Scrapbooking won’t be a lasting hobby.

by Rachel // March 3, 2021

Lately, I’ve been working on a project for years in the making – Scrapbooking keepsakes. When I say keepsakes I’m talking about a marriage certificate from Sadie Hawkins in the 1990s with my friend, New Kids on the Block posters... Continue reading →

My Whole30 Experience – The Day Before

by Rachel // February 16, 2021

Last year I started my health journey, I guess you could say. I went to an annual checkup and found that I weighed more than I’d ever weighed before and was over my ultimate “no-no” number. I was 206. I... Continue reading →

Writing.

by Rachel // March 11, 2018

Nearly 9 years ago I moved to Los Angeles, California with hopes and dreams of adventure. I didn’t expect to sparkling lights and fame. I didn’t expect riches or even love. I just wanted to experience something different, to get... Continue reading →

Featured Article – The New Hollywood

by Rachel // January 3, 2018

Featured Article in Discover Hollywood Winter 2017 Magazine Issue: Winter 2017 The New Hollywood By: Rachel Flanagan Fender, Viacom and Neuehouse make historic Columbia Square a lively workplaceThe revitalization of Hollywood, long in the making, is now the “it” neighborhood once... Continue reading →

Science Fiction – I am unsure what to do from moment to moment. My thoughts are scattered, always.

by Rachel // August 18, 2017

Brand New is a huge part of my history. If my original site still excited and I could access all of the goodness that was on there, I would probably have a bunch of photos and stories from those days.... Continue reading →

Featured Article – The Hollywood Sign

by Rachel // July 4, 2017

Featured Article in Discover Hollywood Summer 2017 Magazine Issue: Summer 2017 The Hollywood Sign By: Rachel Flanagan By Rachel Flanagan The Hollywood Sign, one of the world’s iconic symbols, identifies the Entertainment Capital of the World and serves as a metaphor... Continue reading →

Review: Loot Crate – June

by Rachel // June 23, 2017

The June Loot Crate was Alter Ego and I forgot to pass for the month. I really want to check out the Harry Potter Loot Crate… and I REALLY want to try the Cat Lady Box, but I never have the extra... Continue reading →

I never write… or do… for me

by Rachel // June 14, 2017

My mom was just here visiting me for 3 weeks. It was nice to have the company and it was nice to have someone to go out and do things with and in general, go out and do things. Some... Continue reading →

The Pill Club: Review

by Rachel // April 25, 2017

It is not very often that I pay attention to Facebook ads and it is even rarer that I actually click on one. For whatever reason, when I saw an ad for The Pill Club I was inspired enough to... Continue reading →

Human Friendly

by Rachel // April 22, 2017

I am a cat lady. My boys mean the world to me. But I also have a dog and I love her as well. Some of the many reasons I decided to get a dog was to get out. I... Continue reading →

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