MotherProof.com Reviewer Bio
Mother Proof Reviewer: Lori Hindman
MP: Give us a 60-second commercial about you. Single? Married? Kids?
I’ve been married for more than a decade, and we have the two most amazing boys on the planet. Seriously. I stay at home with them and live in a constant state of amazement. Or shock. Or both.
MP: Where has life taken you? College? Jobs? Travel?
Born and raised in Southern California. Sorry. We’ve lived in Seattle and the mid-Atlantic, but we moved back to L.A. once we had kids to be close to family. I have a B.A. in English (I double majored in English and psychology) and an M.A. in teaching. I never thought I’d be the suburban soccer mom that I am, but I’m so grateful that life has brought me here.
MP: What is your current mom-mobile? What do you like best and least about it?
I already said “soccer mom,” right? Well, I drive the obligatory minivan, and I’m completely addicted to its practicality. I have a 2004 Honda Odyssey and I love it. OK, so maybe I’m not the coolest mom on the block, but c’mon — the doors open by themselves, people!
MP: What is your dream-mobile?
It would be like Hermione’s magical, bottomless evening bag in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” It would contain all the cool features of my van in a super-cute little sports car package. Do they really make those?
MP: What is your favorite downtime activity?
I am what they call a voracious reader. I devour books. I love my books. I have multiple copies of my favorite books. Movers hate me.
MP: Can you share your tips for surviving motherhood?
There is no shame in survival, and there’s no “right way” to do this. Do what you have to do to be the best mom you can. Love your kids. Keep breathing. Don’t neglect your partner. Don’t do it alone.
MP: What do you love about being a mom?
Snuggling in bed on a Saturday morning with everyone onboard: hubby, kids, dogs and teddy bears. Cartoons optional.
MP: What is your vice or weak point?
There isn’t enough space here to give an accurate description of the various ways I give in to hedonism.
MP: If you could be anywhere right now besides sitting in front of the computer writing this, where would you be?
On a beach where there isn’t enough sunscreen to protect me from getting burnt, waves crashing, beverage slowly melting, children entertained by their father, drifting off to sleep. Or in my bed. Either way, sleeping. Mmmm, yawn…
Email Lori Hindman at: editor@motherproof.com
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