This week Kelly and I interview Brad Barnes and Jenn Collins of the blog The Dew Abides-their mantra is: simple living doesn’t have to be boring. Jenn and Brad live in Columbus, Georgia. During our conversation we talk about decluttering, taking care of elderly parents, living on a food stamp budget and much more. Jenn […]


This week Kelly and I interview Brad Barnes and Jenn Collins of the blog The Dew Abides-their mantra is: simple living doesn’t have to be boring. Jenn and Brad live in Columbus, Georgia. During our conversation we talk about decluttering, taking care of elderly parents, living on a food stamp budget and much more. Jenn and Brad reference:

Jenn’s experience taking care of aging parents
The Great Purge
Setting up a bar in the house
Home carbonation
Making peapod wine
Food stamp diet
A Place at the Table
Mindful eating
Hundred dollar holiday
The division of labor at the Dew Abides household
Green renovation

Website: TheDewAbides.com,

Social media: Dew Abides in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram


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