We have noticed that quite a few blogs are not linking back to one of the Simple Lives Thursday host blogs (see guideline #2, below). If this is you, please realize that this prevents us from choosing you as a featured blog. Thank you for linking back to us!
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. Lessons from Cuba on Farming and Gardening by Learning and Yearning. An engaging article on what can be learned about our health through the trials and triumphs of Cuba.
2. Upcycled and Repurposed Snack Bag Tutorial by Practical Stewardship. A great tutorial on making your own snack bags. Pinning this for sure!
3. Using eggshells as a Slug and Snail Barrier from Green Idea Reviews. A natural tip on preventing slugs in the garden.
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 linked up a homemade blue cheese dressing. But instead of a traditional creamy version, I did a vinaigrette!
suzyhomemaker recently posted… Daily Housekeeping Schedule
Hi,
I shared a recipe dairy free chocolate pudding and an article about Spirulina a super food. Also a new series featuring homesteaders! Check out this week’s feature! And an Article about the glue that may be in your steak!
Join the fun! Are you an urban suburban, or rural homesteader? Show us your homestead in a feature on my blog!
http://realfoodforager.com/home-on-the-range-featuring-sugar-mountain-farm
Thanks for hosting!
Hi Wardee and thanks once again for hosting- Enjoy the weekend ! Rebecca @ Natural Mothers Network ( Seasonal Celebration Sunday) x
Rebecca recently posted… Seasonal Celebration Sunday #15
Thank you for hosting! I shared my soaked banana bread recipe. It’s a great way to use up extra milk kefir!
http://realfoodoutlaws.com/2012/05/10/soaked-banana-bread-2/
Sarah recently posted… Soaked Banana Bread
Thanks for the feature on Using Eggshells as Slug Control! This week I reviewed Comminuty Supported Agriculture and Making Kale Chips at http://www.greenideareviews.com.
Victoria recently posted… The “Farm Box”: Community Supported Agriculture Review — Does it Work?
I shared three tips for making large batches of soup. I love making a lot of soup at once – it saves me time and gives me several meals where all I have to do is pull soup out of the fridge and reheat!
Meghan recently posted… Weekly Meal Plan: May 9-15
Thank you for hosting. This week I am sharing…
(1) Strawberry Cantaloupe Popsicles (sugar free) & Strawberry Teff Pancakes (allergy-friendly) – in the same post. We went strawberry picking so I’m going a little crazy with the strawberries!!
http://www.thetastyalternative.com/2012/05/on-farm-strawberry-picking-strawberry.html
(2) How to make homemade body spay using essential oils. This is great for those with chemical sensitivity. This would also make a super cute and fun Mother’s Day gift!
http://www.thetastyalternative.com/2012/05/how-to-make-homemade-body-spray-with.html
Be Well,
-Amber
Amber recently posted… Chicken, Mango, and Black Bean Salad Topped with Vegan Cilantro Lime Sauce (SCD Friendly)
Hi Wardee, happy Thursday!
I’m sharing a delicious Wilted Swiss Chard Salad with Pine Nuts & Oranges, an interview with Marci @ Amazing Graze Farm on how she went from City Slicker To Farmer, and My Favorite Natural Family Planning Solution.
Have an amazing day and thank you for hosting!
France recently posted… Whole Food Wednesdays – Wilted Swiss Chard with Pine Nuts and Oranges
Thanks so much for hosting! I have been enjoying your new book so much!!! Made the best pickles ever using your recipe.
Today I posted why I am using some new methods for fermenting and I also posted about using Apple Cider Vinegar as deodorant.
Jessica recently posted… Easy, Fresh Chamomile Tea
Hi Wardee, thanks for hosting! This week I’m sharing my Mexican Hamburger Soup and my Chicken and Spinach Breakfast Sausage.
Debbie recently posted… Chicken and Spinach Breakfast Sausage
Thanks for another great list of linked up blogs to read. I always share lots of these on my facebook pages.
Pumpkin, Pie, Painter recently posted… The Pros and Cons of a Plant Sale.
Thanks for hosting, Wardee! I have some re-usable snack bags and we just love them! Good picks.
I’ve linked up two this week:
1. Crock Pot Greek Beef Roast
2. Peanut Butter and Banana Pancakes
Thank you for featuring my post on Cuba – I sincerely appreciate it! This week I’m sharing two posts, both inspired by a walk in the woods. One is on ramps – wild leeks – and the other is on my idea of fast food.
Susan recently posted… Ramps, or Wild Leeks
I think i need to use my mouse when cropping a picture – this is the second time that I have failed at uploading a picture. Sorry folks. If you are tired of granola and oatmeal as quick and easy breakfast options and don’t like processed boxed cereals, why not make your own? Here is my recipe for Homemade Raisin Bran – http://delicious-nutritious.blogspot.com/2012/05/homemade-raisin-bran.html. ENJOY!
Jamie recently posted… Menu Monday 5/7/2012
Thanks for hosting! This week I have an unusual post. It is a snarky, tongue in cheek bit about how to blow the grocery budget in ten easy steps. I think it is pretty funny and I hope you do, too.
Melissa recently posted… Blow the grocery budget in 10 easy steps…
I shared two posts this week – one for an all natural facial toner for clear, glowing skin using apple cider vinegar. And a recipe for Rosemary Lemonade sweetened with honey and coconut sugar.
Lori recently posted… Apple Cider Vinegar Facial Toner
Hi and thanks for hosting!
This week I’m sharing my post on
How to Make Homemade Cashew Butter. Cashew butter is an easy, healthy alternative to conventional peanut butter that’s really tasty .
Have a great day!
Emily recently posted… 5 Surprising Reasons To Eat Your Veggies
thanks for the egg shell idea to prevent slugs… i definitely want to try that! i have heard of using beer to kill them, but beer is kind of expensive, especially in comparison to egg shells.
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THANK YOU for featuring my snack bag tutorial!! This week I shared a No Flour Chocolate Chip Cookie http://practical-stewardship.com/2012/02/15/no-flour-chocolate-chip-cookies/ . Thanks for hosting!
Sonja recently posted… Fixing Your Scuffed Shoes & Bleach Spots in a Pinch
i just posted a liver pate! yummy
http://gutsyhealth.wordpress.com/2012/05/14/liver-pate/
caroline recently posted… My GAPS kitchen gadgets