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The SITS Girls

The Secret to Success is Support

Mommy Needs a Vacation-Motherhood Unplugged

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It’s my special pleasure to introduce to you one of my favorite bloggers, Rachel from Mommy Needs a Vacation.  Rachel is a model SITStah, and has been for a LONG time.  She always leaves thoughtful and funny comments, ones that always make me smile.  Let’s give Rachel a warm SITS welcome, and while we are at it, wish her her best birthday yet!

How long have you been blogging and why did you start?
I have been blogging a little over a year now. I started blogging because frankly I needed a release. I also felt a need to connect with other moms outside of my IRL mom friends. Blogging is also FUN and a perfect distraction from naughty children. Plus, I like to make people laugh. Laughing is the key to a long happy life.

In what ways do you benefit from blogging?
The #1 way I benefit from blogging is knowing that I am NOT ALONE in this crazy ride called parenthood. I love writing about something horrific that happened during a standard day with my kids and just hearing, “I have SO been there.”, “I know what you mean, I feel the same way.” Or just a simple, “Hang in there!” I do not sugar coat a thing. I tell it like it is and I think readers appreciate that and can relate.

Do your friends and family know about your blog? If no, why not? If yes, are they supportive?
My friends and family do know about my blog although sometimes I wish they didn’t. They give me some excellent material that I just can’t bring myself to write about without knowingly hurting someone’s feelings. But man…I am talking EXCELLENT material.         My family is supportive and learned quickly not to give me any advice on what I should or shouldn’t say in a blog post. It is my blog after all. My mom tried to convince me not to use profanity in posts. If you read my blog, you know that I did not listen to my mother.

What is your favorite indulgence?
Wine. Hands down. Boom.

Oh and Twitter. I love a good #hashtag.

#WinosUnite

Favorite Posts:
Mommy Instinct is Never Wrong:  This post proves it!
It Happened at School:  In her former life, Rachel was a teacher and this “teacher” story cracks me up!
Spring Break is for Suckers:  Read on, I think you might agree….

About Tracie Nall

Tracie lives in Arizona with her husband, teen daughter, and more books than her shelves will hold. She spends her days writing and editing. Many of her words end up on her blog, From Tracie. Find Tracie on Twitter @FromTracie and on Instagram where she takes pictures of things that are yellow.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  3. Natalia says

    Just catching up on my SITS reading and so glad to have met you! I love good, honest mom blogs that actually might have a tough time or two! Makes me feel normal! Gonna go check it out, nice to meet ya!

  4. Michelle says

    You have a beautiful family 🙂 Your blog sounds like my type of reading..I agree that everyone needs a good laugh, it is the key to happiness.

  5. The Mommyologist says

    I cannot believe I missed Rachel’s SITS day! BOO and a total #fail on my part.

    I may just have to have an extra glass of wine tonight in her honor. 🙂

  6. [email protected] says

    I love bloggers that can make us laugh and smile while still ‘keeping it real’! How I would love a vacation too! Looking forward to following Rachels blog. Thanks SITS for the introduction! xx

  7. Jamie G says

    Happy Birthday! And I agree…I love blogging for support and knowing I’m not alone. Being a mom is kind of nuts…

    PS your blog is hilarious!

  10. Optimistic Mom says

    Happy Birthday! I absolutely agree that blog is a way to release. SN: I debate telling my family about the blog. LOL I mean they do make great material……but Shhhhh don’t tell them I said it. 🙂

  18. Deidre says

    eep, my biggest fear is that my family will find out about my blog and I do NOT want them reading it…Even though you know, i don’t write about them (no really!)

  22. Krystina says

    Love to see moms out there keeping it real!! I’m still a few years off from that part of life (hopefully only a few years, dearest bf!) but it warms my heart to see real kick butt blogging mommies. Heading to your blog now! 🙂

  29. Staying Afloat! says

    Congratulations again Rachel! As I said on your blog, you are AWESOME!! I love how you never hold anything back!! You are a wonderful inspiration! I always look forward to your post!

    I hope you are able to get your “wine on” for your Birthday tomorrow!

  32. MJ Scott says

    What a great blog. Totally related to your comments about family telling you what to write in your blog. Mine has finally come to the realization that any and all phone/text conversation may end up on my blog. Shockingly this has not stopped calls and texts. It has stopped them from reading my blog.

    Happy SITS DAY!!!!

  35. OneMommy says

    As a former teacher turned SAHM, can’t wait to read that school story! LOL – oh the things that happen in the classroom, and at home with kids!
    Happy SITS day!

  36. Wendy says

    I love Rachel!! She’s always bringing the funny and apparently she’s bringing the hair bling to #blogher11 too!! Can’t wait to meet her IRL!

  43. Kristin @ What She Said says

    Congrats on your SITS day! I feel like I could have written that entire paragraph about your family. My parents are still learning what is and is not an acceptable line to cross when it comes to feedback. I’ve had to have a few chats with them. 😉 And in terms of profanity, I’m STILL hearing about the time I included the big “GD” in one of my posts. Trying to explain that it made sense in terms of content and tone (and humor) has so far been lost on them. Sheesh.

  44. adrian says

    Hi girlies,

    I finally found the comment link in Firefox, but I just checked it again in Internet Explorer and it doesn’t show. You might want to talk to your programmer because there are still people who use the dreaded IE. I have to use it at work or some of my apps don’t work, but I know it’s a dog!

    Anyway, just wanted to pop over and say Hi. It’s been a busy month between the EVO Conference and the Stampin’ Up! Convention, but I still love you guys!

    Since CommentLuv isn’t loving me these days – here’s my latest post:
    http://www.adrianscrazylife.com/2011/07/straight-talk-about-braces-with.html