Before December begins and things get crazy around here with end of the year posts and holiday merriment and such, I wanted to send out a quick survey to get your feedback about this ole blog here!

Writing + WorkRachel DawsonNovember 28, 2018survey, blog surveyComment

How I'm Stewarding the Season of Advent This Year

With the upcoming season of advent, I’m reminded again of how beautiful the changing seasons are, and how they always tend to align so well with the changes going on in my own heart and soul. Advent is definitely a season I want to steward well.

Holidays, STEWARD: 2018Rachel DawsonNovember 28, 2018steward, advent, steward: 2018, seasonal readingComment

6 Easy DIY Projects to Make and Share This Holiday Season

This year, I wanted to try to incorporate more handmade (but not lame) gifts in my giving, and decided to put my new essential oils to good use!

HolidaysRachel DawsonNovember 26, 2018DIY, gift, essential oils, starter kit, young living, living wellComment

My Christmas Wishlist

When your love language is gift-giving (anyone else?!), you LOVE holidays like Christmas. It’s the biggest, best love fest! It makes me the happiest. But, I really do NOT love surprises.

HolidaysRachel DawsonNovember 23, 2018christmas, gift guide, wishlistComment

The RAD Stuff // Vol. 22

Home detoxing, recipes and DIYs, sales, help with where to start reading popular authors, gift guides, and more!

Rachel DawsonNovember 21, 2018the rad stuff, mental health, detox, boy brow, anxietyComment

The Best Books to Give as Gifts (2018)

There are books that are perfect for people of all kinds, no matter what they’re into or loving these days, and I hope the following selections help get you started!

All the RAD Reads, HolidaysRachel DawsonNovember 20, 2018book gift guide, best books, gift guide, giftComment

My 10 Most Favorite Oils Outside the Starter Kit

I’m here to share my most favorite oils that aren’t in the starter kit so you can add them to your oily tool box ASAP! These oils are SO good and ones I use often and can’t get enough of.

Rachel DawsonNovember 19, 2018oils, essential oils, all the rad oils, starter kitComment

A Gift Guide for Bookworms (All Under $30!)

Get the book lovers in your life something they’ll love (besides books, because chances are they have plenty of those…) and enjoy sharing cheer this holiday season without breaking the bank!

All the RAD Reads, HolidaysRachel DawsonNovember 16, 2018gift guide, book gift guide, booksComment

What to Do (and Eat!) on a Quick Trip to Austin, Texas

I recently went back to Austin, Texas for the second time and got to explore a bit more of this weird and wonderful city. Here are my best recs from what we got to see on our short trip!

Exploring + TravelingRachel DawsonNovember 14, 2018travel, austin, austin TX, texas, adventure, shopping, museum, rainey street, south congress, vegan, gluten free, restaurants, barsComment

Dear Former Me...

My homework for counseling this past week after telling my story publicly was to write a letter to that former version of myself, back when everything happened and I felt like all hope was lost. This is what I wrote.

FreewritingRachel DawsonNovember 13, 2018letter, survivor, sexual assault, abuse survivorComment

Book by Book: My October 2018 Reads

Ten books this month (three of which were an awesome new trilogy!) and some real winners in the bunch — check out what I read this October.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonNovember 6, 2018book by book link up, book by book, what rad reads 2018, what rad reads, book reviewsComment

Ten Little Things to Tell You

Gratitude, playlists, deals you should know about, a reminder to vote… etc.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonNovember 5, 2018ten little things, story, evolving faith, powersheets, pineapple clothing, essential oilsComment

Broken but Beloved: It's Time to Tell My Story

I’m silencing the voices of shame and kicking fear in the ass to declare that the darkness does not get to win and have power over me any longer. The time has come to tell my story.

Real LifeRachel DawsonNovember 2, 2018counseling, me too, survivor, story, #metoo, anxiety, depression, rape culture, rape, sexual assaultComment

PowerSheets: How I'll Be Setting (and Crushing!) Goals in 2019

I was never EVER a goal-setting kind of person… until PowerSheets came into my life. I’ve always loved the idea of goals (and resolutions, and bucket lists, and the like) but never stuck to them or made any sort of game plan that stuck.

Real LifeRachel DawsonOctober 24, 2018powersheets, cultivate what matters, 2019 powersheetsComment

What's Saving My Mental Health Right Now

All of these things (little, big, and in between) have made a difference in my life and my mental health lately, and that’s something I’m grateful for.

on feelings and fighting and faith.

it’s been ages since i’ve written just to write here. i’ve shared lists and reviews and products, but have I honestly shared my heart? not so much.

FreewritingRachel DawsonOctober 10, 2018the on series, depression, anxiety, counselingComment

My Favorite DIY Face Mask

I’m all about a good face mask moment (TREAT YO SELF) and this one is super cheap, easy, refreshing, and amazing! Let’s keep this short and sweet so you can get to mixing, applying, and relaxing…

Living WellRachel DawsonOctober 5, 2018face mask, diy, beauty, beauty products, acv, healing clayComment

8 Vegan + Gluten-Free Snacks I'm Loving Lately

Whether you’re a salty or sweet person, a pumpkin spice fan or not, these snacks are delicious and I bet you’ll find something new to love!

Vegan + Gluten-Free, Living WellRachel DawsonOctober 5, 2018vegan, gluten free, snacks, vgfComment

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