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Meal Prep Made Easy: Q&A with Ashley Fondren
Ashley Fondren is a wife, momma, and owner of Comfort Confections. And while the Comfort Confections of today specializes in baked goods, years ago it was a “little” side business Ashley began because…
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Gardening 101 with Horticulturalist Beth Parker
For many, outdoor gardening can be intimidating and overwhelming, but for others, gardening is therapeutic and enjoyable. Whether you’re a green thumb who loves to spend time designing gardens and digging in the…
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The Organized Life: Q&A with Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap
What is an organized life? Is it living inside an organized home? Is it clearing your calendar to spend more time doing less? Perhaps you’d like to declutter your home but the thought…
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Updating This & That
When you move as much as we do, you quickly realize that the perfect, move-in ready house that is also in your preferred area and in your price range is rarely found on…
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DIY Décor: City Signs
There are certain cities that are especially meaningful to our family—some we’ve visited on vacation, and others are where our loved ones live. When we moved into our current house, I had several…
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5 Ways to Host for Less
This month, as we celebrate Mother’s Day and look forward to Memorial Day weekend, check out some of these ideas for ways you can welcome people into your home, have a great time,…
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The Hospitable Home
When I think of hospitality, my parents—and their home, for that matter—come to mind, for they certainly have the gift the hospitality. They love welcoming people into their home, and they do so often.…
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: A Unique Approach to Gifting
Have you ever heard of Gary Chapman’s book called The Five Love Languages? There are various editions of his book, but the idea is that while there are five basic types of love languages—Words…
Writings for the simple and quiet life
