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Rebecca

Rebecca

Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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  1. hi- was excited to see the subscribe option but I haven’t received anything about you updated your blog. found this new entry on my own. good luck- hope it works out. but if not… i’ll keep checking.

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  2. well, I answered too quickly– bad habit actually– I just went to my email and there was your blog update- so it’s working!

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  3. Love being subscribed to the blog! Looks like you can customize the heading on the e-mails – it currently says “Company Name”.
    Thanks!!
    Betsy

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  4. I subscribe to your blog through bloglines and it updated there just fine. I just received my copy of your book today. I can’t wait to read it!!!

    Shannon

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  5. i just got this email saying u updated you blog and have not had a chance to look if you have but it sent this to me!
    Jane Corona, CA

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  7. I was so excited thinking Rebecca Cooper is sending me an email, but it was actually the first blog update since I signed up! So it works! Even though I have a copy of your book which I’ve been thumbing through again while on a family mini-vacation, maybe I’ll try to win a copy for a friend. Gotta share the good! Thanks Rebecca Sherri in PA

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