Hey there! I'm Rachel and Mom of 4 joining you on a quest to be a positive parent! Help me along the way and maybe learn some new things in the process.
Sep 08
This summer my husband and I traveled to Hawaii to celebrate our anniversary and we spent a couple days in Oahu and a week in Kauai. We did a lot of special things, but my favorite was Just Live Zipline in Kauai (Lihue), Hawaii. It was a hilight for me because it was a little …
Sep 07
I hate complaining. I hate it even more when the kids complain about what I make for dinner. Oh it bugs me! I have one child in particular who just hates to eat anything with meat which is generally what I like to cook. Since being GFDF there’s really not a whole lot to …
Sep 07
I love Seattle! It is such a beautiful and fun place to visit in the summertime. Our family visited to attend a wedding and to visit with family members. We stayed for about a week and purchased the Seattle City Pass in which you could go to the most popular city sites for a discounted …
Sep 06
Now that my kids are all in school, it’s time for a new(er) hobby. I’ve decided to take up sewing just because I’m not very good at it and I would really like to improve. I have never used a pattern, and have only sewed very basic things. I find sewing relaxing and it satisfies …
Sep 06
My husband hates hates hates yard work. There’s nothing he hates more. Hate, however is not a strong enough word. I should say he despises yard work. When we first talked about getting married he warned me that he would not step foot in a garden or plant any flowers EVER. I thought, “Yeah yeah, …
Sep 05
Do you have a child who is disabled? If you do, I personally think parenting disabled children is one of the hardest jobs on earth. I have also heard that while it is difficult, it is also very rewarding to know you are making a difference in the life of a child. I was moved …
Sep 05
My visiting teacher, Heather, just adopted the most beautiful baby boy this summer. He is so squishy and cute! He has lots of dark brown hair and is just adorable. The adoption happened unexpectedly and at the very last minute and this baby is her first so she had absolutely nothing for the baby so …
Sep 05
This kid is so crazy! He hates to take pictures so he always makes funny faces at me because it makes him think I will stop taking his picture. Boy is he wrong! Well, this week’s parenting plan challenge is to be more patient and less annoyed. This really is a challenge for my personality. …
Sep 03
Since being gluten and dairy free, I have missed making recipes with creamy soup bases. One day I decided just to make my own so I could still enjoy those rich comfort foods. I don’t know what I had been waiting for! Making this dairy free cream of chicken recipe was so easy to make …
Aug 29
School started this last week for my kids. All 3 are going to school this year with the youngest being in half-day kindergarten at a local charter school. I love watching the kids grow up and achieve great things and become leaders and scholars in their respective classes. However, I always get a little emotional …
