About the author

M.B. Ryther

<p> M.B. Ryther is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in a variety of print and online magazines, including <em>Country Woman</em>, <em>Mother Earth News</em>, <em>Woman&rsquo;s World</em>, <em>Catholic Digest</em>, <em>The Liguorian</em>, <em>L.A. Parent</em>, and <em>Boys&rsquo; Life</em>. A native of Minnesota, she currently lives in Washington State with her husband and four children.</p>