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How I'm curbing my smartphone addiction Lindsey Fedyk is passionate about protecting her kids from a screen-based childhood. Why? Because she knows first hand what addiction feels like. Here is how she's battling her way back. Read Here Are college degrees and motherhood compatible? Is college just a waste of money for a woman who wants to be a full-time wife and mother straight out of school? Does higher education do more harm than good for women as some people say? By Emily Stimpson Chapman Read Here Don't waste the last days of summer We might be tempted to feel a little guilty when the warm summer months break up our structure, productivity, and routine. But "dropping the ball" during this season is a good thing. Here's a case for letting summer rearrange you. By Daniel Esparza Read Here The kids' car game that will change your relationship You know the classic "ABC" car game, where you race to find a word that begins with A, then with B, and so on. The first one to get through the alphabet wins. There's a funny side-effect of this game that serves as a great insight into our relationships. By Fr. Michael Rennier Read Here 40 best cold sandwich recipes (besides ice cream!) You're making a sandwich for lunch: ham, cheese, mayo, and mustard? If your brain defaults to these ingredients, you're missing out on some great sandwich experiences. Here are 40 great recipes for sandwich lunches that have you looking forward to 12 o'clock. From Taste of Home Read Here From hook-up to heartbreak In an age of situationships and hook-ups, Gen Z kids are fed a long series of lies about relationships. Ironically, though, hook-up culture makes a strong case for marriage and fidelity. By Ava Ladky Read Here How to clean a box fan Fans get nasty, especially when you have them running constantly during the summer. But cleaning them doesn't look easy! Here's a guide for cleaning a box fan so you can blow clean air into your breathing space instead of dust and grime. 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