#46: Book Report!

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#46: Book Report!

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Jul 27, 2020

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This week, we are each sharing three personal-development books that we love, in addition to some honorable mentions! Check out our show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast for all the details on the books we discuss.

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Jul 27, 2020

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Elsie + Emma are sisters and co-founders of the top DIY blog — A Beautiful Mess. They have written over seven thousand blog posts, so it seemed like a good time to start a podcast! The sisters have a lot to say on everything from home and DIY to family life and business. Visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast for show notes.

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