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.
Blueberry Eyes for Mother’s Day
It is around this time of year that I reminisce about my first daughter’s birth, she was born a week before Mother’s Day. The daughter that made me a mother. The daughter that made...
The Reality of Spring Break with Little People in Tow
We have had a rough year and were VERY excited for a little reprieve for spring break. A getaway…change of scenery… breathe in some mountain air…escape the day-to-day schedule a little bit.
The funny thing...
Dream Big(ger) Mamas
When the “Dream Big Princess” marketing campaign launched from Disney, I thought it was brilliant. It captured my young daughter and my attention instantly. It made me CRY. I mean… well done Disney marketing...
Do I Constantly Need to be Entertaining My Littles?
With daughters 3 ½ and 1 ½ it can turn to pandemonium VERY quickly in our house. My husband and I will lock eyes and feel the overwhelming sensation of anxiety creep up as...
Is My Family Enough?
It happens every time I attend a party… full of 30 something women. Most of them moms of at least one at this point. Sipping our coffee, mimosa, cocktail, or glass of wine… the...
I Suck at Being a Housewife
Is anyone else nodding in agreement here? I have been married for six and a half years and truly suck at certain household qualities. I remember my mom being pretty darn awesome in all...
A Whole Foods State of Mind
When I walk into a Whole Foods, my heart is filled with joy. I am a foodie at heart, give it all to me and I will embrace it in the best way. Last...
10 Steps to Combat the Christmas Blues
Jingle jingle jingle, can you hear that jingling? … Um no, no I don’t.
Tis the season to be jolly. Well…not always.
This has been me as I approach this Christmas season. I am recovering from...
Winter Is Coming! And Virus After Virus. What Do Moms Do?
As moms, I wonder how we survive sick season. I mean we already have treasured, minimal, light sleep…So add in a sick kid or two, then what? When kids are sick we can pretty...
Simple Christmas Menu
My mom and I love creating menus, for pretty much every holiday, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. Since, I am a mom of young girls, it is essential that my menus remain simple, yet delicious....