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

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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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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 thrifthauls thriftedhome budgetfriendlyhomedecor amazonfinds beautifulhomes oldhomes makeadifference

Style content always feels so vulnerable to me 🙈

But the @ralphlauren men’s line got me so inspired to recreate the looks 😮‍💨

Have you guys seen the show? Are you as obsessed as I am?

#ralphlauren #poloralphlauren #rrl #westernfashion #americanstyle

Have to give my parents credit for this as well be

Have to give my parents credit for this as well because even though I know now we were struggling, they never made it our problem as children.

Having less forced us to be outside more, be home more, spend more time together, and get through the hard times as a unit. It taught me to sacrifice and to be resilient, and I want my child to learn those same lessons in life.

Now obviously I’m not talking about the kind of poverty that leaves children hungry and uncared for, but most families live in the gray area between poverty and a comfortable middle class.

Don’t let anyone make you feel like you’re a bad parent if you’re in that gray area and living paycheck to paycheck. If your kids needs are met and you are loving them as hard as you can, then you’re doing more than enough to set them up for a life of happiness.

Do you agree with this take or am I totally off base???

#toddlermom #relatablemom #parenting #simpleliving #intentionalliving

Spring will be here soon 🫶🏻 #simpleliving #

Spring will be here soon 🫶🏻

#simpleliving #hopecore #slowlife #countryhome #simpleliving

Trying to show yall more of my actual creative pro

Trying to show yall more of my actual creative process in our home!!

As you can see, it includes a lot of time and a lot of doubt, but it’s always so fun for me 🥹

Do you guys like this style of interior design as much as I do??

#vintagehomedecor #countryhome #dougbihlmaier #americanadecor #westerndecor

Feeling like we need more unedited photos and life

Feeling like we need more unedited photos and life moments in 2026.

It’s my goal to be more vulnerable, less curated, and more community focused with y’all this year.

Too much is going on to pretend I look like this every day !!!

#simplelife #slowliving #intentionalliving #realmoments #unedited

If you’ve never tried making art together with a

If you’ve never tried making art together with all your friends, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT 😭😭🥹🥹

It is so challenging to hold on to the passions that bring you joy after becoming a mom. I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to do things like this and be given grace and acceptance to bring my son with me everywhere I go.

In the darkness, we have to look for the light. Connect with your community, make some imperfect art, sing some songs that make you happy, and come back stronger with renewed hope.

There will be light 🫶🏻

#momvlog #ditl #momvlogger #grwm #relatablemom

#cleaningvlog #cleanwithme #countryhome #cottageco

#cleaningvlog #cleanwithme #countryhome #cottagecoreaesthetic #momlife

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