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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

October 28, 2024

30 Ideas for the Best Christmas Advent Calendar for Toddlers

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In this post, I’m breaking down all things Christmas advent calendar for toddlers from DIY ideas to the best of Amazon to make the holidays extra special for your little ones! Published: 10/27/24 If I have noticed anything in particular…

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October 21, 2024

15 Creative and Easy New Years Crafts for Toddlers

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In this post, I’ve put together fifteen cute and creative New Years crafts for toddlers to get your little one excited for the New Year! Published: 10/21/24 Of all winter holidays, New Years is definitely the least celebrated. It’s such…

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October 16, 2024

15 Western Christmas Decorating Ideas for a Cowboy Christmas

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In this post, we’ll take a closer look at fifteen of the coolest and most unique western Christmas decorating ideas to make your home feel like a cozy winter ranch house this holiday season. Published: 10/16/24 Western style is more…

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October 12, 2024

30 Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers Your Little One Will Love

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In this post, I’ve compiled thirty of the best Christmas stocking stuffers for toddlers that your child will actually use and love! Published: 10/12/24 Toddlers can be surprisingly hard to shop for. They don’t always show interest in many toys,…

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October 8, 2024

15 Cutest New Years Eve Basket Ideas for All Ages

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In this post, we’ll take a look at fifteen of the sweetest and most creative New Years Eve basket ideas for children, adults, and everything in between! Published: 10/8/24 I’m a brand-new mom to a 19-month-old and I have made…

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October 5, 2024

15 Clever Indoor Winter Activities for Toddlers That Require Little to No Prep

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In this post, we’ll look at fifteen incredibly fun and clever indoor winter activities for toddlers to help you bust the cold day boredom and avoid unnecessary screen time! Published: 10/5/24 I’m not gonna lie on this one because I…

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September 30, 2024

27 Creative Western Wedding Ideas Your Guests Will Obsess Over

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In this post, we’ll take a look at twenty-seven of the most creative and beautiful western wedding ideas to infuse your big day with all kinds of country charm! Published: 9/30/24 We all want our wedding days to not only…

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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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