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A Life of Simple Joy helps women discover ways to ease then stress in their lives. Each episode offers:

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The Second Sunday of Advent Lack of Experience: Mary from 2021-12-05T18:00

God specifically chose young Mary to be the mother of His Son putting her in grave danger. Yet she accepted this call without question. Today's verse: Luke 1:26-38   For more advent lessons or C...

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The Simple Joy of Advent Sunday Week 1 from 2021-11-28T16:00

The Holidays are stressful for women. We have to add all the extra tasks to our already busy lives. This year, take time to reduce your stress by enjoying a daily Advent devotion. Today is the firs...

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The First Sunday of Advent. Lack of Time: Zechariah from 2021-11-28T16:00

The Holidays are stressful for women. We have to add all the extra tasks to our already busy lives. This year, take time to reduce your stress by enjoying a daily Advent devotion. Today is the firs...

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The Simple Joy of Entertaining: Party like Mary from 2021-10-22T15:00

Once the party begins, you need to join the fun. Jean Ann shares 2 simple rules to help you: Attend your own party; It's all about the guests. By preparing well, you can relax & enjoy the celebr...

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The Simple Joy of Entertaining: Prep like Martha from 2021-10-20T15:00

Entertaining can be stressful, especially during the Holidays, This year, reduce the stress of Holiday entertaining when you follow 4 simple steps. Jean Ann has 4 ways to to put the joy back into ...

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The Simple Joy of Relationships from 2021-10-18T15:00

In this episode, Jean Ann Duckworth discusses the impact relationships have on the lives of women You have probably limited in-person contact with friends, leaving you feeling alone & depressed. T...

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Empowered by the Word: Can’t Take that Away from Me from 2021-10-16T15:00

Passage: Luke 10:38-42 Verse: “But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered...

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Beginning a Life of Simple Joy Step 3: Take Care of Yourself from 2021-10-15T15:00

In this episode, Jean Ann Duckworth discusses the third step to begin A Life of Simple Joy: Take Care of Yourself. You are so busy taking care of everyone else, you neglect yourself. ENOUGH! Time ...

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Beginning a Life of Simple Joy Step 2: Ask for Help from 2021-10-13T15:00

In this episode, Jean Ann Duckworth discusses the second step to begin A Life of Simple Joy: Ask for Help The world is not going to end if you admit you need help. Time to stop trying to do it all...

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Beginning a Life of Simple Joy Step 1: M*I*S*S from 2021-10-12T15:00

In this episode, Jean Ann Duckworth discusses the first step to begin A Life of Simple Joy: M*I*S*S: Make It Simple, Sweetie. As hard as it may seem, you begin by choosing something that cause you...

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Beginning a Life of Simple Joy: Introduction from 2021-10-11T15:00

Stress is a dominant part of your life. This impacts areas of your life you never realized. Stress overwhelms your mind, body, & spirit. Life is simply stressful, you think. How am I supposed to fi...

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Empowered by the Word: Me Worry? from 2021-10-09T15:00

Passage: Matthew 6:25-33 Verse: ““That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your bod...

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The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving Part 12 Never Forget Gratitude from 2020-11-20T08:35:03

Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid ...

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The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving #11 Never Overestimate Your Abilities from 2020-11-19T09:30:06

Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid ...

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The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving #10 Never Shop without Your Lists from 2020-11-18T08:10:10

Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid ...

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The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving #9 Never Overestimate Your Time from 2020-11-16T09:30:06

Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid ...

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Romans 15:13 from 2020-10-12T19:19:12

Paul offered encouragement to the members of the church in Rome who were going through difficult times. Paul's words offer us encouragement today as we struggle through these difficult times, remin...

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Hebrews 12:1 from 2020-09-30T20:20:37

Times are tough yet the Lord encourages us to push on with endurance the race God has set before us. Jean Ann offers you hope as you continue to run.

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Psalm 51:10 from 2020-09-21T19:56:11

The dust & dirt of the world prevents my glassware from reflecting the light. In the same way, the dust & dirt of the world affects my heart & prevents my spirit from shining through.

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Empowered by the Word: Seeds of Possibilities from 2020-09-07T19:59:54

Passage: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Scripture tells us there is a time for harvest & that is traditionally Autumn. Jean Ann encourages women to use these early days of Autumn to sow the seeds of possibiliti...

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6 Spiritual Christmas Gifts for the Guilty Mommy #6 Kindness from 2019-12-27T18:30

You would be disappointed if you chose the perfect gift for someone, only to have them put it aside, never opening it or using it. Yet this is exactly what we do with the gifts given to us by God. ...

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6 Spiritual Christmas Gifts for the Guilty Mommy #5 Faith from 2019-12-20T17:30

You would be disappointed if you chose the perfect gift for someone, only to have them put it aside, never opening it or using it. Yet this is exactly what we do with the gifts given to us by God. ...

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6 Spiritual Christmas Gifts for the Guilty Mommy #4 Joy from 2019-12-14T19:30

You would be disappointed if you chose the perfect gift for someone, only to have them put it aside, never opening it or using it. Yet this is exactly what we do with the gifts given to us by God. ...

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The Guilty Mommy Christmas Survival Guide Part 6 Service from 2019-12-11T22:30

Christmas is a time of celebration and joy. It is also a time of stress and chaos for the women struggling to keep up with Holiday preparations on top of their regular responsibilities. The Guilty...

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6 Spiritual Christmas Gifts for the Guilty Mommy #3 Peace from 2019-12-10T20:00

You would be disappointed if you chose the perfect gift for someone, only to have them put it aside, never opening it or using it. Yet this is exactly what we do with the gifts given to us by God. ...

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The Guilty Mommy Christmas Survival Guide Part 5 Assistance from 2019-12-09T22:00

Christmas is a time of celebration and joy. It is also a time of stress and chaos for the women struggling to keep up with Holiday preparations on top of their regular responsibilities. The Guilty...

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6 Spiritual Christmas Gifts for the Guilty Mommy #2 Love from 2019-12-06T21:30

You would be disappointed if you chose the perfect gift for someone, only to have them put it aside, never opening it or using it. Yet this is exactly what we do with the gifts given to us by God. ...

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The Guilty Mommy Christmas Survival Guide Part 4 Yourself from 2019-12-04T19:30

Christmas is a time of celebration and joy. It is also a time of stress and chaos for the women struggling to keep up with Holiday preparations on top of their regular responsibilities. The Guilty...

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6 Spiritual Christmas Gifts for the Guilty Mommy #1 Power from 2019-12-03T22:30

You would be disappointed if you chose the perfect gift for someone, only to have them put it aside, never opening it or using it. Yet this is exactly what we do with the gifts given to us by God. ...

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The Guilty Mommy Christmas Survival Guide Part 3 Advent from 2019-12-02T19:30

Christmas is a time of celebration and joy. It is also a time of stress and chaos for the women struggling to keep up with Holiday preparations on top of their regular responsibilities. The Guilty...

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The Guilty Mommy Christmas Survival Guide Part 2 Your Lists from 2019-12-01T22:00

Christmas is a time of celebration and joy. It is also a time of stress and chaos for the women struggling to keep up with Holiday preparations on top of their regular responsibilities. The Guilty...

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The Guilty Mommy Christmas Survival Guide Part 1 Your Plan from 2019-11-30T19:00

Christmas is a time of celebration and joy. It is also a time of stress and chaos for the women struggling to keep up with Holiday preparations on top of their regular responsibilities. The Guilty...

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The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving #8 Never Forget to Take Care of Yourself from 2019-11-15T23:30

Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid ...

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The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving #7 Never Buy When You Can Borrow from 2019-11-13T23:00

Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid ...

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The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving #6 Never Try a New Recipe from 2019-11-12T21:30

Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid ...

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The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving Part 5 Never Ask for Help from 2019-11-09T22:30

Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid ...

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The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving Part 4 Never Put Off Cleaning from 2019-11-08T22:30

Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid ...

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The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving Part 3 Never Take Inventory from 2019-11-06T22:30

Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid ...

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The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving: Never Make a List from 2019-10-28T19:25

Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid ...

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The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving Never Begin with a Plan from 2019-10-26T20:30

Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid ...

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The Simple Joy of Setting Goals for 2015 Part 3 from 2014-12-31T18:00

Resolutions are for the birds! They are hard to make & even harder to keep. The ink is barely dry on the paper where we have written our resolutions when we are desperately searching for ways to br...

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The Simple Joy of Setting Goals for 2015 Part 2 from 2014-12-30T18:00

Resolutions are for the birds! They are hard to make & even harder to keep. The ink is barely dry on the paper where we have written our resolutions when we are desperately searching for ways to br...

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The Simple Joy of Setting Goals for 2015 Part 1 from 2014-12-29T18:00

Resolutions are for the birds! They are hard to make & even harder to keep. The ink is barely dry on the paper where we have written our resolutions when we are desperately searching for ways to br...

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The Simple Joy of the Week before Christmas Part 5 from 2014-12-19T18:00

Christmas is quickly approaching! This is not the time to panic. It's time to check all your lists again, finish up any last minute tasks & prepare to enjoy the season with friends & family. the we...

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The Simple Joy of the Week before Christmas Part 4 from 2014-12-18T18:00

Christmas is quickly approaching! This is not the time to panic. It's time to check all your lists again, finish up any last minute tasks & prepare to enjoy the season with friends & family. the we...

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The Simple Joy of the Week before Christmas Part 3 from 2014-12-17T18:00

Christmas is quickly approaching! This is not the time to panic. It's time to check all your lists again, finish up any last minute tasks & prepare to enjoy the season with friends & family. the we...

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The Simple Joy of the Week before Christmas Part 2 from 2014-12-16T18:00

Christmas is quickly approaching! This is not the time to panic. It's time to check all your lists again, finish up any last minute tasks & prepare to enjoy the season with friends & family. the we...

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The Simple Joy of the Week before Christmas Part 1 from 2014-12-15T18:00

Christmas is quickly approaching! This is not the time to panic. It's time to check all your lists again, finish up any last minute tasks & prepare to enjoy the season with friends & family. the we...

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The Simple Joy of Holiday Entertaining Part 5 from 2014-12-12T18:00

The Holidays are the perfect time to entertain family & friends in your home. Now, before you begin hyperventilating at the thought of preparing for an elaborate event in your home, you need to sto...

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The Simple Joy of Holiday Entertaining Part 4 from 2014-12-11T18:00

The Holidays are the perfect time to entertain family & friends in your home. Now, before you begin hyperventilating at the thought of preparing for an elaborate event in your home, you need to sto...

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The Simple Joy of Holiday Entertaining Part 3 from 2014-12-10T18:00

The Holidays are the perfect time to entertain family & friends in your home. Now, before you begin hyperventilating at the thought of preparing for an elaborate event in your home, you need to sto...

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The Simple Joy of Holiday Entertaining Part 2 from 2014-12-09T18:00

The Holidays are the perfect time to entertain family & friends in your home. Now, before you begin hyperventilating at the thought of preparing for an elaborate event in your home, you need to sto...

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The Simple Joy of Holiday Entertaining Part 1 from 2014-12-08T18:00

The Holidays are the perfect time to entertain family & friends in your home. Now, before you begin hyperventilating at the thought of preparing for an elaborate event in your home, you need to sto...

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The Simple Joy of Holiday Baking Part 4 from 2014-12-04T18:00

Christmas & baking go together like hands in gloves. There are so many delicious things you can bake for your family or friends that it can be hard to know where to begin. Of course, time can be so...

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The Simple Joy of Holiday Baking Part 3 from 2014-12-03T18:00

Christmas & baking go together like hands in gloves. There are so many delicious things you can bake for your family or friends that it can be hard to know where to begin. Of course, time can be so...

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The Simple Joy of Holiday Baking Part 2 from 2014-12-02T18:00

Christmas & baking go together like hands in gloves. There are so many delicious things you can bake for your family or friends that it can be hard to know where to begin. Of course, time can be so...

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The Simple Joy of Holiday Baking Part 1 from 2014-12-01T18:00

Christmas & baking go together like hands in gloves. There are so many delicious things you can bake for your family or friends that it can be hard to know where to begin. Of course, time can be so...

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The Simple Joy of Holiday Decorating Part 5 from 2014-11-28T18:00

Preparing for the Holiday season can be exciting! It can also be extremely stressful! There is so much to do on top of everything else you must get done each day, each week. How can you possibly ad...

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The Simple Joy of Holiday Decorating Part 4 from 2014-11-27T18:00

Preparing for the Holiday season can be exciting! It can also be extremely stressful! There is so much to do on top of everything else you must get done each day, each week. How can you possibly ad...

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The Simple Joy of Holiday Decorating Part 3 from 2014-11-26T18:00

Preparing for the Holiday season can be exciting! It can also be extremely stressful! There is so much to do on top of everything else you must get done each day, each week. How can you possibly ad...

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The Simple Joy of Holiday Decorating Part 2 from 2014-11-25T18:00

Preparing for the Holiday season can be exciting! It can also be extremely stressful! There is so much to do on top of everything else you must get done each day, each week. How can you possibly ad...

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The Simple Joy of Holiday Decorating Part 1 from 2014-11-24T18:00

Preparing for the Holiday season can be exciting! It can also be extremely stressful! There is so much to do on top of everything else you must get done each day, each week. How can you possibly ad...

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The Simple Joy of Advent Part 5 from 2014-11-21T18:00

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, as the song says! However, Christmas can be very stressful. Our lives are already busy enough & then we have all the Holiday tasks & activities added on t...

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The Simple Joy of Advent Part 4 from 2014-11-20T18:00

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, as the song says! However, Christmas can be very stressful. Our lives are already busy enough & then we have all the Holiday tasks & activities added on t...

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The Simple Joy of Advent Part 3 from 2014-11-19T18:00

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, as the song says! However, Christmas can be very stressful. Our lives are already busy enough & then we have all the Holiday tasks & activities added on t...

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The Simple Joy of Advent Part 2 from 2014-11-18T18:00

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, as the song says! However, Christmas can be very stressful. Our lives are already busy enough & then we have all the Holiday tasks & activities added on t...

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The Simple Joy of Advent Part 1 from 2014-11-17T18:00

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, as the song says! However, Christmas can be very stressful. Our lives are already busy enough & then we have all the Holiday tasks & activities added on t...

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The Simple Joy of Dining from 2014-11-15T18:00

Gee that sounds so elegant. In truth, you need to prepare your dining room & serving pieces for the busy Holiday season. Now is the time to check everything out & make certain your are ready. Nothi...

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The Simple Joy of Your Holiday Kitchen from 2014-11-14T18:00

Your kitchen is going to be very busy through the end of the year. Preparing Thanksgiving dinner (or even just a sidedish to take to someon'es home for Thanksgiving), baking Christmas cookies, potl...

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The Simple Joy of Wine Part 4 from 2014-11-13T18:00

Wine is an important part of any celebration. During the Holidays, there are so many ways you can use wine to add a special touch to your meals, desserts & parties. However, wine can be very confus...

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The Simple Joy of Wine Part 3 from 2014-11-12T18:00

Wine is an important part of any celebration. During the Holidays, there are so many ways you can use wine to add a special touch to your meals, desserts & parties. However, wine can be very confus...

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The Simple Joy of Wine Part 2 from 2014-11-11T18:00

Wine is an important part of any celebration. During the Holidays, there are so many ways you can use wine to add a special touch to your meals, desserts & parties. However, wine can be very confus...

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The Simple Joy of Wine Part 1 from 2014-11-10T18:00

Wine is an important part of any celebration. During the Holidays, there are so many ways you can use wine to add a special touch to your meals, desserts & parties. However, wine can be very confus...

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The Simple Joy of Thanksgiving Part 5 Presentation from 2014-11-07T18:00

Thanksgiving can be very stressful for women. It falls in the middle of the week & is very labor intensive. We struggle to plan & prepare but we have all our other responsibilities as well. What do...

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The Simple Joy of Thanksgiving Part 4 Preparation from 2014-11-06T18:00

Thanksgiving can be very stressful for women. It falls in the middle of the week & is very labor intensive. We struggle to plan & prepare but we have all our other responsibilities as well. What do...

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The Simple Joy of Thanksgiving Part 3 Shopping from 2014-11-05T18:00

Thanksgiving can be very stressful for women. It falls in the middle of the week & is very labor intensive. We struggle to plan & prepare but we have all our other responsibilities as well. What do...

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The Simple Joy of Thanksgiving Part 2 Planning from 2014-11-04T18:00

Thanksgiving can be very stressful for women. It falls in the middle of the week & is very labor intensive. We struggle to plan & prepare but we have all our other responsibilities as well. What do...

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The Simple Joy of Thanksgiving Part 1 Introduction from 2014-11-03T18:00

Thanksgiving can be very stressful for women. It falls in the middle of the week & is very labor intensive. We struggle to plan & prepare but we have all our other responsibilities as well. What do...

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The Simple Joy of Comfort Foods Part 5 from 2014-10-31T17:00

The weather is turning colder. Soon, the frost will coat the ground, followed by blustery weather & snow. When the weather turns cold outside, nothing helps keep us warm inside like comfort food. C...

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The Simple Joy of Comfort Foods Part 4 from 2014-10-30T17:00

The weather is turning colder. Soon, the frost will coat the ground, followed by blustery weather & snow. When the weather turns cold outside, nothing helps keep us warm inside like comfort food. C...

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The Simple Joy of Comfort Foods Part 3 from 2014-10-29T17:00

The weather is turning colder. Soon, the frost will coat the ground, followed by blustery weather & snow. When the weather turns cold outside, nothing helps keep us warm inside like comfort food. C...

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The Simple Joy of Comfort Foods Part 2 from 2014-10-28T17:00

The weather is turning colder. Soon, the frost will coat the ground, followed by blustery weather & snow. When the weather turns cold outside, nothing helps keep us warm inside like comfort food. C...

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The Simple Joy of Comfort Foods Part 1 from 2014-10-27T17:00

The weather is turning colder. Soon, the frost will coat the ground, followed by blustery weather & snow. When the weather turns cold outside, nothing helps keep us warm inside like comfort food. C...

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The Simple Joy of Halloween Part 4 from 2014-10-23T17:00

The ghosties & goblins are preparing to make their annual journey from house to house, hoping for a wonderful treat! Time to prepare for the visit with a little help from Simple Joy!

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The Simple Joy of Halloween Part 3 from 2014-10-22T17:00

The ghosties & goblins are preparing to make their annual journey from house to house, hoping for a wonderful treat! Time to prepare for the visit with a little help from Simple Joy!

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The Simple Joy of Halloween Part 2 from 2014-10-21T17:00

The ghosties & goblins are preparing to make their annual journey from house to house, hoping for a wonderful treat! Time to prepare for the visit with a little help from Simple Joy!

This ...

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The Simple Joy of Halloween Part 1 from 2014-10-20T17:00

The ghosties & goblins are preparing to make their annual journey from house to house, hoping for a wonderful treat! Time to prepare for the visit with a little help from Simple Joy!

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Pumpkin Facts with Jean Ann Duckworth from 2014-10-01T18:00

October has begun & this month at Simple Joy, we are focusing on Halloween!

Think you know about pumpkins? Not as much as you might! In this episode, Jean Ann shares pumpkin facts from the...

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Celebrating the Simple Joy of Autumn with Jean Ann Duckworth from 2014-09-02T18:00

Autumn is the perfect time to slow down & enjoy life more. The weather is cooling down. The trees are showing their beautiful colors. Your family is always busy with school, sports, activities & mo...

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Celebrating The Simple Joy of Autumn from 2014-08-26T18:00

The kids are back in school. Summer is slowly winding down. time to turn our thoughts to Autumn & the busy time of year ahead of us. No time to panic! Simply let Jean Ann Duckworth help you celebra...

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Celebrate Autumn with Simple Joy from 2014-08-18T18:00

The kids are heading back to school. Autumn is almost here! Right behind Autumn is Halloween, closely followed by Thanksgiving & Christmas! It's enough to make you crawl into your bed, pull the cov...

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Celebrate Back-to-School with Simple Joy from 2014-08-14T18:00

Back-to-school can be stressful for families... especially Mom! so much to do! So much to buy! So much to remember! It's easy to become overwhelmed by the whole thing. this year, keep your stress u...

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Head Back to School with Simple Joy from 2014-08-11T17:00

Time to send the kids back to school. Talk about stress! Take the stress out of back-to-school with tips, advice, ideas & recipes from Jean Ann Duckworth. In this episode, Jean Ann shares tips from...

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A Life of Simple Joy with Jean Ann Duckworth from 2014-07-16T21:00

We are more than half way through July but there is still plenty of summer left to enjoy! In this episode, jean Ann shares 3 simple ways to get the most out of summer with the least amount of stres...

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Filling Your Summer with Simple Joy from 2014-06-18T21:07:15

The kids are out of school & summer is finally here! Get a handle on the lazy, hazy days of summer when you join host, Jean Ann Duckworth for this episode of My Simple Joy Life.

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The Simple Joy of Outdoor Living from 2014-06-02T17:00

Do you really want to spend your summer cooped up inside? Breathing only the stale air put out by your iar conditioner? NO, you don't1 Even if you think you do, your really, really don't. Especiall...

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The Simple Joy of Gardening from 2014-05-27T17:00

Stay on top of garden maintenance this summer with 2 simple hand tools, trowel & cultivator. How to choose the proper one for the work that needs to be done? In this episode, Jean Ann discusses tro...

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Celebrate Memorial Day with Simple Joy Part 3 from 2014-05-21T19:00

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the grilling season. All across the country, families will be firing up their grills in yards, on patios, in parks & on the beach. Jean Ann Duckworth...

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Celebrating Memorial Day with Simple Joy Part 2 from 2014-05-20T15:00

Traveling this Memorial Day week-end? You're not alone! Memorial Day week-end kicks off the summer travel season with many peple taking to the skies &, more important, hitting the roads.

H...

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Celebrate Memorial Day with Simple Joy Part 1 from 2014-05-19T22:00

Why do we observe Memorial Day? How did it begin? Host Jean Ann Duckworth presents a 3 part series for Memorial Day! In this episode, Jean Ann discusses Memorial Day traditions and history, offers ...

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Celebrating Mother's Day 2014 from 2014-05-09T21:16:31

Blogger, author & speaker Jean Ann Duckworth explains the history of Mother's Day (founded by a woman that never had children), offers weird gifts for the weird mom in your life & shares a family r...

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The Simple Joy of Autumn Apples from 2013-09-26T17:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth as she shares tips, ideas & information on Autumn & apples, including:
Recipes;
Family activities;
Seasonal decorating & more.
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Fall Family Fun from 2013-09-19T17:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth as she shares tips, ideas & information on Autumn, including:
Recipes;
Family activities;
Apples;
Entertaining & more.
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A Life of Simple Joy
The Simple Joy of Autumn from 2013-09-12T17:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth as she shares tips, ideas & information on Autumn, including:
Recipes;
Family activities;
Apples;
Entertaining & more.
Broadcast live each wee...

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The Simple Joy of Back-to-School from 2013-08-29T17:00

Summer is winding down. Time to get ready to send the kids back to school. NOT SO FAST!! This is not something to rush into. A major event like this requires planning, organizing & consideration. ...

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Organizing for Back to School from 2013-08-15T17:00

Summer is winding down. Time to get ready to send the kids back to school. NOT SO FAST!! This is not something to rush into. A major event like this requires planning, organizing & consideration. ...

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Back to School Shopping from 2013-08-08T17:00

Summer is winding down. Time to get ready to send the kids back to school. NOT SO FAST!! This is not something to rush into. A major event like this requires planning, organizing & consideration. ...

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A Life of Simple Joy
Summer Activities with Kids from 2013-07-18T17:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth as she broadcast LIVE from her front porch this summer. This week, Jean Ann disucsses ways to keep the kids busy as summer gets hotter & winds down. Jean Ann also shar...

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A Life of Simple Joy
The Simple Joy of Summer Entertaining from 2013-07-11T17:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth as she broadcast LIVE from her front porch this summer.
 
This week, Jean Ann is discussing the Simple Joy of Summer Entertaining. Enjoy time with friends & ...

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A Life of Simple Joy
The Simple Joy of Summer from 2013-06-14T17:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth as she broadcast LIVE from her front porch this summer. Every week, Jean Ann shares tips & ideas to help make your summer less stressful & more enjoyable, including: Listen

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Me 2.0: Upgrading to A Better Me! from 2013-06-04T17:00

God created each of us to accomplish incredible things. To help us, He installed a series of apps (qualities) that we may access at any time to make us better versions of ourselves.
Each mont...

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A Life of Simple Joy
Memorial Day from 2013-05-23T17:00

Jean Ann shares information, travel tips & recipes to help you prepare for Memorial Day!

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God's Recipe for Your Life: Ingredient #3: Strength from 2013-05-07T17:00

Every week, Jean Ann shares the incredible ingredients God has given us so we may create & live a successful life. 
This month's ingredient is strength. Jean Ann discuss ways to build your st...

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God's Recipe for Your Life: Ingredient #2: Courage from 2013-04-02T17:00

Every week, Jean Ann shares the incredible ingredients God has given us so we may create & live a successful life. 
This month's ingredient is courage, using the word F*E*A*R: Faith, Educatio...

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A Life of Simple Joy
Living & Loving a Life of Simple Joy from 2013-03-07T18:00

Each week, Jean Ann offers information to help you & your family simplify your life, reduce stress & increase joy.
 
Shows include gardening tips, recipes, advice, a weekly topic of disc...

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A Life of Simple Joy
God's Recipe for Your Life: Ingredient #1: Faith from 2013-03-05T18:00

In this weekly series, Jean Ann shares the incredible ingredients, or tools, God has given each of us so we may create & live a successful life. Each month, Jean Ann offers a new ingredient & show...

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A Life of Simple Joy
The Simple Joy of 2013: Change of Plans! from 2013-01-17T18:00

Time to set goals for the year ahead. No resolutions for you! In 2013, we are creating a plan to carry each of us all the way through the end of the year... and beyond. In this 12 part series, Jea...

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The Simple Joy of 2013: Information Gathering from 2013-01-16T18:00

Time to set goals for the year ahead. No resolutions for you! In 2013, we are creating a plan to carry each of us all the way through the end of the year... and beyond. In this 12 part series, Jea...

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The Simple Joy of 2013: Take Inventory from 2013-01-15T18:00

Time to set goals for the year ahead. No resolutions for you! In 2013, we are creating a plan to carry each of us all the way through the end of the year... and beyond. In this 12 part series, Jea...

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A Life of Simple Joy
The Simple Joy of 2013: Time to Create a Plan from 2013-01-10T18:00

Time to set goals for the year ahead. No resolutions for you! In 2013, we are creating a plan to carry each of us all the way through the end of the year.
In this 12 part series, Jean Ann sho...

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A Life of Simple Joy
The Simple Joy of 2013: Envision the Future from 2013-01-09T18:00

Time to set goals for the year ahead. No resolutions for you! In 2013, we are creating a plan to carry each of us all the way through the end of the year.
In this 12 part series, Jean Ann sho...

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A Life of Simple Joy
The Simple Joy of 2013: Stop What You're Doing! from 2013-01-08T18:00

Time to set goals for the year ahead. No resolutions for you! In 2013, we are creating a plan to carry each of us all the way through the end of the year.
In this 12 part series, Jean Ann sho...

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A Life of Simple Joy
The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Final Thoughts from 2012-12-20T18:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas!
Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to mak...

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The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Family Time from 2012-12-19T18:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas!
Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to mak...

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The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Wrapping Presents from 2012-12-18T18:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas!
Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to mak...

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A Life of Simple Joy
The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: The Little Things from 2012-12-13T18:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas!
Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to mak...

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A Life of Simple Joy
The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Entertaining from 2012-12-12T18:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas!
Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to mak...

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The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Baking from 2012-12-11T18:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas!
Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to mak...

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The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Homemade Gifts from 2012-12-06T18:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas!
Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to mak...

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A Life of Simple Joy
The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Decorating Inside from 2012-12-05T18:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas!
Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to mak...

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The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Decorating Outside from 2012-12-04T18:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas!
Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to mak...

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The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Advent from 2012-11-29T18:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas!
Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to mak...

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The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Shopping from 2012-11-28T18:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas!
Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to mak...

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The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Preparation from 2012-11-27T18:00

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas!
Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to mak...

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A Life of Simple Joy
Thanksgiving Wrap Up from 2012-11-21T18:00

The clock is ticking & many of you are stressing out right now! Take a breath & calm yourself. Everything is going to be perfect this Thanksgiving. Time to relax & enjoy the season.
Last minu...

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A Life of Simple Joy
Shopping for Thanksgiving: Wine & More! from 2012-11-20T18:00

Preparing for Thanksgiving, and the Holidays ahead, means shopping! Not just for food & gifts but for items that make your home inviting & preparation easier.
In this episode, Jean Ann discus...

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A Life of Simple Joy
Shopping for Thanksgiving: Your Menu from 2012-11-14T18:00

Preparing for Thanksgiving, and the Holidays ahead, means shopping! Not just for food & gifts but for items that make your home inviting & preparation easier.
In this episode, Jean Ann discus...

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A Life of Simple Joy
Shopping for Thanksgiving: Your Home from 2012-11-13T18:00

Preparing for Thanksgiving, and the Holidays ahead, means shopping! Not just for food & gifts but for items that make your home inviting & preparation easier.
This week, Jean Ann discusses wa...

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A Life of Simple Joy
The Simple Joy of Thanksgiving Part 3 from 2012-11-08T18:00

This year, learn to work smarter, not harder when preparing for Thanksgiving with these tips & ideas from Jean Ann Duckworth.
In this episode, Jean Ann shows you why it is so important for yo...

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A Life of Simple Joy
The Simple Joy of Thanksgiving Part 2 from 2012-11-07T18:00

Thanksgiving causes women too much stress. Take the stress out of Thanksgiving & put the joy back in with tips & ideas from Jean Ann Duckworth.
In this episode, Jean Ann offers ways to get ot...

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A Life of Simple Joy
The Simple Joy of Thanksgiving Part 1 from 2012-11-06T18:00

Thanksgiving can be so stressful for women. This year, work smarter not harder with tips & ideas from Jean Ann Duckworth.
 
In this episode, Jean Ann helps you to Keep It Simple, Sweetie...

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A Life of Simple Joy
Simple Joy of Autumn Cleaning Part 3 from 2012-11-01T17:00

Autumn is here. The Holidays are just around the corner. Now is the time to prepare your home for winter & the Holidays. Clean & organize your home to create a cozy retreat for friends & family wit...

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A Life of Simple Joy
Simple Joy of Autumn Cleaning Part 2 from 2012-10-31T17:00

Autumn is here. The Holidays are just around the corner. Now is the time to prepare your home for winter & the Holidays. Clean & organize your home to create a cozy retreat for friends & family wit...

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A Life of Simple Joy
Simple Joy of Autumn Cleaning Part 1 from 2012-10-30T17:00

Autumn is here. The Holidays are just around the corner. Now is the time to prepare your home for winter & the Holidays. Clean & organize your home to create a cozy retreat for friends & family wit...

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A Life of Simple Joy
The Simple Joy of Autumn Part 3 from 2012-10-25T17:00

Jean Ann discusses Halloween including traditions, decorating, recipes, entertaining & more!

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A Life of Simple Joy
The Simple Joy of Autumn Part 2 from 2012-10-24T17:00

Jean Ann shares 3 ways to take the stress out of entertaining & offers ideas for entertaining friends & family this Autumn.

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A Life of Simple Joy
The Simple Joy of Autumn Part 1 from 2012-10-23T17:00

Autumn is an incredible time of the year. The weather turns cool & life begins to slow down as we all prepare to nest in our cozy homes for the winter. Autumn has so much going for it & this week, ...

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A Life of Simple Joy
Face It & Fix It: Handling Change Positively! Part 2 from 2012-10-10T17:00

This week, Jean Ann helps listeners deal more effectively & positively with the changes that occur throughout our lives. You can't always contol the changes but you can control what happens follow...

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