Best Julie The Farm Wife Podcasts (2025)

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At the Starting Line: The Beauty of Sourdough 10:34

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Put on your aprons and head to the starting line with the humble, hearty, and sometimes hilariously unpredictable world of sourdough. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Sourdough? Really? Haven’t we seen enough mason jars of bubbling starter and loaves scored like fine artwork to last us a lifetime? Probably – and to be honest, mine never turn out t…

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A Homemaker’s Legacy: What Will Your Home Teach Long After You’re Gone? 12:18

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When we think about homemaking, we often focus on the daily tasks - the cooking, cleaning, laundry, and everything else that’s required to manage our homes well. But when we step back and really look at the bigger picture, homemaking is about so much more. It’s about the atmosphere we create, the memories we build, and the lessons we pass down. Lon…

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The Homemaker’s Degree: The Education Behind a Well-Run Home 13:46

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Too many people think that homemaking isn’t really a profession, job, or worthwhile end goal. I mean, all it takes to run a home is to do a few loads of laundry, cook meals, and do a bit of tidying up, right? But we as homemakers know better. There’s more to homemaking than stirring a pot or pushing a vacuum. There’s budgeting, problem-solving, tim…

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Homemaking in Harmony: Balancing Work, Family, and Joy 13:32

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To me, homemaking is one of the most uncelebrated jobs anyone can have. But it’s also the most important and necessary. We rarely consider what it takes to maintain a home. And today, we’re going to talk a bit more about how to keep it in balance and make our homes a harmonious place to live – not just for you, but for the entire family. Send us a …

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Homemaking: A Multi-faceted Diamond 11:48

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Homemaking is a lot like a diamond. It’s not just one thing - it’s a collection of skills, responsibilities, and heartwarming moments that come together to create something truly special. If you think about it, a diamond shines because of its many facets. Each one catches the light in a different way, reflecting its brilliance from every angle. And…

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The Art of Handwork in a Simple Life 11:25

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There’s something about the rhythmic motion of a needle pulling thread through fabric or the soft clickety-clack of knitting needles that just soothes the soul. In today’s fast-paced world, we often look for ways to slow down, to reconnect with ourselves and our roots, and handwork is a beautiful way to do just that. It’s practical, creative, and—l…

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The Art of Barter and Trade 11:20

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Take a step back in time—back before dollar bills, bank accounts, and credit cards dictated the way we live. Before we became so dependent on money, communities thrived on something far simpler: bartering and trading. It was the first economy, built not on numbers in a ledger but on relationships, trust, and the value of a hard day’s work. And the …

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Gardening with the Moon 15:14

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We all dream of having a garden like Grandma and Grandpa did. Lush. Green. Loaded with fresh food. Our memories take us back to visions of Grandma snapping beans on the porch. And we ask ourselves, “How did they do it?” One way was with tools they couldn’t hold them in their hands. Those tools were the moon and stars. Listen in to learn more about …

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Remember Where You Came From: How Cultivating Skills of the Past Helps Today 14:38

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Remembering what you’ve gone through, the hardships and the successes, combined with the skills you learned from your parents and grandparents can help when you face obstacles today. You could think of these skills as ‘hand-me-downs’. Just as you cherish having Grandma’s apron, or grandpa’s toolbox, these skills are as beneficial in today’s life as…

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Simply Prepping: The Necessities of Life 12:47

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We often think about necessities in terms of what we can touch and hold—things like food, water, shelter, and the supplies we might stockpile for the future. While those are certainly important, what if I told you that the real necessities extend beyond the material? And that the key to living a truly fulfilling life—one that blends the best of pre…

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Simply Prepping - Prepare & Simplify your Finances 14:21

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In this 4th podcast of the Simple Life meets Prepping series, we’ll dig into a topic that’s as important as it is often overlooked: finances. Now, before you roll your eyes and start thinking, “Oh great, here comes the talk about budgeting and saving for a rainy day,” stick with me for a moment. We’re not going to dive into complex spreadsheets or …

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Simply Prepping: A Focus on Skills 12:53

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Welcome back to the Porch! Grab yourself a few cookies and a cup of coffee and settle in for a bit. Today, we're talking about one of my favorite topics – the skills you need for both prepping and living a simple life. Tune in while we talk about 5 skills that will come in handy – from the basics to the more advanced. Make Your Own Rope Jig Send us…

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Simply Prepping: Feeding Your Family 13:13

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Last week, I introduced you to a new, sweet little town called Simply Prepping. For the rest of the month, we’re going to hang out there, and see how the townsfolk are able to bring prepping and living a simple life together, and have it blend smoothly. This week, it’s going to be all about one of the basic necessities of life: food. Listen in and …

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Simple Life Meets Prepping 15:12

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Imagine a life where your pantry holds jars of home-canned vegetables, your evenings are spent enjoying a quiet sunset with loved ones, and your heart is at ease knowing you’re ready for both today and tomorrow. That’s the harmony of living in a small town called Simply Prepping. Listen in and get directions on how to get to this sweet little place…

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Entertainment without the Blue Light 12:34

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In this digital age, it’s easy to rely on our devices for entertainment. Streaming movies, scrolling through social media, or playing games seem to fill every spare moment. But before blue light was a thing, people found meaningful ways to spend their time—ways that nourished the soul, strengthened relationships, and created lasting memories. Grab …

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Finding Your Passion Within a Simple Life 11:17

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Finding your passion can sometimes feel elusive. Either you have too many ideas to choose from, or you can’t pinpoint a single one. It’s easy to get stuck in uncertainty, but discovering your passion doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By focusing on simplicity and breaking the process into manageable steps, you can uncover what truly makes your heart…

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Grandma's Approach to Time Management 12:38

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You may think some of Grandma’s time management ideas are old-fashioned, but no matter who you are or what you are doing, it’s inevitable that life will throw you a curve ball – or a broken phone. That’s when you need to sit down on the porch and talk to Grandma. She’ll tell you right quickly that her Plan A is perfect to adapt as your Plan B. List…

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Falling in Love with a Simple Life 11:52

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With Valentine’s Day on the 14th of February, it’s no wonder we think about love during this month. We love the exhilaration of a new romance, and the security and comfort of a long-term relationship. But no matter its age, love is a whirlwind of emotions. It’s thrilling, nerve-wracking, full of clarity one moment and questions the next. And while …

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Assessing Your Simple Life 13:39

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Have you ever been driving along the road and had to swerve to miss a pothole? Sometimes, traffic or timing will prevent you from going around it, and it’s deep enough to make your teeth rattle and wonder if it ripped the muffler off of your car. The same thing can happen on your life’s journey. I don’t care what lifestyle you live, whether it’s sl…

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7 Reasons Living a Simple Life Can Make You Happy 13:33

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Happiness may be subjective, but one thing is universal: living a simple, intentional life can help us uncover the kind of happiness that lasts. Listen in and learn 7 Key Reasons why living a Simple Life can make you happy! Send us a text Support the show The Farm Wife (website) Let's Visit! (email) Amazon Shop Page Great Products by The Farm Wife:…

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Taking your Simple Life to the Extreme 13:52

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Many of us choose a word for the year and use it to help direct our goals for the foreseeable future. These are often words such as faith, empowerment, success, and gratitude, which are some of the most popular choices. But instead of choosing a favorite, this year I decided to step out in faith and adopt the word ‘Extreme’. Listen in as I explain …

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The Unwritten Chapter 14:31

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A new year is so much like writing a new book. January 1st gets the exciting title of Chapter One. Our goals are the initial ideas and the outline. But just like writing a book, there are some goals, dreams, or aspirations that won’t survive the editing process. Whether it’s due to time, resources, or changing priorities, we all have those ‘unwritt…

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Happy, Simple, New Year! 4:45

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Before the year gets here, take time to reflect on the lessons learned, the growth, and joys of your simple life! Send us a text Support the show The Farm Wife (website) Let's Visit! (email) Amazon Shop Page Great Products by The Farm Wife: The Simple Life Workbook Simple Life Home Finance Bundle The Art of Homemaking Find other helpful Simple Life…

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Have a Merry, Simple, Christmas 4:54

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Discover the gifts you can give yourself this Christmas! Send us a text Support the show The Farm Wife (website) Let's Visit! (email) Amazon Shop Page Great Products by The Farm Wife: The Simple Life Workbook Simple Life Home Finance Bundle The Art of Homemaking Find other helpful Simple Life Products in The Farm Wife Shop Do you want to learn more…

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The Music of Christmas 10:36

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Christmas carols are part and parcel of the holiday season. But if you think about it, the music of Christmas isn’t just about the notes in a score. Well beyond the notes and harmonies, there’s a deeper sense of rhythm and melody woven throughout every aspect of the holiday season. This ‘music’ touches our hearts, brings back beautiful memories, de…

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Time to Reflect: Inventories & Audits 13:25

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The holidays are the busiest time of the year for many of us. Our calendars are so weighed down you can almost see the activities dripping off the paper. But in spite of all the busyness, we still need some quiet time to regroup and refresh. That’s where Audits and Inventories can help. But these aren’t your typical audits and inventories of what y…

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The December Survival Tool Kit 12:37

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Even when living a Simple Life, all of the preparations that lead up to a holiday can be hectic and exhausting. Yes, you’ve done everything you can think of to make it easier. You’ve scaled back, delegated, planned carefully, have created quite a few handmade gifts, and the cookie dough is in the freezer, just waiting to be baked. But there is stil…

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2024 - Happy Thanksgiving! 5:17

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Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving – with a ‘glass’ that is overflowing! Send us a text Support the show The Farm Wife (website) Let's Visit! (email) Amazon Shop Page Great Products by The Farm Wife: The Simple Life Workbook Simple Life Home Finance Bundle The Art of Homemaking Find other helpful Simple Life Products in The Farm Wife Shop Do you want…

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Cultivating the Power of Gratitude in Everyday Life 12:47

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This time of year, with Thanksgiving headed our way, we’re often encouraged to focus on gratitude, count your blessings, or say thank you for all that we have. And, for the most part we do, and we are thankful for our blessings. Yet, there are so many things to be grateful for. It’s also so much more than offering thanks for what we have. Gratitude…

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How to Live a Gracious Life 16:00

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Some things never go out of style, and living a gracious life is one of them. For me, living a simple life and a lifestyle of graciousness goes hand in hand. Living in the south, a gracious life not only seems to be the norm, but our mama’s all made sure we knew the art and intricacies of applying them every chance we got. Join me on the porch and …

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The Eye of the Storm: Finding Peace in Life's Chaos 13:06

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Even when you live a simple life there are times when you feel as if you are standing in the middle of a storm. Adding holidays to the mix can make it even more chaotic. It doesn’t have to be that way. Join me on the porch and find easy ways to help calm that storm. Send us a text Support the show The Farm Wife (website) Let's Visit! (email) Amazon…

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Faith & a Simple Life 15:36

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A comfortable faith comes from a place of trust, familiarity, and regular practice. Just as when you first begin getting to know someone new, your relationship goes through a bit of awkwardness and uncertainty. But once you spend more time with that person and begin to share experiences, the comfort level when you are around them increases. In this…

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The Pass It On Plate 12:40

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Here in the south, and I imagine it’s the same in other parts of the world, we have a deep-seated connection to food. Whether it be meals served at home, packed in a basket to create a picnic, or cakes and cookies made for a bake sale, we love our food. And many of our traditions revolve around food. But there is one tradition that just makes it ev…

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Fall Comforts 12:35

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As the air cools and the days grow shorter, we find ourselves in the midst of one of the coziest times of the year—fall. It’s a season that invites us to slow down, gather with loved ones, and enjoy the comfort that only this time of year brings. Listen in as we dive into the heart of that comfort: from the emotional and scientific pull of comfort …

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Changing with the Seasons of Life 14:47

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The changing of the seasons, whether natural or in life, is inevitable. It’s how we move through these seasons that make a difference in our lives. And we have a choice. We can fight the changes, kicking and screaming, or embrace them with a comfortable level of acceptance. Listen in as we talk about how to recognize the changes as they come, the b…

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Life Lessons from a Bead Loom 11:41

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We all have lessons to learn in life. Some are big and only happen once or twice in our lifetime. Some are pop quizzes which we never saw coming. And others are small, almost imperceptible, which happen as a learn as you go lesson. But some lessons come wrapped in unusual packaging with a unique delivery system. And not too long ago, I found myself…

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Make Your Simple Life Fun - Join a Group! 12:52

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It’s fairly easy to visit with a single friend from time to time, and occasionally a neighbor will drop by. But groups? I’m going to be honest – they are a little harder to come by. Whether they are steeped in the whirlwind of a hectic lifestyle, or comfortably settled in to living simply, most everyone is busy these days. It gets difficult to find…

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Sanding Against the Grain 17:14

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When you sand a piece of wood, you are taught to ‘sand with the grain’. If you sand across the grain, the grit of the sandpaper will leave grooves– like scratches or small cuts that are obvious in the finished project. When you sand ‘with the grain’, those scratches are less obvious, as they blend in with the natural grain of the wood. But sometime…

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Willingness & Touch 16:19

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We often think in tangible terms when we talk about living a simple life. Homemaking. Slowing down. Spending time with family, getting involved with our community, and developing our creative skills. But there are some things we can’t actually see or touch that make up a large portion of living a simple life. These are the intangible things we expe…

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The 'Remnants' of a Simple Life 13:37

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How many times have you taken a look at all of the bits and pieces left over from other projects, and wondered what in the world you are going to do with it? These are often called ‘Remnants’. But don’t toss them out. Instead, get creative – you’re only limited by your imagination in all the ways these can be used for other fun projects! Send us a …

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The Problem with Creativity 15:08

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Creativity is a wonderful thing to indulge in. You can be creative in the kitchen, craft room, yard, and in many other ways. But when you overindulge, it can create a very creative problem. Need help with creativity overload? You may find it here - (but then, again, you may just find you have a bigger problem…) Send us a text Support the show The F…

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The Calling Card 11:13

10M ago11:13

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Social Media. Cell phones. Emails. They all have their purpose when it comes to communication and stopping in for a quick visit. But they all have one thing in common – they are very impersonal. It may sound old fashioned, but there is just something special – and much more personal - about having and using a Calling Card. Listen in to discover wha…

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On the Banks of the Brook Besor 11:41

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There are times when life just gets too heavy for us to shoulder the load. When that happens, it may help to sit down by the Brook Besore with David and his men, a story that can be found in I Samuel 30. You may be surprised as how a simple rest by a deep ravine can help. Send us a text Support the show The Farm Wife (website) Let's Visit! (email) …

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The Art of Doing Nothing 12:02

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It may seem like a lazy, unproductive, and selfish thing to do, but there really is value in being still. Take a lesson from a little yellow bear and learn the value of the Art of Doing Nothing. Send us a text Support the show The Farm Wife (website) Let's Visit! (email) Amazon Shop Page Great Products by The Farm Wife: The Simple Life Workbook Sim…

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Connect the Dots 12:04

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Dot-to-dot. Connect the dots. As a kid, you probably spent time pouring over a page with numbered dots scattered around in what seemed like a random method. If we started at Dot One, drew a line to Dot 2, and continued in the same method, eventually the lines we use to connect the dots would form a picture. But ‘connecting the dots’ isn’t just a pu…

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Planning Ahead for the Holidays 16:04

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Holidays have a way of eliciting excitement in our hearts when we think about them. We can’t wait to catch up with family, dig into food we usually only get to enjoy once a year, and celebrate with all the festivities and fun. But there is nothing that can burst our excitement bubble quicker than thinking about how much it will cost. The needle tha…

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Game Night Fun 12:26

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Don't Lose Your Marbles! In the heat of summer, we are often looking for fun ways to entertain ourselves and stay as cool as possible at the same time. We also want to take advantage of the season and host a gathering. But knowing what to do – other than a picnic and outside games and activities – can be tough. What we really want to do is escape t…

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Tempest in a Teapot: How to Avoid Heat-Related Attitudes 11:21

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The summer months bring out more than bathing suits, grills, and ice-cold Lemonade. It also brings hot and humid days, some of which break the 100-degree mark. With little rain fall to break the heat and humidity, life can become uncomfortable to almost unbearable. It isn’t surprising that the heat doesn’t just make us sweat – it can also bring out…

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Embrace the Freedom to Live a Simple Life 13:14

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This week our nation will be celebrating the 4th of July, which we all know is the birthdate of our country gaining freedom. Our forefathers created and signed the Declaration of Independence, which gave us political separation from Great Britain. By choosing to live a simple life, you have gotten your own brand of freedom – the separation from the…

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How to Fold Fitted Sheets 10:20

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Mama taught all of us girls the basics of laundry. We learned how to use the washing machine, the proper way to hang clothes on the line, and when we were blessed with an automatic dryer, how to use it. Once everything was cleaned, she taught us how to iron, then fold items and put them away. And yes, she even taught us how to fold fitted sheets. F…