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
Where to Take Family Photos in the Smoky Mountains (DIY, No Photographer Needed)
FAMILY TRAVEL Where to Take Family Photos in the Smoky Mountains (DIY, No Photographer Needed)Wondering where to take family photos in the Smoky Mountains? Our five favorite spots are two in Cades Cove (the open field past the Missionary Baptist Church for evening...
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Book Review
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Book ReviewThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobeby C.S. LewisA Book Review for KidsGet a Copy Buy The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on Amazon | Check your local library A classic — less than $7 when we last checked!AGES 9+PAGES...
Does Collagen Count as Protein? What You Need to Know
HEALTHY LIVING Does Collagen Count as Protein? What You Need to KnowIf you've started paying attention to your protein intake (or you're tracking macros and trying to hit a goal number), this question has probably crossed your mind. You stir collagen into your morning...
Sugar Cookie Protein Dip
This sugar cookie protein dip is my go-to for holiday parties and for those afternoons (or after-dinner moments) when someone in my house needs something sweet. It tastes like a frosted sugar cookie, comes together in about five minutes, and packs almost 19g of...
Protein Peanut Butter, Only 3 Ingredients + Super Creamy
This protein peanut butter is the recipe I text to every client who loves a good nut butter. Three ingredients, no blender, five minutes, and you've got a jar of peanut butter with 10 grams of protein per serving sitting in the fridge for the week. It tastes like real...
How Much Protein Women Need for Muscle Growth (The 0.8 Rule)
HEALTHY LIVING How Much Protein Women Need for Muscle Growth (Surprising Guide)If you've been strength training, eating what you'd consider "clean" foods, and still not seeing the muscle definition you're working hard for... you're probably not eating enough. Most...