Boiled Corned Beef and Cabbage

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">                                                 <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-odYl6Ohqkow/VsNbychHpOI/AAAAAAAAMsI/9E7oVcPBqro/s1600/facebook84.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="185" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-odYl6Ohqkow/VsNbychHpOI/AAAAAAAAMsI/9E7oVcPBqro/s320/facebook84.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>                                                             <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">When I was a little girl we lived in a 2 story house and every year in March my mom would, frequently, make boiled corned beef and cabbage.  I still remember the smell of the herbs and peppercorns boiling in the water and let me tell you..... the whole house smelled soooo good.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br> </div>

Boiled Corned Beef and Cabbage

                                                                                                            When I was a little gi...

It's Sunny and Springtime....and Simple Saturdays

<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Join us for ideas on living a Simple Lifestyle and being Self Sufficient!</strong></span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="simple saturdays3 300" class=" size-full wp-image-6704 aligncenter" height="518" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/simple-saturdays3-300.jpg" width="300"></h2> <h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800000;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h1> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center">This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simple way of Life and learning to be Self Reliant in all they do.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to be more Self Reliant in our homes and on our land. This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</p> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center">Please join us, submit <span style="color: #800000;"><strong>YOUR</strong></span> Self-Reliant post (maybe even 2 or 3), browse around, visit a site or two and learn some new Simple tips or Self Reliant How'To's!</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="color: #800000;"> This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Timber Creek Farmer" href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/" target="_blank">Janet @ Timber Creek Farmer</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Simply Living Simply" href="http://simply-living-simply.com" target="_blank">Kat @ Simply Living Simply</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Better Hens and Gardens" href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lilsuburbanhomestead.com/" target="_blank">Karen Lynn @ Lil Suburban Homestead</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.happy-days-farm.com/" target="_blank">Brittany @ Happy Days Farm</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://homesteadchronicles.com/" target="_blank">Jo @ Homestead Chronicles</a></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800000;"> <strong> What Can I Post?</strong></span></h2> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center">Anything and everything related to a more Simple way of life <span style="color: #800000;"><strong>OR</strong></span> Self Reliance....</p> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center">Homesteading, Prepping, Gardening, Cooking/recipes/food, Livestock of all varieties, Off-grid, Natural Living, Wellness/wholeness and Healthcare, Herbal, <span style="color: #800000;"><strong>DIY & MYO!</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center">*<span style="color: #800000;"><strong>PLEASE-PLEASE-PLEASE*</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center">Include:</p> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center">1. Text link Or <span style="color: #800000;"><strong>ADD</strong></span> the blog hop button below & link back to the Blog Hop.</p> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/simple-saturdays-bw-150.jpg" title="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop"></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="color: #800000;"> <strong>How Can I Be a Featured Blogger?</strong></span></h2> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>By linking up AND HAVING A LINK OR BUTTON LINKING BACK TO THE BLOG HOP!</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center">Our featured blogger is chosen each week by YOU our readers...and we hope to have <span style="color: #800000;"><strong>YOU</strong></span> as our next featured blogger!</p> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>If you are selected as "Featured", make sure and grab your button!:</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/simple-saturdays-featured-button.jpg"><img alt="simple saturdays featured button" height="181" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/simple-saturdays-featured-button.jpg" width="150"></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><em>**Please note: By linking to this Blog Hop you are giving us permission to link back to your post if you are featured. We will also include 1 photo from your post in the interest of sending visitors your way. **</em></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="color: #800000;">Congratulations to our Featured Blogger this week:</span></h2> <h4 style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lettersfromsunnybrook.com" target="_blank">Letters From Sunnybrook</a></h4> <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Frugal-Living-Fails-300x300.jpg"><img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4466" height="300" src="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Frugal-Living-Fails-300x300.jpg" width="300"></a>   <h4 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lettersfromsunnybrook.com/25-frugal-living-fails/" target="_blank">25 Frugal Living Fails</a></h4> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lilsuburbanhomestead.com/2015/03/09/spring-cleaning-homestead/" target="_blank"> </a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ready to get to the hop? Add your link below:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <!-- start InLinkz script --> <div class='InLinkzContainer' id='509779' > <a rel='nofollow' href="http://new.inlinkz.com/luwpview.php?id=509779" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div> <script type='text/javascript' src='//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116'></script> <!-- end InLinkz script -->

It's Sunny and Springtime....and Simple Saturdays

Join us for ideas on living a Simple Lifestyle and being Self Sufficient! Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop! This blog hop is brought...

Planting Time.....and Veggie Garden Tips

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>                                                                   <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gej6NXKY0lg/Vo6mqJo1nZI/AAAAAAAALpg/Niybn3mJX6k/s1600/facebook84.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gej6NXKY0lg/Vo6mqJo1nZI/AAAAAAAALpg/Niybn3mJX6k/s320/facebook84.jpg" width="183"></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Onions.....mmmmm....picture the grilled onions on chicken and steak hot off the grill, sliced red onions next to a pulled pork sandwich on a Spring evening, then there's the sweet vidalia onions piled on a warm buttered croissant sandwich piled full of sliced turkey and swiss cheese.  </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">                                              </span><br />                                               <img height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LNRsGodAl7Q/VRCeWcEd3UI/AAAAAAAAGdw/BITp2jgcOYY/s320/IMG_20150323_173733996.jpg" width="320"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">This my friends is the beginning of <span style="color: yellow;">Spring</span>.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2QouXmMhSRY/VRCftTZpBOI/AAAAAAAAGeQ/mZXTLiyiZcA/s1600/IMG_20150323_173710581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2QouXmMhSRY/VRCftTZpBOI/AAAAAAAAGeQ/mZXTLiyiZcA/s1600/IMG_20150323_173710581.jpg" width="179"></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">It's time to start <span style="color: lime;">planting</span>...YIPPPEEEE!!!!.. I've waited for this moment through all the snow storms this year ....the first moment when you fire up the tiller and pray that it starts, or in our case borrow a tiller because our's didn't start.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Drc9zru9IR4/VRCeZhIz3aI/AAAAAAAAGd4/PLiaCX3Gc-8/s1600/IMG_20150323_173714215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Drc9zru9IR4/VRCeZhIz3aI/AAAAAAAAGd4/PLiaCX3Gc-8/s1600/IMG_20150323_173714215.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Thought I would share a few tips from the expert farmer, my hubby, who grew up reluctantly planting and canning <b>70% of what they ate right out of their garden.</b></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">1.<b><i> We mowed down the garden area.</i></b></span><br /> <b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b> <b><i><span style="font-size: large;">2. We got rabbit and chicken poo from the neighbors, yes they give it away for free, and spread it on top of our soil. </span></i></b><br /> <b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b> <b><i><span style="font-size: large;">3. We let it sit awhile and go through some rain storms.</span></i></b><br /> <b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b> <b><i><span style="font-size: large;">4.  The Mr. turned over the soil not once but twice.</span></i></b><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fO6968FVlmw/VRCebrb1GcI/AAAAAAAAGeA/tGi_FgYNKsU/s1600/IMG_20150323_173743665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fO6968FVlmw/VRCebrb1GcI/AAAAAAAAGeA/tGi_FgYNKsU/s1600/IMG_20150323_173743665.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow he will turn it again and then I will come home and start planting.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">We are in  between zones 7a and 7b...... so for us it's time to plant.........</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">spinach, potatoes, onions, swiss chard, rainbow chard, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, beats, lettuce, radish, and turnips.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Do you remember how I told you one of my <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-projects-in-making.html">2015 goals</a> was to fill the garden and plant flowers as far as the eye could see? Well, some of my flowers will be coming from things we eat.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">You won't believe what all I have in store for this growing season.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">How about you, are you still thawing out from storms or are you beginning to start planting away like me?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">You won't believe what all I'm putting in pots this year. If you don't have the space, don't worry about it I got you covered.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Now I'm going back to painting my master bedroom closet.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Hugs from Oklahoma,</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Valerie</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> Sharing with <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.net/">Met Monday</a> <a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/2015/03/misadventures-mondays-blog-hop-march-23.html">Misadventures Monday</a> <a href="http://anoregoncottage.com/tuesday-garden-party-3-24-15/">Tuesdays Garden Party</a> <a href="http://mymaplehillfarm.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-maple-hill-hop-73.html">Maple Hill Hop</a> <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">Show and Tell</a> <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2015/03/its-sunny-and-springtimeand-simple.html">Simple Saturdays</a> <a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/2015/03/sew-darn-crafty-linky-party_29.html">Sew Many Ways</a> <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Show and Share</a> <a href="http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/">Tweak It Tuesday</a> <a href="http://jannolson.blogspot.com/">Share Your Cup</a> <a href="http://www.feathersinthewoods.com/2015/04/green-thumb-thursday.html">Green Thumb Thursdays</a> <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">Home Sweet Home</a> <a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/2015/04/feathered-nest-friday.html#more">Feathered Nest Friday</a> <a href="http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com/">Simple and Sweet</a> <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Wow Us Wednesday</a> <a href="http://www.thehappyhousie.com/">Works It Wednesday</a> <a href="http://anoregoncottage.com/tuesday-garden-party-4-14-15/">Tuesday Garden Party</a> <a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/">Tuesdays With A Twist</a> <a href="http://www.elizabethandcovintage.com/">Be Inspired</a>  <a href="http://yesterfood.blogspot.com/">Treasure Box Tuesday</a> <a href="http://www.decortoadore.net/">Thoughts of Home</a> <a href="http://www.decortoadore.net/">Show and Tell</a></div>

Planting Time.....and Veggie Garden Tips

                                                                  Onions.....mmmmm....picture the grilled onions on chicken and steak...

Happy Spring and Simple Saturdays

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>Join us for ideas on living a Simple Lifestyle and being Self Sufficient!</strong></span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="simple saturdays3 300" class=" size-full wp-image-6704 aligncenter" height="518" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/simple-saturdays3-300.jpg" width="300"></h2> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h1> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simple way of Life and learning to be Self Reliant in all they do.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to be more Self Reliant in our homes and on our land. This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Please join us, submit <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOUR</strong></span> Self-Reliant post (maybe even 2 or 3), browse around, visit a site or two and learn some new Simple tips or Self Reliant How'To's!</div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/" target="_blank" title="Timber Creek Farmer">Janet @ Timber Creek Farmer</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/" target="_blank" title="Simply Living Simply">Kat @ Simply Living Simply</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lilsuburbanhomestead.com/" target="_blank">Karen Lynn @ Lil Suburban Homestead</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.happy-days-farm.com/" target="_blank">Brittany @ Happy Days Farm</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://homesteadchronicles.com/" target="_blank">Jo @ Homestead Chronicles</a></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> <strong> What Can I Post?</strong></span></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Anything and everything related to a more Simple way of life <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>OR</strong></span> Self Reliance....</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Homesteading, Prepping, Gardening, Cooking/recipes/food, Livestock of all varieties, Off-grid, Natural Living, Wellness/wholeness and Healthcare, Herbal, <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>DIY & MYO!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> *<span style="color: maroon;"><strong>PLEASE-PLEASE-PLEASE*</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Include:</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> 1. Text link Or <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>ADD</strong></span> the blog hop button below & link back to the Blog Hop.</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/simple-saturdays-bw-150.jpg" title="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop"></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> <strong>How Can I Be a Featured Blogger?</strong></span></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>By linking up AND HAVING A LINK OR BUTTON LINKING BACK TO THE BLOG HOP!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Our featured blogger is chosen each week by YOU our readers...and we hope to have <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOU</strong></span> as our next featured blogger!</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>If you are selected as "Featured", make sure and grab your button!:</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/simple-saturdays-featured-button.jpg"><img alt="simple saturdays featured button" height="181" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/simple-saturdays-featured-button.jpg" width="150"></a></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <em>**Please note: By linking to this Blog Hop you are giving us permission to link back to your post if you are featured. We will also include 1 photo from your post in the interest of sending visitors your way. **</em></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Congratulations to our Featured Blogger this week:</span></h2> <h4 style="text-align: center;">  <a href="http://www.lilsuburbanhomestead.com/" target="_blank">Karen Lynn @ Lil Suburban Homestead</a>, one of our amazing Co-Hosts!</h4> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="lilsubhomesteadspringcleanupday-750x422" class=" size-medium wp-image-10974 aligncenter" height="169" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/lilsubhomesteadspringcleanupday-750x422-300x169.jpg" width="300"></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lilsuburbanhomestead.com/2015/03/09/spring-cleaning-homestead/" target="_blank"> Spring Cleaning on the Homestead!</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Ready to get to the hop? Add your link below:</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <!-- start InLinkz script --> <br /> <div class="InLinkzContainer" id="503683"> <a href="http://new.inlinkz.com/luwpview.php?id=503683" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div> <script src="//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116" type="text/javascript"></script> <!-- end InLinkz script --> </div>

Happy Spring and Simple Saturdays

Join us for ideas on living a Simple Lifestyle and being Self Sufficient! Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop! This blog hop is ...

What You Can Dry on Your Clothesline

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">My friend Brenda....loves to come down to the farm and visit us with all of her little munchkins.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <span style="font-size: large;">                                        </span><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4nTPScaX5og/Vo6xqQZ-43I/AAAAAAAALp4/VTsB1MqfVnQ/s1600/facebook84.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4nTPScaX5og/Vo6xqQZ-43I/AAAAAAAALp4/VTsB1MqfVnQ/s320/facebook84.jpg" width="320"></a></span></div> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span><span style="font-size: large;">One thing she always mentions when she comes to the farm is how much she wishes she had our clothesline. With <b>10 kids</b> of all ages she's done more than her fair share of laundry in her life and paid the electric bills too.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br> </div>

What You Can Dry on Your Clothesline

My friend Brenda....loves to come down to the farm and visit us with all of her little munchkins.                                    ...

It's Planting Time, and Simple Saturdays

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>Join us for ideas on living a Simple Lifestyle and being Self Sufficient!</strong></span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="simple saturdays blog hop lesa goat" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10834" height="423" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/simple-saturdays-blog-hop-lesa-goat.jpg" width="499"></h2> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h1> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simple way of Life and learning to be Self Reliant in all they do.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to be more Self Reliant in our homes and on our land. This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Please join us, submit <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOUR</strong></span> Self-Reliant post (maybe even 2 or 3), browse around, visit a site or two and learn some new Simple tips or Self Reliant How'To's!</div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/" target="_blank" title="Timber Creek Farmer">Janet @ Timber Creek Farmer</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/" target="_blank" title="Simply Living Simply">Kat @ Simply Living Simply</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lilsuburbanhomestead.com/" target="_blank">Karen Lynn @ Lil Suburban Homestead</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.happy-days-farm.com/" target="_blank">Brittany @ Happy Days Farm</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://homesteadchronicles.com/" target="_blank">Jo @ Homestead Chronicles</a></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> <strong> What Can I Post?</strong></span></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Anything and everything related to a more Simple way of life <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>OR</strong></span> Self Reliance....</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Homesteading, Prepping, Gardening, Cooking/recipes/food, Livestock of all varieties, Off-grid, Natural Living, Wellness/wholeness and Healthcare, Herbal, <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>DIY & MYO!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> *<span style="color: maroon;"><strong>PLEASE-PLEASE-PLEASE*</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Include:</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> 1. Text link Or <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>ADD</strong></span> the blog hop button below & link back to the Blog Hop.</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/simple-saturdays-bw-150.jpg" title="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop"></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> <strong>How Can I Be a Featured Blogger?</strong></span></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>By linking up AND HAVING A LINK OR BUTTON LINKING BACK TO THE BLOG HOP!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Our featured blogger is chosen each week by YOU our readers...and we hope to have <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOU</strong></span> as our next featured blogger!</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>If you are selected as "Featured", make sure and grab your button!:</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/simple-saturdays-featured-button.jpg"><img alt="simple saturdays featured button" height="181" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/simple-saturdays-featured-button.jpg" width="150"></a></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <em>**Please note: By linking to this Blog Hop you are giving us permission to link back to your post if you are featured. We will also include 1 photo from your post in the interest of sending visitors your way. **</em></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Congratulations to our Featured Blogger this week:</span></h2> <h4 style="text-align: center;"> Kat from <a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/" target="_blank">Simply Living Simply</a> and the creator of this hop! </h4> <div style="text-align: center;"> This post was a big hit this past week.</div> <div style="text-align: center;">   <a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/your-clean-un-cluttered-casa/" target="_blank">Your Clean and Un-cluttered Casa</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/casa-header.jpg"><img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4405" height="425" src="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/casa-header-290x425.jpg" width="290"></a></div>   <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Ready to get to the hop? Add your link below:</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div>   <!-- start InLinkz script --> <br /> <div class="InLinkzContainer" id="503682"> <a href="http://new.inlinkz.com/luwpview.php?id=503682" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div> <script src="//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116" type="text/javascript"></script> <!-- end InLinkz script --> </div>

It's Planting Time, and Simple Saturdays

Join us for ideas on living a Simple Lifestyle and being Self Sufficient! Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop! This blog hop is b...

Perfectly Delicious Pulled Pork

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <br>                                                                 <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S1kSWSEU5WM/Vo6zR4dMwGI/AAAAAAAALqE/zw9CXdw2UCM/s1600/facebook84.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S1kSWSEU5WM/Vo6zR4dMwGI/AAAAAAAALqE/zw9CXdw2UCM/s320/facebook84.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">Oh my goodness....what a whirlwind of a week it's been. The snow started melting, it got hot, we went seed shopping, it rained,...we went to get lunch.....which landed in me getting a part time job...and helping a new friend with a tea room......came home from the tea room ....it's raining...so no garden planting today.....time to put my feet up and share with you my new recipe I came up with this week for the most delicious pulled pork.  We ate on it for days and it doubled as a soup starter.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">                              </span><img height="179" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-crXICu048bI/VQNZT0eIz5I/AAAAAAAAGWE/du_5Fonju5Q/s320/IMG_20150304_203118927.jpg" width="320"><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">This will be a recipe you will thank me for ....it's that good.</span><br> <br> </div>

Perfectly Delicious Pulled Pork

                                                                Oh my goodness....what a whirlwind of a week it's been. The snow ...

It's Twins Again, Times x2

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iN8hvAFrFUY/VQDlQdETzKI/AAAAAAAAGVM/qHnPIBawpLU/s1600/IMG_20150301_103608829_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iN8hvAFrFUY/VQDlQdETzKI/AAAAAAAAGVM/qHnPIBawpLU/s1600/IMG_20150301_103608829_HDR.jpg" width="179"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">We are so ecstatic. 2 sets of twins have been born on the farm in the last 3 weeks and it has us over the moon.</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zcyC23dkZ8c/VQDlSV4xTQI/AAAAAAAAGVU/C53IQmc4xa8/s1600/IMG_20150301_103624607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zcyC23dkZ8c/VQDlSV4xTQI/AAAAAAAAGVU/C53IQmc4xa8/s1600/IMG_20150301_103624607.jpg" width="179"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Pardon my being absent a couple days while I am lovin...</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kWQAqtgC73Q/VQDlThdy82I/AAAAAAAAGVc/lP-wRSv-0gM/s1600/IMG_20150301_103754521_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kWQAqtgC73Q/VQDlThdy82I/AAAAAAAAGVc/lP-wRSv-0gM/s1600/IMG_20150301_103754521_HDR.jpg" width="179"></a></div> <br />                                               <span style="font-size: large;"> and huggin,...and kissin.....and cuddlin....</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zd4baosMAMQ/VQDlUkzqIUI/AAAAAAAAGVk/uaY1SA6SGu8/s1600/IMG_20150228_194457354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zd4baosMAMQ/VQDlUkzqIUI/AAAAAAAAGVk/uaY1SA6SGu8/s1600/IMG_20150228_194457354.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">These cute new babies. Buttercup I'm so proud of you... you did well my girl.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">What have you been up to?</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Big Hugs from Oklahoma,</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Valerie</span><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.net/">Met Monday</a></div>

It's Twins Again, Times x2

We are so ecstatic. 2 sets of twins have been born on the farm in the last 3 weeks and it has us over the moon. Pardon my being...

It's Finally Sunny and Simple Saturdays

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>Join us for ideas on living a Simple Lifestyle and being Self Sufficient!</strong></span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="simple saturdays blog hop lesa goat" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10834" height="423" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/simple-saturdays-blog-hop-lesa-goat.jpg" width="499"></h2> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h1> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simple way of Life and learning to be Self Reliant in all they do.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to be more Self Reliant in our homes and on our land. This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Please join us, submit <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOUR</strong></span> Self-Reliant post (maybe even 2 or 3), browse around, visit a site or two and learn some new Simple tips or Self Reliant How'To's!</div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/" target="_blank" title="Timber Creek Farmer">Janet @ Timber Creek Farmer</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/" target="_blank" title="Simply Living Simply">Kat @ Simply Living Simply</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lilsuburbanhomestead.com/" target="_blank">Karen Lynn @ Lil Suburban Homestead</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.happy-days-farm.com/" target="_blank">Brittany @ Happy Days Farm</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://homesteadchronicles.com/" target="_blank">Jo @ Homestead Chronicles</a></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> <strong> What Can I Post?</strong></span></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Anything and everything related to a more Simple way of life <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>OR</strong></span> Self Reliance....</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Homesteading, Prepping, Gardening, Cooking/recipes/food, Livestock of all varieties, Off-grid, Natural Living, Wellness/wholeness and Healthcare, Herbal, <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>DIY & MYO!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> *<span style="color: maroon;"><strong>PLEASE-PLEASE-PLEASE*</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Include:</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> 1. Text link Or <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>ADD</strong></span> the blog hop button below & link back to the Blog Hop.</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/simple-saturdays-bw-150.jpg" title="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop"></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> <strong>How Can I Be a Featured Blogger?</strong></span></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>By linking up AND HAVING A LINK OR BUTTON LINKING BACK TO THE BLOG HOP!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Our featured blogger is chosen each week by YOU our readers...and we hope to have <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOU</strong></span> as our next featured blogger!</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>If you are selected as "Featured", make sure and grab your button!:</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/simple-saturdays-featured-button.jpg"><img alt="simple saturdays featured button" height="181" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/simple-saturdays-featured-button.jpg" width="150"></a></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <em>**Please note: By linking to this Blog Hop you are giving us permission to link back to your post if you are featured. We will also include 1 photo from your post in the interest of sending visitors your way. **</em></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Congratulations to our Featured Blogger this week:</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cottage Making Mommy</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="cottage mommy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10835" height="125" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cottage-mommy.jpg" width="125"></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2015/02/23-ways-to-add-farmhouse-style-to-your.html" target="_blank"> 23 Ways to add Farmhouse Style to your Home</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Ready to get to the hop? Add your link below:</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <!-- start InLinkz script --> <br /> <div class="InLinkzContainer" id="503678"> <a href="http://new.inlinkz.com/luwpview.php?id=503678" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div> <script src="//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116" type="text/javascript"></script> <!-- end InLinkz script --> </div>

It's Finally Sunny and Simple Saturdays

Join us for ideas on living a Simple Lifestyle and being Self Sufficient! Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop! This blog hop is b...

Deviled Ham Sandwiches...... Say What?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">                                                                       <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iyWMJdbSdx8/Vo63qGl7OaI/AAAAAAAALqQ/y2mBZxGbItw/s1600/facebook84.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iyWMJdbSdx8/Vo63qGl7OaI/AAAAAAAALqQ/y2mBZxGbItw/s320/facebook84.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">I just got off the phone with my dear friend Ms. Kay who is my <b>loving</b> and <b>quirky</b> neighbor who lives a few doors down.</span><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <span style="font-size: large;">Ms. Kay is from Iowa and I still remember the first time I met her in our <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2013/09/small-town-cafe-makeover-on-strict.html">little town cafe</a>.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">She and her hubby always came in shortly before 5 for an early dinner and on Friday's Ms. Kay wasn't shy and ordered a Corona.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">It took awhile before our little town cafe decided to carry beer and it was a HUGE, no-no around here.... but <b>not</b> to Ms. Kay.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">She likes her Corona with a little slice of <span style="color: lime;">lime</span>. </span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I knew then and there we were meant to be friends.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br> </div>

Deviled Ham Sandwiches...... Say What?

                                                                      I just got off the phone with my dear friend Ms. Kay who is my ...