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What I experienced when I cut down screen time Cutting your screen time affects many aspects of life. This woman shares how reducing her phone use improved the obvious, but also the less obvious. Here's what changed. Read Here Speaking of (dumb) phones… Dumb phones might actually be smart for families. The Institute for Family Studies highlights that basic phones reduce distraction, improve sleep, and encourage face-to-face connection. For families navigating screen overload, here's why opting out of smartphones can feel like opting into real life. By Emily Harrison Read Here How we undermine parents from cradle to grave We say we support parents—but do we really? From labor policies to cultural messaging, parents are being second-guessed at every stage. Intellectual Takeout walks through the subtle ways we undercut authority, and what needs to change if we want strong families again. By Annie Holmquist Read Here Insurance 101 Insurance is boring—until you need it. Here's what an insurance policy actually covers and which ones are worth having. (Spoiler: you probably don't need pet insurance!) Here's how to make sense of the fine print. From Ramsey Solutions Read Here Fresh corn recipes for summer Summertime means fresh corn on the cob! Here are three recipes that include those sweet kernels. By Greta Caruso and Fanny Singer Read Here Conservatives can forge a pro-human green movement If God commanded us to be stewards of the earth, then the "green movement" is not only for leftists, though it certainly shouldn't take their often anti-human approach. Here's how conservatives can forge a pro-human green movement. By Sarah Wilder Read Here Make beautiful pie crusts Make the most of seasonal summer fruit by making pies. Even better, make them beautiful with decorative crusts! Here are 7 pie crust designs you can try. 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