Little Letters // December 2016

Sharing short and sweet little love notes to all the best things about my life lately!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonDecember 9, 2016little letters, letter link-up, letter, advent, coffee, book of the month club, hinge, datingComment

My November 2016 Reads

I read some great books this month and a few duds too, but I'm getting closer to that increased goal of 150 for the year with each book, so I'm calling that a win regardless!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonDecember 2, 2016what rad reads, book, book of the month club, book of the month, feminismComment

Safe Spaces and Standing My Ground

I've been thinking a lot about safe spaces lately. I've been learning who to trust, who to let go of, and how to stand my ground. Here's what I've been discovering...

Real LifeRachel DawsonDecember 1, 2016safe spaces, darknessComment

#COLLABOREADS: A Foodie Book

I've been veg for 6+ years now, and admittedly have read very few books about veganism. This month, I changed that! I can't recommend this one highly enough.

Rachel DawsonNovember 30, 2016collaboreads, foodie, veganComment

Gifts You Can Feel Good About

As I shop for gifts this year, I not only want to give my loved ones amazing things, but ALSO give back and make the world a little better. Join me?

HolidaysRachel DawsonNovember 23, 2016gift guide, christmas, holidays, give back, shoppingComment

A Coffee Date // November 14

It feels like full-on winter today, and life's been hard lately, so I'm extra glad we're here catching up today. I've missed this place and you people.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonNovember 14, 2016coffee dateComment

On Feeling Deeply, Not Blogging, and What Matters

I haven't been writing much (if you didn't notice, it's totally okay) and it felt like time to share why.

Real LifeRachel DawsonNovember 2, 2016blogging, writing, community, infj, type one, one, enneagram, depression, darkness, fog, feelings, emotions, hopeComment

My Favorite Vegan + GF Resources

From cookbooks to online recipes, from information to encouragement and support, here are my tried-and-true resources to help support your vegan or gluten-free lifestyle!

Vegan + Gluten-Free, Living WellRachel DawsonNovember 1, 2016vegan, gluten free, gluten-free, cookbooks, recipes, peta, information, vegetarian, vgfComment

My October 2016 Reads

This October brought changing leaves, cooler temps (for a few days, at least), a crazy schedule, and a 24-hour readathon that included 9 of these reads! What a month.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonNovember 1, 2016book review, book, what rad reads, collaboreadsComment

#COLLABOREADS: A "Fall" Book

We read "fall" books (okay, I took creative liberty with this one, that makes it fun!) and today, we're linking up to share our thoughts! Join us!

Rachel DawsonOctober 26, 2016#collaboreads, collaboreads, what rad reads, book, book review, falling freeComment

What I'm Reading for Readathon

The idea of reading for 24 hours is both amazing and daunting-- I love reading (a LOT) but the idea of only reading for an entire day is kind of crazy, I admit! Here's what I'm attempting to read...

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonOctober 21, 2016readathon, dewey's 24 hour readathon, what rad reads, bookComment

All the Awesome Articles // October 14

I'm sharing things that have reminded me of the good in the world, things that have encouraged me, and things that are just dang good writing.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonOctober 14, 2016articlesComment

A Coffee Date // October 10

There would be no talk of politics and lots of talk of hope in the hard times and a little bit about the things I'm just loving lately. Join me?

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonOctober 10, 2016coffee dateComment

13 Tricks to Help You Read 100+ Books a Year

This year, I've already read over 100 books, and people are constantly asking me "HOW DO YOU READ SO MUCH?!" so I thought it would be fun to share the best tips and tricks I know.

My September 2016 Reads

Oh, September. I love you. You bring the start of fall and the first cooler weather days and I just love you. Thanks for a month of LOTS of books, both wonderful and not so good!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonOctober 3, 2016what rad reads, book review, booksComment

BLOG-TEMBER: My "HONY" Style Advice

Let's imagine I encountered Brandon of Humans of New York on the street, and he asked me "What advice would you give to a large group of people?" Here's what I would say...

FreewritingRachel DawsonSeptember 30, 2016blogtember challenge, humans of new york, advice, brandon stanton, blogtember challenge 2016Comment

#COLLABOREADS: A Banned Book

This is one of those books I felt like I needed to read... but I have to say, I wish I hadn't.

Rachel DawsonSeptember 28, 2016collaboreads, #collaboreads, banned bookComment

What I Learned from My Dating Whirlwind (and Choosing to Stay Single)

After two years of singleness, I found myself with three guys who wanted to date me, and date them, I did. It was wild. It was a whirlwind. Spoiler alert: here I am a few weeks later, still single. Here's what I learned.

Real LifeRachel DawsonSeptember 26, 2016dating, tinder, relationships, single, singleness, couples, faith, trust, loveComment

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