The Best Reading Challenges for 2018

I'm a big fan of a reading challenge. There's something about checking off those boxes that makes reading even more motivating and exciting, and I love that the challenges always push me beyond my normal reading comfort zone, too.

How Did My Reading Challenge Turn Out?

2017 is coming to a close... so let's see how that whole reading challenge thing turned out!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonDecember 20, 2017what rad reads 2017, what rad reads, modern mrs. darcy, reading challengeComment

#COLLABOREADS: A Free Book

I got this book for free this month, and was SO glad to have finally read it after hearing buzz about it for years! This one will change your life, guaranteed.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonDecember 19, 2017collaboreads, fiction, book, book review, what rad reads 2017, what rad reads, boundariesComment

on living in tension.

the tension is everywhere. i'm unsure what to do with it. but we must start somewhere, and so I am starting here.

FreewritingRachel DawsonDecember 13, 2017the on series, tension, belief, hope, justiceComment

on antidotes for anxiety.

I've learned little by little that the anxiety does not have to win.

Freewriting, Real LifeRachel DawsonDecember 11, 2017the on series, anxiety, antidotes, stress, counselingComment

The Little All-Natural Ways I Stay Healthy

I swear by these things to keep me from getting the flu, a cold, or anything else in the winter season, and so far, so good!

Real Life, Vegan + Gluten-FreeRachel DawsonDecember 8, 2017healthy, vegan, supplements, sick, health, vitamins, natural, vgf, eco-friendlyComment

Currently // Dec. 2017

Sharing a fun little roundup of all the holiday spirited things today-- here's a little glimpse at life currently!

Lists + Roundups, HolidaysRachel DawsonDecember 6, 2017currently, link upComment

What Clarity Would Look Like (I Think)

Back in January, I set "clarity" as my word for the year. About halfway through, I started ACTUALLY thinking about what it would look like, and I wanted to share more now that 2017 is almost over.

CLARITY: 2017Rachel DawsonDecember 4, 2017clarity, oneword365Comment

My November 2017 Reads

This was the month where the rubber met the road in my reading -- seeing the end of 2017 in sight made me crank things up to try to knock out that 200 book goal for this year!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonNovember 30, 2017what rad reads 2017, what rad reads, book reviewsComment

This is What it Means to Be Real

This was the assignment from my counselor that week: to read The Velveteen Rabbit, an old childhood favorite, and write about what it means to be real. And so, I did.

Real LifeRachel DawsonNovember 29, 2017counseling, velveteen rabbit, realComment

#COLLABOREADS: A Vintage Book (25+ Years Old)

There are VERY few books I'll reread, so for this to be one of them (and to get rave reviews both times!) is really saying something. It stands the test of time!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonNovember 28, 2017collaboreads, fiction, book, book review, what rad reads 2017, what rad readsComment

A Giving Back Gift Guide (All Under $50!)

I am SO passionate about using my money to support causes and organizations that matter to me -- if I'm going to be shopping anyway, why not also do some good in the world at the same time?!

HolidaysRachel DawsonNovember 17, 2017gift guide, giving backComment

A Gift Guide for Bookworms

I've gathered up a bunch of fun little giftable things the book lovers in your life are sure to adore, as well as a bunch of books perfect for all different kinds of people in your life.

Holidays, All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonNovember 15, 2017gift guide, book gift guide, gift, christmas, holidaysComment

A Gift Guide to Shop Small and Local (for Under $50!)

I'm a big fan of shopping local and supporting artists and makers I know personally, and I wanted to brag about a bunch of them today! You can shop all of them online, and it will be a huge blessing to them this holiday season.

Holidays, RVARachel DawsonNovember 13, 2017gift guide, shop local, shop small, small business, richmond, rva, holidays, shopping, eco-friendlyComment

The RAD Stuff // Vol. 13

Podcast episodes, art, a product I can't wait to start using, a post you must read, and more in today's rad stuff!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonNovember 10, 2017the rad stuffComment

Two Gratitude Journals for You

Since Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, I wanted to share two different gratitude journal options with you! I designed one and just adore the other -- take your pick!

A Gluten-Free + Vegan Thanksgiving Menu

Avoiding turkey doesn't mean your Thanksgiving meal has to be boring or tasteless-- there are SO many amazing vegan and gluten-free dishes you can make and enjoy!

Vegan + Gluten-FreeRachel DawsonNovember 7, 2017vegan, thanksgiving, recipes, gluten free, gluten-free, food, vgfComment

Currently // Nov. 2017

Here are a few little snippets of life currently-- from the jeans I'm loving to the appointment that's stressing me out to the big pot of chili I enjoyed eating and sharing this week!

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