16 Fall Fashion Finds i have + love (from Target, madewell, Walmart, + Aerie!)

The best season for fashion is HERE. All the warm, earthy, jewel tones, all the cozy layers, all the soft fabrics… it’s the best.

Real LifeRachel DawsonOctober 23, 2020fashion, shopping, target, madewell, walmart, aerie, fall fashion, fall, purchasesComment

50 My Favorite Things Under $50

I rounded up 50 things I personally have bought and can vouch for, and while I don’t suggest shopping if you don’t need things, I hope this is a fun post to browse + use!

Finds + FavesRachel DawsonOctober 6, 2020favorite things, favorites, favorite, amazon, shoppingComment

A New Monthly Goal Sheet (Free Download!)

With the start of a new month and a new season, I knew it was time to get back on track and figure out a system that would work for me in this new reality, so I’ve made a pivot and created a new downloadable PDF for myself (and for you!).

Living WellRachel DawsonOctober 1, 2020goals, goal planner, monthly list, october, download, pdf, free download, habit tracker, habitsComment

36 Fall Faves (Books, Candles, food, Cozy Things, + more!)

But have no fear, just when we needed some joy and comfort, the temperatures (mostly) are starting to drop and the leaves are beginning to turn yellow and pumpkin spice lattes are here. Hallelujah and praise Jesus.

Finds + FavesRachel DawsonSeptember 28, 2020fall, books, book recommendations, autumn, fall books, candles, cozy, food, snacksComment

episode 23: my NYT article + doing the work + meaning in the mess

This is episode 23 and I’m sharing all about my article published in the New York Times on my collage project!

The RAD PodcastRachel DawsonSeptember 25, 2020the rad podcast, show notes, counseling, mental health, therapy, curly girl, curly girl method, halfway top tenComment

episode 22: books that feel like fall + experiencing art + pockets of peace

This is episode 22 and I’m sharing 5 books that feel like fall, talking about experiencing art, and sharing pockets of peace that I’ve found inspiring.

The RAD PodcastRachel DawsonSeptember 11, 2020the rad podcast, show notes, counseling, mental health, therapy, curly girl, curly girl method, halfway top tenComment

episode 21: birth order book + celebrate your people + two things at once

This is episode 21 and I’m talking about a book on birth order that was incredibly helpful, celebrating your people and how my friends celebrated an important milestone in my life, and living in the tension between two things at once.

Listen in!

The Good Stuff from August (+ All the Books I Read!)

I have gotten very off my rhythm of posting these in a timely manner, but here’s my August recap!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonSeptember 1, 2020saving my life, five star reads, februaryComment

15 Great Graphic tees from shops i love

I have become SUCH a huge fan of graphic tees, and basically wear one most days. I wanted to share some of my favorite places to buy them, as I usually get the best ones from smaller, locally owned, independent shops!

Clothing, Finds + FavesRachel DawsonAugust 10, 2020clothing, graphic tees, fashion, shop small, shop local, small businessesComment

The Good Stuff from July (+ All My Book Reviews!)

Oops, I’m super late in getting this posted, but here’s my July recap!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonJuly 31, 2020saving my life, five star reads, februaryComment

episode 20: book organization + new art + calling myself an artist

This is episode 20 and I’m talking about how I organize my books (both read and unread), a new art endeavor in my life, and my struggle to own calling myself an “artist.”

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How (and Why) I Collage the Sunday New York Times Newspaper

This has been a really fun and meaningful project for me — one that helps me take in enough of the news to stay informed, but not too much where it overwhelms me, and lets me turn it all into something beautiful that tells a story to look back on for years to come.

Art + Culture, JournalingRachel DawsonJuly 27, 2020nyt, New York times, collage, art journal, journal, collaging, newspaper, news, quarantineComment

30 of the Best Short Books for Adults (All Under 200 Pages!)

Whether you’re trying to crush your reading goal for the year or you just want to feel the satisfaction of finishing a book quickly, these reads are all under 200 pages to help you make it cover to cover without too much effort.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonJuly 21, 2020best books, short books, quick reads, booksComment

RAD Reading Challenge Inspo: Books about Faiths + Religions

I’ve been a Christian my entire life, but I love learning about the beliefs and faiths of other people, and from other cultures, as I find it helps me both understand people better and love them better.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonJuly 20, 2020a rad reading challenge, rad reading challengeComment

episode 19: halfway top ten + curly girl + impact vs. intent

This is episode 19 and I’m sharing my halfway top ten books, some tips and tricks from the curly girl method I’m trying on my hair lately, and some evolving thoughts on impact vs. intent.