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How the suppression of the housewife stole America's health "I think America does need to be healthy again, but I have a question," says Leila Lawler. "Without the housewife, who will cook the wholesome, fresh food?" Here, she explains why the suppression of housewifery steals our nation's health. Read Here Tragedy, renewal, and faith of a college student Caroline was days away from starting her freshman year when her mom was diagnosed with cancer and died within days. Missing orientation for the funeral and showing up physically and emotionally lost, she describes how she coped with tragedy and found renewal at college. By Caroline Kurt Read Here We've become lousy lovers: Here's how to fix it Maybe romance isn't dead. She's just waiting on Prince Charming to wake her from her nightmare. By Johanna Duncan Read Here Tips for sticking to your budget How can you really stick to a budget when life is unpredictable? We may have an emergency fund for a car breakdown or medical expense, but what about the wedding gifts, flights, random fees, and all those constantly changing costs? Here's a tip for streamlining your budget and keeping it consistent. By Monica Burke Read Here 26 apple recipes for every meal this month September officially marks the start of fall and apple season in the USA, and to kick off the cozy season, we've curated a delightful collection of apple recipes perfect for fall. By Calista Boskus Read Here 3 Family-friendly musicals for movie night Here are three fun picks for your family movie nights that also give you something thought-provoking to talk about! By Rose Church Read Here Plant these in September! September may seem late for planting. But for some perennials, the cooler (but not frozen) temperatures combined with the rainfall allow them to establish strong roots for next year. Here are the plants that love this season. 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