Rachel
Seashell hunting: The perfect low key family outing
My family and I are new residents of the Coastal Bend having relocated from a small town north of Austin back in October of 2017.
We decided to move here because we love the beach...
Sharing our Christmas Traditions :: Rachel
My family loves Christmas. We look forward to it every year and part of the reason we love it so much is because of our traditions. Here are 3 of my favorites!
1. Having a...
No mantle? No problem! || DIY Stocking Hanger
This summer my family moved into our new home. I love most everything about our new house EXCEPT for the fact that it does not have a fireplace or a mantle.
Deep sigh.
The builder that...
Thankful for Motherhood
When I think about what I'm thankful for, all of the usual suspects come to mind: family, friends, a happy marriage, health, safety, stability, the list goes on. But this year, the word motherhood...
Tips for Surviving Flu Season – from a Pharmacist and Mom of 3!
As a registered pharmacist and a mom of 3, dealing with flu season is a big part of my life personally and professionally. At work and at home I strive to do all I...
Worth it Wednesday: Chalk Paint!
Crafting is one of my all time favorite things to do. I especially like painting and repurposing items that are out dated or just need a little face lift.
Enter CHALK PAINT.
Guys, if you are...
Feeding the Family: A quick and easy favorite fall soup recipe!
Happy fall y'all! Despite the continued 90 degree weather, my pumpkin décor is out and my favorite fall soup is on the stove!
Here is how I make it:
Homemade Mexican chicken soup - yummmmm!
Ingredients:
About...
The school pick-up line blues: a short poem describing the daily occurrence.
The School Pick Up Line Blues
A Short Poem
By Rachel Almond
Oh elementary school pick-up line, how I loathe you.
You're basically a slow-moving, chaotic zoo.
Moms start lining up an HOUR before school is out.
What in the...
Five fun date night ideas for fall!
Who is ready for fall?? Um, I feel like EVERYONE. To me, fall means the possibility of cooler weather, time to get back into a school routine, and of course all things pumpkin! It...
Holding and Already Missing My Baby
As I sit here holding my precious baby girl, somehow I already miss her.
Sure, she’s still little, but she’s no longer the tiny baby I brought home from the hospital. She walks, she talks,...