Lauren Wiatrek
Lauren Wiatrek is a native Austinite that after moving to New York and Colorado, decided her heart was in the center of Texas. Her husband, Evan helped build their family of daughters in a home they love. After battling stage 3 breast cancer in 2017 Lauren has become a strong voice for wellness, health advocacy, and her faith. Lauren loves to travel every chance she can get. Lauren enjoys extra hot coffee on the porch, her F45 workouts, Young Living lifestyle, being all things as a #girlmom and helping empower women. Lauren started her journey with cancer on her blog www.bestillandsmile.com you can also follow her on her Instagram: @lauren.wiatrek for motherhood tips and her wellness journey after cancer.
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Did you know approximately 30% of early stage breast cancer survivors will have a recurrence as metastatic disease, even after completing successful treatment?
4 years and 5 months ago I was fighting to finish my...
Guide to Jewelry in Austin
Our model of the “upstairs jeweler” references an era when your personal, small-town jeweler worked in an upstairs shop on the main street of the town. The experience was personalized, relaxed and enjoyable. That’s...
Why Traveling by RV is Absolutely the BEST with RVshare
As we look to the (brighter) future, a recent survey of our travelers showed 77 percent are looking to make travel plans within the next three months*. While the rush back to airports or...
National Summer Learning Week
In celebration of National Summer Learning Week (July 12-16), Time4Learning Founder and President John Edelson wants to offer parents helpful summer learning tips that counter the effects of the past year.
After a year of education amid chaos, evidence shows that...
St. Gabriel’s Catholic School is Full STEAM Ahead To Stop the “Summer Slide”
St. Gabriel’s understands that maximizing academic retention is a priority for parents, while also acknowledging that for children to thrive, their interests must be engaged and their creativity piqued. Thus, St. Gabriel’s Catholic School...
Austin Moms | Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2022
Austin moms are as unique as our city, this Mother's Day we wanted to provide you a list that satisfies a host of personalities and tastes. Here at Austin Moms, we have collected our...
Reinventing Your Family’s ‘Normal’ This Fall | Cool Experts
September is finally here, phew that summer was hot! Mamas, you probably feel like you’ve run a {sweaty} marathon every day since life went sideways last spring. Now that the kids are back to...
Sylvan Learning Center is offering school as low as $9
As we all try to rise above and rise together, we know that parents need support. We know this school year will be different but no matter what your family's needs are, Sylvan Learning...
With blue-green algae on the rise, here are 6 indoor activities for dogs
Phew, extreme heat, stay-at-home orders, rain, or a busy schedule can prevent dogs (and the people that love them) from adventuring the great Austin outdoors.
When that’s the case, what indoor activities for dogs can...
Family Weekend Getaways Close to Austin | Apparent Approved
Summertime is here, are you ready for a family get away? Check out these Apparent approved family getaways in Central Texas:
Krause Springs is a perfect outing close to Austin with natural beauty and swimming...