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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

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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November 3, 2023

10 Magical Outdoor Thanksgiving Dinner Tablescape Ideas

This post outlines the best outdoor Thanksgiving dinner party tablescapes for your holiday party planning! This post contains affiliate links. What does that mean for you? If you choose to make a purchase from the recommendations on this page, I…

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October 28, 2023

10 Heartwarming Thanksgiving Gratitude Games

This post contains 10 of the most heartwarming Thanksgiving gratitude games on the market! This post contains affiliate links. What does that mean for you? If you choose to make a purchase from the recommendations on this page, I will…

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October 22, 2023

40 Perfect Christmas Gifts for One Year Olds That Make Parents Happy Too!

This post lists the Best Christmas Gifts for One Year olds so you know exactly what to get that sweet toddler in your life! Last Updated: 7/21/24 This post contains affiliate links. What does that mean for you? If you…

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October 14, 2023

5 Beautiful Tips For First Time Moms to Soak In the Newborn Phase

This post breaks down 5 tips for first time moms to try and embrace the newborn stage! The Newborn phase is arguably the most challenging part of motherhood. It’s the biggest adjustment any first time mom has to make, and…

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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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Rachel Louise

romanticizingrach

No tearing things out, no kitchen renovation budge No tearing things out, no kitchen renovation budget, no new appliances, no stripping the character, and NO AMAZON!

In 2025, I went a whole year without making a single purchase from Amazon to see if I could create my dream home without it. What I learned was, Amazon is actually the problem 🤣

Everyone says homes are losing character and interior design is starting to all look the same. It’s because we’re all buying the same 50 different pieces of decor from Amazon and those pieces on Amazon are just copying the other 50 pieces of decor from Target 🤣

The unsung heroes of a home filled with character and coziness are the antique stores and secondhand shops down the road from you. You don’t need a crazy budget or the next trending influencer piece, you need to spend a little time digging through thrift stores and scrolling through Facebook marketplace. 

Let my home be the proof that shopping secondhand is the better way!

Also peep how the previous owners had the coolest things too 😩😩

#vintagehomedecor #countryhome #secondhandhome #hometransformation #oldhomes
Needed the warsh real bad this Wednesday 😅 #cl Needed the warsh real bad this Wednesday 😅

#cleanwithme #cleaningvlog #houserest #cozyhomes #momvlog
It feels a little pointless to try and clean in th It feels a little pointless to try and clean in the middle of a big house project, but I HAVE TO FEEL LIKE I HAVE CONTROL OF SOMETHING RN 🤣🤣

Cleaning products used: 
- @mrsmeyerscleanday multisurface spray
- @briotechusa HOCI spray on couch and bed
- my favorite ever @dawndishwash 🫶🏻

#cleanwithme #cleaningasmr #cleaningvlog #momvlog #houserest
#ad | YALLL THIS IS THE FIRST HAUL THAT YOU CAN BU #ad | YALLL THIS IS THE FIRST HAUL THAT YOU CAN BUYY!!

I’m so excited to be opening up my very first secondhand clothing shop on @vinted and finally get to share some of my coolest pieces and finds with you guys.

Selling on Vinted has been the easiest experience with no selling fees, free download of the app, and a super easy interface to use as well. 

If you’re just a little woo woo like me then you have to check it out 🤪

Follow me on Vinted @romanticizingrach where all my listings are now live and start selling on Vinted yourself!

#shopsecondhand #vintageclothes #thrifthaul #secondhandfits
K yall what’s the trick to these headbands I nee K yall what’s the trick to these headbands I need you all to reconnect to your 90’s roots in this one!!

#momvlog #momvlogger #midwestmom #ditl #morningvlog
LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER PART ONEEE Let’s fix my te LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER PART ONEEE

Let’s fix my textured wall problem 🤪

Next up is trim and paint and it’s going to look like a completely different house when we’re done!!

Follow along too see the journey 😍

#homereno #homeimprovement #livingroommakeover #plasterwalls #easydiy
If you can stand to look at my pale ghost skin lon If you can stand to look at my pale ghost skin long enough, I’d love to talk to you about my awesome job 🤣🤣

#familyassistant #housemanager #jobsformoms #budgetingformoms #budgetingtips
ANOTHER THRILLING DAY IN SOUTH DAKOTAAA 🗣️🗣️

#momvlog #momvlogger #midwestmom #toddlermom #ditl

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