Author: Laura Anders Lee
Extra Pulp: Santa’s Helpers
Laura Anders Lee sits down to talk Santa with her 10-year-old. (Gulp!)
Extra Pulp: La Dolce Vita
Laura Anders Lee recalls an innocent summer spent in Italy and coming back to a different America.
Extra Pulp: Playing Poker with the Kids
Laura Anders Lee finds that good and bad hands can teach some real-life lessons.
Extra Pulp: Weathering the Storm
For Laura Anders Lee—and many of us—enduring the annual hurricane season has become a true lifetime achievement.
Extra Pulp: College Football Days
Born and raised on college football in the Deep South, Laura Anders Lee waxes nostalgic—and hopeful—about the beloved pastime.
Extra Pulp: Home Team
Laura Anders Lee salutes fathers—and mothers—who are pitching in to create a true home team.
9 Great Orlando-area Neighborhoods
One of the things that makes Orlando such a desirable place to live is its thriving downtown surrounded by distinctive communities stretching in all directions—including Sanford to the north, Lake Nona and Celebration looking south, and Winter Garden on the west side of town. Here, we’ve highlighted nine neighborhoods that are just a few of Central Florida’s most charming, livable communities.
Extra Pulp: Family Matters
Laura Anders Lee reflects on ways the pandemic has changed family life for the better.
Porch Portraits: Images of Orlando Families During Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order
Before we turned to go indoors, a photographer captured portraits of family.
Extra Pulp: Down the Rabbit Hole
Our columnist is a true believer in childhood magical thinking.
Extra Pulp: System Overload
After losing her phone, Laura Anders Lee ponders the pros and cons of our technology-driven lives.
Extra Pulp: The Big 4-0
Laura Anders Lee turns 40—and is pretty happy about it.
Extra Pulp: Puppy Love
With help from her sons, Laura Anders Lee has given up the fight against puppy love, doggone it.
Extra Pulp: Wrapped in Love
Laura Anders Lee recalls her most memorable Christmas and realizes that less stuff and more good deeds equals joy.
Extra Pulp: An Ode to Magic
Laura Anders Lee says the magic of living close to Orlando's theme parks is everlasting.
Travel: A Trip to Louisiana’s Cajun Country
Laissez les bon temps rouler—“Let the good times roll” in South Louisiana with authentic food and music.
Extra Pulp: Hidden Treasures
From one generation to the next, times may change, but some family mementos are meant to be cherished.
Extra Pulp: Endless Journeys
Laura Anders Lee has traveled extensively and discovered that the world is actually a tiny place.
Extra Pulp: Bond of Brothers
Laura Anders Lee finds that her two boys are still competitive, but also finding their way to developing a brotherly bond.
Extra Pulp: Life Is a Highway
A teen, a driver’s license and a reliable car
Extra Pulp: Happy Camper
As Laura Anders Lee fondly recalls her summer camp days, she sends her son off to make his own memories.
Extra Pulp: Junior Fashionistas
The crowds! The cost! The inappropriate slogans! Clothes shopping may never be in fashion for this wife and mom.
Extra Pulp: Retro Reflections
Laura Anders Lee reminisces about growing up while doing her best to let her boys “off the leash.”
Extra Pulp: Friend of the Court
Laura Anders Lee's basketball lessons for life.
Extra Pulp: The Right Move
Laura Anders Lee shares what it takes to create friendships in a new town.
Extra Pulp: Wild Cards
Laura Anders Lee finds that the ordeal of taking the perfect Christmas card photo is a pain worth bearing.
Extra Pulp: A Living Memory
Laura Anders Lee shares fond memories of her family’s Thanksgiving holidays, orchestrated by Grandmother Doris.
Extra Pulp: Master Gardeners
It can't be said enough: Teachers are an absolute treasure.
Extra Pulp: Birthday Wishes
Laura Anders Lee embraces the real meaning of her sons' birthdays.
Extra Pulp: Time After Time
Things haven’t changed much since she was a kid; Laura Anders Lee still relishes the lazy days of summer with her family.
Extra Pulp: Beach Boys
When an impromptu family beach trip falls short of idyllic, Laura Anders Lee embraces the extraordinary.
Extra Pulp: Queen of the House
This Mother's Day, Laura Anders Lee appreciates being the queen of her house.
Extra Pulp: Bless This House
Columnist Laura Anders Lee finds that the journey toward a home sweet home has its share of sour moments.
Extra Pulp: Road Trip Treasures
Laura Anders Lee recalls the simple pleasures of a family road trip.
Extra Pulp: The Karate Kids
Laura Anders Lee and her sons discover the benefits of karate at their local dojo.
Extra Pulp: Change of Heart
A chance encounter with a family in need prompts Laura Anders Lee to resolve to become mindful of the needs of the less fortunate throughout the year.
Extra Pulp: My White (Christmas) Lie
Laura Anders Lee believes in the magic and wonder of the season.
12 Ways To Get Fall Festive
Whether it’s enjoying a local brew, shopping for fall fashions, visiting a nearby farm, or taking part in over-the-top Halloween events, you’ll find spirited ways to celebrate the season in Orlando.
Extra Pulp: The Pinterest Problem
Pinned down by Pinterest expectations, Laura Anders Lee asks: What’s a mom to do?
Extra Pulp: No Pets Allowed (Yet)
With two “wild animals” in the house, Laura Anders Lee contemplates adding more to the mix.
Extra Pulp: Great Expectations
Laura Anders Lee learns to adjust her expectations on the first day of school.
Sweet Home Fairhope, Alabama
Nestled on the grassy bluff of Mobile Bay, Fairhope delivers small-town charm and spectacular sunsets.
Extra Pulp: Simply Lemonade
You can always count on a child's lemonade stand to bring everyone together.
An Everyday Celebration at Market Street Gallery
Market Street Gallery, in Disney’s Celebration, offers décor and gifts for any occasion.
All Play and No Work: 10 Central Florida Staycations
No planes or trains involved. A refreshing, fun holiday is just a short drive away at these 10 Central Florida resorts and destinations.
Extra Pulp: Vow to be Imperfect
Speaking from experience, columnist Laura Anders Lee says imperfect weddings can be the most fun.
The Picky Palate
Laura Anders Lee takes great pride in the broad variety of foods her kids adore: peanut butter and scallops.
Raised by the Bar
Laura Anders Lee recalls growing up with the world's best lawyer—her dad.
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