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!
How I Survived My First Pediatrician Visit as a New Mom
Almost two years ago my son was born. As I think about how much has changed since he was born, I’m reminded of what we went through at his first checkup. Today I’d like...
How to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby
When I was pregnant with my son, one of my big fears was how my dog would respond to a newborn and the newest member of our family. We have a super laid back...
Knoxville’s Cultural Festivals {2018}
Have you ever wondered about other countries’ cultures? Are you interested in sharing different cultural traditions with your kids? If so, Knoxville has a lot of cultural festivals every year that celebrate different countries...
Managing WIC When Your Child Has Health Problems
I am a WIC mama. Well, I have been a WIC mama for roughly the last two years, and I benefited from the program. If you’re reading this and are unfamiliar with WIC, let...
Why I’m Not Buying My Son a Christmas Gift
This year my son is 18 months old, and I took a lot of time to decide whether to buy him a Christmas present or not. Ultimately I decided to not buy him one...
Prepping for an Epic Day of Christmas Baking
It’s two days after Thanksgiving, and where am I? Curled up in bed nursing a turkey hangover? Putting up the Christmas tree with my family? Shopping for Christmas gifts with crowds of crazies?
No. I...
Surviving a Halloween Birthday in the 21st Century
When people talk about holiday birthdays, they usually refer to the most quintessential holiday for a birth: Christmas. I, however, am a holiday birthday baby, and my birthday falls on Halloween.
If you, too, were...