Rachel
Rachel is a Florida native who grew up in the St. Petersburg/Tampa Area before settling in St. Augustine. She began working in the business industry and decided to change careers and teach elementary education. This was an “ah ha” moment and she found her true passion, helping others. As her family grew she decided she wanted to stay at home and begin her career as a college professor. When she is not helping others, she is creating healthy food and a natural environment for her little girls as a single mommy.
Losing the Ring & Finding Me
When the bubble burst, I could only see the bad that was happening in my life. I no longer had a partner, I was alone, my children were now a part of a broken...
Surviving the Holidays… Alone
November is quickly passing by, and I know that Thanksgiving is just around the corner, I am beginning to wonder what I am going to do without my family for this holiday.
Thanksgiving is a...
More Than Just PB&J: Beating the Lunch Box Rut
Did you hear that? Finally, the lunch bell. I am starving. I wonder what is packed in my lunch box? You can hear it now, the thoughts that may go on in your...
When You Lose Your Family Without an Obituary
As the journey continues from my first post about my new life as a single mommy, When the Bubble Burst, I find myself with less family around and do not quite understand what's happened.
There's no illness,...
2, 4, 6, 8 – Who Do You Appreciate?
Teachers, Teachers, yeah Teachers! The end of the year is quickly approaching and it's time to say Thank You to our teachers. Get ready, Teacher Appreciation Week kicks off at the beginning of May....
Let’s Do This Together, For Them
I have to tell you, this is hard to do. I want to keep my girls all of the time and I really don’t want to face their father. There are too many emotions and memories racing through my head during the exchange. Ugh. What a word. Exchange!
Beyond Preschool: Getting Ready for Kindergarten
They are so cute, small and bright. Little sponges starting to make their mark in the educational world. Are you ready?
Ready for Kindergarten? It’s time to start planning for it. I know, it’s hard...
When the Bubble Burst: My Life as a New Single Mom
Bubbles are fascinating. They are iridescent, different sizes and display multiple rainbow colors with the lights’ reflection. Kids love them, how could they not? My name is Rachel, and I am a single mother...