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
- Alicia at Culinary Bliss
- 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. Festive Pumpkin Stew by Always Learning. “This is a ‘one of a kind’ dish.”
2. Re-purposed Clothes to Artwork by Practical Stewardship. “This clothes artwork might be a great Christmas gift. This is a really quick and easy craft that you could do with kids.”
3. How to turn any Recipe into a Real Food Recipe by Homemade Mommy. “This is the question I get most often. How do I turn my old favorite recipes into Real Food recipes.”
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!
About Wardee Harmon
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Thanks for hosting! I’ve linked up an important article for anyone who make their own beauty products.
http://thankyourbody.com/are-your-homemade-beauty-products-safe/
Robin recently posted… Thank Your Body Thursday #3
Thanks for hosting Wardeh!
This week, I wanted to share a fun infographic on some of the things that make us real foodies. You might be a real foodie if…the milk you drink is illegal in 20 states. Come check out the 12 things that may tell you if you’re a real foodie. I hope you get a giggle out of it too!
You Might Be A Real Foodie If…
http://www.20somethingallergies.com/you-might-be-a-real-foodie-if/
Jennifer recently posted… 30 Day Health Challenge 3.0: Game Plan
Hi Wardeh,
Thanks for hosting. I am a fellow Oregonian:) I live in Eugene.
Anyways today I wanted to share a simple post on whether we are chewing our food properly.
http://kitchen-rag.blogspot.com/2012/11/are-you-chewing-your-food.html
Diana recently posted… Are You Chewing Your Food?
I am seriously drooling all over the keyboard at the wonderful links your readers have posted here!!
I shared an article about storing herbs for winter – there are many ways to do it, and we make use of them all here at our house!
http://dotalanecdotes.blogspot.com/2012/11/storing-herbs-for-winter.html
Mrs H recently posted… Storing Herbs for Winter
Hi!
Thanks for letting me share my own recipe of tasty and delicious
Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes!
Here’s the link:
http://www.momessentials.net/chili-roasted-sweet-potatoes/
Jenni recently posted… Diamond in the Ear
Thanks for hosting! I share the role of fermented foods in your immune system and spaghetti squash hash browns!
Lauren recently posted… Perfect Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns (GAPS, Paleo)
Oh dear, I uploaded mine twice accidentally. Please feel free to delete one if you can (the chard cure). Thanks, as always.
6512 and growing recently posted… DIY Kitchen: the chard cure
Thank you for featuring my post from last week! Thank you also for hosting!
I shared a few more this week:
1) my ode to saturated fat and 8 way to get more of it in your diet
2) a recipe for preserving garlic
3) 5 ways to use homemade mayo
Lindsey Gremont recently posted… Great Aunt Babe’s Chocolate Mousse
Thanks for hosting! I posted a delicious (and cute) Thanksgiving side dish…butternut squash gratin. My husband declared it ‘the best Thanksgiving side ever’ when I was testing it! Enjoy and see you next week!!
http://ohlardy.com/butternut-squash-gratin
Tamara recently posted… Butternut Squash Gratin
Thanks for hosting! This week I shared my recipe for my The Best (and Easiest) Grain-Free Bread Ever, a delicious quick bread made with cashews.
http://www.annemariecain.com/the-best-easiest-grain-free-bread-ever/
Thanks for hosting Wardeh! This week I’m sharing the final post in the Real Food at Walmart series, the Nature of Compromise.
Kathy (aka Mrs Dull) recently posted… Scratch Cookin’ Tuesday 11/6/2012
Thanks for hosting Wardeh! This week I’m sharing the final post in the Real Food at Walmart series, the Nature of Compromise.
Kathy recently posted… Scratch Cookin’ Tuesday 11/6/2012
This week I’m sharing an eye-opening post (#58) that explains why we can’t trust eggs that are labelled “Organic, Free-run”, purchased from the supermarket. The video exposes how factory farmers are cashing in on the organic trend and using the label “free-run” when in fact the chickens are not truly able to access pasture. I’m steaming mad over this! Let’s all become informed over this latest scam from the corporate agri-business.
Brenda Tremblay recently posted… Organic Free Run Eggs…Really?
Im joining to share a DIY blackhead removal tips. Thanks for hosting..
Calleigh recently posted… Inexpensive Way to Whiten your Teeth at Home
Thanks for hosting, Wardeh. Today I linked up a post about herbal antibiotics –
http://www.commonsensehome.com/herbal-antibiotics/
Laurie recently posted… Building an Eco Home – Floor Plans – part 5
Thanks so much for hosting Wardeh! I love the quote from Virginia Wolfe!
I’m sharing Tomato Risotto with Cumin & Fennel, some Layered Chocolate Maple Walnut Fudge, and a video on How To Cook Millet Perfectly Every Time.
http://www.beyondthepeel.net/2012/11/how-to-cook-millet.html
Have a great day!
France recently posted… Keep It Real Thursday – Layered Chocolate Maple Walnut Fudge
Thank you for hosting! I’ve linked up a post for a way to clean glass using just newspaper and water.
http://www.ourheritageofhealth.com/2012/11/how-to-clean-glass-with-only-newspaper.html
Lori recently posted… How to Clean Glass with Only Newspaper
Thanks for hosting! I shared a video on how to make yogurt and Pumpin Preparation.
Have a great week!
http://myculturedpalate.com/blog/2012/11/07/making-yogurt-video-class/
Dina-Marie recently posted… Tasty Traditions
Hi! I’m a day late but sharing my latest post in my holiday gift series: nourishing herbal tea. It’s yummy and good for you too! http://www.thespinachspot.com/2012/11/homemade-gifts-nourishing-herbal-tea.html
Laura recently posted… Homemade Gifts: Nourishing Herbal Tea
Hi and thanks for hosting! I’m linking up a recipe for Gluten Free Gravy. The magic and chemistry of traditional cooking methods reduce and thicken this gravy into a velvety powerhouse of nutrients.
Have a great day!
Emily recently posted… Real Food Fermentation Giveaway WINNERS!
I shared my recipe for chicken with kale salt! Thanks for hosting.