Simple Lives Thursday #89

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Please read the announcement at the beginning of this post. … 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… Come on in, check out the featured posts from last week’s submissions, visit posts shared this week, or add your own post to this blog hop.

Video: Coconut-Honey Candy for Easter

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We’re coming up on Easter, when we’re sure to be surrounded by heavily-sweetened, white-sugar laden, conventional treats. Here’s a whole food treat you can make instead! It is perhaps a wee bit on the sweet side, but that can be a good thing on a special occasion, I think. :) This post includes a video demonstration, plus the recipe in print.

Anyone Can Homestead: An eBook Giveaway

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Anyone can homestead. Even you. You might live in an apartment in a city. Your homeowners’ association might not allow you to keep backyard chickens or goats. None of that need stop you. We’re giving away three copies of “Your Custom Homestead” — and eBook that can help you make your homesteading dreams come true!

Simple Lives Thursday #88

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Please read the announcement at the beginning of this post. … 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… Come on in, check out the featured posts from last week’s submissions, visit posts shared this week, or add your own post to this blog hop.

On Friendship, Humility, and a Cheese Board

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This may look like an appetizing cheese board now, but let me tell you about the embarrassing conditions under which it began. :)

Grain Mill + Berries Winners

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Ready to hear who won the grain mills in the recent drawings? Last week, a blessed someone won a WonderMill from Millers Grain House, and today, I’m about to announce the winner of this prize package: a Nutrimill from Amazing Graze Farm General Store, 2# sprouted berries from JoshEWEa’s Garden, and 3# hard red wheat berries from Palouse Brand.

Simple Lives Thursday #87

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Please read the announcement at the beginning of this post. … 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… Come on in, check out the featured posts from last week’s submissions, visit posts shared this week, or add your own post to this blog hop.

Nutrimill + Berries Giveaway!

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We kicked off a great giveaway at the ABCs of Grain Mills webinar today! Here’s what’s up for grabs: a Nutrimill from Amazing Graze Farm General Store, two pounds of sprouted berries from JoshEWEa’s Garden, and three pounds of wheat berries from Palouse Brand. Definitely the most awesome giveaway we’ve ever held!

Simple Lives Thursday #86

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Please read the announcement at the beginning of this post. … 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… Come on in, check out the featured posts from last week’s submissions, visit posts shared this week, or add your own post to this blog hop.