Parenting Tips: Finding Balance Between Working and Family Life

Although my kids are grown now, I definitely struggled with the finding a good balance between my freelance business and raising a busy family. Lately, several friends and family members have asked me advice on how I found that balance, so when a guest writer requested to share her tips on this dynamic, I took […]

Road Trip with Rach to Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Our trip overseas to Amsterdam, The Netherlands was a huge success! From there we also traveled to Paris and London. Those posts are coming soon! Here is how we got to Amsterdam, where we stayed, what we did and what we ate. Take a look to see what I recommend to try in Holland’s active […]

Guest Post: UK Sunday Pot Roast & Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

Having just returned from an incredible overseas trip, that included London, I was intrigued when I received this guest post recipe for a British Sunday Pot Roast. There is a link in the article for Yorkshire pudding, too. Take a look and have a cook with these traditional and yummy recipes. And stay tuned for […]

Road Trip with Rach World Travel Big Trip Travel Tips

Headed on a cross country trip or even an overseas adventure? Bookmark this article and watch my Arizona Daily Mix morning show segment. Be sure to read the article below the segment to get all of the details as I only had time to cover a few in my fun show segment. I have recently […]

Rachel Recommends Mom’s Day Gift Guide Ideas

Mother’s Day is coming right up on Sunday, May 14th so here is my Rachel Recommends gift guide to find the perfect gift for the mom personality in your life! I showed these items on my Arizona Daily Mix morning show. Gift Ideas Smart Stylish Stuff – My Sassy Bag is a lifesaver stylish purse […]

Prize Pack Giveaway Winner

Thanks to everyone who entered the collector’s item ASU mug prize pack giveaway. Today’s winner also wins a pretty travel makeup bag and a beautiful pair of earrings! This prize pack works for a Mother’s Day gift or our winner can keep the lovely items as well. Three great prizes! So who won? Who did […]

Dillard’s Scottsdale Liverpool Los Angeles Spring Fashions & Pop In Shop Fashion Event

As seen in my Arizona Daily Mix morning show fashion segment today, here is the information and links about the stylish Liverpool Los Angeles Pop In Shop event happening at Dillard’s Scottsdale Wednesday, April 26 through Saturday, April 29th. Here is the morning show segment and see all of the details and links under the […]

Enter For Chance To Win Collector’s Item Gift Pack Drawing!

Be sure to enter this giveaway drawing for a chance to win a collector’s item Starbucks Been There Collector’s Series sturdy ASU mug PLUS a travel makeup bag WITH a pair of En Route beautiful earrings inside! This prize can also work as a Mother’s Day gift if you are giving to an ASU mama […]

How I Selected, Purchased & Had Fountain Installed Without Leaving My Home!

I have wanted a nice outdoor fountain for over 20 years. After years of having cheap small fountains that constantly broke down, this year I decided to finally get the real deal. Believe it or not, I selected, purchased and had my new fountain installed without leaving home. I also came in under budget. Woo […]

Road Trip with Rach to Lodge at 5600 in Pine, Arizona

When it comes to lodging options in the scenic whispering pines town of Pine, Arizona there’s a new kid in town and this newcomer shines in every way. The Lodge at 5600 was built from the ground up by owners Brian and Lisa Herold. This place is their beloved baby and the love shows in […]

Nutritious Whole Foods That Can Be Made At Home

When I’m not on the road doing my beloved Road Trip with Rach reports (and eating and drinking way too much in the name of research!), I’m home cooking. I try to eat as well as I can before I pack my bags again. I recently received a guest post article with these yummy ideas […]

Road Trip with Rach to Strawberry & Pine, Arizona

Strawberry. Pine. The names alone intrigued me to take my next Road Trip with Rach to these neighboring Arizona small towns. I grabbed several gal pals and off we went for our 36-hour adventure to scenic Strawberry/Pine, Arizona. Check out my two Arizona Daily Mix morning show segments! The first one covers Pine, AZ and […]

Cleaning Your Dog’s Paws After Walks

Since I have a lot of dog parents who read this blog, I decided to accept this guest post about the proper way to clean your pooch’s paws post walk. Let the walking and paw polishing begin! Cheers to man’s best friend and to their precious paws. Today guest writer, Charmaine Miller says: How Do You […]

Six Ideas For Better Skin

Our skin is our largest organ…and who doesn’t want to have better skin? So, when this guest article landed in my in-box, I took a look and decided that this piece indeed has six ideas for better skin. Take a look and let us know in the comments section what your healthy skin tips are […]

Road Trip with Rach to Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park, AZ

Come with me on another Road Trip with Rach to the Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park, Arizona. I have been going to this zoo for over 20 years. This video includes helpful hints and important things to know before you go. Open every day (including holidays) check out just how close we got to […]