This book is eye-opening, heartbreaking, cringe-inducing... but also compelling, fascinating, informative, and a MUST-read for meat-eaters and vegans alike.

Rachel DawsonMarch 28, 2017collaboreads, #collaboreads, vegan, eating animals, foodieComment

CLARITY: A Three-Month Check Up

Oh, clarity. Elusive, impossible, beautiful, enchanting, unreachable. Funny how when I chose this word for my year, all I wanted was control...

CLARITY: 2017Rachel DawsonMarch 21, 2017clarity, 2017, oneword365Comment

The RAD Stuff // Vol. 1

Every now and then, I find myself with a whole long list of things I just want to share with the world, and I need a place to put it all. This post? It's where I'm gathering it all up to give to you.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonMarch 18, 2017the rad stuffComment

My Capsule Wardrobe: The First Two Weeks

Two weeks of awkward selfie stick outfit photos, plus thoughts about how this capsule experiment is going and how long I think I'll last!

Clothing, Living WellRachel DawsonMarch 14, 2017capsule wardrobe, spring capsule wardrobe, capsule, clothing, fashion, outfits, eco-friendlyComment

A Coffee Date // March 13

Let's pretend we're chatting over coffee, and let's talk about all the things. I'm thinking daylight savings, writing gigs, women's gatherings, and more!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonMarch 13, 2017coffee dateComment

Little Letters // March 2017

I'm glad it's a "little letters" post day, because I needed the reminder to look back at the good things in life recently and name what I'm grateful for.

What I'm Feeling as a New Season Comes

Here I am. In a new month, a new season. And I'm trying to take better inventory of where my soul is these days.

FaithRachel DawsonMarch 6, 2017lent, spring, seasons, garden, growthComment

My February 2017 Reads

This month was all about reading books from diverse authors and increasing my reading goal...already.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonMarch 2, 2017what rad reads 2017, what rad reads, book reviewComment

My Capsule Wardrobe: Why, How, and What Rules I'm Breaking

I'm attempting my first capsule wardrobe. 37 pieces of clothing for 3 months. Why? How? Is that REALLY all I'll wear? Come find out!

Clothing, Living WellRachel DawsonMarch 1, 2017capsule wardrobe, minimalism, simplicity, capsule, fashion, clothing, wardrobe, closet, eco-friendlyComment

What I Learned This Winter

I've been making notes since December on all the things I've been learning, and now I'm sharing them with you! A lot has happened this winter...

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonFebruary 28, 2017what i learned, emily p. freeman, emily freeman, capsule wardrobe, budget, budgeting, solo, running, 10k, powersheets, sharksComment

#COLLABOREADS: Love at First Sight

This book's cover was love at first sight, but the story inside? Not so much...

Rachel DawsonFebruary 28, 2017collaboreads, #collaboreads, book review, swing time, zadie smith, authors of color, diverse authors, black history monthComment

Five Finds Friday // February 24

I'm digging deep to share only the most important things ever with you today. Like podcast episodes and salad recipes and videos of me crying. VERY IMPORTANT.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonFebruary 24, 2017five finds fridayComment

the brave love fight. // a poem

here's a little poem from my heart to yours -- let's join the brave love fight.

PoetryRachel DawsonFebruary 17, 2017brave, love, friday freewrite, freewrite, poetryComment

A List of Things I Love Today

It's Valentine's Day. Whether you're loving someone or not, there's still a lot to love. Here's a fun list of the good stuff!

Writing + WorkRachel DawsonFebruary 14, 2017valentine's day, valentine, holiday, loveComment

A Coffee Date // February 13

Let's celebrate little victories, chat about what's challenging us, swap stories, and more. It's coffee date time!

Little Letters // February 2017

In an effort to remember the good things of life, here are little letters to the joy-filled things and the worthwhile things of the last few weeks.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonFebruary 10, 2017little lettersComment

Authors of Color Only: What I'm Reading this Black History Month

It's one of my goals to read more books by diverse authors, and February's Black History Month is a great way to dive in! Here's what's on my list.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonFebruary 1, 2017black history month, diverse authors, diversity, race, authors of colorComment

My January 2017 Reads

The new year is off to a solid start with 15 books tackled in January -- putting that phone away makes a big difference, lemme tell ya!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonJanuary 31, 2017what rad reads, what rad reads 2017, book review, bookComment

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