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

Book by Book: My September 2018 Reads

Something about the anticipation of fall just puts me in the mood to curl up and read ALL THE BOOKS… which I clearly did this month!

31 Things for 31 Days // Lists for the Whole Year

We didn’t want the fun to end with just the summer list, so we created 4 different seasonal designs for you to use all year long!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonSeptember 28, 201831 things in 31 days, bucket list, listComment

All The Oils I Bought Right After My Starter Kit

I may or may not have gone overboard. It’s fine. But hear me out… the freebies this month were INSANE…

Living WellRachel DawsonSeptember 25, 2018essential oils, young living, diffuser, starter kitComment

The RAD Stuff // Vol. 21

Books for your enneagram type, a few recipes, beautiful articles on depression + poetry… it’s all here and more!

Rachel DawsonSeptember 20, 2018the rad stuffComment

9 New and Coming Soon Books I Can't Wait to Read

This season seems to have SO MANY great new books hitting the shelves, and I’m the most excited about them all! It feels like almost all of my very favorite writers have released books recently or are releasing books soon, and it’s doing some damage to my bank account…

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