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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 canRead More →

2023-08-15
In: Holidays, Holidays
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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, untilRead More →

2023-08-08
In: Holidays, Holidays
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How to Iron: Addressing a ‘Pressing’ Need

We live in an age where ironing is almost an archaic chore. Provided our clothes are removed from the dryer as soon as it’s finished,Read More →

2023-06-06
In: Cleaning, Homemaking
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5 Simple Tips on How to Do Your Laundry

From the first moment it was ever mentioned, it seems as if laundry has been one of the most dreaded tasks for the homemaker. ButRead More →

2023-06-06
In: Homemaking
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How to Manage Spring Cleaning: It’s Not just Housework!

Spring is here, and with it comes the desire to throw open the windows and let some warm air flow through the house. We thenRead More →

2023-05-02
In: Cleaning, Homemaking
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How to Create and Enjoy a Garden Recipe Archive

Gardening. Canning and Preserving. Cooking. These four things make up a large part of what I love about living a Simple Life. But to keepRead More →

2023-04-18
In: Canning & Preserving, Gardening, Homemaking, Simple Life
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Don’t Cut Yourself Too Short – How to Balance Time and Finances

There are two things in life that are the hardest to come by – time and money. The last thing you want to do isRead More →

2023-03-07
In: Finances, Frugal Living, Homemaking, Simple Life
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20+ Great Ideas for your Christmas Gift List

One of the necessary things on our holiday To Do list is gifts. That one item is the hardest to check off. We have noRead More →

2022-10-25
In: Holidays, Homemaking
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28 Handcrafts to Make for Christmas- Get Creative Now!

It sounds good on paper to create handmade gifts. But when it gets right down to it, what should you be making? There is actuallyRead More →

2022-08-30
In: Holidays, Holidays, Homemaking, Simple Life
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5 Benefits for Easily Engaging in a Handmade Life

Call it what you will – homespun, homemade, handmade, or being creative, there are benefits for engaging in a handmade life. Creating with our handsRead More →

2022-08-02
In: Creating, DIY, Homemaking
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Think Ahead – Make a Simple Plan for Christmas

Summer heat has us searching for ways to stay cool. We want to stay inside, but we also want to be productive. This is theRead More →

2022-07-26
In: Holidays, Homemaking
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How To Use Home Canned Gifts in a Christmas Basket

It’s canning time. Our focus is getting our harvest preserved for winter use. It’s also the perfect time to start thinking ahead for Christmas. HomeRead More →

2022-06-23
In: Canning & Preserving, Holidays, Homemaking

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Welcome to the Farm Wife! I am Julie, and I live on a 60-acre farm in NW Louisiana with my husband, cows, chickens, cats and dogs. I am a writer, speaker and teacher on all things living a Simple Life. Author of: The Farm Wife - Living a Simple Life on the FarmRead more...

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How to Host a Fun Holiday Planning Party

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