Rachel Jay Farrell
An intentional family living blog for faith-driven moms who want screen-free kids activities, real-world learning experiences, and simple healthy living — without the overwhelm
Smoky Mountains Family Field Guide
62 pages of screen-free activities, mission cards, and nature learning themes built specifically for the Smokies. Written directly to kids so you can actually rest on vacation.
High-Protein Family Dinner Cookbook
5 weeks of dinners your family will actually eat — with macros, grocery lists, and MyFitnessPal pre-logging built in. No separate macro tracking required.
An intentional family living blog —
This is my little corner of the internet — a place where faith meets the daily rhythms of motherhood, and where ordinary moments can become opportunities to live with more intention.
Here you’ll find real-world learning ideas for your kids, screen-free activities that actually work, and simple health and nutrition systems that fit into the chaos of mom life.
Whether you’re planning a road trip with your crew, looking for hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom, or just trying to figure out how to take better care of yourself without overcomplicating it — you’re in the right place.
I’m so glad you’re here.
Latest from the Blog
High Protein Peanut Butter Cup Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
This high protein peanut butter cup ice cream is only four ingredients and packs 23 grams of protein per serving. It tastes like a Reese's cup decided to become a health food - and it's about time . I make it on a Sunday and it's gone by Tuesday — sometimes Monday if...
Smoky Mountains Firewood Rules (And the Trick That Saves Us $60 Per Trip)
The firewood rules at Great Smoky Mountains National Park aren’t complicated — but most campers don’t know the one thing that makes campfires cheaper, longer, and a whole lot more fun for kids.
The Give, Save, Spend Jars That Changed How My Kids Think About Money
INTENTIONAL FAMILY LIVING The Give Save Spend Jars for Kids That Changed How My Boys Think About MoneyThe give save spend jars for kids sitting on a shelf in our home started because of a moment I watched happen in the toy aisle in Target. My son stood there holding a...
The Academy VI: Rise of the Scorpions by T.Z. Layton — Book Review for Kids Ages 7-12
Grey, age 11, reviews The Academy VI: Rise of the Scorpions by T.Z. Layton — Leo is back, the pressure is higher, and the rivals play dirty. Rated 9 out of 10.
Firefly Summer by Morgan Matson — Book Review for Kids Ages 8-12
Grey, age 11, reviews Firefly Summer by Morgan Matson — a summer family story with mystery, treasure maps, and really sweet moments. Rated 9 out of 10.
Thin Mint Protein Pops
If a Thin Mint and a protein bar had a baby and then froze it — this is what you'd get. These Thin Mint Protein Pops are the perfect summer dessert. (And let's be honest... thin mints are way better straight out of the freezer to begin with). These are creamy, minty,...