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Mary Clendenin

Mary Clendenin lives on the family farm with her husband and 2 sons, whom she home schools. She enjoys farm life with her guys, gardening and making memories with her family. She loves to help others learn how to live a healthier lifestyle, learn about natural remedies and how to do business at home. Mary believes that home and family is your first ministry and a legacy that will live on long after you are gone.

What I Want for 2012

By Bible Study, Books, Cleaning, Faith, Fitness, Healthy Living, Homemaking, Organization, T Tapp

2012~ ~A year I waited in anticipation for, beckoned to hurry and get here,  yet was somewhat fearful of as well.  Finally being able to finish the most difficult year…

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Blog Under Construction/New Year Challenges

By Books, Cleaning, DIY, Faith, Organization, Planning, Schedule

Welcome to the redesign of The Encouraging Home! It should be completed soon. Thank you for your patience.   You can still access my original blog here. I pray that you had a…

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Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas {at Like a Bubbling Brook}

Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas {at Like a Bubbling Brook}

By DIY, Guest Posts, Holidays, Organization, Parenting, Planning

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but can also be expensive. One way we enjoy giving gifts is in the Christmas stockings. Digging in the stocking is usually about…

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When Your Best Laid Plans Fall Apart

By Advent, Christmas, Faith, Holidays, Organization, Schedule, Trials

I am a planner. I have lots of ideas and people often ask me about health and homeschooling issues.   I often think I should be a consultant…help other people plan…

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Gabby Moms Review~Organizing Happiness

By Cleaning, Faith, Freebies, Gabby Moms, Homemaking, Marriage, Motherhood, Organization, Parenting, Planning, Uncategorized

During this busy time of year, it is easy to let our houses and lives get cluttered and lose our way.  I recently found a website called Eternal Encouragement  that…

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