Rachel
Rachel lives in Bethel, CT, with her husband, daughters (2007, 2009) and son (2011). She is a portrait photographer and has owned her business, Forty Seven Moments Photography (47moments.com), for 16 years. When she isn't photographing or driving her children around to all of their activities, she is daydreaming about her next adventure. She loves spending time outdoors whether it's in the mountains, on the beach or in her own backyard. She enjoys traveling, spending quality time with her family and connecting with friends both old and new.
Supporting Your Injured Child During an Emergency
We all hope never to find ourselves in the midst of a traumatic situation, but there may come a time when supporting your injured child during an emergency is necessary. This recently happened to...
Easy Tips For Looking Better in Pictures
As a professional photographer, I’m continuously asked by my clients to help them look better in their photos. I often hear, “You can fix that in Photoshop, right?” While many things can be edited...
Fun and Local Day Trips to Take With Your Family in CT
Connecticut is a gorgeous place to live with so much to offer. The benefit of this small state is that you have the ability to see the mountains and the ocean in less than...
Two Weeks of Healthy, Fast, Budget-Friendly Dinners
We’ve all been impacted by inflation over the past year. My family’s biggest expense increase has been our grocery budget. With growing children eating all the time, finding healthy foods that don’t break the...
Natural Tips and Remedies for When Your Child is Sick
It’s that time of year when we’re dodging illnesses left and right. We do our best to avoid getting sick, but sometimes it’s inevitable. As moms, our deepest desire is for our children to...
Fun Activities to Do With Your Teenager
Investing in your relationship with your child is highly important regardless of age. However, bonding may not always come easy, especially when it’s with your teenager. At this stage of life, teens enjoy their...
Explore Fairfield County :: Bethel
“Explore Fairfield County” is an informational series that provides a glimpse into the wonderful towns and cities in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is diverse in that it includes big cities, small suburbs, beaches, farms,...
Letting My Teenager Travel Out of the Country Without Me
This past summer was full of many wonderful experiences for our family. My children have reached ages where they are expanding their horizons and spending extended time away from home. Between sleepaway camp and...
Competitive Travel Sports Teams – Real Advice From Moms
Growing up, I enjoyed playing on various sports teams, but it was simply to have fun and meet new people. I wasn't the competitive sports type. My husband, on the other hand, was the...
Is Our Family Ready to Bring Home a Puppy?
This is the question I had on repeat in my mind when my children would ask for a puppy over and over again.
Not too long after my husband and I said “I do” we...