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Dirt Road Adventures – In A Previous Life

Welcome to another week of Dirt Road Adventures!

Dirt Road Adventures – In A Previous Life is about taking a look back and giving you a glimpse of what I did before I started blogging.

I thought it might be fun to see how much you know about me.

In addition, you’ll see what’s been happening here at the end of the Dirt Road and some of the exciting things my friends have been doing off the dirt road.

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My Previous Life Adventures

First, let’s see if you can guess which of these statements are true.

  • I was a National Trainer for a Cosmetic Company.
  • I was a certified yoga instructor & co-owner of a yoga studio.
  • I designed & made wearable art clothing.

The Truth before the Dirt Road

Well, if you guessed that all three were true, you’d be right.

I was an Executive Director and National Trainer for BeautiControl Cosmetics for over 25 years.

2010 – Senior Trainer & Executive Director

During that time, my daughter and I opened a yoga studio. I trained weekends in Asheville, NC for 9 months to become a certified yoga instructor.

And lastly, in 2012, I began a clothing design business. I repurposed used clothing into wearable art designs. Although I’m not currently making the clothing, I still have a mini shop that sells, clothing and accessories in Downtown Asheboro, NC.

Other Life Adventures

In addition to the above, I worked as an independent insurance agent for 12 years. During that time I did craft shows selling my hand painted items. While we had the yoga studio, I attended multiple classes for faux finishing and worked as a designer, faux finisher and curtain maker for several years.

I am very self motivated and love the challenge all my adventures have given me.

Thank you so much for joining me on my latest adventure.

Stay tuned for some before photo’s at the end of this post.

This is a look back at all my adventures this past week.

The week began with 3 Ways to Decorate a Sofa Table for Spring. Next, I shared how to make an inexpensive Moss Shamrock Placemat which I planned to use on a Tablescape.

3 Ways do Decorate a Sofa Table for Spring
How to Make Moss Shamrock Placemats

The St. Patrick’s Day Tablescape is part of our Virtual Supper Club Series. Then on Saturday, we shared our menu and all the recipes for a fun St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Party. The Baked Chicken Reuben Recipe is perfect for St. Paddy’s Day.

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Tablescape
Baked Chicken Reuben Recipe

Adventures off the Dirt Road

Why Didn’t I Think of That?

Each week, there are so many wonderful blog posts, and I’m sharing some of my favorites with you today.

There are so many creative ideas, and I’m always asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL

A decorating Adventure

Y’all know that I’m loving some copper in my kitchen these days. 8 Simple Ways to add Old World Charm in the Kitchen by Courtney at French Country Cottage contains so many great tips.

A Recipe Adventure

Y’all know how much I love an easy recipe so it’s no surprise that I’m sharing Jenn from Down Shiloh Road today. Here is her Apple Pecan Dump Cake recipe. Yum!

Flower Arranging Adventure

Leslie at My 100 Year Old Home is so super talented and I loved her How to Arrange Flowers Post this week.

Fresh Flowers in a White Kitchen
Book Review Adventure

I’m a huge Jane Austin fan and when I ran across this review of Dangerous Alliance by Jessica at From Orchard Slope, I knew I had to share it with you.

Dangerous Alliance

Some other interesting adventures of the Dirt Road

Shawna at Willow Bloom Home shared 21 IKEA Finds That Look Expensive

Kelly at The Tattered Pew shared Easter Basket Ideas for Teen and Tween Girls.

KariAnne at Thistlewoods Farm – How to Make Tulips Last Long

Stacy at Bricks N Blooms – My Favorite Spring Garden & Home Décor Finds

Some Before Photo’s

2003 – My daughter and I owned YOGA BY DESIGN – / – 2012 -One of my first RaH-Rags Designs
2014 – A Photo Shoot for RaH-Rags Designs – Downtown Asheboro, NC

I hope you enjoyed that look back!

Y’all have a wonderful day!

Rachel

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24 Comments

  3. I LOVE that you were a yoga instructor! I’m a huge fan of yoga – haven’t been able to go to the studios since the pandemic but love doing hot yoga – practiced bik for a few years too. Love this post Rach! And thanks for including me this week! xoxoxo

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  5. Rachel, you are an energizer bunny! Thank you for sharing your photos. You and your daughter are just beautiful. And thank you for all of your inspiration. Hugs from Tennessee.

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  6. Wow! You have been involved in so much. But, not surprised, you seem like a go-getter. (southern expression, I’m from Texas). I’m a subscriber and look forward to your blog everyday. I use to be a BeautiControl consultant. Gosh probably 30 years ago. Loved it, great products. Are they still in business? Please keep doing what you’re doing. You’re such an inspiration.

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    1. Gina,
      Oh I’m so glad you are following along. No BeautiControl was bought by Tupperware and they closed. I joined in 1988 and was there until they closed. Wasn’t the same after Dick & Jinger Sold the company. I appreciate you for following along.

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  8. Rachel that trip down the ” Dirt Road” memory lane was great ! Made me remember helping a friend ( who managed a mall in Virginia ) I played the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus… wonderful memories .

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  10. Rachel, Wow! You have been and still are a very interesting woman!! Thanks for sharing your interests along with your daughter with us! Just fun to know where someone has been or what paths they followed in their lives…like getting to know a new friend even better! I love following your blogs!

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