Rachel Lowe
Rachel is wife to Daniel and mom to two boys. You can find her with a cup of coffee in hand and a book waiting for her to read. Her "to be read" pile is enormous, and she loves to find great deals at McKay's Used Books. She enjoys window shopping, going to open houses, and spending time on free or cheap adventures with her family. She's always on the lookout for the next free donut day or opportunity to get another book in whatever series she's currently reading!
I Hate Open Concept Floor Plans
This may be an unpopular opinion, but I hate the open concept floor plans that houses and apartments seemingly everywhere have embraced wholeheartedly. My husband and I have been looking at houses online for...
I Don’t Care Enough To Be Hip and With It
I have a confession to make: I am not "hip and with it." I know that phrase is almost as dated as I am at this point, but it’s the truth. I’ve never been...
How to Declutter Your Hobbies and Interests
It’s officially a new year, a time when people are tackling new projects and trying to start strong on those New Year’s Resolutions. I really debated whether I wanted to make a nice list...
A Very Moody Book Review
One of the most influential books I read this year is also one that has the most...controversial title, but if you’re willing to overlook what might be a rather unusual name, you might find...
There’s a Whole Netflix Category You’re Probably Missing
I am a self-proclaimed nerd, so it’s no surprise that when Netflix started rolling out Asian dramas, my little Asia-loving heart swelled. I am the classic poster child for an Asian drama-loving woman. I...
How a CSA Made My 2020 More Colorful
I made a ratatouille tonight. It’s my first time making this intricate, labor-intensive dish, and it’s all thanks to the CSA I joined this year. I’d love to tell you how joining a CSA...
Medical Surveys Make Me Anxious
It’s 7:30 in the morning, my son has a check-up today, and I just completed filling out the online questionnaires my pediatrician requires us to fill out for him. Can I just say that...
Finding My Beach Body: The Home Stretch {Part Three}
It’s time to check in for my second month post on my beach body challenge, and I just want to say that it’s hard to find motivation to work out when you’re stuck at...
Finding My Beach Body Challenge {Part Two}
I’ve been struggling to find what I want to say for this post because, in all honesty, I’ve been a bit discouraged this week. I think what I need to share on this second...
Finding My Beach Body Challenge
We’re under shelter at home orders, our days feel longer than ever as we stay home, and as the weather changes, it’s becoming clear that warmer days are on their way! This year I...
Project Panning: A Great Approach to Decluttering Beauty Products
For Christmas last year, I opened my stocking and presents just like everyone else, and like many of you, I received quite a few skincare products that I found myself putting away on my...
Tips for Planning an Extended Family Vacation
It’s February, and if you’re like me, that means it’s time and past time to get on the vacation plans for the year! Every year my extended family takes a trip to the beach...