Perfect Pumpkin Chili
Every year for Halloween we invite friends and family over to have fellowship, eat autumnal goodies, drink and have fun in costume. I...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Oct 22, 2019
- 3 min
It's Fall Y'all
I think I can confidently say that there will no longer be any days in the 100s in Austin…which means it is officially fall y'all. I...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Mar 29, 2019
- 4 min
Happy Husband Menu
My hubby’s birthday was this week and I wanted to surprise him by freshening up our patio. We had this potentially lovely patio that just...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Mar 12, 2019
- 3 min
Maybe It’s Okay If I’m Not Okay
Recently a new song has been coming on in my car and every time it does, I find myself turning the volume up and getting chills from the...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Feb 19, 2019
- 3 min
Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow
Alright alright, I know it is not snowing in Texas… but I can dream of the winter wonderland I was in a few months ago. And despite it...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Jan 18, 2019
- 2 min
Dashing Through The Snow
While we were in Colorado on our winter getaway, I made quite the menu of soups and warm meals to keep my family feeling cozy and...
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Blink Of An Eye
- Dec 31, 2018
- 3 min
Blink Of An Eye
Who is ready for 2018 to go? Anyone wish it would linger a little longer? I have always found myself ready for a new year, ready for a...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Nov 5, 2018
- 2 min
It’s November 4th And Yes I Still Have Cancer.
All the pink banners, balloons, ribbons and such have come down… and yet I and thousands of other women still have cancer. How nice it...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Oct 8, 2018
- 2 min
Halloween Should Be About Imagination & Giving Back
Sponsored Post :: Grade Potential I remember always loving Halloween, my mom got really into it when I was a kid and she would dress up...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Oct 1, 2018
- 2 min
Wounds
Healing from anything is difficult and takes time. Regardless of that wound being physical, emotional or mental. With a battle of breast...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Sep 24, 2018
- 4 min
I Have No Shame Being The Wellness Mama.
My oldest daughter is fixated on treats. Currently if my four-year-old wipes her bottom herself (cleanly) then she gets a treat, if my...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Sep 4, 2018
- 3 min
Ordinary
Most of us, especially those in my generation, were raised with affirmations like, “You are so special. You can do anything you put your...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Aug 14, 2018
- 8 min
Reclaiming The Summer Cancer Stole From Me Part 4
9th Stop: Wheeler Road As we winded back through the tunnel of trees toward Traverse City, we decided to explore some uncharted territory...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Aug 6, 2018
- 4 min
Reclaiming the Summer Cancer Stole From Me Part 2
Our fifth stop was Bloomington, Indiana. We realized we were just a few hours from Aunt Lisa and Uncle Jeff’s house and decided to head...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Jul 9, 2018
- 2 min
From Blasé to Bold
These days it is so easy to just kick your feet up and relax without feeling the pressure to exert yourself. Many have welcomed a blasé...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Jun 21, 2018
- 4 min
Why Doing the Hard Things As A Mom is Necessary
Mom shaming vs. constructive criticism Oftentimes as moms we get overwhelmed, frustrated, and our stress runs high. Everyone is telling...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Jun 11, 2018
- 3 min
Warriors Together on the Battlefield
I wake up in the morning and my hands are swollen, they hurt to even close them. I cringe as I pry open my medicine, which is a pain I...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- May 13, 2018
- 2 min
A Mother's Love is Peace
Last year at this time, I had no idea what was coming. I was living in my own mother’s house (again), I was buried in motherhood of two...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- May 4, 2018
- 4 min
Blueberry Eyes in the Sky
Today four years ago, I became a mother. The thing I wanted most in this world, besides being Evan's wife. I was given that gorgeous gift...
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Lauren Wiatrek
- Apr 21, 2018
- 7 min
Whole30 Flirty and Thriving
For real though, this has been the best thing I have done for myself this year. It has been a long time coming for me to get my eggs in a...
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