Announcement… please re-read the guidelines for submission (below) so you can be sure your post matches the spirit and theme of this blog hop. Please do not submit giveaway posts. Also, please remember to link your post to one of the host blogs!
The Simple Lives Thursday Blog Hop
Welcome to Simple Lives Thursday, a blog hop dedicated to simple living. “Consume less, produce more. ” So many topics fit: Gardening, raising animals, cooking from scratch, real food, natural cleaners, sewing, recycling, thrifting, a mindset of simplicity, saving a buck…
This blog hop is hosted by (for the time being, due to hosts taking breaks):
- Alicia @ Culinary Bliss
- Diana @ A Little Bit of Spain in Iowa
- And me!
Featured Posts from Last Week’s Submissions
We really enjoy reading your posts each week! Featured post bloggers, please grab the badge above and display it on your site! Link it to one of the host blogs’ posts for the specific week that you were featured.
Here are our picks from last week’s submissions. Thanks to all who participated — it is always hard to choose!
1. Purple Pickled Eggs by Real Food Forager. Jill says, “With Easter just around the corner, this has been on my mind — eggs pickled in beet kvass. I love beets and beet kvass and I thought the combination of beets and hard boiled eggs would work well. ” We think she was right — they did turn out well!
2. Natural Easter Egg Dyes by Jo’s Health Corner. Jo shares, “It is wise to avoid artificial colors since six of the seven approved artificial colors for food have been linked to hyperactivity in children. Luckily there are things in your fridge and pantry at home that are much safer to use to dye eggs with.” Jo’s got the scoop on all the methods and possibilities for natural, healthy egg dyes.
3. How to Build a “Super” Raspberry Support System from Frugal by Choice, Cheap by Necessity. This is the story of how one father and son built a raspberry support frame — in “Superman” style. Great story!
Share Your Simple Lives Thursday Post
Bloggers, make a “Simple Lives Thursday” post on your own blog, then come back here to add your post to the linky box below the featured posts. If you don’t have a picture, feel free to download the Simple Lives Thursday banner (at top of post) and upload it using the script’s prompts (it is easy). Your post will appear on all host blogs!
Non-bloggers, feel free to add a comment here with any ideas or thoughts about simple living.
These are three simple guidelines for participation:
1. If linking real, traditional and simple recipes, please make sure all ingredients used are whole — such as whole grains, vegetables, legumes, meats, even sugar. In order to keep the integrity of “nourishing” food, we will delete any recipes that utilize processed, boxed foods. We are definitely not going to be ingredient policemen! But, please note that this is a hop hosted by advocates of the real, local and sustainable food movements.
2. Please link your posts back to one of the hosting blogs. This is a common blog hop courtesy. This link helps build the Simple Lives Thursday community by sending your readers to all of the other participants’ posts. We all end up sharing and learning from each other.
3. No giveaway or otherwise primarily advertising oriented posts. Keep your topics to fit our simple living theme of “consume less, produce more.” We will delete posts that don’t fit.
What will you share this week? We all look forward to your submissions!
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About Wardee Harmon
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Thanks for hosting. I make jam from just two ingredients – fruit and maple syrup – and it’s delicious!
http://learningandyearning.wordpress.com/2011/06/23/strawberry-maple-jam/
Thank you for hosting! This week I have shared the following seasonal farm-to-table recipes that promote the benefits of good health through nutrition from eating fresh unprocessed seasonal produce:
spring delight salad
http://theintentionalminimalist.blogspot.com/2012/04/spring-delight-salad.html
spring salsa chicken bok choi wraps
http://theintentionalminimalist.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-salsa-chicken-bok-choi-wraps.html
spinach & kale rabe baked eggs
http://theintentionalminimalist.blogspot.com/2012/03/spinach-kale-rabe-baked-eggs.html
Happy cooking!
The Intentional Minimalist
Thanks for hosting, Wardee!
My mama just loves pickled eggs, but I never developed a taste for them…they sure are pretty though!
I’ve linked up three this week:
1. Being a SAHM – A Husband’s Thoughts
2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs
3. How I Broke My Addiction to Soda – with some tips for how others can do it too!
Stacy Makes Cents recently posted… Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs
Hi,
I shared a recipe for grain-free apple kugel and amazing macaroons Also, an article about salt and the dangers of salt reduction and a grain-free Passover dinner menu.
Join the fun! I’m giving away 2 pounds of Celtic Sea Salt!
http://realfoodforager.com/giveaway-2-pounds-of-celtic-sea-salt-22-00-value/
Thanks for hosting!
Thanks for featuring my Purple Pickled Eggs!
Jill recently posted… Oil Pulling for Detoxification
I love SLT! It’s my favorite linky of the week with all the frugal and homesteading tips combined with so many spiritual type posts. This week I posted an artichoke spinach dip recipe and another gardening post — this one focuses on prepping your outdoor garden space.
Jen recently posted… Gardening: Creating and Preparing the Garden Area
Trying to get my garden going despite the fickle weather we’ve been having in the Pacific NW. Enjoying the breaks in the rain when we get them. Sharing a post about both (along with a frugal tip for making plant tags/labels).
Thanks for hosting, Wardee. Wishing you and yours a blessed Easter.
~Lisa
Lisa recently posted… A warm day and tradition… {Gratituesday}
By the way, LOVE that Superman post!!
Lisa recently posted… On my needles… {poncho, poncho}
Today I posted about a fabulous program for those who want to learn more about how to treat their families naturally.
http://naturallivingsocal.blogspot.com/2012/04/vintage-remedies-family-herbalist.html
Jessica recently posted… Vintage Remedies Family Herbalist Program
Thanks for hosting!
I shared two posts: why I choose natural family planning and an update on my real food/wellness goals for 2012. Thanks for hosting!
Meghan recently posted… Weekly Meal Plan: April 4-10
Hi Wardee,
Thanks for featuring my post!
This week I’m sharing tips on how to set up a first aid kit for animals. It can save several trips to the veterinarian.
Jo recently posted… Essential Oil First Aid Kit for Animals
Hi Wardee!
Thanks for hosting another lovely round-up
I’m sharing Thai Coconut Curry Mussels, a video on How To Turn Forgotten Items In Your Fridge Into an Amazing Meal, and 20 Reasons You Might Be Crunchy (everyone needs to laugh at themselves, right?). Have a great day!
France recently posted… Whole Food Wednesdays – Thai Coconut Curry Mussels
Top of the mornin’ to ya! Today I’ms sharing our raw apple pie kefir smoothie recipe. Thanks for hosting!
http://www.riddlelove.com/2012/01/raw-apple-pie-kefir-smoothie-recipe.html
Perfect for Easter baskets, it’s my version of honey-sweetened Almond Roca. You can make it as is, with a honey-sweetened chocolate layer, or you can make it with a white chocolate layer (if you are on GAPS and can only digest the cocoa butter).
http://www.ournourishingroots.com/old-fashioned-almond-roca-honey-sweetened/
Kendahl recently posted… REAL FOOD 101 E-Book: Traditional Foods, Traditionally Prepared
Thanks again for hosting!!
This week I’ve posted on the dangers of disposable diapers for International Real Diaper Week and the “Great Cloth Diaper Change” World Record Competition, which begins April 16, 2012.
Did you know that even “eco-friendly” disposables can cause major health and environmental problems, or that it’s pretty easy to learn to raise your baby without using any diapers at all?
Have a great week!
Thanks for hosting! This week I’m sharing a couple of recipes to help you get ready for Easter. First, you can learn how to cure your own fresh ham in your refrigerator. Once it’s cured, you’ll want to top it with my tasty glaze while you bake it. And, both recipes are suitable for GAPS!
Mindy recently posted… Citrus Honey Glaze for Ham (GAPS)
Also, I finally put up my tried and true recipe for Bacon, Egg, and Cheese “Muffins”. It’s one of my favorite bulk/make-ahead meals, especially since breakfast can get in a rut sometimes and it’s nice to spice it up!
http://www.ournourishingroots.com/make-ahead-breakfast-bacon-egg-and-cheese-muffins/
Kendahl recently posted… Make-Ahead Breakfast: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese “Muffins”
This week I’m sharing my Split Pea and Spinach Stew, Italian Chicken and Sausage Casserole, and an Easter Special edition of my weekly feature Menu Inspirations! Thanks for hosting!
Debbie recently posted… Menu Inspirations! – Easter Special
Thanks for hosting!
Emily recently posted… Chilled Jalapeno-Cucumber Gazpacho
Hi! Hope you have a lovely Easter Weekend! I shared my Cauliflower and Lentil Soup today.
Vicky recently posted… Cauliflower and Lentil Soup GF SCD
Thanks for hosting! I’m sharing a recipe for a homemade Strawberry Orange Julius, made from simple, healthy ingredients. Great way to use up any strawberries lingering in the freezer from last year!
Joanna recently posted… Strawberry Orange Julius
I’m so excited about adding this to our list of breakfast ideas. It is delicious, nutritious and out of the ordinary American breakfast routine. I hope you enjoy it too.
http://delicious-nutritious.blogspot.com/2012/04/left-over-rice-for-breakfast.html
Jamie recently posted… Menu Monday 4/2/2012
Happy Easter! Thanks for hosting! This week I am talking about methods of handling kitchen chaos, specifically food pets and all the dirty dishes.
Melissa recently posted… Food pets and all those dishes…
Thanks for hosting! I shared a profile of schizandra berry, a brain-boosting, stress-fighting fruit.
Amanda Rose recently posted… Polenta With Greens
This week I am sharing fun facts about Dandelion and why I love it!
http://ournourishingjourney.com/2012/04/05/im-in-love-with-dandelion/
Linnae recently posted… I’m in love… with Dandelion!
Hi- thanks for hosting and warm wishes for a Happy Easter break! This week I posted SOMERSET EASTER BISCUITS( They are not so healthy as they have sugar in them, but steeped in ancient history surrounding Easter here in the west of England, so thought it might be of interest- if not feel free to take the link off) HOME REMEDIES FOR SEASONAL ALLERGIES, EASTER TREE CRAFT AND KITCHEN CLEANING TIPS.
I have also included your linky in NMN’s directory.
HAPPY EASTER!
Rebecca @ Natural Mothers Network-(Seasonal Celebration)
Rebecca recently posted… How to Grow Stevia – Mother Nature’s Herbal Sweetener
Hi and thanks for hosting! This week I’m sharing my recipe forEasy Crock Pot Chicken Soup with Roasted Veggies. Roasting the veggies separately adds lots of flavor, and it’s still a simple soup to prepare.
Have a great weekend!
Emily recently posted… Transforming a Bad Attitude
Thanks for sharing this with us. Keep posting.
Enjoying the breaks in the rain when we get them. Sharing a post about both (along with a frugal tip for making plant tags/labels).
Laura recently posted… Fluoride Dental TIP