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.
A Guide To Thrifting Around Knoxville
I'm a member of a Facebook group where people post celebrating the extraordinary things that they've found in secondhand shops. Sometimes they find designer...
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...
The Mean Thirteen
If you’ve got a thirteen-year-old at home, you know from personal experience that they can be mean. Full of sarcasm and always ready to...
This Is Your Sign To Take A Road Trip With Your Mom
A detailed vacation itinerary. A solid collection of road trip snacks. Nothing but beautiful weather, the open road, and a radio station that plays...
Reverse Body Dysmorphia After Age 40
I am not sure when it happened. The change crept in so slowly and stealthily that I didn't even notice it at first. But...
A 21-Day Social Media Cleanse
I am ten days into a social media cleanse, and I am thriving.
I didn't initially think that it would be very easy. I had...
Guide to Hardin Valley in Knoxville
Hardin Valley is a rural neighborhood located on the west side of Knoxville, nestled between Farragut (to the south) and Oak Ridge (to the...