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Rachel Chapman

Rachel Chapman is a writer & comedian living in LA. She is a performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, and spends most her time with her cat, Lady Tom Hanks, or at Disneyland. Follow her on Instagram: @ladytomhanks http://www.thisisrachelchapman.com/
Having a sister you're really close to has you feeling blessed on the daily. You love that you were basically given a best friend for life. As the older sister, you had someone following in your footsteps and looking up to you as a role model. She…
If you're anything like me, coffee is not only a drink you get in the morning, but a necessity to stay productive and awake throughout the day. You're not completely yourself until you've had your first cup of coffee. However, going to your local…
Pretty soon, summer will be here in all its warm weather glory. You and your best friend plan on taking advantage of each passing day by going to the beach, eating ice cream, and wearing your neon sunnies all day long. With so much fun to be had on…
You and your best friend may have made a vow to each other to make this the best summer yet. However, you know how quickly you'll get bored of endless beach days, and a girl can only poolside lounge for so long, you know? You've exhausted the summer…
I don't know about you, but I wholeheartedly believe that summer cannot come soon enough. Don't get me wrong — I love the spring and all the beautiful blooms that come along with it, but summertime is meant for relaxing by the pool, going on…
True best friends don't just come knocking on your door every day. They are a once-in-a-lifetime find you need to hold onto tight. You may have a bunch of good friends, but a forever friend is totally different. You can tell the difference because…
Every once in a while, you'll receive a text that truly makes you stop everything and laugh out loud. Sometimes, it's the perfect reaction GIF from your best friend, or a typo that takes on a whole new meaning. But the ultimate best are texts from…
Your sister is engaged to the love of her life, and now, it's time for you to put your party planning hat on. As sister of the bride, you know her better than anyone. You've been besties since birth, and growing up, you talked about your dream…
The bachelorette party is the time to celebrate to the max with the bride crew before the "I do's." For the perfect bash, consider something that includes both relaxation and fun in the sun, like a beach getaway. Of course, you don't want to throw…
A perfect bachelorette party combines both fun and relaxation into one, and that's why beach getaways are so popular. When you want to spend time with your best friends, fun in the sun is the best way to do so. You might have a tropical getaway on…
Here comes Easter hopping its way over. Pretty soon, it'll be time to put on your pastel and floral Sunday best for Easter brunch with the crew. You may be heading home for the holiday and getting together with your family for traditional fun of egg…
If you have an awesome relationship with your mom, you know you're really #blessed. She's such a cool role model who helped you become the fabulous person you are today. Growing up, she may have been your favorite companion for every adventure you…
Legally, you're considered an adult as soon as you reach the age of 18, but for many of us, adulthood doesn't really kick in until after you graduate college. That's the moment when the rug is pulled out from underneath you, and you're facing…
Your aunt's not a regular aunt — she's a cool aunt. You know she's one-of-a-kind, because "cool" isn't a title you just bestow upon anyone. You have to earn that superlative, and your aunt proves she's the coolest on the daily. She's so much more…
When you think of Easter, you probably think of bunnies, chocolate, hunting for eggs, dressing up in pastel, and honoring the holiday with loved ones. Out of all the Easter traditions, my favorite has always been dyeing eggs with my family. Growing…
Being a bridesmaid is so exciting, but when the bride-to-be is your sister, that's when things are taken to a whole new level. You love your sister endlessly; she's your best friend since day one, and you've done basically everything together. Now,…
Some may believe that millennials are all about documenting memories on the 'Gram, embracing the digital nomad life, investing in experiences over material "things," and attending weekend brunch with friends. Yes, those things may be true for many…
It's Friday night, and you're just realizing that you have absolutely nothing to do. You may have initially thought of opting for a night in, but now, you're full of energy and are game to go out. Or perhaps you and your bestie haven't had time for…
Your friend got engaged, and then asked you to be part of her bride squad. While you can't wait to stand by her side during the ceremony and celebrate at the reception, you know you have the bachelorette party to look forward to before all of that.…
Some traditions are just too fun to ever tire of. Let's get real: Even though you're in your 20s, a good old fashioned Easter egg hunt is still the best way to spend your day. It may not be the Easter bunny who's hiding those plastic eggs around…