Lauren Wiatrek5 days ago3 minPacking Tips for Road-tripping Families Always pack less than you think — I know that might sound opposite of what you’d think but trust me one of the most bothersome things on...
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Lauren WiatrekMay 203 minWhat a May!Since 2014, May has been a wild month for our family. Halen was born and then two years later Henley was born, in the same month. Ever...
Lauren WiatrekApr 62 minBobbing in the SeaI have always tried to be honest, almost raw in my journey because someone needs to bring light to this never ending battle. I have...
Lauren WiatrekFeb 13 minThe Self Care MovementAs a Christian I’ve often felt like what the world deems true and good is actually opposite of what the Word says. The latest phenomenon...
Lauren WiatrekJan 242 minThe dishes are done, mama will be right there.Are the dishes ever done in your house? As a work from home mom, they are never done. As soon as I clean up from breakfast, I feel like...
Lauren WiatrekSep 7, 20213 minSURPRISE! Love, Your Angel Army Every mama needs a tribe, a village, an army to help them navigate this new journey of parenthood. No one expects to tap into that...
Lauren WiatrekSep 2, 20213 minChemo & GO! After my hospitalization and true heart to heart with my oncologist about the reality of my new situation. We decided to change our...
Lauren WiatrekJun 24, 20215 minSomething is Not Right :: Infection + Hospitalization The last I shared my oncologist was scheduling a procedure to have my lung catheter removed because an infection had formed at the drain...
Lauren WiatrekJun 8, 20212 minMetastatic Breast Cancer - What You Can DoI always said from the beginning of this journey that I would be open, honest and help others perspectives when it comes to cancer. I...
Lauren WiatrekJun 2, 20214 minFinding Purpose in Metastatic Breast CancerAll my life I wondered what my purpose was… what did God design for my life. As most, I meandered many a path without clear direction. I...
Lauren WiatrekMay 5, 20211 minPlaying 10 Days in AustinOne local’s best-kept secrets for kid-friendly outings and eatings around the proudly “weird” and truly wonderful capital of Texas....
Lauren WiatrekApr 29, 20212 minMore From The Chicken DiariesSince 2021 started I had this burning desire to start living differently. When moving out to my dream home on my dream acreage wasn’t an...
Lauren WiatrekMar 9, 20212 minPrepper List 2021After 2020 began, and toilet paper disappearing, I quickly felt like there was nothing wrong with being prepared. Kind of like saying,...
Lauren WiatrekMar 9, 20213 minBlessings During a SnowstormIt has been a few weeks since the snowstorm 2021 has blown through Central Texas. It was pretty incredible, and just like 2020 there were...
Lauren WiatrekFeb 4, 20212 minHomestead Sourdough + Fruits of our LaborI unknowingly was part of a massively popular movement of baking their own sourdough during 2020. I am usually not one to hop on a...
Lauren WiatrekJan 27, 20213 minMeeting our MeatHave you ever thought about where your meat comes from? Most of us walk into a grocery store, fill our baskets full of produce and meat...
Lauren WiatrekJan 18, 20213 minWelcome to our Hen HouseA few years ago I noticed I became more and more drawn to the country... the fresh air, different shades of green sweeping from side to...
Lauren WiatrekJan 11, 20212 minHow To Build a Backyard Planter BoxI cringe when I think about the 20 something self that felt like I needed items to fill my cup. Even the other day, Evan and I were on...
Lauren WiatrekJan 7, 20212 minSuburban Backyard Garden for BeginnersThe best advice I can give about starting a garden or a homestead is just to start. It is super easy to get caught up and bogged down...