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
- Anette at Sustainable Eats
- 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. Homemade Bath Salts with Lemongrass by Holistic Squid. “While this recipe for luxurious homemade bath salts will guide you to create lovely homemade, health-promoting gifts, it will also soothe you when you need it the most…the holidays.”
2. 8 Ways to Use Swiss Chard Stalks by Poor and Gluten Free. “We go through a bunch of Swiss chard every week, so I’m constantly looking for ways to make use of the chard stalks. Because the stems keep longer in the fridge than the leaves do I tend to store them up for a couple of weeks, then make something from them.”
3. Don’t Abandon the Sage by Our Heritage of Health. “Thanksgiving may be over, and the leftovers may be all gone, but there’s no reason to abandon the bottle of sage in the back of the cupboard.”
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 linked up my No Spend Month Challenge post. I hope anyone who wants to start off the new year with a little frugal living experiment will join in!
Shannon recently posted… Take the No Spend Month Challenge
Huh .. I think I will do this.
My husband will appreciate it
Thanks for posting!!
Mrs H recently posted… Holiday 2012: 25 Best Kitchen Gifts for Urban Homesteaders
Hello!
This week I’m sharing a recipe for grain-free cranberry lemon scones, along with some other posts (I’ve missed a few weeks!). Thanks for hosting!
http://www.riddlelove.com/2012/11/cranberry-lemon-scones-grain-gluten.html
Katie recently posted… A Heart-To-Heart with Stay-At-Home Moms
Katie I love all your posts!!! Thanks for sharing another bit of deliciousness!
Mrs H recently posted… Holiday 2012: 25 Best Kitchen Gifts for Urban Homesteaders
This week I have shared my gorgeous cold and flu busting coconut and orange smoothie. It will get rid of your cold in no time!
http://www.greenthickies.com/cold-and-flu-busting-coconut-and-orange-smoothie
Thank you for hosting
Katherine recently posted… Cold and Flu Busting Coconut and Orange Smoothie (With 4 Options)
Thanks for hosting!
Wendy (The Local Cook) recently posted… Enjoy the Holidays More by Doing Less
Thanks for hosting! Today I am sharing a two cough remedies which have been a big help for me in the past and this week.
Soli recently posted… My favorite cough remedies
Thanks for hosting! I shared chewy, grain free ginger cookies
Lauren recently posted… Grain Free Chewy Ginger Cookies
Thanks for hosting Wardeh! Lots of interesting stuff today.
I’m sharing our 10 favorite simple real food meals. They’ve been a lifesaver during this busy season!
Joanna recently posted… Festive Traditions eBook Review and Giveaway!
thank you Joanna, I am saving this list for later!!!
Mrs H recently posted… Holiday 2012: 25 Best Kitchen Gifts for Urban Homesteaders
You’re welcome Mrs. H!
Joanna recently posted… My Favorite Kale
Thanks for hosting!
Today I shared Pork Loin Roast – Have a great week!
http://myculturedpalate.com/blog/2012/12/04/pork-loin-roast/
Dina-Marie recently posted… Tasty Traditions
Good morning Wardeh! This week I’m sharing my love of vintage pyrex dishes.
Kathy recently posted… Throw out that mix! Super Easy Hot Chocolate
Hi Wardeh, Diana and Alicia,
Thanks so much for featuring my Swiss chard post this week! I’m so thrilled to be featured here, where there are always so many great posts!
This week I’m sharing a recipe for miniature pies (in honour of yesterday’s National Pie Day
, along with a review of a really great book on climate change.
Have a great week!
Danielle recently posted… High Tide on Main Street
Hi!
Thanks for letting me share my own recipe of tasty and delicious
Roasted Maple Nuts!
Here’s the link:
http://www.momessentials.net/roasted-maple-nuts/
Jenni recently posted… Pertussis Hit Our Family: How We Managed
Thank you so much for featuring my post about sage! And thanks for hosting! This week I’ve linked up a recipe for oven-roasted spiced chestnuts for the holiday season.
http://www.ourheritageofhealth.com/2012/12/oven-roasted-spiced-chestnuts.html
Lori recently posted… Oven-Roasted Spiced Chestnuts
Thanks for hosting! I left the recipe for GAPS Minty Hot Chocolate-
Heather
Heather recently posted… Minty Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows (GAPS/GF/Dairy Free)
Hurray for another week of GREATNESS!!!!!!!
I am sharing 25 (or more!) great ideas for the urban homesteaders (clean eating, healthy living, food-storing!) foodies in your life!
Hmm, or maybe a few gifts for “Santa” to give to YOU
http://dotalanecdotes.blogspot.com/2012/12/holiday-2012-25-best-kitchen-gifts-for.html
Mrs H recently posted… Holiday 2012: 25 Best Kitchen Gifts for Urban Homesteaders
Hi, Thanks for hosting…and thanks for featuring my post on Homemade Bath Salts
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This week I’m linking up How to Make Salted Caramels with Real Food Ingredients. Aside from a small learning curve of manning a candy thermometer, these caramels are super easy to make – and they’re not as sinful as you may think!
Have a great day!
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