Rachel VanKoughnetMar 28, 2020It's time to connect Here is a short list of ways to feel better immediately: Bathe / shower Eat something delicious Orgasm Repeat
Rachel VanKoughnetNov 28, 2018Happy Birthday to me!Dear Friends, I will be celebrating my Birthday on Friday and I invite you to celebrate with me! Can you believe I’m almost done being 36...
Rachel VanKoughnetSep 12, 2018Garden PartyI’m super excited right now. This weekend I had a dream to build a small garden. Basically it was all feelings feelings feelings with the...
Rachel VanKoughnetOct 20, 2016Like a Girl Blog Post“A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” Hercules Maybe you don’t know how strong girl...
Rachel VanKoughnetOct 10, 2016Why Individuality is rebelliousLong haired boy. My son is 4 and a half and he has hair down to his shoulders. Every single person who lays eyes on my son, mistakes him ...
Rachel VanKoughnetJan 2, 2016Hello 2016!Why is my New Year’s Resolution to forgive myself? Great question. I don’t know. I do and I don’t. When I feel sad or lonely, which latel...
Rachel VanKoughnetDec 29, 2015Validation is a basic necessityValidation is a basic necessity for humans, like food, shelter and water. People will go toward one another, against all odds, despite mo...
Rachel VanKoughnetJul 14, 2015That’s How Much I Love You by Julie RudiHave you ever read That’s How much I love You by Julie Rudi? This morning my son wrapped his arms around my neck and hugged me. Hard. “I ...
Rachel VanKoughnetApr 27, 2015How to be a genuine rebel: wear your hairDid you know that hair is rebellious? I have always been struck by Patsy Cline’s Crazy. Crazy. Crazy for FEELING so LONELY. I have a lot ...
Rachel VanKoughnetApr 17, 2015The Very Inspiring Blogger AwardThank you to Ally for nominating me for the Very Inspiring Blogger award. This remarkable act of kindness will not be forgotten. My grati...
Rachel VanKoughnetApr 13, 2015How Saturday Night Live ruined my childhoodWhat is loving yourself all about? Remember this guy? Stuart Smalley. A Saturday Night Live character played by Al Franken circa 1991. “I...
Rachel VanKoughnetMar 10, 20157 houses in 6 years: Children Need ConsistencyHave you ever thought about how children need consistency for healthy growth? Here is a trip down memory lane… When my parents first sepa...
Rachel VanKoughnetFeb 25, 2015Jillian Michaels’ 30 Day ShredLast week I completed Jillian Michaels’ 30 Day Shred for the second time in my life. I know, I know, I promised myself I would never work...
Rachel VanKoughnetJan 20, 2015Positive Mantras & Parenting: you is kind, you is smart, you is importantShifting from negative mantras to positive mantras was probably my greatest success of 2014. I pushed myself through every day of my life...
Rachel VanKoughnetJan 20, 2015The time I was nominated for The One Lovely Blog AwardOne Lovely Blog… I am incredibly GRATEFUL to Midnight Blahs for nominating my blog “Oh, Brother…” for the One Lovely Blog Award. The One ...
Rachel VanKoughnetJan 18, 2015Come As You AreCome as you are… I have a dream. I dream of a world where human beings are not defined by their gender. There I said it. Feels good to ge...
Rachel VanKoughnetJan 16, 2015I love my best friend!My best friend, Kristen, can do anything. Everyone, please say it with me now: Kristen can do anything. I am focusing my supportive energ...
Rachel VanKoughnetJan 16, 2015House Plants & Feng ShuiHouse Plants & Feng Shui I am loving my home right now. Why? House plants. Me?! I know. It’s kind of a long story. I never thought that I...