January 3, 2017. This day changed my outlook on life. I didn’t do anything unusual to lead up to the events of this day. That thought alone haunts me. What could I have done differently to prevent January 3rd. The answers “nothing” or “it’s not your fault” really bother me. I was seven weeks pregnant. […]
Author Archives: wellrudybell
Skincare Routines and Mamas
Hot!! I know! Really real photo of my face! #nofilter This topic of skincare for me is one that I need to work while at home with negative minutes as well as traveling on the road or in the air!! It’s all the same when you are a mom right! I’m highlighting all of my […]
What Makes it a Family-Friendly Hotel….?
The term "Family-Friendly" is thrown out a lot in the hospitality industry, because let’s face it, it is catchy and people want that in the hotel they choose. It really should be called: Single Parent approved! Family Friendly should mean that a parent can actually have a vacation too! I do believe that family-friendly is […]
My Lifestyle
I was Rachel long before I was Mama and over the past 4 years, I’ve lost a lot of ME. So, this section will explore my own self rediscovery and how to bridge being a Mom with being Me. I have more anxiety as a mom and had PPA and tough pregnancies, but it is […]
Family
This section is what it sounds like, everything pertaining to me and my kids and family. We are a multicultural family (American and Spanish) and raising our kids bi-lingual and it’s a journey for sure! We are learning as we go! I will share our fun times, common topics around family as well as all […]
Travel
Travel on this blog is about the types of travel parents will take, whether it is a Mom Solo Trip, Family Vacation, Parents Only or simply just travel tips. There will be ideas and content for all. I will review hotels and/or vacations I have taken in the above 3 categories and then will share […]
Mom: Stress and Sugar
I’ve mentioned before that I’m a sugar addict and as I am trying to lose weight I’m becoming increasingly aware of what triggers me to run to carbs or sugar. Stress for sure is there, no sleep and my kids just blatantly not listening to me, leaving me helpless and in search of carbs which […]
Kids: Dance Parties
Days are long, years are short.. I think that’s how it goes.. Well the days are definitely long in my home and some days I’m so lazy! I basically have to distract them from 6am (yes that is when they get up) – 8/8:30am and then 5 – 9pm (when my oldest goes to bed). […]
Mom: Fitness, Food and Losing Weight.. Constant Struggle!
I’m a sugar addict which is my downfall for all pregnancies and just life in general! I got pregnant at 30 and all of the sudden I wanted to stop working out (morning nausea) and just eat carbs, it was awesome at the time, not awesome the second I gave birth and I was just […]
Travel: Strollers and How to Travel with Them
So I’d like to start off by saying that when I travel I like to be very efficient, I don’t like wasted time on planes, in cars or on trains. Efficient packing and travel is what I strive for before I start any journey. Obviously sometimes is all goes out the window and I adapt. […]