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7 Last-Minute Family Lenten Ideas
Plus: Skin Care Routines, Winter Gardens & Lenten Soup
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Her voice was declared a natural resource by the state of Michigan.
It’s not only Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday but also the day “Respect” was recorded by Aretha Franklin.
A few little known facts about the queen of soul: she overcame childhood abuse and went on to win 18 Grammys, she marched with MLK and sang at his funeral, and she recruited her sisters to be her back up singers.
And she’s saying a little prayer for you.
No auto tune, no overdramatic makeup, no filter, but amazing phrasing, range, and pitch…she’s🤌🏽.
Here’s what makes us feel like natural women today:
HEALTH: strong nails, shiny hair—here we come!
LENT: Sprinkle a few of these into your day
TRENDS: A little less Sally and a lot more Soprano
SKINCARE: Max benefit; min irritation. You’re gonna love it
GARDENING: Your winter check-list
LENT: It’s here. You’re on board, the husband’s on board…but the toddler? He’s got his own way of mortifying you.🙃 By now you’ve probably got your Lenten plan in place. But, in case you don’t, here are some Mr6am’s OG Lenten family practices we’ve done over the years.
Bring out the candles—no electricity after 6 PM
Gather around for the Gospel reading with incense (use code MRS6AM). Fav app is Truth and Life.
Visit a new church weekly to pray, explore, and drink in the beauty.
Invite families and want-to-be-friends over for Soup and Stations on Fridays. Coloring Pages don’t hurt, either.
Eliminate screen time except for some snuggles on a Sunday Family Movie Night.
Keep it simple with Beer, bread, and broth for dinner on Fridays.
Make the sacrifices visual with a Lenten Sacrifice Jar.
We’ve learned that anything that involves the senses is memorable for kids. If it’s not every day, don’t sweat it. Three times a week is a habit, right? And we can’t help but remind ourselves:
Choose mortifications that don’t mortify others.
SKIN CARE: Decision fatigue, no more! Just like anything, habits rule. A sure way to be successful—Skin cycling. What is skin cycling, anyway? Basically, it’s a 4 day rotation: Exfoliation, Retinol, Rest, Rest. This night routine helps prevent over exfoliation and skin barrier break down. Let’s break down the cycle:
On the first night, exfoliate. We love the cult classic (and budget friendly) acid or this gentle exfoliator. On the second night, use a retinol to reduce dark spots, acne, and fine lines while promoting collagen production with a treinoin rx or the best budget friendly retinol. Day 3 & 4 are dedicated to hydration and rebalancing- a ceramide moisturizer or plumping Hyaluronic Acid will do the trick. End each night with moisturizer.
But wait! Don’t forget- (double) cleanse first!
TRENDS: Don’t mess with her.🔪 She’s wearing faux furs, sunglasses from 2003, red nails, leopard print, a messy updo, and glam makeup…and she knows people. The mob wife aesthetic is having a moment. Extra points for a Jersey accent. Some think it’s a reaction to the clean minimalism we’ve seen over the years. Some think it’s plain silly. Whatever you think, here’s an expert mob queen DIY.
HEALTH: Collagen has been in our beauty regimens, feeds, and in our medicine cabinets for awhile now. But is it really worth the hype? Unless it’s sourced from shellish, studies say yes. Collagen can increase muscle mass, increase skin elasticity, prevent joint pain, promote bone density, and strengthen hair and nails. Plus, it’s perfect to add into your kids’ muffins, pancakes, and smoothies for a quick protein boost. My favorite place? My cup of coffee. Sourced well, it’s a Bovine Wonder. If you’re shopping around, here’s an ehtically sourced, budget-friendlt place to grab your own.* 👇
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