tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post8053936209174208696..comments2024-03-29T19:22:11.409+10:00Comments on down to earth: Simple Living Series - Working towards a better lifeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7572822256471234022010-11-14T18:04:50.375+10:002010-11-14T18:04:50.375+10:00It is always wonderful to find others of like mind...It is always wonderful to find others of like minds as I often get the same comments as your readers, wondering why I make my own dairy products such as sour cream and buttermilk, knit, make soap etc. Oh if they only knew how doing it yourself nourishes the body and soul. I love reading others blogs as they inspire me to dip deeper into the past to find my own comfort level into self-sufficiency. AT easylivingthehardway.blogspot.com I share the things I've learned during this journey of thirty-one years.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15845252729189467819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-639181993119179122010-02-15T02:24:14.279+10:002010-02-15T02:24:14.279+10:00Hi, you had asked for blogs that people enjoy with...Hi, you had asked for blogs that people enjoy with similar interests, mine is FuoriBorgo at http://www.fuoriborgo.com/fuoriborgo/. This family lives a simple life on the edge of the Med. Sea in Italy. One recent post of 02/09/2010 shows her mending socks with a wooden egg passed down for generations. Enjoy!Claudia Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05708719209542809153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55910399721264546402010-02-12T07:58:52.097+10:002010-02-12T07:58:52.097+10:00Thank you!Thank you!Angel Funkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682669563980879219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-47116379988241906372010-02-11T01:04:14.243+10:002010-02-11T01:04:14.243+10:00Rhonda, I own most of the books you listed and vis...Rhonda, I own most of the books you listed and visit quite a few of the blogs and I'm looking forward to checking out those that are new to me. I also have one to recommend:<br />http://suzannemcminn.com/<br />Suzanne's site is called Chickens in the Road and has a lot of useful information and beautiful photographs. It's my second favorite site after yours. :)<br />VictoriaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58564087211746170732010-02-10T15:59:13.578+10:002010-02-10T15:59:13.578+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I just found this blog http://memorieso...Hi Rhonda,<br />I just found this blog http://memoriesoncloverlane.blogspot.com/<br />It might not be exactly what you are looking for but this lady writes beautifully and has a wonderful way of sharing her life through her blog. Slow, thankful, gracious, thoughtful and frugal from the little I have read. I think you would enjoy it.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00881965816018645999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34797298385358377952010-02-10T15:03:10.170+10:002010-02-10T15:03:10.170+10:00I make our soap and lotion, I make our laundry det...I make our soap and lotion, I make our laundry detergent, I can, I garden, we keep chickens, I spin and knit, and keep angoras for their wool (and because they're absolutely adorable). We buy local whenever possible, including fiber. We bake our own bread, and eat out very seldom as what we make at home is of such high quality it's usually a disappointment to eat out. I also work two jobs and am a 3/4 time student. No, I don't have a lot of time. I do, however, have a lot of satisfaction! <br /><br />Often people at work ask me how I find the time to do all of that. I simply tell them that EVERYONE is giving time for those things; it's just a question of whether you work more hours (and sacrifice those hours for money) to buy those things or do you spend more time to make them for yourself (and basically pay yourself for your time). You can really see the wheels turning as people consider this, having never had it put in those terms before. <br /><br />For me it's not a question of money as much as it is having quality control over the ingredients and methods of production. I might not save money but I definitely know my products are light on the earth and not harmful for those I care about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38550101023788980562010-02-10T11:23:06.171+10:002010-02-10T11:23:06.171+10:00Thank you so much for writing this post. I have n...Thank you so much for writing this post. I have not had much time lately to read all of my blogs, but I know that I have missed a lot with yours. So when I have some free time I will be reading more. The 5 minute bread book is really great. They had an article on it in Mother Earth News with the recipe, and it is a big hit with my family.<br />Ulrike<br /> ~~~*Ulrike*https://www.blogger.com/profile/15640965012612927392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78613734561377069082010-02-10T07:50:02.933+10:002010-02-10T07:50:02.933+10:00One of my favorite blogs is
all-natural-mama.blo...One of my favorite blogs is <br /><br />all-natural-mama.blogspot.comJenna Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709979686992439365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69269275166760670242010-02-10T05:50:32.612+10:002010-02-10T05:50:32.612+10:00Hi I just wanted to take the time today to say tha...Hi I just wanted to take the time today to say thank you for all of your work on this blog. It has helped fuel a revolution of sorts in my household and especially to that of my attitude to my housework. I am a new (stay at home) mother who was raised by a working single mother. So I have had to learn about what homemaking means in a very on the job training sort of way. I have also had to learn to give value to the work that I do everyday- though I have been raised to believe that work is only valuable if it is bringing home money. I now honor the hard work of the women that came before me. I hope to honor them, and this earth by learning and passing these skills down to my baby girl. You are helping us in so many ways.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764783497302752116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-67292973166898085522010-02-10T03:29:02.559+10:002010-02-10T03:29:02.559+10:00I love the way you write Rhonda, so sensible and d...I love the way you write Rhonda, so sensible and down to earth and also so relaxing somehow. I don't comment every time, but I always read what you've written, and your blog certainly has the right title!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430236104525571846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14069559736984883922010-02-10T03:14:16.635+10:002010-02-10T03:14:16.635+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I read Hollys blog every time she post...Hi Rhonda, <br />I read Hollys blog every time she posts. Holly lives in Wyoming, USA.Last year she had her dh pull the car over at cactus plants, while they were on a road trip thru the SW, so she could pick cactus fruit from the roadside prickly pears to take home to make jelly. She makes her own butter and ice cream out of goats milk. She also raises animals for food and has excellent pictures/blogs on her goats and other animals. Very well worthwhile. <br />http://easylivingthehardway.blogspot.com/soggybottomflatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13854042144571976533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52737436825349368302010-02-10T02:11:24.619+10:002010-02-10T02:11:24.619+10:00Thank you SO much! I knew about 1/2 of these link...Thank you SO much! I knew about 1/2 of these links & most of the books...but your additions are great.<br /><br />Blessings from snowy Ohio/USA...Kim<><Marmee's Pantryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01612989781352785304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68704010104470559602010-02-10T01:50:02.847+10:002010-02-10T01:50:02.847+10:00Thank you so much for the wonderful links to resou...Thank you so much for the wonderful links to resources that I am sure we will all find helpful!<br /><br />I also wanted to ask you what you do for dish soap? Do you make that as well? If so, how?Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02655176843715336111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68565024670295027952010-02-10T01:31:37.791+10:002010-02-10T01:31:37.791+10:00One of my favorite blogs lately is:
http://farmama...One of my favorite blogs lately is:<br />http://farmama.typepad.com/farmama/<br /><br />she's a creator and vintage finder like soulemama but a farmer too. love it.Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11617323057993160282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90883625471446789822010-02-10T00:03:46.894+10:002010-02-10T00:03:46.894+10:00An excellent post, it sums up the way I feel. Som...An excellent post, it sums up the way I feel. Sometimes after a busy day at work even I get to wondering why I try to live such a homemade life. I do so for the very reasons you mentioned. Thank you.Sense of Home Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670637532208860258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26403869132239118252010-02-09T23:31:22.290+10:002010-02-09T23:31:22.290+10:00Thanks Rhonda, I know you're right. I just ne...Thanks Rhonda, I know you're right. I just need to absorb that wisdom and do the best I can around the house. When I wrote out my list of what I really wanted in my life, more time with my children and husband were at the top. Perfectly clean house didn't make it to the list LOL! So I guess I have to get myself in line with my priorities.<br /><br />Two blogs I wanted to share with you - <br /><br />Rabbit Hill Farm (http://wheelersrabbithillfarm.blogspot.com/) - a young family pursuing the simple life in Maine<br /><br />Food Renegade<br />(http://www.foodrenegade.com/) - Real Food/Nourishing Traditions<br /><br />Mary Ellen<br />The Working Home KeeperMary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08816881493977758025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66237637265538848372010-02-09T22:15:42.040+10:002010-02-09T22:15:42.040+10:00hey i'm always looking for more resources so t...hey i'm always looking for more resources so thanks! <br />i find this site: <br />http://www.motherearthnews.com/<br />very helpful, because it has lots of articles on many interesting subjects.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40161449640425997632010-02-09T21:00:46.924+10:002010-02-09T21:00:46.924+10:00I love your blog, you always have such wonderful i...I love your blog, you always have such wonderful ideas. My husband and I strive to live this life as well. Although I am new to the blogging world I hope to be able to share our daily adventures in simple living. Doing for yourself what others pay for is an extremely rewarding experience.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249548597509624747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29913676828375862702010-02-09T18:50:43.224+10:002010-02-09T18:50:43.224+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I have only come across blogging latel...Hi Rhonda,<br /><br />I have only come across blogging lately (yes, Very slow on the uptake) but your blogs are just fantastic. It is great to know that other people are thinking and doing the same as me. I have been baking our famiy bread for ages and soap making and all that lovely stuff that makes you feel good about being a homemaker.<br /><br />I am a mother to 6 natural children, 1 adopted child, 5 children in long term care and 2 children in short term care. They are all pretty special to my husband and I. <br /><br />I look forward to reading your blogs. It keeps me inspired to keep doing what we do.<br /><br />L.C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59383529060444366032010-02-09T18:10:41.720+10:002010-02-09T18:10:41.720+10:00http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/
has a well ...http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/<br />has a well written blog, it's very honest and has beautiful photos.<br /><br />I am sifting through the material in your blog, and always find something I can implement.<br />Thank you the 'Simply Living Series', it's great.<br />LuisaLuisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08593040435671084991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72245332838719018802010-02-09T13:28:20.058+10:002010-02-09T13:28:20.058+10:00Thanks so much for sharing these resources! Defin...Thanks so much for sharing these resources! Definitely doing a good read of them all.<br /><br />BTW: On a side note, I have made 2 batches of your dog food recipe, and one of the dog treats. My black lab/newfoundland mix adores them both!! Thanks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78705752838580643872010-02-09T13:24:52.674+10:002010-02-09T13:24:52.674+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I don't leave many comments but do...Hi Rhonda,<br /><br />I don't leave many comments but do love to read your blog. One other that I read is homesteadblogger.com. Crystal lives in the state of Washington and homeschools and cooks from scratch for a large family. Thanks for all the good resources.<br /><br />Kathie in SCKatnapnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51889371419528849112010-02-09T13:17:56.973+10:002010-02-09T13:17:56.973+10:00I love the Back to Basics book.My mother gave it t...I love the Back to Basics book.My mother gave it to me.She found it in the basement and said she hasen't seen it in years and she knew I would love it.I keep it on the table next to the couch cause I'm always looking in it.<br /><br /> I live in pennsylvania and we just got hit with a blizzard that dumped 18" on snow on my lawn.I was needing water to do some washing up and some cooking and I didn't want to use the drinking water we had cause we still have no electric and it's going to be 4 days now.Anyway,I was wondering if I could cook with snow.I figured you could but wanted to be sure so I opened the book to the chapter about living in the wilderness and there it was 'cooking with snow'...so I melted done ALOT of snow on our wood stove we have and made a pot of soup and washed some dishes.That book has come in handy plenty of times and that's why it sits on the table.Ramianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17544305637707960132010-02-09T11:58:41.530+10:002010-02-09T11:58:41.530+10:00Thanks so much for all the links. I especially lik...Thanks so much for all the links. I especially like the link for King Arthur's Flour blog. I am going to make one of their recipes tomorrow.<br />Blessings<br />DianeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10214322750183022876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44776081894431769912010-02-09T11:52:01.070+10:002010-02-09T11:52:01.070+10:00I just saw several of these books at the Earth Lod...I just saw several of these books at the Earth Lodge where we went camping here in Guatemala this past weekend! I wish I could have stopped to read them, but I was too busy trying to stop my little guys from hurling themselves off a cliff. <br /><br />As for sourdough, I have a really delicious recipe for a nice fluffy bread here: http://thegourmetmama.com/sourdough-bread/Expat Momhttp://expatmom.infonoreply@blogger.com