was little and I’ve yet to try one we didn’t like! I left a comment on your Thanksgiving Recipes post. 🙂
Raina
November 22, 2017 at 8:57 amI left a comment on the Pumpkin Pull-Apart monkey bread recipe. Looks yummy!
Lisa N
November 22, 2017 at 8:57 amI (think) Ieft a come t in your Disney post. It kind of spazzed. :p I’ve been enjoying your blog!
Carrie
November 22, 2017 at 8:58 amCongrats on 8 years! Left a comment on the kettle chips post. Keep the deliciousness coming!
Stacy Lopez
November 22, 2017 at 8:58 amI left a comment on your Creamy Crockpot Cauliflower Soup recipe. Was delish! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Dina
November 22, 2017 at 8:58 amI left a comment on the super speedy chocolate pie recipe!
Lauren
November 22, 2017 at 9:01 amCongrats on EIGHT years!! and thank you for all the recipes you share with us, and for this giveaway! I left you a comment on the Sweet Potato Rolls recipe – one that looks so yummy!!
Heather
November 22, 2017 at 9:02 amI left a comment on your Old Fashioned Pumpkin Donuts post. Yum!
Cindy Denison
November 22, 2017 at 9:04 amLeft a comment on the Pumpkin Pie Sheet Cake recipe. Absolutely going to try that one!
Melissa
November 22, 2017 at 9:07 amI re-read “More Paris!” and left a comment there. I love reading your travel stories.
Whitney S
November 22, 2017 at 9:07 amHow exciting that it’s been 8 years!! I commented on the pumpkin pie post!
Yvonny
November 22, 2017 at 9:07 amI’ve been following you for a couple years now and I absolutely love a bunch of your recipes!! Thank you for that.
*I commented on your funeral potatoes, as they are a family favorite!*
Lauren
November 22, 2017 at 9:08 amCongratulations!! I’m newer to your site but LOVE it! And love seeing your instastories and pictures!!
I commented on the Craigo’s Breadsticks because it’s my FAVORITE!
Sonya
November 22, 2017 at 9:11 amLeft a comment on your latest, This week at the Brennan’s 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!
Kelly
November 22, 2017 at 9:15 amSo much fun! Congrats lady. You look fab, as always! ❤️❤️❤️
I just left a comment on recipe. Noms noms! Can’t wait to try it!
Stephanie Jones
November 22, 2017 at 9:15 amI left a comment on your pumpkin pie recipe, I can’t wait to make it tonight! I hope your family has a great Thanksgiving 🙂
Caitlin Wallace
November 22, 2017 at 9:15 amI left a comment here: https://laurenandgordon.net/nyc-tourist-travel-guide/ So thankful for you and all you do!
Catherine
November 22, 2017 at 9:17 amI left a comment on your Butterfinger Nutter Butter recipe. I always love seeing your different recipes and ideas!
Elizabeth
November 22, 2017 at 9:19 amCongrats on 8 years! I love your blog and all the food! My comment is on the Tostada bites recipe!
Rachel J
November 22, 2017 at 9:21 amThis giveaway is incredible!! I commented on your 10 things I’ve learned in 10 years of marriage’ post. Such a great post! Your blog is one of my all time favorites! Love your recipes, adventures, family, and fun! Happy 8 years!
Jordan
November 22, 2017 at 9:23 amI did it! I commented on another post! The one about the things you’ve learned so far in your marriage! Happy thanksgiving to you and your family!
Jody Carr
November 22, 2017 at 9:28 amI left a comment on 2 posts, the 10 things you’ve learned about marriage and the garlic cheese bread
Samantha Garner
November 22, 2017 at 9:36 amCongrats on 8 years! I’ve recently started following you and all the recipes I’ve tried thus far have been great! Commented on the pumpkin pull apart monkey bread. YUM
Tiesha Anderson
November 22, 2017 at 9:38 amDuuuuuuuuude left a post. Miss you guys, and EDDIE is getting so biiiiiig!!!!!!
Ellie
November 22, 2017 at 9:39 amI left a comment on your cheesy stuffed garlic butter crescent rolls!
Amina
November 22, 2017 at 9:40 amI left a comment on your cheesy garlic butter stuffed crescents, thank you for all the wonderful recipes! Congratulations on 8 years!
Mackenzie M
November 22, 2017 at 9:41 amI left a comment on your beef tri tips and gravy recipe! My husband and I like to make this one when we have company over. Especially the grandparents, they love it! Great as leftovers too. One for our recipe box for sure!
Amber Monroe
November 22, 2017 at 9:41 amI left a comment, thanks for all your yummy recipes!!
Candice
November 22, 2017 at 9:43 amI left a comment on Foods to give a toddler post!Also you are too pretty! Staaap! ????
Rachel
November 22, 2017 at 9:45 amI left a comment on your recipe for Carolina BBQ Pork Frito Bites! They sound delicious! Can’t wait to try them.
Andrea Bond
November 22, 2017 at 9:50 amLeft a comment on the perfect mashed potato post.
Dawn Murphy
November 22, 2017 at 9:52 amI posted on This Week at the Brennan’s from Nov 20. Eddie’s smile always gets me.
Wendy
November 22, 2017 at 9:52 amHi Lauren. I left a comment on your yummy Stromboli recipe. It’s a favorite! Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for all the recipes.
Tina Frazier
November 22, 2017 at 9:54 amcommented on the crescents .. can’t wait to try them!! Happy Thanksgiving ????
Darlene Young
November 22, 2017 at 9:56 amI left a comment on How To Make Stromboli. One of our favorite recipes from you. I’m so happy I found your site because of how many recipes I have tried that just make my life easier.
Amanda
November 22, 2017 at 9:57 amI commented on your cheesy garlic crescent rolls. ????????I just love your blog and reading about your precious family! ❤️❤️
Lauren rearden
November 22, 2017 at 10:03 amLeft a comment on your pumpkin sugar cookie recipe. Love your recipes. I make them all the time! Also love following you on insta. You’ve inspired me to use my instant pot more!
Diane Hassler
November 22, 2017 at 10:03 amI left a comment on your pumpkin pie post. Can’t wait to taste it!
Gabrielle
November 22, 2017 at 10:06 amLeft a comment on your sweet potato rolls recipe!
Maureen
November 22, 2017 at 10:09 amI commented on your garlic cheesy bread. I haven’t been here for all 8 years but for plenty of your moves and man you are one do it all lady and its just great to watch.
Laura
November 22, 2017 at 10:11 amI commented on the chicken enchiladas! Yum!
Alena
November 22, 2017 at 10:12 amLeft a comment on best caprese salad recipe and dressing recipe! Happy thanksgiving and 8 year blogaversary!
Ashley Carofano
November 22, 2017 at 10:15 amI left a comment on the yummy pumpkin monkey bread recipe!