About Me

Hello, and welcome to Among the Hills!

I’m Rachel. I’m a 40-something writer, amateur photographer, coffee lover, and mum of four, living in the beautiful Welsh countryside.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that life rarely follows the route you expected. Mine certainly hasn’t.

When I started blogging back in 2013, I was a former primary school teacher with young children who simply wanted to capture family life and share the ups and downs of parenting. Over the years, that little corner of the internet became so much more. It grew alongside my family, my career as a freelance writer, and my own journey through motherhood.

Today, this blog has a new name because it tells a new chapter of our story.

Among the Hills is inspired by the place we now call home. Nestled in the Welsh countryside, our days are much different to the inner-city life I grew up with.

This is where I write about the things that matter to us.

You’ll find stories about family life, home education, creating a home we love, exploring North Wales, slow living, photography, and embracing the beauty of ordinary days. Sometimes I’ll share practical advice, sometimes I’ll simply tell a story, and occasionally I’ll write about whatever happens to be on my mind that week.

I believe that the most meaningful moments are often the ones we don’t plan. A walk that lasts longer than expected. A conversation around the kitchen table. Watching the seasons change outside the window. They’re the moments that quietly become our memories.

Away from the blog, I have four wonderful children: Harrison, Alexander, Benjamin, and Elizabeth. Our family also includes two tiny but very opinionated chihuahuas, Dixie and Zeus, and two cats, Tiggy and Ellie, who are convinced they own the house.

When I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me with a coffee in my hand, browsing Pinterest, wandering through historic places, enjoying the coast or countryside, or listening to True Crime or history podcasts.

Thank you for visiting Among the Hills.

Whether you’ve followed my journey for years or you’ve only just arrived, I hope this becomes a place you’ll enjoy returning to – a quiet corner of the internet filled with honest stories of when the shit hits the fan, beautiful places, and the comfort of everyday rural life.

23 thoughts on “About Me”

  1. Hi Rachel,

    Its really lovely reading your blog. I was checking out trying to get an undestanding for what parents like to see and buy for children.
    I run an Online Toys business and was wondering if you would be interested in sharing things we sell, things we do as a company.
    We are just bringing in a nice range of baby items which may be of interest to you and your readers.
    Would love to hear back from you.
    Best wishes
    Alex

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    1. Yep, I love collecting them, although my collection was more than halved a few weeks ago when the dresser collapsed and half of them smashed 🙁

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  3. I used to collect Clarice Cliff tea cups and teapots- I love her style and they are so colourful

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  4. Hello,

    We’re interested in advertising on blogs, like Coffee Cake Kids.

    Are you able to let me know the different advertising options you offer? We’re specifically interested in guest posts.

    Thanks for your time.

    Sophie Fenns

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  5. Hi Rachel,
    I too am orginally from Birmingham. But now living in Blackpool

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  6. Hi Rachel, I’ve discovered your blog via a competition and I will be checking back regularly on all of your social media profiles as I just love blogs like this!! I myself am a mum to 3 amazing children (Scott 13yrs/Millie 7yrs/Aliylah 5mths) and its great to read and share with others with the same interests/things in common.

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  7. It’s lovely to meet the person behind the blog. I love beaches too, though sadly we don’t live anywhere near one.

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  8. Hi

    My name is Rafiq and I””m with Perennial Relations, a PR firm in NYC and London.

    I have a client who is interested in doing a blog post on your site in blog section

    https://www.coffeecakekids.com/

    We””re happy to write the post on any topic you suggest, or have you write the post that we””ll sponsor (please just let us approve the topic prior to writing). One important note is we””ll need a text link back to my client””s website within the article.

    I””m authorized to offer up to $50 for the post, and can pay via Paypal or check. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

    Rest be assured we are not looking for pone time partnership. We are an outreaching agency and have multiple clients and looking for long term working relationship

    Note: We never deal with Casino/Gambling links at all.

    Best,
    M Zahid
    Director of Public Relations

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  9. Oh wow how brave moving all that way but if you love the beach I bet it is worth it.
    I have signed up to your email so look forward to hearing more about you and your family

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  11. I have gone through your blog and it looks really amazing. We own an outreach agency, outreachdeal.com and we are looking for a long-term collaboration with bloggers who have blogs as appealing as yours. We provide guest posting services on websites with good DA and traffic. Let us know if you’re interested in collaborating with us for a long term and healthy business so that we can get orders for your websites as soon as possible. And also let us know the best reseller rates you can provide us with so that we can maximize the order frequency.

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  13. Hello,

    I am a freelance blogger for the last 2 year. I would like you to consider me for the open blogger position for your website. I am interested to submit a paid guest post to your website. The article will be informative, relevant to your website, and most importantly interesting to read.

    Also, let me know if you accept Casino/CBD/Vape related articles.

    I look forward to hearing from you.

    Thanks & regards
    Supriya

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  14. Hi!

    I am reaching out to inquire about sponsored posting opportunities. Do you accept paid posts and Link Insertion Service?
    What are your charges and guidelines? I would like to post an article with a DoFollow link to a service.

    The content of the post will be relevant to your website and the links will be embedded relevantly and appropriately.
    Please let me know if you accept such posts and submit to me your charge and guidelines.
    Note:
    If you have more than one blog then share with me.
    Thanks in advance!
    Kelly.

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