Just dont say she had more time.
While theirhomes were tidy, they were lived in.
Though they supported their childrens activities and endeavors, they didnt take them on as their own.
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It was all about balance, and they made it look easy.
Not to mention, a matching athleisure set can be downright chic, if you ask me.
But our foremothers took dressing to the next level.
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For every occasion, there was a well-picked wardrobe to suit.
Its hard to crack the code on how Grandma made breakfast such a calm and idyllic meal.
Just dont tell anyone the secret recipe came straight from the back of the package.
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Thefamily mealwasnt a once-a-week special, but something that was just part of daily life.
Maybe the trick wasnt to overthink it.
It was simple fare that usually fit the time-tested dinnertime equation of meat, veggie, and starch.
I think in our time, weve rediscovered the importance of gathering together each day.
Now, if only we could put these other matriarch-inspired activities back into rotation as well.
