kids, apples, and the earth

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Trendy parenting v. real life: What actually works Many parenting methods hold valuable wisdom. But the temptation is to treat parenting like a science experiment rather than as a process. Here's how to avoid that trap. Read Here My 24 hours in Florence The land of Beatrice and Dante… in just one day? Experience Tuscany vicariously through Rosie's recommendations. By Rosie Hall Read Here Do a quick relationship check-up and start again We're constantly faced with new beginnings: new school year, new season, even just a new day. This gives us endless hope-filled opportunities to revive the things that matter to us. In that spirit, here is a quick 6-point relationship check-in so we can start afresh. By Tom Hoopes Read Here Helping boys overcome intimacy deficits Most men are plagued with IDD: intimacy deficit disorder. This is caused mostly by having far fewer friends than women do. You can help your boys (sons or students) mitigate this problem as they grow up. Here are three suggestions from Alvaro de Vicente at his Substack "Men in the Making." By Alvaro de Vicente Read Here Brown butter apple fritter cake There's something magical about the scent of apples and cinnamon drifting from the oven on a cool fall day. It's the aroma of comfort, nostalgia, and the promise of something delicious. This Brown butter apple fritter cake captures all of that and more! By Calista Boskus Read Here Preserving our inheritance The earth is our one sure worldly inheritance. Here's a beautiful reflection on the simple stewardship we can exercise over this abundant gift. By Kirk Wareham Read Here Kitchen counter decor without the clutter You don't want chaotically cluttered countertips. But you might simply need the space! There's a balance. Here's how to use the space for a useful but curated look. 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