Summer

What Our Children Learn From the Way We Notice Beauty

Long before children can explain what beauty is, they are learning what is worth stopping for. This intimate reflection considers how a mother’s attention—to creation, music, goodness, food and ordinary family life—can teach her children to notice the beauty already present around them.

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What a Slow Summer Actually Costs

The slow summer, the one with the garden and the long lunches, has a budget behind it. One pool afternoon, two museum trips, upgrade of the camping tent, and a week at the beach. Here's the honest math.

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The Forgotten Summer Skills Every Child Should Learn Before Autumn

Summer was never meant to be filled only with entertainment. It was once the season when children became capable and contribute meaningfully to family life. Here are the forgotten skills worth passing on, along with an interactive guide to help you turn inspiration into memorable days together.

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Everything Tastes Better in Summer

Summer tastes deeper when it’s lived slowly. In this lyrical ode to Provençal life, I share the rhythms of my family table — barefoot mornings, sun-warmed lunches, and salt-streaked evenings — all woven with soul, memory, and God-given food. Includes my family’s beloved traditional recipes.

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