Rachel ll Provo Mom

Rachel ll Provo Mom SAHM of 2 under 2 sharing what works - and doesn’t - to keep my family happy, heathy, and having fun

08/13/2026

Oreo Cookie Effect:
denying yourself of what you want in search of something better but going down a rabbit hole of dissatisfaction

Some Oreo Cookie Effects in my life

Want: tv on for boys so I can finish a project
DENIED
“Better”: independent play
Rabbit Hole: project didn’t get finished and everyone was cranky so we just ended up watching a show together

Want: read a book
DENIED
“Better”: chores
Rabbit Hole: end up binging a book when I do allow time to read and don’t get anything done for two days

Want: watch a chickflick
DENIED
“Better”: scrapbook for the boys
Rabbit Hole: end up scrolling through reels for an hour and went to bed disappointed

Loving your life (and life choices) is a life worth living

Where do you find the Oreo Cookie Effect in your life?

08/11/2026

“teach them correct principles, and they govern themselves” - Joseph Smith

08/05/2026

How to get kids to entertain themselves ☝️☝️

Getting that golden time where you can complete tasks that require hands/concentration comes from playing with the kids first

Playing together first:
- fills their connection tank
- gives them ideas
- supports emotional security
- activates their imagination
- helps them transition
- builds confidence
Independent

08/04/2026

Camping trip canceled by a bear sighting

Decided instead:
- neighborhood potluck breakfast
- Silver Lake fishing and hike
- hair cut for me (finally)
- cousin once removed (?) birthday party for the boys

Not what we had planned but couldn’t have planned it better

Being a mom has really taught me to go with the flow (and it helps when you have amazing family nearby)

Not a mom if not flexible

08/03/2026

Stroller friendly spots to walk in Provo

- Provo Cemetery has shade and is a quieter path

- Provo River Trail has wildlife and playgrounds to stop at

- State Street is shaded on the east side and travels far

07/31/2026

You’re amazing. You’re not perfect. You’re exactly what your family needs. You’re exactly how God made you.

07/30/2026

Someone said you’re spoiling them.
Someone said they need sleep training.
Someone said it’s unsustainable.
Someone said you need to get stuff done.

I say this is what I need. This is what I chose.

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