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My Favorite Facts About American Presidents

My Favorite Facts About American Presidents

History was never my favorite subject. I remember struggling to stay awake during high school history lectures. And I never did the required reading. But lately, history has become a passion of mine. I especially love learning about the US Presidents. My US President...

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Sammy’s SuperNola: Spring/Summer 2024 Orders

Sammy’s SuperNola: Spring/Summer 2024 Orders

I'm Sammy, an entrepreneur  living in Greenville, South Carolina! I make the yummiest homemade granola and I take orders each month. I have two sizes, large ($12 for 8 ounces) and small ($6 for 4 ounces.) Follow me on Instagram! I regularly participate in the Young...

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An Update on My Swap Project

An Update on My Swap Project

It took Demi Skipper 28 trades and 18 months for her to get from bobby pin to house. I was so inspired by her story that I decided to conduct my own swap project in 2022. As I shared back in January, I started the year with a Chickfila nugget platter. It seemed...

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Media Coverage of Our Fixer Upper

Media Coverage of Our Fixer Upper

We have been so encouraged by the amazing response of our episode of First Time Fixer on Magnolia Network. If you haven't checked out "Taking On a Carolina Clunker", check it out! You can score a free 7-day trial of Discovery + and stream it right now! We've heard...

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My Top Tips for Paddle Boarding

My Top Tips for Paddle Boarding

Paddleboarding is one of my favorite pass times. Nothing beats the feeling of floating along the water of a beautiful lake, surrounded by mountains. It checks all the boxes for me: Paddle boarding involves beautiful surroundings. It's peaceful. It's a great workout....

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My Dream House Looks More Like a Shack

My Dream House Looks More Like a Shack

Some ladies dream of mansions. I dream of fixer uppers. The Real Housewives want palatial estates. I want a modestly-sized income property. The Jones’ rack up debt to keep the appearance of wealth. I want to have actual wealth. Earlier this year my husband and I...

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TED Talk: My Big Idea Worth Spreading

TED Talk: My Big Idea Worth Spreading

In 2018 I was honored to be chosen to share my big idea worth spreading at a TEDx salon event in Greenville, South Carolina. In case you’re not familiar, TED Talks are influential videos from expert speakers on education, business, science, tech and creativity. My TED...

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My Mornings on HIS Radio

My Mornings on HIS Radio

I’ve worked in many forms of media: television, magazines, podcasting, and radio. I spent five years working on HIS Morning Crew, the morning show on HIS Radio. HIS Radio is a Christian radio station that airs across the Carolinas and coastal Georgia. What It’s Like...

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