My Christmas Story

Something about the slow of this season, the quiet of the sky since the birds are all hiding, the chill in the air, makes me nostalgic and sentimental

HolidaysRachel DawsonDecember 23, 2015Comment

A State of the Blog Address

They say, "Have a set schedule! Find your niche! Give advice always! Do it all in a list!" And I say? "Nah. I'll do it my way, thanks."

Real LifeRachel DawsonDecember 21, 2015Comment

Five Finds Friday // Dec. 18

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonDecember 18, 2015Comment

How Will You Define 2016?

I’ve made the lists and resolutions (and loved them)…but I found something that has taken the lists and the goals and all of the big ideas and made it even more powerful and doable for me: one word.

HolidaysRachel DawsonDecember 15, 2015Comment

Five Finds Friday // Dec. 11

A Christmas throwdown video (we do fun things at work) and vegan pot pies (NOM) and a Black Friday purchase and more!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonDecember 11, 2015Comment

When You Ask Friends for Book Recommendations...

I posted a simple Facebook status this week asking friends to share their favorite book with me, and before I knew it, I had a list of more than 60 recommendations!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonDecember 10, 2015Comment

12 Days of Love Letter Writing

It's no surprise that I adore writing letters and sending mail. I think it's a lost art and a beautiful, tangible way to express love in a way that can be held on to forever and ever.

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This Sweet Advent Season

This season, my soul rests in Him. This Advent, my soul longs for Him. Each morning, I read the words that tell His story, and I engrave them on my heart bit by bit.

Faith, HolidaysRachel DawsonDecember 7, 2015christmas, advent, sabbath, selahComment

Five Finds Friday // Dec. 4

#NOTOPANTS, the hunt for a NYE dress, my current food favorite, and more!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonDecember 4, 2015Comment

What I Read in November

I tackled 7 books this month and had pretty mixed feelings about them overall. Read more to see which ones I loves and which ones I could do without!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonDecember 2, 2015Comment

#COLLABOREADS: Non-Fiction November

I confess: it was my crush on Tim Riggins that prompted me to pick up this book. And he's not even in it. But...I still liked it. Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonNovember 30, 2015Comment

The Best Books to Give as Gifts

I'm one of those people who reads good books and then wants EVERYONE ELSE to read them SAP. So... I've rounded up the best books for gifts this Christmas for you and all the different kinds of people in your life!

Holidays, All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonNovember 25, 2015books, book review, holidays, christmas, gift, gift guide, magazines, fiction, non-fiction, best booksComment

A Gift Guide for Good

I'm all about giving back to organizations that are making the world a better place, and getting to do that while also buying gifts?! WIN-WIN, PEOPLE.