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:
- Diana at A Little Bit of Spain in Iowa
- And me!
- And others who are, for now, taking breaks.
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. DIY Layered Hair in 5 Minutes by Practical Stewardship. “This haircut is so easy, I’ve never messed up on it. I’ve never had to go to the salon to make any corrections.”
2. Frozen Greens for Smoothies (Goitrogen Free) by Katy She Cooks. “I kept reading things about raw greens containing goitrogens that can worsen the effects of hypothyroidism. My thyroid has lately tended to be slightly weak — so while I loved getting my greens in my morning smoothie, I thought it best not to eat them raw every day.”
3. Easiest Homemade Sun-Dried Tomatoes from Whole New Mom.“But one day it occurred to me. Sun. Dried. Tomatoes. ‘Does it really need to be the sun? You’ve got a dehydrator, Adrienne.’ There must be a way. And there is! And it’s super easy-peasy.”
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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HI,
I shared my Bottom Crusted Artichoke Pie (GF DF) as well as an article about the major FOOD FIGHT in California!
Join the FOOD FIGHT for Proposition 37 – labeling of GM foods!
http://realfoodforager.com/food-fight-proposition-37/
Thanks for hosting!
Hi Wardeh, I posted a recipe for Chocolate Ginger Sourdough Cupcakes, plus a little rant about local school programs and Monsanto donations. Have a great week.
Jen recently posted… Chocolate Ginger Sourdough Cupcakes
Thanks for hosting! I’ve shared a yummy mango salsa recipe and a post about how you can help get GMOs labeled. Let’s take a step in the right direction for food freedom!
Thanks for hosting! I shared Curry Broccoli Fritters (GAPS, SCD, and Paleo friendly)!
Lauren recently posted… GAPS Broccoli Fritters
Hope you’re having an amazing week Wardeh!
I’m sharing A Salute to Healthy Real Food, 10 Five Minute Whole Food Lunches You Need To Make, and 3 Minute Dairy Free Coconut Whipped Cream
http://www.beyondthepeel.net/2012/08/coconut-whipped-cream.html
Thanks for hosting
France recently posted… Keep It Real Thursdays – A Salute To Healthy Real Food
Good morning! This week I’m sharing what I choose to freeze during this season of preservation. Thanks for hosting!
http://www.riddlelove.com/2012/08/preserving-what-i-choose-to-freeze.html
Katie recently posted… Weekly Menu Plan ~ Back-to-School Breakfasts & Lunches
Hi! Thanks for hosting! This week I’ve posted 4 recipes for pickling your zucchini, tomatoes and other garden surplus.
I’ve also linked up a post about why I’m boycotting Kashi, Silk, Cascadian Farms, Larabars and other natural brands, and why you should too!
Have an abundant week!
http://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/how-to-help-stop-monsanto
Thanks for hosting! I shared a recipe for avocado chocolate popsicles
and for teff peanut butter cookies.
Amanda recently posted… Bite-Sized Grape “Popsicles”
I also shared a recipe for roasted eggplant rolls on my calcium site.
Thanks for hosting! Today I shared:
Lemony Italian Creme
http://dimes2vines.com/2012/08/21/lemony-italian-creme/
Mayonnaise, Lacto-Fermented
http://dimes2vines.com/2012/08/23/mayonnaise-lacto-fermented-recipe/
Transitioning to a Traditional Diet – 4 Steps
http://dimes2vines.com/2012/08/20/transitioning-to-a-traditional-diet-4-steps/
Have a great week!
Dina-Marie recently posted… Mayonnaise, Lacto-Fermented Recipe
Thanks for hosting! I left the post about making your own vanilla extract-
Heather
Heather recently posted… Cookbook Review and a DIY Project: Homemade Vanilla Extract
This week I retell my composting story: http://platesmarter.com/2012/08/23/building-then-failing-kitchen-composting/
It doesn’t end well, but I’ll keep at it.
Warren Wilkinson recently posted… Building, then failing, kitchen composting.
I left #133 fro Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber Roll Ups. They look fancy but are a cinch to make! Everyone loved them at our church picnic.
Kristel from Healthy Frugalista recently posted… Guide to Free and Cheap Produce, Part 2
Hi!
Thanks for letting me share my own recipe of healthy, tasty and delicious Mildly Spicy Strawberry Jalapeño Freezer Jam!
Here’s the link:http://www.momessentials.net/mildly-spicy-strawberry-jalapeno-freezer-jam/
Jenni recently posted… Massive Fraud Exists in Cancer Research
Hi and thanks for hosting!
This week I’m sharing a recipe for How to Make Tallow Body Balm. This moisturizer is skin compatible, nutrient dense, safe, works great and it’s super simple to make. Give it a try!
Have a great day!
Emily recently posted… How to Make Curry Powder
Thanks a bunch for hosting! I shared my Preserving Peaches Without Sugar post. http://wp.me/p2lqEs-8n
Sarah recently posted… Easy Crock Pot Applesauce