Rachael Rahrig
Rachael is an old soul with a passion for great stories, and the people that tell them. Mom to Titus, age 4, Rachael married her high school sweetheart, Andrew, nine years ago, and life has taken them on some wild, beautiful rides since. Originally from the Midwest, they have relocated to three different states in the last four years, living in South Tampa since the spring of 2017. A homeschool graduate, Rachael holds a bachelors degree in communications & political science and is a former PR pro. During downtime, she enjoys classic films and literature, history, great food, design, working with service organizations, and being active. You can follow Rachael’s personal blog at FreshlyMintedLiving.com.
Favorite Vintage Destinations in Tampa Bay
I love old stuff. My favorite music, movies, books, home décor – you name it – all hail from a bygone era. Treasure hunting at antique shops and vintage markets has long been a...
Mocktail Recipes fit for a Queen
It’s been a long year, folks. For me, in particular, who found out I was pregnant the DAY the world “locked down”, it has involved some never-ending days. Days that were made even LONGER...
The Key to Friendship in 2020: Look at the Heart
What a year. The ups and downs have been dizzying, and just when we catch our breath, it seems something else grabs our attention and requires more tough decisions, critical thinking, life-or-death answers to...
A Father’s Story: Processing Pain through the Arts
I haven’t always appreciated the arts, but fortunately, I have a wife who has. In 2012, she brought me to our first art show, “Beauty and the Pain”, by a family friend and professional...
Nonprofit Spotlight: The Junior League of Tampa
It is rare and wonderful to find a group of like-minded people dedicated to supporting their community, one another, and continuous personal growth. When I moved to the Tampa area three years ago, I...
Don’t Give Up Conquered Ground
If one more person says, “just stick to a schedule!”, I’m going to scream. We get it. This is wild, and scary, and different than anything we’ve ever experienced before. We’re all just trying...
A Love Letter to Old Souls
It seems that everyone around us is always looking for the next exciting thing. The next trend, the next app, the next plastic straw alternative – you know. But, there are a few of...
How to Do a Successful Communication Spring Cleaning
As a wife and a mom, I think that many of us out there can say that communication might not be our significant other’s strongest skill. Now, my husband is fun and friendly and...
You Are Not Enough
Before I begin, I should let you know that I’m a dad. So, what’s a dad doing writing on a mom’s blog anyway? Well, I feel like I have had something rolling around in...
How to (Realistically) Start the New Year Right
I don’t know about you, but my Januarys usually just stink. The post-holiday let-down and re-entry struggle after vacation are REAL, as are the slightttttly tight pants, a house full of glitter and laundry...