Let’s start the week with a beauty bags (yep – plural because our winner gets TWO bags) giveaway drawing! The weather here in Phoenix has turned beautiful so beauty is the giveaway theme this week. I’m not blogging as much lately because this manic managed mom is very busy going through 22 years of pictures […]
Dangers Of A Sedentary Lifestyle
February 14, 2020 By
I just recovered from the flu and a bad sinus infection. That was not fun and I had to pump a lot of meds in my body to help me recover. It strikes me that the last time I had the flu was 10 years ago. That was the year that I didn’t get the […]
My More Organization, Less Stress Morning Show Segment
February 12, 2020 By
Are you an internal or external organizer? Watch this segment to get the answer. Knowing which one you are streamlines the get organized process making it easier to have more organization and less stress in your life. Check out these inexpensive and easy get organized ideas for your home, travel, car and more. Here is […]
Rachel Recommends-Tips For More Organization & Less Stress
January 28, 2020 By
As seen in my KTVK Your Life Arizona segment today. More organization and less stress are my New Year’s Resolutions. So far, I’ve been slowly but surely tackling this goal. It works! I’m feeling less stressed. Less clutter means more calmness. Look at some of my tried and true tips and tools as well as […]
My Bittersweet 3TV Segment: Turning Empty Nest Into Fresh Start
January 27, 2020 By
When my KTVK Your Life Arizona morning show producers asked me to come on the show to discuss how to turn my upcoming empty nest into a fresh start, I paused for a second before responding. I haven’t truly experienced the empty nest yet, but it is coming fast now. Come late August I will […]
My Son’s 4-Part LA Times NHL Kings Series
January 24, 2020 By
Fun to share this. My son continues to love his job as a sports reporter for the LA Times. It has been his dream to be a sports journalist since he was a small boy! This week he worked hard on a 4-part behind-the-scenes NHL Kings hockey series. I always enjoy behind the scenes articles […]
Rachel Recommends: Downtown LA Hotel Indigo Delivers
January 23, 2020 By
Looking for a good hotel to stay in that is in downtown LA? Last weekend I discovered a great one that is now my new favorite downtown LA property. The Hotel Indigo delivers and exceeds expectations. Located close to LA hot spots like the Staples Center and LA Live, this boutique hotel is convenient, comfortable […]
Alert-Do This Simple Security 2020 Quick Tip To Protect Yourself
January 14, 2020 By
This may be the shortest blog article I ever write and it may be one of the most important ones, too. To protect yourself financially and otherwise in this new year, follow this one super simple quick tip. When dating a check or any document be sure to fully write out 2020. If you just […]
Gift Card Winner!
January 12, 2020 By
Thank you for the nice comments and emails I received about my favorite organization tip! I’m glad so many of you liked the Best Box idea from The Container Store. I absolutely swear by it. If you missed the helpful quick tip article, you can read it here. And for those of you who entered […]
Rachel Recommends: My $5 Top Tool For New Year Organization
January 5, 2020 By
My favorite new year get organized tool only cost five bucks and I swear by this handy item. This is my top tip for starting out the new year organized and for keeping it that way! Believe it or not, it is simply an empty cardboard box…but it fills so many useful needs. It also […]
Empty Nest Ahead: This Is The New Year I’ve Braced For
January 4, 2020 By
As I paid the kind cashier at the restaurant today, he smiled at me and asked, “Do you have any big plans for your new year?” In previous years, I would have answered with a smile and quick reply. But today I hesitated for a moment before I answered. Although I knew the answer, his […]
My Son’s Touching LA Times Article Is Fitting For Thanksgiving Week – A Health Must Read For Men
November 26, 2019 By
My son’s article today about LA Kings’ head athletic trainer, Chris Kingsley’s prostate cancer diagnosis is a must read for men. And it is a must read for women to share with the loved men in their life. Jack was incredibly honored to get to write this piece. First, a little update about my Jack […]
Holiday Gift Box Winner!
November 24, 2019 By
Happy Monday and Happy Holiday Week! As promised, let’s kick off this Thanksgiving Day week with our winner. Thanks to all who entered the drawing to win this prize box that contains several awesome items that will make a big impression on your gift recipients. Or keep for yourself and get into the holiday spirit. […]
Rachel Recommends – Give This Recipe A Try For Twist On Traditional Pumpkin Pie
November 24, 2019 By
It’s not pumpkin pie. Something a little sweeter, and better, in my festive holiday opinion! With tasty ingredients like pumpkin, whipped cream, cream cheese, vanilla pudding, cinnamon and more, this one is a crowd pleaser! Thanks to my sweet sister-in-law, Stephanie Harris, this yum yum has become my longtime favorite pleasing pumpkin decadent dessert. I […]
