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The simple morning routine that transformed our summer days Summer days with kids out of school and routine can easily become chaotic or… bleh. Here's how one family took a page from veteran homeschool moms and transformed their summer mornings, leading to a peaceful and happy rest of the day. Read Here How moms work, Part 3: Mompreneurs! Welcome back to our four-part series on mothers who work (isn't that every mom?). Meet the women who have created their own businesses that dovetail with their responsibilities at home. By Rachael Killackey Read Here The cult of minimalism Minimalism has become a bit of a cult. As a mom at home, you may be tempted to go ultra-minimalist in order to keep sanity in the house, but Leila Lawler makes the case for "curated abundance," as she calls it. By Leila Lawler Read Here Summer Cobb salad Summertime produce calls for light, refreshing salads. This original recipe has a summery twist with fresh, fruity mango and a citrus vinaigrette that's like liquid sunshine. By Calista Boskus Read Here Is it time to smash your TV? When TVs were a relatively new thing, Professor John Senior suggested his students go home and smash them. He could see the cultural impact at that time. How much more out-of-control is the cultural impact of screen time? This article shows how much worse. By Bishop James Conley Read Here There's (a lot) more to life than politics Said Aristotle, "Man is a political animal." And sometimes we are too political. There's more to life than politics! If you feel you've gotten "in too deep," here's a reorientation of perspective. By Mark Tapson Read Here DIY: Make your own patriotic ribbon wreath Ribbon wreaths are a quick-and-easy craft that delivers big! Check out this Americana version just in time for July 4th. About us Refine celebrates authentic, human flourishing through truth, beauty, and good living. From the trending to the timeless, Refine offers inspiring articles and the best advice in style, health, food, culture, relationships, and more. Refine your life. Refresh your soul. Refine | PO Box 3310 | Carmel, IN 46082 | (317) 669-6127 Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here. refinelife.co