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What do I do with my kids? Here's a common dilemma for the mother of little kids: while you're doing a task, do you let your child help (making the task inefficient and badly done) or have them play by themselves (spending every 30 seconds telling them to return to their toys)? There is a third way, says Leila Lawler.. Read all about it! Read Here Protecting male spaces for our own good We've all been getting behind the importance of protecting women's spaces, and rightly so. But don't forget the lads! Male-only spaces are now treated (at least officially) as totally valueless, as if there could be no valid reason for them. Here's what our culture misses. By Sarah Wilder Read Here What I learned about sobriety from frat culture In one of life's interesting twists, college party culture taught one co-ed the strength and peace of sobriety. It even helped her have a mini-reversion to her Catholic faith. By Ava Ladky Read Here To have kids or not? Our fertility rates as a country are well below replacement levels. This subject has been researched, surveyed, and discussed in the media. The common explanation is that people just can't afford kids. We're victims of bad family policy, unreasonable childcare options, inflated education costs, etc. But here's what DINKs are saying. By Jeff Minick Read Here Chicken satay skewers with peanut sauce Chicken satay skewers with peanut sauce are a great summer protein option, bursting with flavor. Brush your chicken with a store-bought sauce or make a super fresh and vibrant sauce at home with these ingredients (and have extra for dipping!). From the Modern Proper Read Here Your gardening checklist for August Get your August gardening and landscaping tasks done to prepare for a lovely fall and lush spring next year. Collecting seeds, dividing perennials, a bit of planting, and a little deadheading, here are 11 things to complete this month. From Real Simple Read Here How to backpack with kids Backpacking with kids sounds like... a lot. But this seasoned parent has logged hundreds of family backpacking miles, and he says it's totally worth it. Learn all his tips and tricks here, and go on a family adventure! 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