tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post3872969719385172747..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Your new normalUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89987323208739545072012-02-12T19:02:50.874+10:002012-02-12T19:02:50.874+10:00What a wonderful post. Very inspirational. And tho...What a wonderful post. Very inspirational. And those cheeky chooks :) love themBeck4boysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82849759017642233262012-02-12T17:57:17.101+10:002012-02-12T17:57:17.101+10:00What an awesome read, great fresh photos. There is...What an awesome read, great fresh photos. There is so much we can learn from you. THANK YOU<br />A true INSPIRATIONJuleshttp://www.aussiebushburb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88925700560976174472012-02-11T13:41:59.385+10:002012-02-11T13:41:59.385+10:00As others commented, the snag to most of my simple...As others commented, the snag to most of my simple living is getting my husband on-board. He is willing to do a few simple things but he seems to think it should all be easy.<br /><br />You know, as if SIMPLE = EASY. I tell him it doesn't mean the same thing.<br /><br />However, I keep plodding along and if he chooses to call my explanations "nagging" I figure that's his problem. I just endeavor to keep a cheerful spirit and keep doing as much as I can. For the most part, he comes along for the ride.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00536191701757095495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13179084687271387852012-02-11T00:56:10.456+10:002012-02-11T00:56:10.456+10:00Your reflections of the experiences you have had o...Your reflections of the experiences you have had on the journey to simplicity are inspiring. Thank you for continuing to share!brookeOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08099749994409916639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12941212801650589402012-02-10T23:31:41.474+10:002012-02-10T23:31:41.474+10:00This is a great post. I can reflect and see were I...This is a great post. I can reflect and see were I am at emotionally. Most of the time it is easy to be simple but there are those days where the kids all have so much going on with school and husband with work that slipping back a little is easy. It seems we will be doing a lot of running around in the next month and a half for basketball, a dance, field-trip, etc.. I can see the gas in my truck burning away.<br />I love the pictures of the chickens lined up against the wall like they were bad at recess time and are in time out.freedom_ringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07428501726908251164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76080852424626625372012-02-10T12:48:41.460+10:002012-02-10T12:48:41.460+10:00I second NellyMary - Wollongong, yay! (Now if the...I second NellyMary - Wollongong, yay! (Now if the fates will be kind and not make the Wollongong date my work-Monday, that would be appreciated). LieselAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55149316539294915022012-02-10T06:08:35.085+10:002012-02-10T06:08:35.085+10:00A few years ago I was left in the position of beco...A few years ago I was left in the position of becoming a single mum to 4 children. Money was suddenly very limited and it took me a while to adjust. It is amazing what you can learn to live without or substitute and my kids and I still manage to have amazing times and experiences together. Friends always said to me "How do you manage" and I always answered "I just do, it's not that hard" I have recently remarried and have kept most of my thrifty and green habits going and love teaching my kids that it's not about what you have, but who you are in this world :)Corrine Whiteheadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17563431406032948192012-02-10T06:07:32.052+10:002012-02-10T06:07:32.052+10:00Dear Rhonda,
There is beauty in letting go of the...Dear Rhonda,<br /><br />There is beauty in letting go of the trappings of our modern society. By choosing to live a simple life and to do more for ourselves, I believe we become empowered. We are empowered to choose how we spend our money and time, instead of being a slave to money and time. <br /><br />I have read a handful of your postings and I must say, your blog is an encouragement and inspiration to me.<br /><br />Nicely done!Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17565510749804897792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36701220040868414552012-02-10T03:47:09.801+10:002012-02-10T03:47:09.801+10:00Attitude is E V E R Y T H I N G. One of the lesso...Attitude is E V E R Y T H I N G. One of the lessons at Weight Watchers is "It has to start at your brain before it stops at your lips". Same thing is true for living the simple life. We try to fool ourselves into thinking that having more material things (or eating a lot) will make us happier - when what we really need to do is change our attitude and then the yearning for more things (or excess food) will become easier to put aside. <br /><br />Thanks for the reminders you always give us.<br /><br />Diane in North CarolinaJimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16620266780624532300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88767143124699038252012-02-09T22:02:46.364+10:002012-02-09T22:02:46.364+10:00Hi Rhonda, I remember when I was a little girl my ...Hi Rhonda, I remember when I was a little girl my mum did all the cooking, sewing, cleaning, knitting etc. We never did without and life seemed so much simpler then. I guees you get used to a certain way of life and it's just about changing your mind set if you really want to make changes.<br /><br />Nicky SinghNicky Singhhttp://nickysingh.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-63811142250324655722012-02-09T20:42:07.266+10:002012-02-09T20:42:07.266+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I am new to your blog, and have reall...Hi Rhonda, <br /><br />I am new to your blog, and have really enjoyed reading your posts. Thank you for this very inspiring post. I think I am in the " it would be great to have it but maybe I shouldn't " point in my life. A change in attitude is definitely neccessary but a work in progress. <br /><br />Cheers<br />JoyJoyhttp://www.desirableu.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6738688619138980392012-02-09T19:59:41.979+10:002012-02-09T19:59:41.979+10:00Great post Rhonda, but really...all I got was '...Great post Rhonda, but really...all I got was 'Wollongong'...I didn't sink anything else in after that...Too excited after discovering that you will be in Wollongong for your book tour....I had to read your post again....lolnellymaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290358658245310632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-63149956317908779032012-02-09T17:29:16.408+10:002012-02-09T17:29:16.408+10:00I second your thoughts Rhonda...well said indeed! ...I second your thoughts Rhonda...well said indeed! :) I never worked so hard but feel so rewarded, satisfied and happy. Working for ourselves is the best! SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66430314694941222332012-02-09T16:57:04.468+10:002012-02-09T16:57:04.468+10:00I couldn't think of what to do for tea tonight...I couldn't think of what to do for tea tonight (the monthly menu plan is in need of doing right now)... and then I saw your picture of oven fries! Thanks Rhonda!Sue Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463317651625459406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-74721657850409871622012-02-09T14:34:40.200+10:002012-02-09T14:34:40.200+10:00Poor little chickies. In sixth grade, I had to do...Poor little chickies. In sixth grade, I had to do the same thing. Math was easy, but come to find out, aceing the tests and skipping the homework called for some wall time.<br /><br />brenda from arAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65141251891012239862012-02-09T13:05:16.027+10:002012-02-09T13:05:16.027+10:00Oh my goodness, Ballarat.. this has totally made m...Oh my goodness, Ballarat.. this has totally made my day! :D See you soon!LashyLashlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583145358193436189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42123560667399930902012-02-09T12:49:07.383+10:002012-02-09T12:49:07.383+10:00Hi Rhonda,
Beautifull written :) :) I think our at...Hi Rhonda,<br />Beautifull written :) :) I think our attitude really affects how we look at things..and it's really helped me in my effort to simplify and make do with what I have. Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)Heather's Blog-o-ramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490555197097928275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46370816766535268312012-02-09T12:35:41.217+10:002012-02-09T12:35:41.217+10:00i grew up with my Grandmother baking bread, cookin...i grew up with my Grandmother baking bread, cooking everything from scratch and making all of my mom's clothes and some for my sisters and I. Then when i went home with my Mom, I had the opposite going on. my mom was one for cooking with the conveniences and buying some of my clothes. 9our conveniences where in the form of store bought canned food.) She still cooked from "scratch".<br />I took on my Mom's habits, but am starting to move myself back into the way my Grandmother did things. i like this way much better. It's more satisfying!claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16572555442321120647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88967422054218702322012-02-09T10:04:57.731+10:002012-02-09T10:04:57.731+10:00Excellent post! It has 'clicked' for me a...Excellent post! It has 'clicked' for me and I am so much happier even though I'm making lots of sacrifices which have really ended up NOT being sacrifices at all... go figure! The 'work' of being self-sufficient is rewarding and therefore doesn't really seem like work.<br /><br />I watched an excellent 20 minute video today that is on the internet called 'The Story of Stuff'. It pertains to consumerism in the United States but I would imagine the same principles hold true in other countries as well. Check it out. It really puts 'stuff' in perspective especially for those of us who are living simply.Gone Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02044426675150865698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64671052395422422152012-02-09T09:22:38.333+10:002012-02-09T09:22:38.333+10:00Cheeky chooks! Change takes time and people like y...Cheeky chooks! Change takes time and people like you, with your honest approach, help others to get there. Thankyou. Cherriewillywagtailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04161501326916060091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64996214073844484462012-02-09T09:13:32.009+10:002012-02-09T09:13:32.009+10:00Such an inspirational post, i wish you both well o...Such an inspirational post, i wish you both well on your tour.I have gained so much knowledge from your past posts and putting them into practice, i cant tell you what a difference it is making to our lives, my whole family are on board and that does help.<br />sueThe warm fireplacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48454096493995993382012-02-09T08:21:52.787+10:002012-02-09T08:21:52.787+10:00What a wonderful post. We will move soon and begin...What a wonderful post. We will move soon and begin making more changes to our simple life. I cannot wait for new beginnings and love the help and encouragement that I find here! :)JustForDaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811221502677859152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46875852018341358042012-02-09T08:10:20.978+10:002012-02-09T08:10:20.978+10:00How true! Our changes have given us a new life, on...How true! Our changes have given us a new life, one so happy even in hard times that it is unbelieveable. We would never go back. This is who we really are and who we were meant to be all along. Things just do not make people happy, do they?Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00019027182442028209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52391406553576642202012-02-09T08:10:08.131+10:002012-02-09T08:10:08.131+10:00Yes, I agree, attitude is everything. I just finis...Yes, I agree, attitude is everything. I just finished trimming three elm trees in my backyard, and that gave me such a feeling of accomplishment! Our trash service will be collecting extra branches at no charge in March, so I'm doing a tree at a time right now. It's opening up sunny spaces to plant boysenberries, raspberries, and blackberries that I picked up yesterday at the nursery. It's very rewarding to save money on labor and apply that savings towards plants that will feed you. Your blog gave me the push to start growing my own food, and it's so much fun! Thank you Rhonda! (I pretend I'm Hanno when I'm trimming the trees!)<br /><br />awakened soulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58622885686596427922012-02-09T08:08:50.987+10:002012-02-09T08:08:50.987+10:00Lovely inspirational post for the day Rhonda...som...Lovely inspirational post for the day Rhonda...sometimes i feel as though i have entered another world since staying at home with the girls and slowly changing our lifestyle...i sometimes feel we are being left behind when i hear of friends' latest gadget buys and the fact that sometimes i don't pick up my mobile for a few days (and the world doesn't end although i get in trouble from others because i didn't!)but then i realise that by not having the latest everything and piling into debt i am able to stay at home with my girls and not re-enter the full time chaos and stress of the workforce for just that little bit longer and that is so so worth it!<br />Thank you for your timely encouragement and remindersxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586610467519318424noreply@blogger.com