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One Book, One Pen, One Healthy Immune System
Well, as of next week we will be back to school and back to our fall routine. The fall season brings many things, it is almost like a...
Lauren Wiatrek
Aug 29, 20192 min read
I Have Cancer and Yes, I Still Have To Do Chores
My husband and I have this ongoing argument about daily life. I am the whimsical, laid-back, easy breezy one who knows everything will be...
Lauren Wiatrek
Nov 18, 20182 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
Wounds
Healing from anything is difficult and takes time. Regardless of that wound being physical, emotional or mental. With a battle of breast...
Lauren Wiatrek
Sep 30, 20182 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
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...
Lauren Wiatrek
Sep 3, 20183 min read
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...
Lauren Wiatrek
Aug 5, 20184 min read
10 Ways You Can Help Your Littles Be a Blessing
I have been trying hard lately to raise tiny disciples. We talk about being a blessing vs being a burden to others. We speak of kindness...
Lauren Wiatrek
Jul 22, 20185 min read
My arrow…always pointing me to love.
Two years ago, I had a gorgeous belly protruding, waiting for a darling daughter to emerge. I had stopped working my daycare and we had...
Lauren Wiatrek
May 23, 20184 min read
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...
Lauren Wiatrek
May 13, 20182 min read
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...
Lauren Wiatrek
May 3, 20184 min read
Tips for Mamas on Healthy Changes in the Kitchen
Hey hey mamas! So, I am on day 26 of my Whole30 challenge and I feel amazing. Wow have I seen serious changes! I truly feel like all I...
Lauren Wiatrek
Apr 28, 20186 min read
Mommin' on Xeloda
It all starts with my Monday morning alarm reminding me that it is time to hit the pavement and #nevermissamonday. During this time, I...
Lauren Wiatrek
Apr 10, 20185 min read
My car is basically my purse.
Any other mamas feel like their car is an extension of their purse? My sweet, amazing, acts of service husband will clean out my car… I...
Lauren Wiatrek
Jan 26, 20181 min read
Don't Wait Until You're Sick To Be Well
How do you stay well in the wintertime? We dove into essential oils 2 ½ years ago. Why? Evan had terrible headaches, turned migraines....
Lauren Wiatrek
Jan 15, 20185 min read
Through a Mama's Lens
Since my child was born I have been ecstatic to share all of Disney with her. Even when she was so tiny, sleeping in her Moses basket, I...
Lauren Wiatrek
Jan 4, 20182 min read
If I Would Have Known
As I watch these Christmas movies with inevitable happy ever after, it makes me think back on my life. The choices I made, the decisions...
Lauren Wiatrek
Dec 9, 20174 min read
Sometimes you just need to get lost. Lost Pines, Texas
Once my 16 chemotherapy treatments were completed and with my imminent surgery which would leave me destabilized for a while, I knew I...
Lauren Wiatrek
Dec 3, 20175 min read
Farewell Letter to my Breasts
I know this seems odd…to write a letter to my chest. But for me, they have done so much, and not only for me but for my daughters. I had...
Lauren Wiatrek
Nov 16, 20173 min read
Hardly Recognizable
Here I am four months after all my hair fell out. It was a traumatic scene for me (read about it here) and what felt like it would take...
Lauren Wiatrek
Nov 10, 20173 min read
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