Season 3, Episode 143 · M Is for Mama Podcast
Ep. 143: We’re Building Another House!! (Q&A)
15 Apr 2026 · 40 min
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If you had asked me if I had finding acreage and building another house on my bingo card for 2026, my answer would have been a resounding NO! And yet, here we are! In this episode, I’m tackling a bunch of your FAQs about how this came to be, the plan for our current house, and what we’re hoping to keep the same/change in the new build. We’re excited (and a little nervous) to embark on this adventure and hope you’ll enjoy coming along for the ride! Sponsor Info: Voetberg Music Academy Voetberg Music Academy provides online, at home, shareable lessons so that your kids…
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Abbie Halberstadt · Kids & Family · English
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