Hello and Welcome!

My name is Laurie Jane  and I am bored in the burbs ...

I created Bored in the Burbs and the Boredom Bites newsletter for former city dwellers who are looking for more excitement, humor and inspiration in their daily suburban life.

For those of you who may have physically moved out of the city for greener pastures and more closet space but mentally still crave the energy, culture and vibrancy of the city.  

Here you can find bite sized ideas of things to DO, BUY or THINK about that will help turn those suburban blah's to ah's ... 

Our Boredom Bites are not the kind that suggest you jet off on an eco travel trip to Tanzania or offer insider tips on how to get your name on a list for the latest Marc Jacobs bag, our ideas are things that you can actually DO, BUY and THINK about. Real ideas for real people who are slugging it out in the suburbs.

We understand that living in suburbia sometimes feels like ground hog day. With its endless driving, team practices, supermarket visits, house chores and social guidelines to abide by.

We understand that living in suburbia at times feels like a re enactment of high school and not necessarily the fun part.

We understand that you still crave adventure, spontaneity and freedom.

Most importantly, we understand that you can take a gal/guy out of the city but you can't take the city out of the gal/guy. 

We are SEX and the CITY meets DAILY CANDY for your suburban sou!

The Story Behind Bored in the Burbs

When I first moved to Suburbia my world was turned upside down. I knew their would be an adjustment period but I had no idea how much I would miss city living. For me, the cities frenetic pace and culture of convenience was able to hide the reality that I had three kids, a husband, a career and a home to tend to. So you can imagine my surprise when I arrived in suburbia with its slower pace, quiet streets and space to think. You see, somehow I had magically turned into a grown up along with all its rules and responsibilities and I am not sure i was ready for that role just yet.  When I asked fellow suburbanites how long the adjustment would take I was told 5 years; I was aghast. I don't have 5 years to spend being unhappy. That's when I decided to take my city spirit and know-how and apply it to my suburban lifestyle.

I have always been the type of person who can be found pouring over websites, magazines, blogs, newspapers, books and talking to everyone under the sun about interesting things to do, see, and think about. Coupled with my life coaching degree and recent study with Martha Beck, Oprah's life coach guru an idea was born; Bored in the Burbs. 

So, if you too at times are feeling Bored in the Birds then come with me on my journey from the Blah's to ah's ...

Our Manifesto: To help add excitement, inspiration, humor and thought to your suburban days. 

My Credentials:

... I am a certified Martha Beck life coach studying under the wing of Oprah’s go to gal and mentor. 

... I am an event planner having worked for Tiffany & Co. and Great Performances. 

....  I am  a former E! Entertainment Networks Sales and Marketing Director and am tapped into what's hot in the world of entertainment.

The Boredom Bites Newsletter :  Bite sized idea of something to DO, BUY or THINK about to turn your blah's to ah's.  As well as a featured BE INSPIRED person/company that is based in Suburban town USA.

The Suburban Spotlight: Here we spotlight people, places and business' doing interesting things out here in the burbs.  

The subUrban Store: Here we have put together a small store of items that will add interest, beauty, excitement, calm and humour to your life in the burbs. Come take a look. They are all business by fellow suburbanites!

The Burb Blurb: Here we post funny things overhead in the burbs. Heard something funny in your town? Let us know and we'll post if for our community to see. 

Surviving Suburbia: Life Coaching 101. 

A 50 minute tele-class that will teach you how to find the thoughts that are holding you back from truly embracing your life or taking a step towards something new. Based on the teachings of Brooke Castilo and Martha Beck this class is a must for anyone feeling stuck.

Life Coach Referrals:  We all can get stuck at time. Whether you're thinking about going back to work, struggling to keep it all together or feeling just blah, I can help connect you with the right life coach to help you get through this tricky time. Just email me; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Moving eBooks: Born from firsthand experiences and personal interviews with fellow suburbanites we have created two eBooks to help you with the decision on how, where and when to move out of the city as well as how to go about setting up shop (your house and your life) 

Bored Game:  Coming soon! we want to hear from you some ideas of things for the game.