Rachel Parker
Rachel is originally from Wapakoneta and currently lives and works in Findlay. She has been married to her husband, Alex, for three years and they are expecting their first child. They cannot wait to become parents in June! Rachel loves coffee, cheesy romantic comedies, re-watching The Office, and reading/reviewing books. You can follow her on Instagram (@read.with.rach) for her latest reviews and recommendations.
Books That Take You to the Beach
Every year around this time I find myself longing for a beach vacation. While that isn't likely for me right now, I've found that books are the perfect escape. From thrillers to romances, below...
Quick and Easy Recipes
I am one of those people who always tried to meal prep but never quite succeeds for one reason or another. Because of this, I am always on the lookout for quick and easy...
Ten Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy and Postpartum
When I found out I was pregnant with my first child in the fall of 2019 I was so excited. I was also very nervous. I was the first in my circle of friends...
The Perfect Escape: Holiday Romance Books
This year has been absolutely crazy and sometimes it feels impossible to get away from the insanity. Being a mom is no easy job and being a mom in a pandemic is even harder....
Must Have Postpartum Products
When you are expecting your first child there are a few things you do. You prepare a baby registry, pack a hospital bag, and generally get everything ready for the baby. One thing I...
My Favorite Pregnancy Books
When I first found out I was pregnant I was pretty overwhelmed by how much I didn't know. None of my siblings or close friends had ever been pregnant so I didn't have anyone...
Hosting a Baby Shower During a Pandemic
I am pregnant with my first child and have been looking forward to my baby's arrival since I found out I was pregnant. My pregnancy has been relatively easy and I have been enjoying...
Best Stores for Maternity Clothes
I am currently pregnant with my first child. While I was pretty quick to put my baby registry together, I kind of forgot that I would be needing some new clothing items as well!...
How To De-Stress During This Time
I think I speak for a lot of people when I say this is definitely one of the more stressful events I have lived through.
There is still so much unknown with the virus and...
Bachelor Series: S24 Finale
I have been watching The Bachelor and The Bachelorette since Emily Maynard's season eight years ago. During this time, I have witnessed some great Bachelors (hello Sean Lowe!) and some pretty terrible Bachelors (Juan...