The Modern Spiritual Housewife

What does it mean to be a modern housewife with a spiritual calling?

Lately, I’ve been reading about the "Trad wife" movement and seeing a lot of content from places like Ballerina Farm, where life is portrayed in such a romantic, old-fashioned way. The idea of returning to simpler times is really appealing to many, and I understand why.

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A Crystal Unity Wedding Ceremony

As my wedding day approaches, I find myself reflecting on what makes this special day truly meaningful for me and my fiancé, Dan. It was crucial for us to find a way to create a ceremony that would not only unite us as a couple but also symbolize the merging of our families.  After exploring various options, I decided to do something original and created a Crystal Unity Ceremony that felt like it would be the perfect fit for us.

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Teaching Kids to Prioritize Themselves through Self-Care

Ultimately, teaching kids to practice self-care is about helping them build a foundation for a healthy and fulfilling life. By prioritizing their own needs, setting healthy boundaries, and learning to prioritize their own values, kids can develop the tools they need to thrive in today's fast-paced world.

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52 Weeks of Self-Care Challenges for Tweens, Teens, and Families

I have created a list of 52 different self-care challenges for you to work on this year.  You can do them on your own or with your family.  These challenges are meant to introduce different forms of self-care for your exploration.  If you feel a challenge makes your life happier, try to keep up with the activity even after the week has ended.  If you don’t feel you have gotten value from the activity, you can let it go and focus on the next challenge.  You may want to revisit it again in the future to see if your feelings about it change.

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3 Step Mindful Eating Lesson for Children

Before the kids get another chance to raid my kitchen, we’re going to talk about what mindful eating is and how to practice it (we’ll also discuss how the snacks will no longer be available if we can’t get this issue under control). Here’s what I have planned.

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Just for Today, it is Okay to Reprioritize

Just for today, living honorably means acknowledging that priorities have changed for the time being. It means forgiving myself when business gets put off and the house becomes a mess. It means being grateful for the opportunity to spend my days with my children and sharing this unplanned and unexpected experience with them.

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