Loaded w Holiday Ideas / Come Join the Blog Hop 12/17/16

<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;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LtiwvRY2YSg/VsXmMI2XzEI/AAAAAAAAFvU/mCwGnItK5jk/s1600/newsaturdays.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LtiwvRY2YSg/VsXmMI2XzEI/AAAAAAAAFvU/mCwGnItK5jk/s640/newsaturdays.jpg" width="640"></a></div> </h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;">     </h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="clear: both;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Welcome to the Simple Saturdays Blog Hop. We can't wait to see what you have to share this week! </span></div> </div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br> 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.  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!<br> <br> <br> Please join us, submit YOUR 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!<br> </div></div>

Loaded w Holiday Ideas / Come Join the Blog Hop 12/17/16

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It's Freezing Here / Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 12/10/16

<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;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;">  <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6R3U8hfmUxQ/WEmrhAdVqnI/AAAAAAAAILc/RykwZtsXkGw5jZMvuBPCwFVNXVW2DdE4QCLcB/s1600/newsaturdaysxmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6R3U8hfmUxQ/WEmrhAdVqnI/AAAAAAAAILc/RykwZtsXkGw5jZMvuBPCwFVNXVW2DdE4QCLcB/s640/newsaturdaysxmas.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />   </h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="clear: both;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Welcome to the Simple Saturdays Blog Hop. We are spending this day with friends and family. We are either enjoying company or still wrapping gifts like crazy ladies, so save those posts because we can't wait to see them!</span><br /> <span style="color: maroon; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: maroon; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Merry Christmas from the ladies of the Simple Saturdays Hop!</span><br /> <span style="color: maroon; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y2UgwZtUbxk/WEBw31-9BwI/AAAAAAAAIHI/V7MjkXFqp7Ahr-25QfsDBXuvswjsH8RjwCEw/s1600/group.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="482" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y2UgwZtUbxk/WEBw31-9BwI/AAAAAAAAIHI/V7MjkXFqp7Ahr-25QfsDBXuvswjsH8RjwCEw/s640/group.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a><br /> <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></div> <div> <a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></div> <div> <a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></div> <div> <a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life</a></div> <div> <a href="http://www.therusticelk.com/" target="_blank">Danielle @ The Rustic Elk</a></div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <a href="http://www.inlinkz.com/new/view.php?id=683490" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: left;" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <script src="https://static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <!-- end InLinkz script --> </div>

It's Freezing Here / Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 12/10/16

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Spicy Ranch Chicken Dinner in the Crock Pot

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MhLjhF1nmIc/WEF9QXb5D7I/AAAAAAAANrc/KN49F2EUaoAfc-g6zv8I6e6hwKFzBB-GQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MhLjhF1nmIc/WEF9QXb5D7I/AAAAAAAANrc/KN49F2EUaoAfc-g6zv8I6e6hwKFzBB-GQCLcB/s320/IMG_1297.JPG" width="320" /></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: x-large;"><b>This is Good. <span style="color: #cc0000;"><u>I mean really good</u>.</span> The even better part is that it has bacon in it. I love bacon. <i><span style="color: red;">Do you like bacon?</span></i></b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Who doesn't like throwing dinner in a pot and going about your day and coming home to a nice hot meal.</b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I know I do.</b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>This dish contains so many of my favorites and it's so <u>easy</u> to make.</b></span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h_PzMUIJPIQ/WEF9CZ77c9I/AAAAAAAANrY/DWihIsFpJ0gYTMdMoNsuLDvNt67idj6HgCLcB/s1600/IMG_1291.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h_PzMUIJPIQ/WEF9CZ77c9I/AAAAAAAANrY/DWihIsFpJ0gYTMdMoNsuLDvNt67idj6HgCLcB/s320/IMG_1291.JPG" width="320" /></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;">Take the stick of Real Butter and throw it in the bottom of the crock pot.</span></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;">Add your boneless skinless chicken thighs/breasts.<b> </b></span><i><b>(totally depends on if you like white or dark meat)</b></i></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V9lKNKrk_gM/WEF98ohLzdI/AAAAAAAANro/9NnpqF0jv5cpgBeOqB9lczfiztVByITgACLcB/s1600/IMG_1292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V9lKNKrk_gM/WEF98ohLzdI/AAAAAAAANro/9NnpqF0jv5cpgBeOqB9lczfiztVByITgACLcB/s320/IMG_1292.JPG" width="320" /></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;">Open 2 cans of diced potatoes and 2 cans of green beans <b>(drain them all)</b> and dump them in.</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5NIgufnAFhQ/WEF-_XqcotI/AAAAAAAANrw/ZjJiEExCL9UWeG4iQvakl-yHoOrpsBW_wCLcB/s1600/IMG_1293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5NIgufnAFhQ/WEF-_XqcotI/AAAAAAAANrw/ZjJiEExCL9UWeG4iQvakl-yHoOrpsBW_wCLcB/s320/IMG_1293.JPG" width="320" /></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;">Now open your dry pack of Spicy Ranch Salad Dressing Mix</span>.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">   <b>( If you don't like spicy use the regular)</b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L5BlkoB4NQE/WEGC6IBfhZI/AAAAAAAANr8/9TlOrnQMs0U0du3sNWz4Lzws9vtkFFpjQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L5BlkoB4NQE/WEGC6IBfhZI/AAAAAAAANr8/9TlOrnQMs0U0du3sNWz4Lzws9vtkFFpjQCLcB/s320/IMG_1294.JPG" width="320" /></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;">Now cut up 1 Green Bell Pepper into bite size pieces and throw it in on top.</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-elH-VAydbFc/WEGDM7yZ6dI/AAAAAAAANsE/64EbbuU3dQIj06ehjCQkcLquUvgK1239wCLcB/s1600/IMG_1295.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-elH-VAydbFc/WEGDM7yZ6dI/AAAAAAAANsE/64EbbuU3dQIj06ehjCQkcLquUvgK1239wCLcB/s320/IMG_1295.JPG" width="320" /></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;">Next you will need about 8 strips of cooked bacon. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Just fry it up real quick and eat the leftovers.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> See you can get dinner ready while making breakfast. Even better.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YahliB6q6uk/WEGDAjxUexI/AAAAAAAANsA/QztMy6hDvrQDCUpyL_3_umAa28Gu6YoxACLcB/s1600/IMG_1297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YahliB6q6uk/WEGDAjxUexI/AAAAAAAANsA/QztMy6hDvrQDCUpyL_3_umAa28Gu6YoxACLcB/s320/IMG_1297.JPG" width="320" /></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;">Drain your bacon and throw the pieces in on top of the bell peppers.</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j9YU63hxokY/WEGEcjW0oUI/AAAAAAAANsQ/kFezWe3fXFQ2-BMhu3YmN7K-GVjc54FgQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1299.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j9YU63hxokY/WEGEcjW0oUI/AAAAAAAANsQ/kFezWe3fXFQ2-BMhu3YmN7K-GVjc54FgQCLcB/s320/IMG_1299.JPG" width="320" /></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;">Now set your crock pot on high for a good 4-5 hours or if you are going to be gone all day you can cook it on low for 8 hours.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">There you have it the prep time to get this ready is about 10 minutes of cooking bacon and chopping a bell pepper.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Serve it up with a dinner salad if you like and voila.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Dinner in a hurry so you can relax and enjoy time with your family and friends.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Happy Eating,</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Valerie</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> Sharing with <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.net/">Met Monday</a></div>

Spicy Ranch Chicken Dinner in the Crock Pot

This is Good. I mean really good . The even better part is that it has bacon in it. I love bacon. Do you like bacon? Who doesn...

Simple Christmas Crafts for All Ages

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <img alt="Make this terra cotta Santa for your home! Pots become Christmas decor!" height="320" src="https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecountrychiccottage.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F11%2Fterra-cotta-santa-christmas-decor-012.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" width="320" /><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Well here we are Dec. 3rd and <span style="color: red;">Christmas </span>is on the way. <b>Again</b>!!!!. <i>How does it come around so quickly</i>? </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">The link-ups and guest posts have been so full of great <span style="color: red;">Christmas </span>craft ideas that I couldn't help but share this with you to get you <b>inspired</b> and call up all your family and friends and start crafting.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">There is nothing like something homemade to really put you in the mood for a great <span style="color: red;">Christmas </span>season.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Grab a cup of <b>hot chocolate w/ marshmallows </b>or <b>apple cider</b> and let's chat shall we?</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j5KYn3gLK_o/WEL-ATOpuKI/AAAAAAAANsg/twk1pMiCypcfA_aZz_TkvwiqjDv5frKewCLcB/s1600/im1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j5KYn3gLK_o/WEL-ATOpuKI/AAAAAAAANsg/twk1pMiCypcfA_aZz_TkvwiqjDv5frKewCLcB/s320/im1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Now a few years ago my friend Kelly at<a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/2014/12/how-to-have-frugal-and-fabulous.html"> Simple Life Mom </a>wrote an entire article about saving money and making your own homemade holiday. These felt ornaments are just the cutest ever. The sky is the limit here. I just love gingerbread people do you?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">These homemade Christmas Cards are so easy to make and the kids and adults can do it. <a href="http://wesens-art.blogspot.de/2016/11/christmas-cards.html">Wesen's Art</a> is so inspiring. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Now I am always playing around with ideas that are both affordable and cute and on a trip to the dollar store I found these cute cut-outs so we made our very own <span style="color: red;">Gingerbread Garland</span>. The how - to is<a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/2015/12/how-to-make-your-own-3-gingerbread.html"> here</a>. People have just fallen in love with this garland because it's affordable and it lasts for years.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Lindsey at Chickadee Homestead is a nature loving girl and is just so clever. She made that oh so pretty evergreen table centerpiece for next to nothing. The girl has skills. You can read all about how she pulls off a frugal and cute Christmas <a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/2014/12/how-to-have-frugal-and-fabulous_10.html">here.</a></span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="Christmas Fairy Garden" src="https://i1.wp.com/gluesticksblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/christmas-fairy-garden2.png?resize=545%2C824" /><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Now if you have been around here for awhile you know that I love to garden and have toyed with the idea of a Fairy Garden but haven't gotten around to it. Mainly, because Spring/Summer is our busy season.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Now I just need to say Brandy over at <a href="http://gluesticksblog.com/2016/11/christmas-fairy-garden.html">Gluesticks</a> is a genius. Really, she is. She made a <span style="color: red;">Christmas Fairy Garden</span> and it is sooooo cute. <b>I can do this.</b> <b><i>You can do this.</i></b> <b>We can all do this</b>. Thank you Brandy for thinking outside of the box and bringing this idea to us during Christmas.</span><br /> <br /> <img alt="Make this terra cotta Santa for your home! Pots become Christmas decor!" src="http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/terra-cotta-santa-christmas-decor-012.jpg" /><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Now Angi at <a href="http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/terra-cotta-santa-craft/">Country Chic Cottage</a> is always full of the cutest ideas ever. Only Angi would make the cutest <span style="color: red;">Santa</span> ever and make it colorful and affordable. Isn't he so cute?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I love that his little perch is a tree stump. Don't you?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to bookmark or pin which crafts you like so you don't forget about them.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>*** If you are reading this in a reader be sure to click through onto the blog so you can get to the links where all of the instructions to make this inspiring crafts are.***</b></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">If you'd like to see some more inspiring Holiday Decor check <a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/p/seasonal-decor.html">this</a> out.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Now if you like DIY stuff check out<a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/p/handmade-craft-projects.html"> this.</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Now tell me what is your favorite Christmas Craft you've ever made???</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait to hear?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Happy Crafting,</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Valerie</span><br /> <br /> Sharing with <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.net/">Met Monday</a><br /> <br /></div>

Simple Christmas Crafts for All Ages

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Warm Up and Get Inspired / Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 12/3/16

<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;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LtiwvRY2YSg/VsXmMI2XzEI/AAAAAAAAFvU/mCwGnItK5jk/s1600/newsaturdays.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LtiwvRY2YSg/VsXmMI2XzEI/AAAAAAAAFvU/mCwGnItK5jk/s640/newsaturdays.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>    </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;"> <br /> 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.  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;"> <br /> 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;"> </span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y2UgwZtUbxk/WEBw31-9BwI/AAAAAAAAIHI/pWrRt5-Iq2UBMEv4IbW1NyRSENUnxnh8ACLcB/s1600/group.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="481" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y2UgwZtUbxk/WEBw31-9BwI/AAAAAAAAIHI/pWrRt5-Iq2UBMEv4IbW1NyRSENUnxnh8ACLcB/s640/group.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /></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.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.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><br /> <a href="http://www.therusticelk.com/" target="_blank">Danielle @ The Rustic Elk</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> </span><strong style="color: maroon; font-size: xx-large;">What Can I Post?</strong></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /> 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;"> <br /></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;"> We missed so many of you last week at the hop. Thank you to those dedicated few who linked up with us! I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving and we can't wait to see what you have been up to! </h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Will you be featured next week?!?</h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #993300; text-align: left;">Ready to get to the hop? </span><span style="color: #993300; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="color: #993300; text-align: left;">Add your link below:</span></h2>   <!-- start InLinkz script --> <br /> <div class="InLinkzContainer" id="681789"> <a href="http://www.inlinkz.com/new/view.php?id=681789" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div> <script src="https://static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <!-- end InLinkz script --> </div>

Warm Up and Get Inspired / Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 12/3/16

    Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop! This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simpl...