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Lauren Kodiak

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Lauren is the Copy Chief for Kitchn. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and their son.

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22 No-Cook Lunch Ideas for When You’re Way Too Busy to Turn on an Oven
Assembly is the name of the game.
Lauren Kodiak
Feb 14, 2026
23 Slow Cooker Meals to Make Your Winter Nights So Much Easier (and Cozier!)
The best set-it-and-forget-it winter warmers.
Lauren Kodiak
Jan 29, 2026
41 Easy Protein-Packed Recipes Your Kids Will Actually Eat (and They’re Not Only Chicken Tenders!)
For the next time you hear "I'm hungry; I want a snack!"
Lauren Kodiak
Jan 26, 2026
10 Egg Recipes That Will Make Busy Mornings (and Evenings!) So Much Better
Eggs to the rescue.
Lauren Kodiak
Jan 5, 2026
This Sweet Nursery Art DIY Is So Easy to Pull Off (and Might Make You Cry — In a Good Way!)
It's too cute for words.
Lauren Kodiak
Dec 30, 2025
This Cute (and Easy!) Christmas Activity Will Keep Your Kids Entertained for an Hour
No pine needles included.
Lauren Kodiak
Dec 22, 2025
Pinterest Says Nostalgic Toys Are Trending — Millennial Parents Were Made for This Moment
What's old is new again.
Lauren Kodiak
Dec 19, 2025
Read This Before You Throw Away All Your Holiday Present Boxes
So much easier (and less messy!) than a real gingerbread house.
Lauren Kodiak
Dec 15, 2025
You Can Transform a Plain IKEA Lamp with This Gorgeous $6 Hack
Three cheers for stained glass light bulbs!
Lauren Kodiak
Dec 11, 2025
This TikTok-Viral Fidget Toy Is the Present Your Kids Actually Want (So Entertaining!)
You might even want one for yourself!
Lauren Kodiak
Dec 5, 2025
3 Ways to Upgrade Your Paper Chains (Which Are Having a *Moment*)
Kindergarten kitsch meets timeless decor.
Lauren Kodiak
Dec 3, 2025
This Allergy-Friendly Snack Brand Just Launched a "5/5" Limited-Edition Cookie
Meet your new favorite seasonal sweet treat.
Lauren Kodiak
Dec 2, 2025
30 Quick Dinner Ideas That You Will Love (and Your Kids Will Actually Eat!)
They might even ask for seconds.
Lauren Kodiak
Dec 1, 2025
Amanda Seyfried’s 100% Plastic-Free Toy Brand Just Released the Cutest Craft Kits — And They’re on Sale for $15
Tiny houses, big fun.
Lauren Kodiak
Nov 28, 2025
I Just Found a Gift-Wrapping Hack on TikTok That I Think Will Change My Life
I can't believe I never knew this.
Lauren Kodiak
Nov 24, 2025
Parents Are Using This $13 Kids’ Item to Make Iced Coffee — And It’s Pretty Brilliant
Don't toss that sippy cup!
Lauren Kodiak
Nov 18, 2025
One of Our Favorite Luggage Brands Just Released the Cutest Limited-Edition Kids’ Collection
Your kid is about to travel in style.
Lauren Kodiak
Nov 13, 2025
10 Foil Packet Chicken Dinner Recipes For a No-Fuss Weeknight Dinner
They're a no-fuss weeknight dinner savior.
Lauren Kodiak
Mar 6, 2024