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!
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...
Southern Style Dairy-Free Living Made Easy
When my son was still in the newborn stage, we experienced a number of problems with low and slow weight gain and even weight loss. It took time before we figured out that he...