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. Mobile Book Storage –$1 pick-me-up by The Patched Roof. “We’ve lived in four houses in the past five years (and hope to move again in the next few months). New house, new wall, second floor bonus room to first floor living room … I was tired of looking at messy shelves, and I was tired just thinking of moving them again. My problem was my solution — mobile storage.”
2. 30+ Things To Do with Eggshells by The Prairie Homestead.“But to homesteader or natural living enthusiast, eggshells are a surprisingly useful resource. I personally get a big kick out of finding uses for things people normally throw away. So, I’ve put together a list of 30+ Things You Can Do with Eggshells around your own homestead.”
3. Wood Heating Basics from Common Sense Homesteading. “With gas prices rising, it’s only a matter of time before the cost of petroleum home heat fuels follows suit. If you’ve been considering wood heat but didn’t know where to get started, here are a few basics you should consider.”
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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Wardeh, I’m really enjoying your Down Home Farm Tours. When we get our new farm up and running, maybe I’ll send you some photos
. This week, I’m sharing a recipe for our favourite Green Tomato Ketchup, which is not actually ketchup, but more like Chow Chow–a pickled relish. This recipe comes from the French-Canadian province of Quebec, where my hubby was born. Thanks for hosting, have a great day!
Brenda recently posted… Green Tomato Recipe
Good Morning! Today I’m sharing my new Google Real Food Site Only search portal … super time saver!
Kathy (aka Mrs Dull) recently posted… Scratch Cookin’ Tuesday 9/4/2012
Thanks for hosting!
Wendy (The Local Cook) recently posted… Flexible Recipes Wanted!
Thanks for hosting! Today I’ve lined up an article on 3 “health” foods to avoid for good health.
http://thankyourbody.com/health-foods-to-avoid/
Robin recently posted… Grain free diet: Would you ever go grain free?
Hi Wardee,
This week I’m sharing Grain & Nut Free Cheese Crackers http://thecoconutmama.com/2012/09/cheese-crackers-grain-free-nut-free/
Thanks for hosting!
~ Tiffany
Thank you for the feature, Wardeh! Your blog has always been an inspiration to me.
Christie recently posted… Mobile Storage — $1 pick-me-up (literally)
HI,
I shared my Grain-free Salmon Rolls and an article about why going gluten-free is just not enough!
Check out my new online cooking class: go grain-free
http://realfoodforager.com/new-online-cooking-class-go-grain-free/
Thanks for hosting!
Jill recently posted… Why Gluten-Free Is Just Not Enough
This week I’m sharing an easy recipe for Honey Glazed Chicken (and it’s GAPS-legal!). Thanks for hosting!
Mindy recently posted… Interview with Emily Bartlett (and Cauliflower Crusted Pizza Recipe)
Hi,
I really love your site as it is so enticing and full of healthy way of eating. I want part of this as I would like to get something started with my family of which is hugh which includes 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and I’m still enjoying what life has to offer.
It’s time for me to make a change so I can enjoy my family to the fullest. Love your inspirations.
Dodie
Hi Wardeh, hope you’re having a great day. Thanks for hosting!
I’m sharing a delicious Any Time Caprese Salad, and a video on 3 Reasons You Don’t Have More Energy & How To Fix It.
http://www.beyondthepeel.net/2012/09/have-more-energy.html
France recently posted… Keep It Real Thursday – Mango Berry Popsicles, 10 Green Smoothies & More!
Hi and thanks for hosting! This week I’m sharing a recipe for Italian Salsa. It’s such a nice change from the usual salsas and is delicious on homemade mozzarella or fried summer squash rounds. Enjoy!
Emily recently posted… Grain-Free Cooking Class – Special Offer!
Thanks for hosting, Wardeh, and thanks for featuring my wood heating post.
This week I linked up a post on yarrow, which has been uses for centuries for treating wounds. It’s a very common plant, found wild throughout much of the world. Definitely worth adding to your herbal medicine chest.
Laurie recently posted… Haluska – My Family’s Favorite Cabbage Recipe
Hi thanks for hosting! Im sharon 2 recipes here is one
http://www.mygutsy.com/gaps-apple-skillet-pancake/ and the other is posted below
caroline recently posted… How to Make Fruit Leathers
Hello and thanks for the encouragement for simple living!
Mooberry Farmwife recently posted… Knitting and Crafting for the Kitchen
I left #96 Cheaper to Make Homemade Tahini. I can make it for just over $2 a pound. It costs $7-$9 in my grocery store.
Kristel from Healthy Frugalista recently posted… Guide to Free and Cheap Produce, Part 2
This week I am sharing a recipe for PIZZA-CHINI!!!
Stop by and see what the heck that is- you wont be disappointed!!
http://www.ournourishingjourney.com/2012/09/06/pizza-chini/
Thanks for hosting!!
Thanks for hosting! I left the recipe for GAPS legal bread and butter pickles-
Heather
Heather recently posted… Honeyed Bread and Butter Pickles (GAPS/SCD/GF)
I’ve shared my new favorite lunch salad, Steamed Kale with Beets and a sweet tamari sauce. Thanks for hosting!
Danielle recently posted… Steamed Kale and Beet Salad with Sweet Tamari Salad Dressing
I posted a recipe for raw coconut chocolate macaroons that are so delicious my husband posted on fb about them!
http://www.homemademommy.net/2012/09/chocolate-macaroons.html
Lindsey Gremont recently posted… What we ate today – 09/06/12
Hi!
Thanks for letting me share my own recipe of healthy, tasty and delicious
Easy Dried Kale Chips!
Here’s the link:
http://www.momessentials.net/easy-dried-kale-chips-recipe/
Jenni recently posted… Easy Dried Kale Chips
Thanks for hosting! I linked up my post on why I’m doing GAPS for T2 diabetes:
http://gapsfort2.blogspot.com/2012/08/why-gaps-for-t2.html
jpatti recently posted… patronizing scientists – part 1