Rachel Lowe
Rachel is wife to Daniel and mom to an adorable almost-toddler boy. 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 writes about self-care and learning to parent over at her blog (www.alifewithalittle.com) and 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 Miss the Old Black Fridays
The scent of turkey filled the house while my stuffed belly moaned from pure pleasure and I sank into the couch with a pile of ads. With pen in hand and notebook beside me...
Do You Have a Novel in You?
Have you ever thought about writing a novel? I know a lot of people have this vague idea that maybe someday they’d like to write a novel. But do you dream of putting words...
Dear Parents of Only Children (from an Only Child)
So you’re one-and-done, you’ve had an only child and decided that one is good enough for you. That is awesome, and I know there are tons of amazing experiences in store for you and...
Finding Planner Peace {Part Two}
Can you believe school is back in session? It’s hard for me to wrap my mind around that in this hazy August heat that keeps ratcheting up. But there’s no doubt about it; the...
Finding Planner Peace {Part 1}
We are officially halfway through summer, y’all, and much as none of us wants to think about it, school is right around the corner. I know, I know, let’s not talk about school yet....
Moving Back Home: A Marriage of Two Households
When you hear that someone has moved back home, what do you picture? Do you think of the college grad who moved home while on the job hunt? Do you picture the couple moving...
Going Analog in a Digital World
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the notifications and icons on your phone? Are you the kind of person who lets your emails pile up until you have 10,289 email notifications popping out...
How to Balance Confidence and Caution in Parenting
I pulled into the bank parking lot the other day and moved to park in my usual spot on the side of the building. As I drove through the parking lot entrance, I noticed...
I Threw Out My Makeup and I Feel Great!
I am not a girly-girl. I never have been, never will be. Ruffles, frills, and all things pink do not make my eyes light up with glee. I’m also not a tomboy. Don’t stick...
“It Gets Easier” and Other Platitudes I Hate
“It gets easier,” I hear as my baby cries in my arms while the toddler tries to escape my reach in the store. “They grow up so fast,” an elderly woman says with a...
All Tied Up: What’s Up With Lip and Tongue Ties?
It’s a pain that’s hard to describe unless you’ve felt it for yourself. You have a squirmy newborn in your arms whose mouth is moving restlessly. You position your baby and let her latch...
Passing the (Holiday) Torch: Stepping Up to Host Family Gatherings
As we gather around the holiday table this year, we’ll share lots of traditions around food, decorations, games, conversations, and so many other things. It’s one of my favorite times of the year because...