Lauren Giles
A St. Augustine native, Lauren and her husband relocated back to St. Augustine to start a family and be part of the laid-back vibe St. Augustine offers after graduating from Stetson University and living in Orlando. Mom to two boys, she balances a busy schedule of mommy-hood and personal training. Founder of Fit Mamas Tribe, her niche is working with pregnant and postpartum women, providing the knowledge and strategies to support a healthy pregnancy and help common pregnancy-related issues such as Diastasis Recti and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. This supportive group of mamas keep it real supporting one another through all of the ups and downs of “momming” both in and out of the gym. Lauren loves spending her free time doing yoga, boating, hanging at the beach and looks forward to connecting with the readers of SAMB!
2020: The Year of Battles
As I drove home from Jacksonville, knowing I had exactly the right amount of time to get through downtown traffic, park the car and walk up to the school to pick up our oldest,...
Reflections from a Mom Post Lockdown
As I stood at the window watching our oldest walk to his classroom on the first day of school, his younger brother waving with excitement and blowing kisses, it hit me like a ton...
Sun Protection – It’s More Than Sunscreen!
Summer is in full swing in most parts of the country, and our family loves spending time in the outdoors. From fishing, boating, finding sand bars to perch upon and play, swimming playing in...
Navigating a Pandemic as a Small Business
As a local small business owner who has had the doors open for just over one year, we were on cloud nine. We had spent the last 12 months continuing to be creative in...
Finding Zen in a World of Full of Stress
Ah stress. That pesky little thing that many of us seem to not be able to get a handle on. Whether you’re stressed from trying to get your kids out the door and to...
The Juggling Act of Showing Up for Your People
I will be the first to admit – I am really, really, REALLY good at over scheduling my calendar – wanting to do it all. Call it a bad case of FOMO (fear of...
From My Heart to Yours
February is American Heart Month. I know, not the most fun or exciting topic to write or read about but this is something we all need to be aware of - especially women. So...
Clutter and Stress: How I Got a Handle On My House
I walk into the house from a long day of working, start the night time routine — dinner, baths, books, and get the kids tucked in. They ask for water (with ice) about 4...
Saying Goodbye to Old Family Traditions
With the holidays fast approaching, I’ve been thinking a lot about past family traditions as well as new traditions that have formed and are forming. For as long as I can remember, Thanksgiving has...
Finding My Groove As a Non-Pinterest Halloween Costume Kind of Mom
My mom was such a great costume maker growing up. From Raggedy Ann to an old lady costume complete with a cane, glasses with the chains attached, and knee-high stockings, she put her creative...