How I Use Goodreads (and Why I'm Obsessed)

My whole reading life changed the day I downloaded Goodreads. I'm not kidding! This one app/site has singlehandedly been the biggest game changer in my reading life.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonMay 22, 2017goodreads, reading challenge, what rad reads, booksComment

A Guide to Richmond's Best Gluten Free and Vegan Eats

It doesn't have to be a pain to eat out as a gluten-free vegan-- Richmond restaurants make it SO easy to eat well! Here's a guide to get you started.

RVA, Vegan + Gluten-FreeRachel DawsonMay 19, 2017gluten free, vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, food, restaurants, richmond, rva, vgfComment

The RAD Stuff // Vol. 5

I fangirled HARD recently (find out who!), read great articles about digital detoxes and truth and our stories, and I'm sharing it all with you!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonMay 17, 2017the rad stuffComment

5 Favorite (and Super Random) Products I'm Loving Lately

You know how sometimes you buy something and realize it makes your life SO MUCH BETTER and you never would have known how great things could be had you not had that thing?

Real LifeRachel DawsonMay 16, 2017pens, powersheets, eyelash serum, dryer balls, clean, glossier, boy brow, game changers, products, beauty productsComment

A Coffee Date // May 8

Let's have a virtual coffee date and talk about itchy tattoos, how goals are hard, if "Call the Midwife" is a good show to watch, and little free libraries.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonMay 8, 2017coffee dateComment

The RAD Stuff // Vol. 4

Sharing little snippets of the good stuff this week -- great book deals, a weird detox, the problem with audiobooks, and more!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonMay 5, 2017the rad stuffComment

Why I Got an Olive Branch Tattoo

I got a new tattoo! (Happy birthday to me!) Here's the story of its significance.

Real LifeRachel DawsonMay 4, 2017tattoo story, tattoo, river city tattoo, ink, most popularComment

25 Thoughts from 25 Years of Life

In the middle of the celebrating a new year of life, I want to share some life lessons, some random nuggets, some things I love, and some things I'm grateful for, in no particular order:

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonMay 3, 2017birthday, twenty-fiveComment

My April 2017 Reads

I started to feel the pressure of my big 200 book goal this month... but I caught back up and am on track and feeling pretty good about what I read this month!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonMay 1, 2017what rad reads, what rad reads 2017Comment

The RAD Stuff // Vol. 3

A little list of what I've been reading, writing, loving, and thinking about this week.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonApril 27, 2017the rad stuffComment

Why I'm Giving Up Social Media For Awhile...

I'm not handling social media in a healthy way. It isn't a bad thing at the core, but I have made it an idol, and I have chosen it over things that truly bring life.

Real LifeRachel DawsonApril 26, 2017social mediaComment

#COLLABOREADS: A YA Novel

This month, I listened to L'Engle read me her classic young adult novel... and I have to say, it wasn't what I remembered from my childhood.

Rachel DawsonApril 25, 2017collaboreads, #collaboreads, young adultComment

10 TED Talks I Love

I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite talks, since there are SO many and it can be overwhelming to know what's best to listen to! These standouts are worth a listen.

Art + CultureRachel DawsonApril 18, 2017ted talks, TEDComment