-Jane Austen, Emma







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Hi, I’m Payton—a Christian, wife, and mother. The Contented Hearth is my journey toward contentment, and I hope to take you along with me. Here you’ll find frugal living tips, comforting recipes, homemaking inspiration, and weekly prompts to help foster a contented heart.
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