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Ten Things We Love About America

February 12, 2025 By Sunnymumseven Leave a Comment

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I have talked a good deal about how hard it was to leave Australia and the depths of our homesickness since we arrived but I think it is time to talk about all the good we have found here in America. There are at least ten things we love about America. As I ponder the…

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Hi, I’m Chrissy, happy wife and mother of 7. I am a coffee loving, barefoot health nerd who is happiest outside with my hands in the soil planting or harvesting wholesome food for my tribe. Follow along with me as I learn traditional skills, grow our own food and build a healthy home. Read more about me here.

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