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.
Leaving Out Big Brother: The Dark Side of Parenting
When my oldest son was born, he was my everything. I was in awe of his tiny features, meticulously documenting each milestone that he...
I Learned All of My Important Life Lessons from the Gilmore Girls
Oy with the poodles, already!
If you don't understand what that means, then you may not be a Gilmore Girls superfan. I watched the show...
Is Your Family Ready for a Dog?
*Spoiler alert: You're never ready. But sometimes you just have to jump in.*
My husband has wanted a dog for a long time. It took...
First Timers: A Renovation Story
I am an HGTV junkie. Even the more obscure HGTV shows, like Hunting Vintage and Texas Flip and Move are sitting on my DVR...
It’s Okay to be Snobby: Choosing the Right Pediatrician
People who know me know that I do not like to rock the boat. I am a people-pleaser, and I avoid conflict at every...
Public Pool Etiquette
Last Friday, my kids and I ventured out to the Inskip Pool for the first time in a long time. I made sure to...
Summer Reading Goals
Summer is here! We've made it, friends! And while many of us look forward to this sweet time of family togetherness when school gets...