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The Last Staircase
When I was 9 years old my parents took me skiing and on our last run I had to go down the River Run. It was the steep, icy LAST run...

Lauren Wiatrek
Jul 11, 20194 min read


Mostly-Crunchy Moms Favorite Road Trip Snacks
I proudly bear the {mostly} crunchy badge as I swear in my 5 years of motherhood under my belt. With all that I’ve learned, gathered,...

Lauren Wiatrek
Jun 30, 20193 min read


Top 10 Summertime MOM Favs
It’s hard to believe that we are smack dab in the middle of June. But the rays of sunshine, sweaty kid kisses and cicadas singing their...

Lauren Wiatrek
Jun 15, 20193 min read


The Who
May is the motherload (pun intended) of months for me as a mom. Both my daughters are born in May and my cancer-versary is in May. This...

Lauren Wiatrek
May 11, 20193 min read


Who's Ready For A Giveaway?? #wellnesswins
Today starts a sale for the Beginner's Box with Young Living. I have to be straight with you all and tell you how much this bundle has...

Lauren Wiatrek
Jan 11, 20195 min read


Walkin In A Winter Wonderland
We decided to come up to Colorado for a week after Christmas, get out of town a bit… have some family time, bask in the snow a bit. We...

Lauren Wiatrek
Jan 8, 20193 min read


Hope And Fear Of All The Years Are Met In Thee Tonight
During this season of Christmas, many embrace joy and gladness. The twinkling lights dazzle and the spirit of the season stirs up an...

Lauren Wiatrek
Dec 17, 20183 min read


Uh Oh... Someone is Sick
Most of you might wonder how sickness goes down in our house, since I talk about how healthy we all are all the time. It doesn’t happen...

Lauren Wiatrek
Nov 11, 20183 min read


Knowing When To Let Go: My Inner Battle
Here I am 17 months out from being diagnosed with breast cancer, and most people when they see me say I look great, and seem to be doing...

Lauren Wiatrek
Oct 21, 20183 min read


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...

Lauren Wiatrek
Sep 23, 20184 min read


Scars Show How Hard We Fought Back
Formal Definition: A DIEP flap is a type of breast reconstruction in which blood vessels called deep inferior epigastric perforators...

Lauren Wiatrek
Aug 10, 20184 min read
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