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Looking for the good can change your life
Our brains are often trained to scan for what’s wrong, what’s bad. But what happens when we retrain our brains to look for the good?
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Help for the homemaker who struggles with being messy.
Homemaking did not come naturally to me. I struggled with organization and daily responsibilities when I was younger. Over time I learned simple habits that helped me grow, and I hope my journey encourages others who feel the same. Not everyone is born organized, but it is something we can learn.
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Nature Journaling Ideas and Why You Should Start Your Own Nature Journal
The idea of keeping a nature journal has always intrigued me. Ever since I first encountered it while reading about the homeschooling philosophy of Charlotte Mason, I felt drawn to the practice. Nature journaling is a core part of her recommended curriculum, and once I began looking into it, I was hooked. At my local…
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Five Simple Beauty Treatments You Can Do at Home
Five easy natural beauty treatments to nourish your skin and hair using simple ingredients at home.
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Learning to Enjoy Motherhood as it is- slow down and let go.
A gentle reminder to slow down, let go of perfection, and find joy in the ordinary moments of motherhood.
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Finding Joy in Embracing the Seasons
I live in Northern Michigan, where we are blessed with all four seasons. For a long time, I dreaded the gray and wintry months. Now I welcome them, and in doing so I’ve found a surprising amount of peace and joy. I’ve learned that the grass always seems greener on the other side. I used…
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Protecting our time in an age that wants it all
More than ever, I hear people say that no matter what they do, they never feel like they have enough time. They aren’t talking about time for vacations or big plans. They mean real time. Quality time with friends and family. Time to cook a meal from scratch. Time to go for a walk. Time…
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Bringing Back the Old-Fashioned Childhood (And Why Our Kids Need It More Than Ever)
When I became a mother for the first time, I did what so many of us did. I obsessed. Pinterest boards filled with perfect crafts. Carefully curated sensory bins. Educational toys promising to raise a genius. Baby Einstein playing in the background while I folded laundry, because at the time we were told this was…
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Why I Got a House Phone So I Could Use My iPhone Less
I have struggled with phone addiction for much of my early adult life, probably from about age twenty two to thirty. When I first got a smartphone, it quickly became one of my biggest challenges. Everyone else had one. Everyone communicated through texting, photos, and apps. It felt impossible to completely give it up, even…
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Wintertime: A Season to Slow Down, Get Cozy, and Rest
There is nothing quite like the first real snow of the year. For us, it usually comes before winter is officially in season, but it’s always a special day. Waking up in the morning and looking out the window to see a soft blanket of snow covering the trees and ground feels almost magical. The…