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About Rita

I am a divorced mother of four who lives with not only mental illness but also congestive heart failure. Rita Reviews is my passion as well as my job and I love writing about all of the products my family loves and uses. I share our very southern life along with pictures and so much more.

My rather disastrous marriage brought me my most perfect gifts so it couldn’t have been all bad. My children (twins which I adopted at birth and 2 stepchildren) that I adore and made my life worth while. Then I lost custody of them all in the most bitter custody battle I had ever heard of. The problem was they were mine and I wasn’t just borrowing them for a while. However, the years I had with them all made me the woman I am today and I am so grateful for each and every moment.

I live in a small Georgia town that you most likely have never heard of and the sidewalk rolls up at 6 pm. I LOVE it! Life in a small town is unlike any other. There is so much to take in and when your small town is a tourist attraction it can be so full some days. Other days there is no one at the little grocery store we have.

More About Me ↓

How to Make Your Blog Feel More Professional and Impressive

The idea of Rita Reviews begins to develop. After spending years out of the workforce, I decided that seeking a new venture at home was the way to go.

2009

Rita Reviews Life at Shady Pines Background

My house is more than full as my mother and uncle both live with us to make caring for them easier. I call them the senior citizens and you will find many stories about Life at Shady Pines around here.

2019

In July of this year I was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and told I would be lucky to make it until the end of the year. This was certainly one of the lowest points in my life.

2021

2015

With my marriage falling apart I began to feel isolated. Rita Reviews helped me not only connect with the world but provide an income for my family.

What Can Make Your Home a Healthier Place

2020

Covid hit and there were moments where I thought I was going to go out of my mind. The Friday Cocktails posts shared what we were doing every week. I continue these posts every Friday

Rita Reviews Friday Cocktails Background

2024

This year has been a roller coaster. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and told I need a double knee replacement in the future. Daily pain and struggle made this year a tough one but I still have hope.