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Martin & Sylvia: Day of Rest

Month Six: Simplify Not Complify

Brother and sister begin the sixth month with a lot of momentum — they want to do everything, and they want to enjoy it all.But when Momma and Daddy realize all that is planned for the first Day of Rest in June, they suggest they simplify the plans and find a more elegant solution.And the result is not only elegant and simple but even more fun!

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For the Grown-Ups Tips for a Year of Rest
This desire for rhythms of work and rest inspired the creation of Martin and Sylvia: Day of Rest. Through these stories, we have the gift of observing Martin and Sylvia’s family as they work through the process of setting apart one day each week to rest as a family.
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Martin & Sylvia: Day of Rest

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Martin & Sylvia: Day of Rest

A Year to Build a Day — Introduction to a Day of Rest

The family explores the idea for "A Day of Rest" to help recover from the busy holiday season.

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Martin & Sylvia: Day of Rest

Month One: Do We Have Time?

The family works on a plan for their first official Day of Rest. How will they get started?

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Martin & Sylvia: Day of Rest

Month Two: Fun, Food, and Friends

Martin & Sylvia want to make their "Day of Rest" more fun - with friends! How will they make it happen?

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