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Fire Cider Workshop – Christ-Centered Herbal Wellness Gathering
You’re invited to a slow and nourishing evening as we gather together to create Fire Cider — a comforting herbal tonic that many families use during the colder months for immune support, warmth, and overall vitality. This lively blend of herbs, roots, spices and apple cider vinegar has been treasured for generations as a way…
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Slow Autumn Days on the Prairie | Apple Picking, Hand Pie Baking & Simple Family Moments
There’s something sacred about the way autumn arrives on the prairie. The air turns crisp, sunlight stretches differently across the fields, and everything in life seems to slow down—if only a little. It’s the kind of season that invites you to bake more, linger longer with your little ones, and find peace in the smallest…
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Motherhood in the New Age VS Motherhood as a Christian
Have you ever looked back at your life and thought… “Who even was that person?” That’s exactly how I feel when I reflect on myself as a mother in the New Age compared to now, walking with Christ. It’s been about a year and a half since I became a born-again Christian, but honestly, it…
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No Script, Just Me: Learning to Speak Authentically on YouTube
When I first started my YouTube channel, I leaned heavily on scripts. They gave me confidence, helped me organize my thoughts, and honestly kept me from freezing in front of the camera. But as I’ve continued to grow as a content creator, I’ve realized that using a script doesn’t always capture my authentic voice. So…
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Late Summer on the Prairie: A Day in the Life of a Filipina Homemaker
There’s a certain feeling that late summer carries with it — a kind of pause, like the earth taking one long breath before autumn arrives. The days are still warm and bright, the garden is overflowing, and every moment feels worth holding onto. This year, I’ve been especially intentional about slowing down, noticing the little…
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Why I No Longer Believe in Starseeds
There was a time in my life when I looked at my child and thought she was sent to me for some special cosmic purpose—that she was different, chosen, a “starseed.” Back then, I was deep in the New Age, chasing meaning in astrology, energy healing, and spiritual identities. I remember nursing her as a…
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The Calling for Mothers to Stay Home (A Christian Perspective)
I’ve been praying and asking the Lord what He wanted me to share in this season. One night, I woke up in the middle of the night—restless, unable to fall back asleep—and I felt it so clearly. The Lord was nudging me to speak on a tender topic: The calling for mothers to stay home…
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✨ From New Age to New Life in Christ: Why I Started Pinay Prairie Mama
Hi, I’m Rica. Welcome to my little corner of the internet—Pinay Prairie Mama. I’m a Filipina wife and mama of two, now living out on prairie soil. My days are filled with the ordinary rhythms of homemaking—folding laundry, cooking meals, wiping tears, chasing toddlers, and trying (sometimes failing) to keep up with it all. If…
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