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Rachel MacAulay is an experienced freelance writer in the Health & Wellness, Parenting, Personal Finance, Pets, Relationships industries.
In Rachel's past life she was a technology analyst, and she still trusts data and research as the basis of business writing. She has been a freelance writer and editor for 25+ years, with experience writing about technology, travel, nutritional products, domain names, pets, autism, food, exercise, general topics, and more.
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Every parent knows how annoying the checkout aisles in supermarket and big box stores can be when the kids are shopping with them, no matter if the kids are on the spectrum or not. After all, by the time we get to the checkout,...

Anyone who has had a pet knows the therapeutic value they can have. Studies have shown that companion animals can help alleviate depression, help with physical tasks, and ease social pain. While there are many wonderful organiz...
3 Things No One Told You About Buying a House While there's nothing quite like the excitement of finally buying your own house, the home buying process itself can be somewhat daunting, especially for first-time homeowners. Hav...
Nine Savings Tips for Students As you grow older, you've probably begun to realize how quickly costs add up. If you're a student looking to stretch your paycheck—especially if your parents have put you in charge of your own pe...
Carnival Sunrise: Kids' Activities and Family Fun A Carnival Sunrise cruise from New York, Ft. Lauderdale, or Norfolk may be the perfect family vacation, whether your kids are toddlers or teens. That's because Carnival family ...
How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog: Everything You Need to Know Adopting a dog is one of the best decisions you can make. After all, dogs can make wonderful companions, giving you both a shoulder to lean on and an ear that li...
What Is a Microchip, and Should You Microchip Your Dog? As a former animal shelter volunteer, I can tell you that we were able to reunite a lot of stray animals with their owners because they had the foresight to microchip the...
8 Things to Look for When Choosing a Bank When it comes to choosing a bank, there's a pretty wide selection. From online banks to bank-by-app to brick-and-mortar branches—there are many financial institutions competing for you...
Stay Well During The Holidays There’s a lot to think about during the holiday season, including menus, decorations, gifts, and even outfits. Chances are you don’t think about movement—but you should. The reason is there are ...
January 28, 2020 by Rachel MacAulay Hearing, and healthy communication in relationships, is the foundation of a strong, successful connection. It requires cooperation, effort, and understanding from both sides, and it’s even mo...
Starbucks and its logo are a classic example of something peculiar becoming so mainstream that it's no longer questioned. So the next time you're in a Starbucks (you're in one now, aren't you?), snap out of your mocha-induced h...
What's the hardest thing you've ever done as a parent? It's not an easy question, is it? Your mind races back through so many snapshots; a fast-flipping Rolodex of moments and memories. I remember my first (but far from only) h...
The interesting thing about autism is that the more information the scientific and medical communities discover or uncover, the less impact the news seems to have for those who deal with autism on a day-to-day and really, minut...
Scrolling through my Twitter feed with a cup of coffee firmly in hand is the usual way I start my mornings (a benefit of working from home). This morning I stopped short at a tweet from @HopeandHaven in answer to somebody else....