Category: Ask Rachel
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Her Unforgettable Birthday Dinner…
We had celebrated my 29th birthday all weekend. He had pulled out all the stops with a new pair of jeans that made me feel like the hottest, yet still modest momma on the block. After having my fourth baby last year, it was wonderful to feel like me even in those size mom* jeans.(*The…
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The Double Standard Circles
When did writing stop becoming about the author’s talent, and slowly become replaced with political, fragile stepping stones? I have submitted countless scholarship requests for writing contests, book club consideration submissions, proposals, and even unsolicited manuscripts over the last few months. However, I still had to pass on the majority of applications for nothing in…
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Simply Celebrate
“Rachel, I’m dreading Christmas presents this year… what do I do?” Whether your house is filled to the brim with stuff or the budget is tight, Christmas and upcoming holidays tend to create unnecessary stress. Decide right now to trade in stress for strength. Say no.Simplify.Be kind.Grow in contentment. Need an idea for gifts? Consider…
Simply Blooming Grace 