Rachel
A Westchester native, Rachel is a lover of all things DIY, food, and Harry Potter. After graduating from Mercy College with a Masters in Education, she moved to Orlando in 2012 to teach, only to find there is no place like home. Rachel is the wife to one amazing Chef, Lucas, mommy to 2 beautiful baby girls, Lana and Harper, and a very handsome fur baby, Levi. Rachel is excited to raise her kids where she grew up and continue the traditions she was raised with, especially going to Yankee games in the summer. When she is not juggling family and teaching, you can find her exploring all Westchester has to offer.
There’s No Place Like Home: Why I Love Westchester County
Westchester County is home to many amazing things to do, see, taste, and feel. Aside from being located so close to the Big Apple, the county on the Hudson has incredible views and endless...
Pregnancy Cravings
Growing a person is a TON of work. No wonder pregnant women are always hungry and have pregnancy cravings.
Being pregnant has its perks. Although there is the unexpected weight gain, where none of your...
Move Over Elsa, There is a New Queen of Isolation
Motherhood is tough enough, being judged 24/7, but the first few months as a new mom can be even more isolating. I had spent much of the first few months of my child's life...
The Gift of Experience
Gift-giving can be stressful. As a mom, you want to make sure your family members are happy with the gift they have received. When I was growing up, my mother always had a rule...
The Best and Worst Parenting Advice I Ever Received
The first time you have a baby, every person you meet wants to give you their opinion on raising your child. They want to tell you what to do while pregnant, how to give...
Baby Weight and the Aftermath: Keep Your Thoughts About My Body to Yourself
Baby weight is not the easiest thing to get rid of, no matter your health regime. Just know, it is NEVER appropriate to ask a woman if they are pregnant (even if you see...
5 Ways to Reignite the Flame
Change is the only constant in life. Whether you are three months old or 30, people change. Interests change. Thoughts change. Relationships change. It's the daily events that can cause a person to change...
Restroom Accommodations: Things Parents Do to Use It
There are so many things that we as mothers do daily that I never thought I would ever have to do. We function on three hours of sleep, put breast milk in coffee, shave...
The Storm Before the Rainbow
This post is not for the faint of heart. There will be no happy ending in this story. I will share information with you about something that happens so often but is spoken about...
Lactation Boosters: Foods that Help Your Milk Supply
Don't get me wrong, breastfeeding has been amazing for my daughter and the bond she and I could create, but it is like a second full-time job! Doctors might tell you breastfeeding will help...