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Simply Thankful: A Family Gratitude Journal

As we approach the coming holiday we call Thanksgiving, it seems harder than ever to embrace a spirit of thankfulness. Life has been complicated in 2020, with no end in sight. Financial burdens, health issues, family concerns, or just the endless challenges of every day life this year can cause gratitude to feel a million…

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Make ahead Marvels: Bran Muffins

Country living seems to bring with it a certain anticipation of relaxed gatherings that also include tasty food! Outdoor picnics involving BBQ chicken and fresh sweet corn bring out the “country” in all of us.  I love cooking and I love entertaining.  However, my kitchen is small, so I have to be creative when cooking…

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Saving Seeds, Saving Stories

Seeds have a story to tell. And their stories are often unique. A few gardening seasons ago, I purchased some vegetable seeds from the Iowa-based Seed Savers Exchange. Along with seeds grown on their own pro perty, the SSE has a network of seed-saving gardeners around the United States and the world for the purpose…

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Debbie Ashley
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Hello! I’m Debbie — Lover of Jesus, Pastor’s Wife, Mom, Encourager, Hobby Gardener and passionate about the simple pleasures of life.

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