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Home Milling Wheat Flour From Field to Table

July 16, 2018 By: Miranda7 Comments

Home Milling Wheat Flour from Field to TableWhen I was growing up I loved to read everything about the American Frontier.   I loved to imagine what life was like being a frontier settler living off the land and providing for most of your own basic needs.  Actually, I haven’t really outgrown my fascination with that time period! Most opportunities I get to experience a little bit of what that life was like I think it is the best fun!  So today I want to share with you the process of home milling wheat flour from field to table. We just finished harvesting our wheat crop and milling some of it into wheat flour for our family so I have plenty of pictures to share of this exciting process! [Read more…]

3 Needs of the Introvert Teen

July 11, 2018 By: Miranda9 Comments

A while back, I was working with a mom who was attending one of the groups I teach.  One issue in her life was that she tended to dislike schedules and often struggled to follow through in a timely manner. As I got to know her I could see that she was definitely a free spirit.  We discussed how being more relaxed with a schedule is fine as long as you move a few things up the priority list that “have” to be done.  But there was another concern.  She described one of her daughters as “really good” but always “anxious.”  The more I listened, I realized that the daughter was probably an introvert.  And as an introvert, her needs were very different from her extrovert spontaneous mom.  So what are 3 needs of the introvert teen? [Read more…]

Create a Summer Contract for Teens

May 23, 2018 By: Miranda11 Comments

Summer Contract for TeensSummer is almost here!  That means school is out and a break from the typical routine.  Which can be great.  It can also spell varied expectations, household tension, and extra work for parents.  So get ahead of the game and create a summer contract for teens. PLUS, to make it super simple I created a FREE Summer Contract with Teens Printable Packet!

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Dear Friend, You are the Perfect Mom For Your Child

May 9, 2018 By: Miranda6 Comments

Dear Friend, You are the Perfect Mom for Your ChildDear Friend!  You are going to laugh at me, but I had an epiphany about motherhood the other night.  It only took me 20 years.  I’m so quick, I know! Ha!  But anyhow, it reminded me of a conversation we had awhile back. So I wanted to share my epiphany with you.  And of course, I just wanted to check in with you too:) So here’s my brilliant realization! My Dear Friend, YOU are the perfect mom for your child. [Read more…]

6 Activities to Help Teens Discover Their Passion and Purpose

April 17, 2017 By: Miranda22 Comments

6 activities to help teens discover their passion and purposeFrom my years working with teens, I have noticed that when a teen connects with their interests they are more focused on their future.  They tend to be more motivated, as they press forward and over obstacles to obtain their goals. But how do we help our teen find their passion and make time in their schedule for career development?  Here are 6 simple activities to help teens discover their passion and purpose! [Read more…]

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I'm Miranda. Educator, Speaker and Vibrant Life Mentor. A city girl married to a country boy! At The Reluctant Cowgirl, I share personal growth and parenting advice for busy moms of tweens and teens! Learn ways to care for yourself and cultivate an amazing family life! Welcome to Your Vibrant Life!

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