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full-time working mom, wife, and Starbucks afiscianado

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Progress over Perfection

July 31, 2019 by Rachel 2 Comments

I heard it come out of my mouth “Perfect buddy!” My son asked me if he did a good job cleaning off the stairs… this is often my response when he does a good job. “Perfect!” But it took on a new meaning for me last week when he burst into tears when the project he was working on didn’t turn out “perfectly.” “Mommy, I just wanted it to be perfect!” My heart sank. Has this been the model I’ve set for him? That he has to be perfect? God, I hope ... Read More

Christmas (cards) in July!

July 24, 2019 by Rachel Leave a Comment

We just got back from vacation and my mind is already gearing up for my kids going back to school. Being the advanced planner I am, I’m already thinking about Halloween costumes, Christmas cards and our annual Friends-mas party. Yes, I understand it’s July, but the holidays will be here before we know it! I’m a stickler for a cute Christmas card, I have a file of our old designs and I love getting our family pictures taken each Fall with ... Read More

Roots in the Dark

July 10, 2019 by Rachel 2 Comments

Let’s talk about roots, and maybe my propensity to be a hospice house for plants. No seriously, I’m their last stop before inevitable death. I’ve killed succulents... let that sink in for a sec... succulents. I’ve never been a great gardener and a pretty basic house plant enthusiast. My amazing husband is the exact opposite - the man could make roses bloom in the desert. More than once I’ve asked him for flowering bushes, I even came home ... Read More

Summer Activities for Kids

June 5, 2019 by Rachel Leave a Comment

kids in sprinklers

Last day of school!!! Awesome! Oh wait... what do I do with these kids now? This is our first year with a kid in school, and with Summer looming my first thought was, "What in the hell am I going to do with him not in school or daycare?" Luckily, we registered E with some amazing camps to keep his body and mind active, but I know there are a ton of stay at home mom's that are looking at today with both excitement and dread... "I'm ... Read More

Happy(?) Mental Health Awareness Month

May 31, 2019 by Rachel 1 Comment

I’ve debated hitting publish on this post for 31 days. So here’s to practicing what I preach - authenticity, courage and vulnerability. Hi, I’m Rachel and I’m a carefree, happy-go-lucky, extrovert that struggles with depression. There’s a reason I haven’t been blogging or youtubing or instagramming or anything recently. Depression. Not postpartum, not seasonal affective disorder (it’s totally real, google it!)… full on, don’t want to ... Read More

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Rachel is a full time working mom, motivational speaker and writer. Wife to Ryan, and mommy to two amazing kiddos. Based in Charlotte, NC.

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