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Bring back the front porch Porches have long been a hallmark of American architecture. Though they fell out of favor during the air-conditioning boom of the early 21st century, front porches are making a quiet comeback. Read Here It's time to go beyond "follow your dreams" "Do what you love," they say. "Then you'll never work a day in your life!" If you spend a third of your life at your job, then that seems like pretty good advice. But it doesn't capture the full picture. Here's why this advice is overrated, but finding a reasonable balance is key. By Julia Hogan, LPC & Maria Walley Read Here Kiss dating goodbye? Purity culture pros and cons In the wake of the sexual revolution, purity culture surged in as a counterforce—well-meaning but flawed. Here's how it faltered, and how we can chart a more hopeful, healing path forward. By Rachael Killackey Read Here Is it okay to be fat? The "body positivity" movement wasn't exactly a net positive for Americans. But where does that leave the average person trying to get healthy without embracing the ultra-thin (and also unhealthy) beauty standards of the 90's? By Ava Ladky Read Here The best healthy breakfast ideas Say goodbye to boring mornings! With over 40 mouthwatering breakfast recipes, you've got endless options—from speedy grab-and-go bites to cozy brunch favorites to make-ahead meals that feed a crowd. From Downshiftology Read Here 'The Sandlot' and male prestige "The Great Bambino" wasn't just a baseball fairy tale—it was a male prestige manual. The Art of Manliness revisits Sandlot to show how our favorite childhood movie encoded lessons about respect, reputation, and friendship that stick with men long after the game ends. By Brett and Kate McKay Read Here Hair tutorial for summer humidity Hot and humid weather blesses us with the worst hair days. But there are ways around this. Here are 10 effortless summer updos that let you keep your beauty in the heat. 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