tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post4625912526763256723..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: Dare to be differentUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48309711607506190082008-05-29T06:11:00.000+10:002008-05-29T06:11:00.000+10:00I need to utilize my bread machine again. With my...I need to utilize my bread machine again. With my little guy (who is very, very active), time is of the essence not to mention the bread machine would cost less in electricity than the oven!flmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12781812205765728149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73547328085439944402008-05-15T03:53:00.000+10:002008-05-15T03:53:00.000+10:00I am also totally agreeing with everything you ar...I am also totally agreeing with everything you are saying here. Simply said, but full of wisdom.<BR/><BR/>I enjoy reading those wonderful blogs out there, and love the fact that I could borrow neat ideas and cut them to fit our family's needs. But that is about it. Otherwise, contentment would not be ours. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for a beautiful post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4657789630467131112008-05-15T03:48:00.000+10:002008-05-15T03:48:00.000+10:00Great post, Rhonda Jean!Great post, Rhonda Jean!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61829700814759325252008-05-14T23:59:00.000+10:002008-05-14T23:59:00.000+10:00Thank you, thank you SO much for this blog. I am h...Thank you, thank you SO much for this blog. I am having a really bad day today, I feel cut off, isolated and lonely because the way I live seems so off kilter compared to my parents, sisters, brother. They laugh at what I try to achieve, tell me over and over what a waste of time it is because I, little me, can do so little to change the world. BUT I so want my children to know there is another way to live, and I get so much pleasure from knowing I have saved a £ or made something from nothing....until the doubters make me doubt myself that is. And when that happens this blog is my saviour. I feel comforted, normal and useful. Thank You. Lynda (UK)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6038880466606524472008-05-14T03:36:00.000+10:002008-05-14T03:36:00.000+10:00Oh, absolutely. Each one of us is unique, and ther...Oh, absolutely. Each one of us is unique, and therefore takes a unique path. We might look to others for inspiration - and I do read your blog for a daily dose of encouragement - but worrying about being unable to copy others? Not exactly productive. :-)Mrs. Anna Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377583333000789903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29974140507417735172008-05-14T02:01:00.000+10:002008-05-14T02:01:00.000+10:00Very well said! :)I appreciate your words of wisdo...Very well said! :)<BR/>I appreciate your words of wisdom more than you know!<BR/>Thanks so much.<BR/>Love,<BR/>Chas<BR/><BR/>http://www.homesteadblogger.com/chasChashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16103147715706236947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-74906111515145367532008-05-14T00:56:00.000+10:002008-05-14T00:56:00.000+10:00Rhonda Jean,I just wanted to let you know that I'v...Rhonda Jean,<BR/>I just wanted to let you know that I've ordered my worms! 2#'s of them. They are not supposed to arrive until after the 31st of the month but I am ready and anxious. When I came home with container for them my husband told me that he believes I've officially lost it. The things I tell him I want to do and the things that I do are completely a turn from the person I was 5 years ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46660384251145944232008-05-14T00:40:00.000+10:002008-05-14T00:40:00.000+10:00So glad I stumbled across your blog. You have a g...So glad I stumbled across your blog. You have a gift for teaching and I appreciate your topics. I've been inspired to be more frugal from viewing your posts. Blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34829008825203393982008-05-13T23:44:00.000+10:002008-05-13T23:44:00.000+10:00OH!! Thank You. Amen. Well Said! and JUST what...OH!! Thank You. Amen. Well Said! and JUST what I needed to "hear" this morning. You have a lovely blog and a beautiful outlook on life. I enjoy reading. God Bless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-10393778670214240972008-05-13T23:19:00.000+10:002008-05-13T23:19:00.000+10:00Well said!We weren't cloned in a lab for the conve...Well said!<BR/><BR/>We weren't cloned in a lab for the convenience of advertisers and sales executives - even if it seems that way sometimes.<BR/><BR/>Love the blog, keep posting.<BR/><BR/>Wassail<BR/><BR/>FurzecatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17222074797325593992008-05-13T21:17:00.000+10:002008-05-13T21:17:00.000+10:00Rhonda,I love your words of wisdom. It's a great f...Rhonda,<BR/>I love your words of wisdom. It's a great feeling to do what you can and enjoy the benefits from our work. This weekend we ate a lot of the rocket salad we planted a few weeks ago, with the warm weather here it's been growing like crazy! My husband was picking some salad and eating the leafs straight from the pots it's growing in, and our daughter (almost 3) asked him: "daddy, are you a rabbit?" What a precious moment.<BR/>How are the new chooks doing?<BR/><BR/>Christine from the NLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12296303526722127452008-05-13T16:40:00.000+10:002008-05-13T16:40:00.000+10:00I'm another 'nodder' as I read this post and think...I'm another 'nodder' as I read this post and think about what you are saying. We haven't been on the simplfying road very long but at the beggining I decided to start slowly. I only do the things I know will be achievable at the time. Trying new ideas as I feel comfortable with what I am doing now.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your wonderfull words of encouragment. Long may they continue.<BR/><BR/>Pippa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35688356773374081472008-05-13T14:31:00.000+10:002008-05-13T14:31:00.000+10:00Have I told you lately how much I love your blog? ...Have I told you lately how much I love your blog? It is my evening treat and oh, is it ever the perfect way to end the day -- peaceful and inspiring. <BR/><BR/>With all the sweat and toil, it is easy to forget the beauty of the simple life -- your words never fail to capture that beauty and remind me why I have chosen this life of long hours and callused hands.<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you, Rhonda.<BR/><BR/>LacyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25818650280691380152008-05-13T12:04:00.000+10:002008-05-13T12:04:00.000+10:00Brilliant post. And so true. How often do we use...Brilliant post. And so true. How often do we use the excuse that we can't do something "right" so we don't start at all.lighteninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13469704721683347931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75633775805167723862008-05-13T11:11:00.000+10:002008-05-13T11:11:00.000+10:00Having a reminder to celebrate being different and...Having a reminder to celebrate being different and honor it is just what I needed right now. Thank you.Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16603700427096296937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-47047418948761292052008-05-13T10:32:00.000+10:002008-05-13T10:32:00.000+10:00So beautifully said Rhonda. I live by my own rule...So beautifully said Rhonda. I live by my own rules and do what fits our lifestyle (not of others). Thank you so much for sharing.Vickie LeBlanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127867994907548280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-346348943448181352008-05-13T10:04:00.000+10:002008-05-13T10:04:00.000+10:00I agree!!!! Each of us has to do what works for ou...I agree!!!! Each of us has to do what works for our family or we won't be able to sustain the changes we've made. With regard to bread making I use both a breadmaker and make bread by hand but I prefer my breadmaker most days. But, I have a question :) How do you store your bread to keep it fresh? I find the next day our bread is either dried out or too soft if I've stored it in plastic.<BR/>thanks Rhonda!<BR/>hugs,<BR/>NikiNikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943301163903634325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69802443468541733932008-05-13T09:30:00.000+10:002008-05-13T09:30:00.000+10:00I just love your web page. You are an inspiration ...I just love your web page. You are an inspiration to so many and I look forward to reading yiour posts every day. As soon as I get up I turn onto your page but some times I forget the time differance between NZ and Aussie and then I sit and wonder if your are going to do you writing that day. Once again thankyou so much for your inspiration.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07597645739488806677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55931262525789173992008-05-13T08:04:00.000+10:002008-05-13T08:04:00.000+10:00Another wise post Rhonda, thank you. I've learnt ...Another wise post Rhonda, thank you. I've learnt so much from this blog and others like it, and from many websites and forums (especially MSE Old Style) and I'm so grateful for you and others who share their wisdom; its not possible for me to keep chooks, but I can choose to buy local and free range eggs; I'll never be self- sufficient for veg, but I can grow a few specials in pots and for the rest I buy local and in season; we can all do something, lots of small steps add up to a whole lot!<BR/><BR/>I'm imagining my life how I want it to be and it will take me a while to get there, but I'm enjoying the journey! :)RosieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854580933210191702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-86118533391234908722008-05-13T07:52:00.000+10:002008-05-13T07:52:00.000+10:00Thanks Rhonda for your inspirational post. I agree...Thanks Rhonda for your inspirational post. I agree with the taking it slow. If I tried to implement everything all at once when I started 1 year ago, I would have given up by now. I started with cooking everything from scratch and going to the Farmers Markets. We now have a Vege patch that we are eating out of, (only salad greens as yet but this is a start)and I'm about to make my first batch of laundry powdwer. I have even slowly converted my husband.<BR/>Thanks again for your inspiration...<BR/><BR/>TracieTraciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11118063745443375285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58878193167724127232008-05-13T07:21:00.000+10:002008-05-13T07:21:00.000+10:00fabulous post. the best thing about this blog is t...fabulous post. the best thing about this blog is the lack of judgement. That's a rarity these daysDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00611826061959537166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81845073910347115662008-05-13T06:51:00.000+10:002008-05-13T06:51:00.000+10:00My friend introduced me to your blog last week- th...My friend introduced me to your blog last week- thank you for everything you are doing, and teaching! Also, thank you for your comments today. Women are guilty of constantly criticizing ourselves, far too often. We do the best we can, and try to do a little better tomorrow!I Wonder Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14677898541522453126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50113485608621589882008-05-13T06:38:00.000+10:002008-05-13T06:38:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda Jean,I posted about this today. Dave and...Hi Rhonda Jean,<BR/>I posted about this today. Dave and I have decided to go backwards for now. March to our own drum.<BR/>Have a blessed day. Great post.<BR/>ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-8496639570942058682008-05-13T06:30:00.000+10:002008-05-13T06:30:00.000+10:00Well said. If we were all made using the same rec...Well said. If we were all made using the same recipe and the same cookie cutter, then life would be truely boring. I love reading your posts! You are an inspiration to many. I say be as green as you can... if you want to be greener, the take it one step at a time... "you can only eat an elephant one bite at a time!"<BR/>Have a great day!<BR/>ChristinaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948327328580337155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36147988770420018402008-05-13T06:29:00.000+10:002008-05-13T06:29:00.000+10:00I was reading this post and nodding away (in agree...I was reading this post and nodding away (in agreement, not off to sleep!) thinking about how I've run our house over the last two years or so. Slowly changing, growing some of our food, doing all of our biscuit and cake making, working out the things that I can do from scratch here while balancing a full-time job and life with 4 boys as a sole parent. It's rewarding to be able to do what suits us and not give a tinker's cuss for what anyone else says. (Even if 'anyone else' happens to be my sister...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com