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. Homemade Fruit Leather Roll-Ups by Riddle Love. “I waited forever to make fruit leathers because I thought I needed official non-stick dehydrator sheets. Then I remembered how I used to peel the leathers off the wax and thought, why not dehydrate them right on the wax paper?”
2. DIY Sweatshirt to Baby Sleep Sack by Montana Solar Creations. “We were given several baby sleep sacks as baby gifts last year but only one of them is big enough to fit our little nugget now. While I had my morning cup of coffee, I pondered what to do. Then an idea hit me: I could make an upcycled one! I remembered that I had a fleece sweatshirt in my upcyle pile. It is a little pilly but doesn’t have any holes so I figured it would work perfect.”
3. 4 Steps to Take Now for a Great 2013 Garden from Old World Garden Farms. “What you do now and in the coming months can make a huge difference in the success of next year’s garden. Here are four things you can do NOW to really jump-start your 2013 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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I shared my recipe for Tomato Soup and an article about Sugar, Cancer and the Low Carb Diet, as well as How Your Morning Cereal Can Be Making You Sick.
Thanks for hosting!
Thanks for hosting! Today I’ve linked up some yummy chicken fajitas! http://thankyourbody.com/recipe-juicy-chicken-fajitas/
Robin recently posted… Infographic: Why you should not count calories
Thanks for hosting this blog party!
Thanks for hosting, Wardeh! I’ve been so busy that I’ve missed the party for a few months. Glad to be back! I love this party!
Sara – My Merry Messy Life recently posted… Green Toys School Bus Toy Review
Thank you, Wardeh!
I am hosting the September Urban Farm Challenge (via Annette at Sustainable Eats): making vinegar, which is easier than you might think. Check out the challenge and prizes for those who enter.
http://6512andgrowing.wordpress.com/2012/09/17/diy-vinegar-and-september-urban-farm-challenge/
6512 and growing recently posted… homestead happenings: socialized abundance, fungally speaking
Hi Wardeh, This week I am exploring whether Bottled Water is actually good for us to drink. (part 3 in our water series) http://realfoodfreaks.com/2012/09/19/is-bottled-water-good-for-you-pt-3/
Jen recently posted… Is Bottled Water Good For You? pt 3
Good morning! This week I’m sharing my method of preserving chillies, peppers, and pesto. Thanks for hosting!
http://www.riddlelove.com/2012/09/preserving-peppers-chilies-pesto.html
Katie recently posted… Cleansing Grape & Fig Smoothie
Also, thanks for featuring my post last week!
Katie recently posted… Weekly Menu Plan #44 ~ Here Comes Autumn!
Thanks for hosting Wardeh!
I’m sharing some Healthy Camping Meals and a video on Irresistible 5 Ingredient Coconut Panna Cotta (DF).
http://www.beyondthepeel.net/2012/09/coconut-panna-cotta.html
Have a great day!
France recently posted… Keep It Real Thursday – Chocolate Macaroons, Elderberry Syrup & Much More!
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This week I’m sharing a link to my new series called “And the Jars Begin…” It’s a collection of personal real food journey stories. I’m also sharing the first in that series – Real Food Forager shares her real food journey with us!
Mindy recently posted… And the Jars Begin… Real Food Forager
Thanks for hosting, Wardeh. Today I linked up a post that explains why onions may us cry, along with some simple tips that really work for staying tear free – http://www.commonsensehome.com/dont-cry-over-cut-onions/
Laurie recently posted… Homemade Baked Beans
Hello everyone! I’ve just found this hop today and am sharing one of my favorite “clean out the fridge” recipes … Chicken and Chorizo Paella. It’s quick to prepare and you can change it up with whatever meats and veggies you have on hand.
Denise recently posted… Sausage Stuffed Anaheim Peppers
Thanks for hosting again!
Have you ever tasted fresh, rich, creamy butter? If not, you have a treat waiting for you – “Butter – Make Your Own” shows just how easy it is to do it yourself!
Have a great week!
Dina-Marie recently posted… Butter – Make Your Own!
Finally! I have a new post up for my blog (tech problems, amiright?). It’s my latest REAL FOOD 101 all about making sweetened condensed milk.
Kendahl recently posted… REAL FOOD 101: How to Make Sweetened Condensed Milk
Hi!
Thanks for letting me share my own recipe of tasty and delicious
Sweet n’ Healthy Quinoa Salad!
Here’s the link:
http://www.momessentials.net/sweet-n-healthy-quinoa-salad/
Jenni recently posted… Easy Dried Kale Chips
Thanks for hosting! I’m sharing a post on how to make desserts less sweet. It’s a simple change for anyone trying to eat healthier.
Joanna recently posted… Easy Change #9: Make Desserts Less Sweet
We all know how important good food and recipes for our health are. However, if you are NOT considering this one factor when you prepare your food, buy your fruits and vegetables and cook your meals your efforts to be healthy can be jeopardised.
One in nine women will develop autoimmune disorder and Hashimoto’s thyroid disease is one of the most common. Learn about a hidden trigger of autoimmunity that is often found in… foods you eat:
http://outsmartdisease.com/a-hidden-trigger-of-autoimmune-thyroid-disease-you-cannot-ignore
Marina Gutner, PhD recently posted… A Hidden Trigger Of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease You Cannot Ignore
Hi and thanks for hosting! This week I’m sharing my post Your Questions about a Grain Free Diet Answered. Have questions about the hows and whys of eating without grains? Dr. Jill Tieman answers all of your questions! Have a great day!
Emily recently posted… Go Grain Free Class GIVEAWAY…a $199 Value!