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Romanticizing Rachel

First time mom trying to romanticize the mundane parts of life.

December 29, 2023

My Successful Approach to Gentle Sleep Training at 10 Months

This post highlights the techniques I put together in my gentle sleep training at 10 months plan for babies who still aren’t sleeping through the night! The amount of differing opinions around baby sleep and how to approach it is…

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December 22, 2023

15 Rustic Cabin Kitchen Ideas for Small Kitchens

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This post contains 15 absolutely gorgeous rustic cabin kitchen ideas to transform your small kitchen space into the cozy cottage kitchen of your dreams! Last Updated: 7/4/24 My best friend and past roommate from college has the absolute best kitchen…

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December 19, 2023

20 Best Mountain Cabin Decor Ideas for a Cozy Home

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Let’s break down the key elements of mountain cabin decor, then look at 20 decor ideas you can incorporate to copy this cozy rustic style! Last Updated: 06/29/24 I think just about every human on the planet has a part…

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December 13, 2023

15 Perfect Galentine’s Day Brunch Decor Ideas the Gals Will Gush Over

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This post breaks down 15 of the cutest Galentine’s Day brunch decor ideas that your guests will NOT stop raving about! This post contains affiliate links and blah blah you know the drill. Check out my disclosures if you in…

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December 8, 2023

17 Cozy Neutral Rustic Living Room Decor Ideas For Small Spaces

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This post lists 17 decor ideas for your neutral rustic living room! All ideas are small space and small home friendly. Last Updated: 06/25/24 This post contains affiliate links and blah blah you know the drill. Check out my disclosures…

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December 1, 2023

11 Seriously Adorable Bear Bedroom Decor Ideas for a Woodland Nursery

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This post contains eleven of the cutest bear bedroom decor ideas. These are perfect for your little one’s woodland nursery or a cabin themed bedroom! This post contains affiliate links and blah blah you know the drill. Check out my…

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November 29, 2023

9 Brilliant New Years Activities at Home to Get Your Family Excited for 2025!

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This post gives you 9 absolutely brilliant ideas for New Years Activities at Home that your family will love and cherish for years to come! Last Updated: 8/26/24 I absolutely love New Years Eve and New Years. They are definitely…

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November 24, 2023

How to Throw the Best Christmas Party at Home- The COMPLETE Guide

This post will break down every step of how to throw the best Christmas party at home including timeline checklists and materials checklists! The art of throwing a successful party is one that can never be mastered. You could ask…

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November 18, 2023

The Ultimate List of 80 Best Christmas Gifts for Expecting Mothers

This post contains 80 of the best Christmas gifts for expecting mothers. No need to look any further, this is your ultimate guide! Last Updated: 7/30/24 Buying gifts for expecting mothers can be tricky. Most mothers will say “don’t buy…

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November 13, 2023

10 Simple Screen Time Rules to Help Parents Engage With Their Child

10 Simple Screen Time Rules to Help Parents Engage With Their Child

This post breaks down 10 screen time rules you can implement in to your household to ENGAGE with your child during screen time instead of ignoring them. You can’t get five minutes into a conversation with another mom, a pinning…

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November 10, 2023

Gorgeous Christmas Brunch Decor Ideas (16 Ideas to Impress Your Guests!)

This post contains 16 gorgeous Christmas brunch decor ideas that will have your family asking you to host Christmas every year! This post contains affiliate links. What does that mean for you? If you choose to make a purchase from…

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November 5, 2023

13 Stunning DIY Christmas Shelf Decor Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank

This post provides 13 DIY Christmas Shelf Decor Ideas that are affordable and fit multiple design styles! This post contains affiliate links and blah blah you know the drill. Check out my disclosures if you in fact do not know…

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28 year old first time mom and first time homeowner in South Dakota sharing rustic home decor, hosting at home, and first time momma life.

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Gave my 100 year old walls the after 40 in Hollywo Gave my 100 year old walls the after 40 in Hollywood treatment and now they’re smooth as can be 🤣🤣

I explored so many different ways of addressing our popcorn walls:

I thought about tearing out all the lath and plaster, but was overwhelmed by the mess and thought of dealing with lead and asbestos 😳

I got a quote from a contractor to drywall, but it was nearly $3000 for four walls 😅

That left me with the decision to do it myself. We used 1/4 inch drywall right over the textured plaster. Because it was so thin, we didn’t have to reframe any windows or doors!

Overall with primer and paint included, this came to about $500 and I couldn’t be happier with the result.

We left the popcorn ceiling this time, but I’m thinking about doing shiplap over top. Stick around to see all the ways I’m making my 100 year old beauty come alive again!

#popcornceilingremoval #texturedwalls #homediy #oldhomerenovations #texturedplaster
I only kind of mean it as a joke 😅😅

There’s nothing wrong with loving a trend and wanting to recreate it in your home! I get inspired by other creators and their homes on the daily.

But I do think that Amazon and LTK have made it a little too easy to copy and paste what you see in someone else’s home!

We’ve lost a little bit of the ability to be INSPIRED. I mean in a way that drives you to find your own personal expression.

I offer this as a challenge, that next time you see a photo of an interior that you truly love…instead of buying all the same things, take a deeper look.

WHAT about the photo do you love? Is it a color scheme? A certain layout or maybe a style of lighting?

Could you find something similar at a secondhand store that’s a better reflection of you and your home? I bet ya could! 

And if it really is a certain item that just ticks every box for you, then go ahead and find that link and get yourself that piece 🙂‍↕️

Social media and content is designed to get you whipping out that credit card every time you open the app. The coolest form of resistance is being slow and thoughtful about your spending 😎

Plus, your home will automatically become a better of reflection of YOU and not your fav influencer 😍

#vintagehomedecor #smallhomeideas #cottagecoreaesthetic #simpleliving #thriftedhome
Americana, street lights, fireflies, berry pie, co Americana, street lights, fireflies, berry pie, corn cobs, sprinklers, apple bobbin type vibe over here 🌾🍅🧺🥧🌽

#countryhome #nostalgiacore #americana #midwestsummer #simpleliving
Americana, street lights, fireflies, berry pie, co Americana, street lights, fireflies, berry pie, corn cobs, sprinklers, apple bobbin type vibe over here 🌾🍅🧺🥧🌽

#countryhome #nostalgiacore #americana #midwestsummer #simpleliving
#ad | YALL I GET TO LOVE BOMB MY VILLAGE TODAY!! 🥹🥹

Nothing makes me happier than being able to give back to the people who pour in to me, and I’m beyond grateful to @hamptonbyhilton for letting me give such an amazing gift!

If you’re looking to treat someone who means the world to you, consider the gift of a summer road trip with a stop at @hilton hotels. Because when you’re exploring America this summer, it matters where you stay.

Deadwood here we come 🤠

@hiltonhonors #Hiltonpartner #summerroadtrip #cowgirlsummer #givingback
And even though the storm was sometimes scary, mom And even though the storm was sometimes scary, mom always made us feel safe 🥹

#countryhome #nostalgiacore #buttermom #nostalgia #90smom
And even though the storm could be scary, mom alwa And even though the storm could be scary, mom always made us feel safe ❤️

#nostalgiacore #buttermom #countryhome #nostalgia #90smom
Amazon links have become so common that we don’t Amazon links have become so common that we don’t even think twice about using them, but should we? 

I used to shop from Amazon WEEKLY. Picking up little things here and there to follow trends or utilizing the ease of fast delivery to my door. 

But I never felt great about it knowing that there were small businesses out there that needed my money more. I just never knew where to find them. 

That’s why I wanted to create this platform! To make shopping small and secondhand feel easy and sexy again. 

If you’re not convinced yet, here are my top 3 reasons to stop shopping Amazon:
1. Sustainability- In 2019, Amazon’s carbon emissions (ONE company) surpassed that of the entire country of Norway. And it’s only grown since (like by A LOT).
2. Unfair Pay for Workers- Though they’re a multi-billion dollar corporation, most employees aren’t making enough to support their families.
3. THERE ARE NO ETHICAL BILLIONAIRES- I don’t want Jeff Bezos getting a penny from me 🥰

I also feel strongly that delivery services are the greatest contributor to the loneliness epidemic we’re experiencing today. We belong in public spaces, interacting with other humans at thrift stores and brick and mortar shops. 

If any of this resonates with you, give @romanticizingrach a follow so together we can find the best small business alternatives and hold each other accountable to shopping secondhand 🫶🏻

#vintagehomedecor #smallhomeideas #smallhomedecor #shopsmall #shopsecondhand

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