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Dean and I recently escaped to @biltmoreestate for

Dean and I recently escaped to @biltmoreestate for the weekend to take in the fall colors, eat delicious food, and enjoy some uninterrupted time together. ⁣
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Have you taken some time away recently?

The autumn season represents the Life|Death|Life c

The autumn season represents the Life|Death|Life cycle better than any other season to me. ⁣
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What is the Life|Death|Life cycle, you ask?⁣
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Well, to put it very basically, it's the death of something living that must occur for new life to come forth -- a life that is often more authentic, purposeful, and whole than the first life.⁣
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For example...⁣
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It's the dying of a plant that provides composed nourishment for the plant to come the following year. It's the mythical phoenix being reborn from its own ashes. It's Jesus Christ on the cross and the life that one selfless act offers others.⁣
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Looking back over this past year, I can see that I've done a lot of dying to things in my life. If you think that sounds like an uncomfortable process, then you'd be right. Death of any kind is uncomfortable, and it's certainly not been easy for me to say goodbye to certain parts of life as I've known it. Thankfully, though, I've come to understand that these deaths must occur in order for growth to take place, and that, my friends, is something I'm excited for. New life. New directions. New adventures.⁣
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So here I am, in this season of autumn, thinking about the things that I value and hold dear to my heart, and I find that I've come full circle in a way. The parts of my life that I've died to over the past year are making way for more of the things I value in life, and what could be more authentic, purposeful, and whole than that?

2020 has been a crazy year, but I'm super grateful

2020 has been a crazy year, but I'm super grateful to go through it with my favorite person ever.

Tis' the season for garlic honey. 🍯 This is a g

Tis' the season for garlic honey. 🍯 This is a great preparation to keep on hand to discourage infections from taking hold, and it's SO easy to make. I've had great success using it with my kids to keep respiratory infections at bay. ⁣
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Here's how to make it the #folkherbalist way.⁣
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Ingredients:⁣
Fresh garlic cloves⁣
Raw honey (maple syrup and food-grade glycerin for babies under 1 year)⁣
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Directions:⁣
1️⃣ Finely mince garlic with a sharp knife.⁣
2️⃣ Pour just enough honey over the garlic to cover it. Allow this to sit for 10-15 minutes before using it.⁣
3️⃣ Stir well. Cover and use as needed. Store at room temperature, and use within 24 hours.⁣
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Dosage:⁣
✅ To prevent an infection from taking hold, I like to eat 1 teaspoon of garlic honey 3-4 times a day (1/2 teaspoon for children).⁣
✅ During an active infection, eating 3-4 cloves of garlic is recommended for adults, so it would be half that for children (1-2 cloves). Try to make sure all of this is eaten each day so that you are getting an adequate amount of garlic!⁣
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Learn more about the benefits of garlic honey and watch me make a batch via the link in my bio!

This October has felt a little rushed to me as we

This October has felt a little rushed to me as we wrap up our homeschool year and I prepare to take a break from all things social media. ⁣
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Thankfully, though, we have made time for little festive outings with the family which help to slow the mad rush of days that seem to fly by me at an unprecedented rate.

I'm not sure what it is about this building, but I

I'm not sure what it is about this building, but I find myself in awe of it every time I see it. It's crazy how one man's vision, along with the skills of many other men, resulted in such a wondrous structure unlike any other here in the US, and I'm so grateful that we are able to come and visit it regularly.

I woke up to a cold, foggy autumn morning, and tho

I woke up to a cold, foggy autumn morning, and thought it was a perfect time for a stroll.⁣
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Double tap if you enjoy morning walks as well!

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I’m Meagan: A wife, Charlotte Mason homeschool mama, registered nurse turned herbalist, lifestyle blogger, Southern Appalachian mountain dweller, and Christ follower. Welcome to my blog!

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