Hi, I’m Lauren 👋
I’m a mom of four boys, living in the middle of real life—busy schedules, sports, laundry piles, and trying to figure out how to feel like myself again in the middle of it all.
A big part of our story includes navigating chronic health challenges. Two of my boys live with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE), one has celiac disease, and one has Chiari Malformation. That journey has stretched me in ways I never expected—through doctor visits, procedures, food restrictions, and learning how to advocate for my kids while still holding everything else together.
I’ve cried in grocery store aisles, sat through appointments I never imagined, celebrated the smallest wins, and learned that even in the hardest seasons, you find strength you didn’t know you had.
But somewhere along the way, I realized something else—
I didn’t feel like me anymore.
Not in my body.
Not in my clothes.
Not in my routines.
So I started rebuilding—slowly, realistically, and in a way that actually fits into mom life.
That’s what Lauren and the Turtles is all about.
💛 Why I’m Here
This space is where I share what’s working for me in real time—so other moms don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Not perfection. Not extremes. Just real life.
Here you’ll find:
✨ Wear-what-you-own style – simple outfits that make you feel put together without overthinking it
✨ Real-life wellness – habits that help you feel better, stronger, and more energized
✨ Mom life systems – routines, planners, and little hacks that make everyday life easier
✨ Our health journey – honest moments, lessons, and encouragement for families navigating EOE, celiac, and food challenges
✨ A little fun along the way – from golf to everyday life, because you’re allowed to have interests outside of being “just mom”
🌿 My Mission
I want every mom who lands here to feel like:
👉 You don’t have to start over to feel better
👉 You don’t need a whole new wardrobe to feel confident
👉 You don’t have to do wellness perfectly to see change
👉 And you are not alone in whatever season you’re in
This is about feeling like yourself again—in a way that actually lasts.
☀️ A Little More About Me
When I’m not working, creating, or keeping up with my boys, you’ll usually find me:
Watching college football
Road-tripping with my family
Getting outside whenever I can
Continuing to grow my game and raising boys who love golf as much as I do
Or winding down with a glass of red wine and a Bravo show
I believe in keeping things simple, showing up consistently, and finding beauty in the middle of real life.
Thanks for being here. Truly.
If you’re in a season where you’re trying to feel better, get your life a little more together, or just feel like you again… you’re in the right place.