Monthly Newsletter and Menu Planning Calendar

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The December issue of Homestead Happenings is out!  If you did not receive yours or would like to sign up you can do that here:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomesteadHappenings/

 
 
And the December Menu Planning Calendar can be found here:  http://thefamilyhomestead.com/MenuDec2012.pdf 

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  1. donna www.merryheartcrafts.comDecember 6, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Thanks for sharing the menu planning calendar. I printed it off and have it on my fridge. I am going to try (again) to plan our meals. God bless.

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