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4th Annual Winter Reading List: Get Warm with Great Books

Get ready to settle in with a mug of hot chocolate or cup of hot tea. The 4th Annual Winter Reading List is ready to

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How to Host a Fun Holiday Planning Party

Getting organized for Christmas can be a daunting task. And any big task is completed quicker and more joyfully when you have friends who can

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Creating a Holiday Budget-Make Your Holidays Simple!

With the holidays rapidly approaching, we tend to get excited about spending time with family, the festivities, and all the delicious food. That is, until

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Simple Ways to Stick with a Holiday Budget

You may be dreading the idea of having a Holiday Budget in the first place. But here is a trick I learned to stick with

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Annie Lewellyn

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As a transplant to the South, I enjoy Julie's approach to Southern hospitality, her wisdom, and her guidance to making a home full of memories and charm.
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Julie is such a talented writer! Her style brings back memories of a simpler time gone by. I could spend hours pouring through her posts!
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Amber Bradshaw

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The Farm Wife is the perfect place to start your journey towards a simple life. Julie is a salt of the earth person who shares her knowledge with others. From baking from scratch to raising livestock and everything in between, you'll find it on The Farm Wife.
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