Rachel DeAngelis
I am a Florida girl who has lived all over the map (including overseas in China!), but for the past seven years I've been putting down roots in Knoxville, Tennessee. Besides being the mother of the cutest two little boys in the world (it's true...check Guinness), I am also a cat-whisperer, a Dollywood Insider, and a high-school English teacher. You can read about all of my latest shenanigans on my blog.
Better Than Dollywood Cinnamon Bread
I am no Martha Stewart, and I'm definitely not the Pioneer Woman. Dishes that come out of my kitchen can be best described as "semi-homemade." I recently needed a recipe for a dessert to...
Try A Little Tenderness
I think we can all agree that life has been a little rough lately. We're deep in the midst of an election season, and that seems to bring out the worst in everyone, especially...
The Heavy Backpack On His Shoulders
I picked up my son's backpack the other day and nearly toppled over from the strain of lifting it. I could not believe how heavy it was. I pried it open and started wrenching...
Biking Cades Cove: What You Need To Know
Cades Cove is an 11-mile paved road loop located in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It passes through forest and meadows, allowing visitors to take in some historical sights (log cabins, churches,...
Take A Solo Trip, Mama!
You probably have a million reasons not to go. The laundry's still sitting in clean piles in baskets, waiting to be folded. The sink is full of dishes and the kids' rooms are a mess. There's a...
Visit Baxter Gardens Before It’s Too Late!
Something about spring time has me fully embracing the romance of classic literature. I long to walk through the English countryside like a character from a Jane Austen novel, my long skirt gathered in...
Picture Books To Jumpstart Difficult Conversations With Your Kids
I'll be the first to admit that I shy away from uncomfortable conversations with my kids. I am well aware that they aren't babies anymore. I also know that kids today are growing up...