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
4 Towns Near the Smoky Mountains That Actually Shape Your Trip
FAMILY TRAVEL 4 Towns Near the Smoky Mountains That Actually Shape Your TripThe first time we camped in the Smokies, we stayed on the Tennessee side and thought we could fit in a quick trip to see the elk before lunch. Boy, was I wrong. It took two hours to make it...
Wilderness Hacks Book Review
Wilderness Hacks Book ReviewWilderness Hacksby Joslin BrorsenA Book Review for Kids Ages 8+Get a Copy Buy Wilderness Hacks on Amazon | Check your local library New release! Check your library but it may not be on shelves yet.AGES 10+PAGES 336SERIES singleREAD TIME 1...
How to Take Body Measurements to Track Fat Loss (The Right Way)
HEALTHY LIVING How to Take Body Measurements to Track Fat Loss (The Right Way)If I could get every woman who's tracking macros to do one thing besides log her food, it would be this: take your body measurements. Take a tape measure, wrap it around a few key spots on...
Gingerbread Latte Protein Dip
This gingerbread latte protein dip is the holiday snack I didn't know I needed until I threw it together one afternoon and immediately made a second serving for later that day 😂. Two minutes, one bowl. 17 grams of protein and it really tastes like someone turned a...
Why the Scale Isn’t Moving (And What to Track Instead)
HEALTHY LIVING Why the Scale Isn't Moving and Why It's Not the Best Way to MeasureFat Loss (And What to Track Instead)You've been hitting your macros. You feel stronger. Your jeans are looser. You're sleeping better. You have more energy than you've had in...
How We Actually Do Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge With Kids (From a Family Who Goes for the Park)
FAMILY TRAVEL How We Actually Do Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge With Kids (From a Family Who Goes for the Park)I'm going to be honest with you upfront: Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge aren't the reason we visit the Smokies. We've been coming to this area for over a decade...