Laura (Lolli) Franklin is a Washington DC-area mom of 5 teen and pre-teen kids who is just as busy as you might guess. When Laura was in elementary school, her dream was to be a Mom and a writer. She never anticipated that she'd fulfill that dream so literally as a lifestyle/family blogger. Her blog, Better in Bulk , is her creative escape, her social circle, and now her full time job. Laura has partnered with brands like Pepperidge Farms, Disney and Adobe and is also a regular content writer for Proctor & Gamble's parent sites.

In addition to a full editorial calendar for her blog, juggling piano lessons, team sports and feeding her family, Laura also manages to make time for a small local photography business, where she focuses on casual, natural light portraits.

twitter: @1momof5
website: http:/betterinbulk.net