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Romanticizing Rachel

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

  • Our Country Kitchen Transformation: How We Added Charm on a Budget

    In this blog post, we'll take a look at all the ways we transformed our charming country kitchen to add character on a budget! Published 6/24/25 I have ALWAYS said that when I am finally ...

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    Our Country Kitchen Transformation: How We Added Charm on a Budget
  • 23 Outdoor Dinner Party Ideas to Elevate Your Tablescape

    In this post, we'll take a look at twenty-three of the most elegant and beautiful outdoor dinner party ideas that you can copy to instantly elevate your dinner decor! Published: 1/16/25 I ...

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    23 Outdoor Dinner Party Ideas to Elevate Your Tablescape
  • Buy This Not That Part 2: Throw Pillow Edition

    In this post, we'll take a look at the best small business alternatives to Amazon home decor products so you can shop small without sacrificing budget or beauty! Published 1/12/25 ...

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    Buy This Not That Part 2: Throw Pillow Edition
  • Buy This Not That Part 1: Rachel’s Amazon Wishlist

    In this post, we're going to find small business home decor alternative to items that Rachel previously had saved on Amazon to promote shopping small and mindfully! Published: 1/4/25 ...

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    Buy This Not That Part 1: Rachel’s Amazon Wishlist

February 4, 2024

15 Brilliant Nature Toys for Toddlers to Get Them Playing Outside!

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Trying to get your toddler outside and playing in the dirt this spring? Check out these brilliant nature toys for toddlers to encourage a love of the outdoors in your little one! Last Updated: 8/11/24 My baby was born at…

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February 3, 2024

10 Country Style Living Room Chairs and Where to Find Them

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Finding the right country style living room chairs for your rustic or cottage home decor can prove challenging and expensive. Let’s look at 10 great ideas that are budget-friendly AND beautiful! Last Updated: 8/10/24 I am currently on a ravenous…

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January 31, 2024

10 Cottage Easter Tablescapes for the Coziest Holiday Weekend

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In this post we’ll look at 10 cozy cottage Easter tablescapes ideas for you to copy this spring! If there is a holiday to embrace your cottagecore decor dreams, it’s definitely Easter! Spring is the time to bathe your home…

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January 31, 2024

17 Gorgeous Minimalist Rustic Living Room Decor Ideas To Calm Your Mind

minimalist rustic living room

In this post, we’ll look at 17 ways you can incorporate minimalist rustic living room decor into your home to enhance its simple beauty! Minimalist home decor isn’t for everyone, but NO ONE can deny that when it’s done well,…

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January 24, 2024

20 English Cottage Living Room Ideas for Small Homes

Let’s look at 20 places to incorporate these English cottage living room ideas in your home to transform your space into the charming cozy cottage of your dreams! This post contains affiliate links and blah blah you know the drill….

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January 22, 2024

13 Charming Farmhouse Easter Decor Ideas to Copy This Spring

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Let’s look at 13 incredibly sweet and charming Farmhouse Easter decor ideas to get your home ready for this refreshing spring holiday! I absolutely LOVE decorating for Easter because it’s the time of year where my mood is drastically shifting….

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January 16, 2024

15 Small Rustic Bathroom Ideas to Stay Cozy In Winter

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In this post, we’ll look at the design fundamentals of rustic decor, as well as 15 stunning small rustic bathroom ideas that you can incorporate into any home for added coziness! Last Updated: 8/2/24 This post contains affiliate links and…

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Has influencer culture shifted your experience aro Has influencer culture shifted your experience around the holidays?? Let’s actually talk about it!!

We all feel the effects of social media, so let’s talk about how we can all do better for our families around the holidays. 🎄

#contentcreator #simplelife #slowliving #intentionalliving #slowparenting #holidays #holidaytraditions
Then pretending to stay asleep when you get home s Then pretending to stay asleep when you get home so they’ll carry you in 🥹

#nostalgiacore #childhoodmemories #nostalgia #slowlife #simpleliving #memories #holidaymemories
I get this comment about my home and it used to re I get this comment about my home and it used to really upset me.

I kept thinking, I try SO hard to have a unique and beautiful home. What is everyone seeing that’s so normal?

But then it clicked.

I’ll never be offended by that comment again. 🥹

#nostalgiacore #simpleliving #slowlife #cottagecoreaesthetic #cottagehomes #countryhome #childhoodnostalgia #vintagehomedecor #childhoodmemories
#ad | Okay WHAT!! Who knew Depop was the best plac #ad | Okay WHAT!! Who knew Depop was the best place to shop for vintage kid’s clothes??

My eyes have been opened and I’m never going back 😱

You guys know that I’m always looking for ways to prevent unnecessary consumption and waste. With how quickly Archer grows I’ve been trying to figure out how to manage old clothes and keep up with new ones.

@depop is the perfect sustainable solution. Plus WHERE can you get toddler boy’s clothes as cute as this nowadays? 😩

Which piece is your favorite???

#depop #vintagetoddlerclothes #toddlerfits #secondhandstyle #toddlerboyoutfits
It’s been almost exactly one year since I cancel It’s been almost exactly one year since I cancelled my Amazon Prime account and deleted the app from my phone!!

Even though I’m being cheeky in this post, it has been challenging at times. 

But ultimately it’s been an incredibly positive experience. I save a ton of money, I’m out in my community much more by going to grocery stores and hardware stores, and I get the honor to support small businesses better!!

I know Amazon can be a lifeline for people in tough circumstances, but if you have the ability to in your life, I highly recommend trying to take a break and just see how your life improves 😍

#vintagehomedecor #shopsecondhand #shopsmall #boycottamazon #slowlife #simpleliving #livewithless
I almost liked this day better than Thanksgiving g I almost liked this day better than Thanksgiving growing up 🥹

And every year another tote was added 🤣

#Nostalgiacore #childhoodmemories #cottagecoreaesthetic #cottagechristmas #nostalgicchristmas #90schristmas #simpleliving #slowlife
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!! 😍🎉🦃🌽 YALL I AM SO G GIVEAWAY TIME!!!! 😍🎉🦃🌽

YALL I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR YOU!! And to say thanks this holiday season, I’ve partnered with @bijoubuild to do a giveaway of their Mainstay play system (what you see in this video)!!

RULES TO ENTER:

-Follow both @romanticizingrach and @bijoubuild 
-Like and save this post
-Tag at least 3 friends in the comments who you think would love a Bijou! (Every extra tag is another entry 👀)

Giveaway will remain open through the weekend with cut off at 11:59 PM CST on November 30th! 
*US ONLY

Winner will be announced through IG story shortly after!! 

Give both you AND your child the gift of open play this holiday season and beyond 😍😍

#bijou #outdoorplayground #giveaway #parentinghumor #relatablemom #momhumor
#ad | GETTING READY TO HOST! 100 year old house re #ad | GETTING READY TO HOST! 100 year old house restoration! The thing no one prepared me for when becoming a homeowner is how much I would STRESS about freezing temps 🤣

It’s been a huge learning curve for me to learn how to actually care for our home with how brutal South Dakota winters are but I feel like I finally have a handle on what needs to get done. 💪🏻

With @homedepot on @ubereats I can get everything I need to protect my home. Get 30% off any orders $70+ with code DEPOT30,  It’s the perfect time to tackle these projects before the holidays!

#uberpartner #homeimprovement #homemaintenance #winterizeyourhome #prepforwinter #hygge #oldhomes #homeownertips #winterhomeownertips

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