The RAD Stuff // Vol. 18

A home in Copenhagen I’d happily move into, beautiful words from friends, the right order to apply beauty products,

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonMay 11, 2018the rad stuff, cedar cove, book design, design, makeup, beauty, denmark, hyggeComment

The Stories of my Shark, Selah, and Plus Sign Tattoos

Three new tattoos have found their home on my body— here are the stories behind them!

26 Little Lessons Learned as I Turn 26

It’s my 26th birthday (!!!) and I thought I’d share a list of little lessons I’ve learned over this past year. Here’s to a whole new year of growing, learning, and choosing joy!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonMay 3, 2018birthday, twenty-six, 26, little things, lessonsComment

Currently // May 2018

A little snapshot of life currently: what I’m celebrating, creating, wearing, sharing, and going.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonMay 2, 2018currently, link upComment

Book by Book: My April 2018 Reads

I spent this whole month thinking I had made my yearly reading goal 200 books and consequently feeling the pressure to read a ton... turns out it's only 150 and I'm actually on track!

on green things and staying grounded.

i've been craving the feeling of bare feet on soft green grass. i've been wanting to plunge my hands into big pots of cool soil, wanting to break it up between my fingers and be reminded i came from dust like this and i'll return to dust like this someday too.

FreewritingRachel DawsonApril 25, 2018the on series, gardening, garden, spring, resurrectionComment

5 Things Saving My Life Lately

A goal setting tool, a few must-have beauty tools, a green grocery shopping win, and a way to make mornings better!

22 Questions for All Bookworms (and My Answers!)

Let's do a fun little bookish Q&A, shall we?

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonApril 23, 2018all the rad reads, bookwormComment

15 Easy Ways to Cut Down on Unnecessary Waste

As this weekend is Earth Day, it feels especially relevant to renew our focus and attention on keeping our planet clean, alive, and thriving.

Real Life, Living WellRachel DawsonApril 20, 2018zero waste, minimalism, simplicity, simplify, green, earth day, eco-friendlyComment

An Essential "Evolving Faith" Reading List

I'm heading to the Evolving Faith conference in October, and want to be as prepared as possible, so I'm making it my mission to read ALL the books by ALL the speakers.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonApril 19, 2018evolving faith, reading listComment

The RAD Stuff // Vol. 17

Let's have a taco + spicy lemonade feast (I've got the recipes!), listen to the podcasts, discuss the articles, and swap shopping successes, yeah?

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonApril 18, 2018rob bell, podcast, the rad stuff, makeup, zero waste, fear, recipes, veganComment

Why the Hardest (and Best) Thing to Do is Just Show Up

Showing up seems simple.

I just go, and there I am. I’m there. I showed up. Easy.

More and more, though, I’m realizing the showing up is often the hardest part.

Writing + WorkRachel DawsonApril 13, 2018everyday exilesComment

Flight of Four: Vulnerability, Strength, and Shame

This flight of four is all about getting real-- taking a deeper look at your story, at your soul, at your fears, and then finding ways to push back against the darkness and find courage in the midst of the struggle.

One Year of Weekly Counseling: The Battles, Victories, and Lessons Learned

Real LifeRachel DawsonApril 4, 2018counseling, therapy, counselorComment

Book by Book: My March 2018 Reads

Goodreads is (kindly) reminding me I'm 4 books behind schedule on my reading goal for this year... yikes. The stacks look impressive, but I'm not counting kid lit books toward my yearly goals...

Top Ten Things // March 2018

Made something in the kitchen this week that I should have made long ago, fell more in love with an artist because I went to her concert, and got a bunch of brand-less goodies for cheap!

Where to Start Reading: Anne Lamott

There are few authors who can write about faith, cuss, make me laugh, and cut straight to the heart of the matter as brilliantly and seamlessly as Anne Lamott. The woman is WISE, and she is gloriously unfiltered, and she is unique, and she is fearlessly honest. I adore her.

The RAD Stuff // Vol. 16

Bullet journaling (should I get back at it?), Brene Brown, Brandless, beauty products, BBQ Banh Mi sandwiches... Can I make all of these things start with "B?"

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