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.
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 right now. But I have never ever, until this past...
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 level. I will suffer through an over-cooked meal at a...
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 pack all of the essentials -- lunchtime snacks, dry clothes,...
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 out, there are just as many of us searching for...
We Unplugged for One Week and it Changed EVERYTHING
Videos are easy and convenient. If we're stuck at the doctor's office, if we're on a long car ride, or even if it's the end of the day and I just need a break...
I’m Ready for Fixer Upper to be Over
I can’t remember when exactly I started watching Fixer Upper, but I was pretty immediately hooked on it. I loved Joanna’s design style and I loved watching the sweet couple’s witty banter with each...
For the Love of Sugar, Let’s Stop Getting So Upset About Sweets!
I first noticed it after my son's third birthday party. I had gone a little overboard with the party planning, and we ended up with one dozen extra cupcakes after the big day was...