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My Unlikely Overnight Journey From Single City Woman to Homesteading Country Wife and Mother of Three

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Cleaning/Decluttering Motivation | Thanksgiving Recipes 2023

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Are you in need of some serious cleaning motivation?  I’ve got you covered in today’s video as I get the whole house back in order after our large family Thanksgiving gathering.  This video also contains some chit chat and recipe ideas, including the BEST and EASIEST way to cook your Thanksgiving turkey!!  Check it out below!

LINKS FROM TODAY’S VIDEO:

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BINS FOR CORNER CABINETS: https://amzn.to/46DUHM2

SHARK CORDLESS VACUUM: https://amzn.to/46DUHM2   (This is not the exact model that I have, as mine is older, but it’s the closest one I could find.)

THANKSGIVING TURKEY RECIPE: https://blessingsinsurprise.com/2019/11/07/lemon-garlic-and-herb-crockpot-chicken/  (The post says “chicken” but this is the exact recipe I use for my turkey, as well.)

UNDER CABINET LIGHTS: https://goto.walmart.com/c/3826906/565706/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FXtreme-Lit-16-4ft-Color-Changing-Indoor-LED-Light-Strip-RGBW-12V-Adapter-Easy-DIY-Installation%2F774519132

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THE MINIMAL MOM: https://www.youtube.com/@UCeLICYOqHfIrfSAQq1TT7PA

CAS FROM CLUTTERBUG: https://www.youtube.com/@UC_ldgDzMaFzAEHEnIjSlWoA

 

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The Real Cure For Overwhelm

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Have you ever been so overwhelmed with life that you felt like you were drowning?  I have definitely been there!!!  In today’s video, I am going to discuss how to turn things around and what the REAL solution to overwhelm is!  Check it out below!

As always, please feel free to reach out to me at anne@blessingsinsurpise.com with any questions or comments.  I hope this video finds you well!  Take care, all!

Overcoming Fear

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When I married my husband, Jim, two and a half years ago, I also became the instant mother of his 3 young children.   (Their mom had passed away.)  I had previously worked as a nanny and had a lot of experience caring for my niece and nephew, so I felt confident in my child-raising abilities.  What I did not count on, however, was the incredible sense of fear that came along with becoming a mother.

I really can’t remember very many times in my life prior to getting married when I felt fear for my own life.  But that all changed when I became responsible for these three precious little lives who were completely dependent on me for their safety and well-being.  All of a sudden, my life mattered so much more!  Their safety depended on my safety so that I would be there to protect them.

Before I met Jim, I had … Read More »