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.
Pizzas, Wine & Puppies — Oh my!
Pizzas, Wine & Puppies -- Oh my!
Recently the Austin Moms Blog team was able to mosey down to South Austin for happy hour at Cane Rosso after our photoshoot. We were able to connect,...
Choosing The Seton Medical Center Austin NICU :: Huge Changes To Support Families
Choosing The Seton Medical Center Austin NICU :: Huge Changes To Support Families
When I had my daughter five years ago at Seton Medical Center Austin off Medical Parkway, she had a short stint in...
Kerbey Lane :: New Location :: New Family To Go Menu
Kerbey Lane :: New Location :: New Family To Go Menu
In Austin, Kerbey Lane is a family favorite. With a brand new location in Mueller, which is perfect for brunch or lunch. Austin Chronicle...
When I Had My Breast Removed
When I Had My Breast Removed
“Mommy, will you always have an owie?” This is the question my 3 ½ year old asked me 10 days post-op from my unilateral mastectomy last year.
It all started...
Finding The Joy In 9/11
I remember the day like it was yesterday… I woke up and I was 17. The usual hustle and bustle of getting ready for school commenced. My mom always had Good Morning America on...
Tiny Tails: Traveling Petting Zoo Straight To You
Tiny Tails: Traveling Petting Zoo Straight To You
Does your child love animals? Do you love animals? What if you could be surrounded by cute, cuddly animals at your next event? Thanks to Tiny Tails...
10 Educational, Entertaining Shows (That Won’t Drive Parents Crazy)
These days I am watching more kid shows than adult shows…granted I am not always watching, but they are on for my little darlings when I need to have some quiet time, get the...
Raising Daughters In A Sexually Pushy World
Raising Daughters In A Sexually Pushy World
The older I get the more conservative I get. The biggest reason is Jesus. In our home, we know that this world is only our temporary home…but society...
Top 10 Things I Miss About {The Original} Austin
I am an Austin original, an Austinite if you will. My parents grew up in Michigan, my dad worked for Warner Bros and they had a job for him in Houston. While in Houston,...
Beast Mode: Motherhood
Tonight I came to the conclusion, that we as moms are total beasts. All the moms I see in my circle endure SO much, all of the time. Rarely do I hear complaints, I...