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Looking to spend more time screen-free this summer? Check out my post How to Create an Analog Bag, for instructions, tips and examples of items that you can plan to have on-hand. The next time you find yourself reaching for your phone or the remote, grab your analog bag instead and see what giving your brain a break from doom scrolling can do for your soul.

You might not think basil belongs in a sweet summer drink, but trust me. This is delicious!

A copycat recipe I created after visiting an eatery near my daughter Kenna’s home in Charlotte, NC, this summery drink is earthy and refreshing (and a great way to use any left-over basil from your garden)!

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Break Free From the Pleasing Game and Reclaim Your Peace and Purpose.


Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, and pulled in too many directions by the needs of others? Break the pattern of people pleasing and confidently live your life.

With honesty and practical wisdom, author and speaker Karen Ehman explores why we fall into people-pleasing behaviors and offers advice for how we can break out into the freedom God has called us to. Because the truth is we cannot fulfill our divine purpose if we’re too busy living everyone else’s.