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Why I Switched to Raw Milk…From A Breast Cancer Survivor
I remember growing up and going over to friends’ houses to spend the night, the obligatory pizza was served and of course pop to go with...

Lauren Wiatrek
Sep 15, 20194 min read


“Mama my ears hurt.”
The dreaded statement. On one hand I was grateful my daughter could vocalize that her ears hurt, on the other hand I hated what this...

Lauren Wiatrek
Mar 21, 20193 min read


Friday Night Fever
It was a normal Friday night… we wanted to have our neighbors over for dinner. They too have two young girls and it would be nice to...

Lauren Wiatrek
Feb 21, 20193 min read


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...

Lauren Wiatrek
Feb 18, 20193 min read


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...

Lauren Wiatrek
Jan 17, 20192 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


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...
Blink Of An Eye
Dec 31, 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


All Great Changes are Proceeded by Chaos
Change is hard. No one embraces change with ease or contentment…unless they are faced with such a dire circumstance that forces them to...

Lauren Wiatrek
May 8, 20183 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


Turning fret into faith.
Easter weekend 2017 will forever hold a place in my heart… quite an uncomfortable place to be honest. I was sitting on my mom’s bed, we...

Lauren Wiatrek
Apr 3, 20183 min read


Slap in the Face
Since I have been on the transparent train lately, I figured it was a good time as any to share what has been eating away at me. I...

Lauren Wiatrek
Mar 28, 20184 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


Inner Gladiator
For many January is the start to a refreshed workout regime, I was included in this boat. After having two babies, being diagnosed with...

Lauren Wiatrek
Jan 7, 20182 min read


Best of 2017
In the last few days I have seen everyone’s best nine photo collages being posted on Instagram from 2017. These rubbed me in a strange...

Lauren Wiatrek
Dec 31, 20174 min read
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