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Spending Less on Food – A Homemaker’s Guide
Real-life meal planning tips that actually make meal planning easier and cheaper (+ free PDFs) We have all had that moment when we stare into the fridge, see only random ingredients,
10 Book Recs for Effective Communication
Check out the recording from April Edwards’s live video: https://embracinghome.substack.com/p/10-book-recs-for-effective-communication One of my biggest fears in life is being misunderstood. When I encounter a situation where I communicated badly it is
Your Brain Deserves Better Than Survival Mode
A practical analog tool for stay-at-home moms who want more than getting through the day. Creates a solution for monotony, mindless distraction, and mental drift. As a new mom, I created
I'm April Edwards
On this blog, I share what I’m learning and my failures. I provide tips and share stories to help you progress in personal growth. I encourage you to slow down and find rest with journal prompts and thoughtful questions. Come join me as I find joy and calm in the midst of my very busy life.
My name is April Edwards. I live in the Arizona desert, read lots of books, I have 4 kids, an urban farm, and I love writing…
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I’m ridiculously practical. I will always share helpful tips (with kindness) that you can apply this week to your imperfect life.
restful productivity posts:
Tips for Moms with Mental Fatigue
Parenting is hard. The learning curve of new parenting skills is always moving forward. There is an exhaustion that sets in from constantly thinking about