Homemade Holly Candy----Perfect for Christmas and New Year's Eve

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>                               <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dardLXlKpC0/VoHKL4KN8DI/AAAAAAAALYo/_DMowgSVzBQ/s1600/holly1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dardLXlKpC0/VoHKL4KN8DI/AAAAAAAALYo/_DMowgSVzBQ/s400/holly1.jpg" width="400"></a><br> <br> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">                    They are sweet, crunchy, and a little spicy.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;">There isn't a time in my life that I don't remember <span style="color: lime;">holly</span> being part of it. My mom made it several times during the holiday season from Thanksgiving through New Year's and it was always a hit. I've never had someone say no to eating them. They are that good.</span><br> <br> </div>

Homemade Holly Candy----Perfect for Christmas and New Year's Eve

                                                  They are sweet, crunchy, and a little spicy. There isn't a time in my lif...

8 Darling Ideas to Ring In The New Year

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br>                                                 <span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy Holidays.</span><br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">              All that <span style="color: #bf9000;">glitters is gold.</span> Especially on New Year's Eve.</span><br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NZBx671CTxE/VoBoXjcYAPI/AAAAAAAALWw/NeGvgsBSDDo/s1600/newyears.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NZBx671CTxE/VoBoXjcYAPI/AAAAAAAALWw/NeGvgsBSDDo/s320/newyears.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> l</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Whether you are staying home with you family, throwing an adult party or attending a shin-dig these ideas are a sure fire way to start off the New Year in style and make sure it remains in peoples memories for a long time.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div>

8 Darling Ideas to Ring In The New Year

                                                Happy Holidays.               All that glitters is gold. Especially on New Year's E...

Favorite Holiday Treats from the Ladies of Simple Saturdays

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4ySh1ELHYLw/VnqpYsP7UJI/AAAAAAAALMw/9irU7zgeXfA/s1600/simple%2Bsaturdays.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4ySh1ELHYLw/VnqpYsP7UJI/AAAAAAAALMw/9irU7zgeXfA/s320/simple%2Bsaturdays.png" width="213" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Hello and Happy Holidays from the Ladies of Simple Saturdays. We all want to wish you a Very Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year.</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Many of us love to prepare treats for our families and friends during the holiday season and we wanted to share them here with you today. </span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tBVs7WHcarE/VnrflkADxyI/AAAAAAAALNA/HexDy1dQxJU/s1600/Simple%2BSaturdays.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tBVs7WHcarE/VnrflkADxyI/AAAAAAAALNA/HexDy1dQxJU/s320/Simple%2BSaturdays.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Click on the links below to find the recipes for each of these fabulous treats.</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Berry Syrup at <a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/berry-syrup.html">Pasture Deficit Disorder.</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Cranberry Sauce for Your Holiday Table at <a href="http://cedarhillchronicles.com/real-food-nutrient-dense-paleo-plus-gluten-free-grain-free/cranberry-sauce-for-your-holiday-table/">Cedar Hill Chronicles</a>.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Mom's Best Easy Roll out Sugar Cookies at </span><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/2011/12/one-batch-of-my-moms-sugar-cookie.html">Sunny Simple Life</a>.</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">World's Easiest Goat's Milk Fudge at <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/worlds-easiest-fudge/goat-milk-fudge-collage/">Better Hens and Gardens</a>.</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallows at <a href="http://www.feathersinthewoods.com/2012/12/chocolate-peppermint-marshmallows.html?m=1">Feathers in the Woods</a>.</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Chocolate Butterscotch Mud Pie at <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2011/02/chocolate-butterscotch-mud-pie.html">Cottage Making Mommy</a>.</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Make sure to check out our Simple Saturdays Pinterest board <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/smplylvngsmply/simple-saturdays-blog-hop/">here</a> for more great ideas .... including some homemade gift ideas from our other co-hosts.</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Mindie at <a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/">Adventures of A Born-Again Farm Girl</a> and</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Janet at <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/">Timber Creek Farm</a></span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Thank you to everyone who comes to link up at the party every Saturday morning and we look forward to seeing you Jan.2nd.</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Happy Holidays,</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Valerie </span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Elaine</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Lesa</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Pamela</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Cheryl</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Lisa</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Mindie </span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Janet</span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: red;">Sharing with <a href="http://www.thethriftyhome.com/2015/12/316th-penny-pinching-party.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thethriftyhome%2FazGy+%28*The+Thrifty+Home%29">Penny Pinching</a></span> <a href="http://idlewildalaska.com/homestead-blog-hop-62/">Homestead Blog Hop</a> <a href="http://northernnesting.blogspot.com/2015/12/share-your-style-45.html">Share Your Style</a> <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2015/12/show-and-share-no294_28.html">Show and Share</a><a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.net/"> Met Monday </a><a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/">No Place Like Home</a> <a href="http://www.dwellings-theheartofyourhome.com/2015/12/amaze-me-monday-143.html">Amaze Me Monday</a> <a href="http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/">Tweak It Tuesday</a> <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/">A Stroll Thru Life</a></span><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></span></div>

Favorite Holiday Treats from the Ladies of Simple Saturdays

Hello and Happy Holidays from the Ladies of Simple Saturdays. We all want to wish you a Very Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New...

What Ever Happened to Manners?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br />                                                                     <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z9wZlYKYj-Q/VnhUiAMHP2I/AAAAAAAALKw/5sc_aW-PwuQ/s1600/val1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z9wZlYKYj-Q/VnhUiAMHP2I/AAAAAAAALKw/5sc_aW-PwuQ/s320/val1.jpg" width="274" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">By now many of you have already attended a Christmas party or some type of holiday gathering and either you had a great time or you shook your head and thought I should have drank more wine before I came and wondered why on earth do you put yourself through it every year?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">This weekend the hubs went with me to a little holiday shin dig at one of his extended family members house. We were told it was a Christmas party for his side of the family. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">So we get there with the little boys in tow, 6 and 8, and the first problem was there weren't any relatives there. Now the hostess was diagnosed with strep throat the day before and cancelled and then decided to go ahead and have the party anyway, her hubby was in his bedroom, some girlfriend of her brother was there, her sons roommates, a friend of the grandmother and the list goes on and on and all we could think was we don't know any of these people and why on earth did they invite us to a family party when there aren't any family members here. Who does that?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">The house was the size of a matchbox and from the moment we walked in the door we felt uncomfortable.We said a general hello to everyone there and went to sit down. The few people we knew were in the kitchen dishing up the food. Where I come from the older people always go first and by that I mean senior citizens and the little kids so you can get them squared away and then sit down to relax? We all pray before hand too. When did the 20 and 30 something crowd lose their manners? I'm in my 30's and I'm not used to this.</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EdjKtUJ59DA/VnoQA13wQaI/AAAAAAAALMM/Ipc4KbNf_Hs/s1600/spoiled%2Bbrat.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EdjKtUJ59DA/VnoQA13wQaI/AAAAAAAALMM/Ipc4KbNf_Hs/s320/spoiled%2Bbrat.png" width="240" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <span style="font-size: large;">Oh it gets better we sat down and I heard the smart mouth son of the hostess start making fun of us. I just ignored it. This is the same boy who called his mom a few choice cuss words and unfriended her on Facebook a few weeks prior and now he's here with his smart mouth friends, lovely.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Then I did the unthinkable....I got my kiddos and hubby a plate and when my hubby wanted a refill there wasn't room for him to get up so I asked him what he wanted and then I did it.....I coughed into my fist. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">The hostesses spoiled 18 year old brat of a daughter, who I've yet to ever see be polite anywhere, made a huge scene and said, "Valerie...oh my gosh can you like wash your hands...you coughed....all with her hands flying around with disgust." So your mom has strep we are all piled in a house the size of a shoe box and your asking me to wash my hands because I coughed into my fist. I was done. A few minutes later... I told my hubby and rounded up the kids and left. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">When did being insulted, told what to do by a child, and having too many people at a family party, who aren't even family members become the norm?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Oh it gets better....we got to Wal-Mart to pick up some snacks on the way back to the farm and we get 50 phone calls, text messages and Facebook messages all within 30 minutes of leaving. Finally I told my hubby that he needs to let them know we are OK and be honest and tell them we felt uncomfortable and that's why we left. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Big Mistake....I mean HUGE!!!</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">The hostess said, " please talk to me about it I will fix it. They won't get away with acting that way at my house."</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">OK fine ....we told her what happened....so apparently she threw them all out with the leftovers of course and said," I made them all leave."</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">What was I supposed to say to that?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Then the text messages calling me all kinds of names started coming from all of the different people she kicked out. I don't even know how these people got my number. I got my last nasty Facebook message this morning.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">They even went and got my hubby's 80 year old aunt out of bed, apparently she was sick, and got her all riled up and she said, " she wants to have a talk with us" and shook her finger. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Ewwww. Some women I've met once ever wants to have a talk with me because I told her granddaughter that her great-grand daughter was rude...OK. whatever.  It's more than her great-grand daughter that was rude it was her great grandson and the whole dang bunch.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">If I dared say anything negative about another family member or a friend of my parents growing up I would have been in big trouble. Wouldn't you have been to?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">What is wrong with people who are raising their children to call them vulgar names and verbally harass their extended relatives all because they left a party because they felt uncomfortable.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Since Saturday evening...I've gotten so many messages I've wanted to change my number. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I've even gotten yelled at by the hostess for leaving. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Now would you raise your children to yell at someone for leaving a party where they had zero personal space, are being made fun of by people they don't know, and then try to make them feel bad?</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FPEq7ukk4zE/VnoQ1f-vKJI/AAAAAAAALMU/FdPK1gB4vx8/s1600/manners.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FPEq7ukk4zE/VnoQ1f-vKJI/AAAAAAAALMU/FdPK1gB4vx8/s320/manners.png" width="128" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">What on earth is wrong with people today?  When people come to my parties I do everything in my power to make them comfortable. I go around and introduce them to other people and I expect my family members to be on their best behavior.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">This women compared the behavior of my 6 year old to her 18 year old daughter. We run a it takes a village to raise a child household and if any kid in my care is misbehaving I expect an adult who is around to take care of it and if they aren't comfortable to come and get me and I will.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">She also bashes everyone behind their back and then starts a fuss. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I'm getting too old for this garbage.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">All I can think of is that if anyone left my party I would call to make sure everything is OK and if anyone that I had any control over misbehaved they would be writing an apology letter and be grounded. Not this woman....she gathers up a posse of people and launches an attack.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Her daughter is a senior in high-school and is given everything she wants. Car, clothes, electronics and she is allowed to run her mouth about anything and everyone.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Her mother texted me and actually said, I don't understand why people think it's OK for an 80 year old to pop off and they don't like it when a teenager does it."</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Well lady I have news for you....nobody wants to hear a foul-mouthed teenager pop off and disrespect older people. An 80 year old has the right to speak their mind. It's called respect. They've earned it.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">This is a woman who also photographs her children, who sleep in until noon and do nothing around the house, and she posts it on Facebook calling them.."future welfare recipients of America. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I have never been so disgusted and appalled in my life. The very worst part is this is just one of 3 scenarios lately that I have witnessed from 3 separate groups of people. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Let me tell you....I'm not holding out much hope for the next generation. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Why don't parents realize when you tell your kids they are perfect all of the time and give them everything they want and when you let them be foul mouthed towards adults you aren't doing them any favor?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Apparently this girl is being sworn in to the National Guard today. More power to her. Maybe they can straighten her out because her parents, grandparents and uncle did nothing for her.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Let me ask you...are you raising your kids and grand kids with manners? Is this the new norm?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> </div>

What Ever Happened to Manners?

                                                                    By now many of you have already attended a Christmas party or som...

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 12/18/2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1506850_10203167799786420_1399103962_n.jpg" style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop #90" class="size-full wp-image-5153 aligncenter" height="278" src="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1506850_10203167799786420_1399103962_n.jpg" width="302" /></a></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>***It's the last blog hop of 2015. We will return in 2 weeks***</strong></span></h2> <div> <span style="color: maroon;"><b>                                                 </b><span style="font-size: large;">Have a very Merry Christmas</span></span></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;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h2> <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://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> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cedarhillchronicles.com/" target="_blank">Pamela @ Cedar Hill Chronicles</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.muranochickenfarm.com/" target="_blank">Lisa @ Murano Chicken Farm</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. 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Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 12/18/2015

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Slow Down and Enjoy the Holidays

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">The older I get the more I see the pressure adults feel around the holidays. </span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">                          </span><img height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xrHaxUwUARQ/TvKQ-8fSkOI/AAAAAAAABLU/0r0tBuOKlbk/s320/DSCN1249.JPG" width="320"><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">With work parties to go to, social parties to attend, family celebrations to attend, decorations to get up, food to shop for and cook, meals to plan, the house to clean, cards to get out, presents to buy and wrap and sometimes even travel arrangements to make... it's no wonder people are flat out exhausted.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Whew.... I'm tired just saying that!</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br> </div>

Slow Down and Enjoy the Holidays

The older I get the more I see the pressure adults feel around the holidays.                             With work parties to go to, ...

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 12/11/2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1506850_10203167799786420_1399103962_n.jpg" style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop #90" class="size-full wp-image-5153 aligncenter" height="278" src="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1506850_10203167799786420_1399103962_n.jpg" width="302" /></a></h2> <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;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h2> <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://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> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cedarhillchronicles.com/" target="_blank">Pamela @ Cedar Hill Chronicles</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.muranochickenfarm.com/" target="_blank">Lisa @ Murano Chicken Farm</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. 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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1506850_10203167799786420_1399103962_n.jpg" style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop #90" class="size-full wp-image-5153 aligncenter" height="278" src="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1506850_10203167799786420_1399103962_n.jpg" width="302" /></a></h2> <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;">   <span style="color: maroon;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h2> <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. 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Come Join Simple Saturdays 12/5/15

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Family of 5 Suburban Homestead Tour in Las Vegas, Nevada

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">                                                          <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P6ZWbPOYhaA/VmB9QLCEXYI/AAAAAAAALAY/Cu-3txkGFJU/s1600/sprout14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P6ZWbPOYhaA/VmB9QLCEXYI/AAAAAAAALAY/Cu-3txkGFJU/s320/sprout14.jpg" width="213"></a><br> <br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">       </span><span style="font-size: large;">Meet Lindsey from <a href="http://homespunsprout.com/">Homespun Sprout</a> in </span><b style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Las Vegas, Nevada.</i></b><br> <span style="text-align: center;"><br></span> <span style="text-align: center;">                                       </span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-REImGbVg5pc/VmB5Uj9GyYI/AAAAAAAAK_4/moF51m1H_Gw/s1600/sprout12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-REImGbVg5pc/VmB5Uj9GyYI/AAAAAAAAK_4/moF51m1H_Gw/s320/sprout12.jpg" width="320"></a><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Lindsey and her hubby have 1 adorable daughter and 2 precious sons, </span><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #4b4f54; font-family: , "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 24px;">❤️</span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>look at that face above</i></span><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #4b4f54; font-family: , "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 24px;">❤️</span><span style="font-size: large;">, all 6 and under in a cute </span><span style="font-size: large;">1200 sq. ft home on .11 acres.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br> </div>

Family of 5 Suburban Homestead Tour in Las Vegas, Nevada

                                                                  Meet Lindsey from Homespun Sprout in Las Vegas, Nevada.            ...

How to Make Your Own $3 Gingerbread Garland

<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;"> </div>                                           <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>                                               <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UasrnBcoRsE/Vl3w8H5XIZI/AAAAAAAAK6E/d4NoZW3mstE/s1600/ginger12%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UasrnBcoRsE/Vl3w8H5XIZI/AAAAAAAAK6E/d4NoZW3mstE/s1600/ginger12%2B%25281%2529.jpg"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">Happy December. Today I needed a craft to work on my step-mom's dexterity and to decorate her house. We weren't wanting to spend a lot of money so a trip to Dollar Tree was well worth it. We spent $2 on foam glittered gingerbread men and ornaments and $1 on twine.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">1 hour later we had this adorable homemade gingerbread garland that we love </span><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #4b4f54; font-family: , "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 24px;">❤️.</span><br> <br> </div>

How to Make Your Own $3 Gingerbread Garland

                                                                                        Happy December. Today I needed a...

Pork Chop, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole

<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;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>                                           <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xpZEbG8D2ag/VlyuAYEyRhI/AAAAAAAAKyQ/O_LqYMZUhfw/s1600/pork8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xpZEbG8D2ag/VlyuAYEyRhI/AAAAAAAAKyQ/O_LqYMZUhfw/s320/pork8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">If your like me and done with the turkey leftovers already and in the mood for something full of flavor but that's warm and filling, Boy do I have the casserole for you. It's so hearty and delicious. Believe it or not it comes out fluffy, not creamy.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>                                         <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LjCwiRtCpLY/VlyqZty-exI/AAAAAAAAKx8/Zq9IWixomSI/s1600/pork1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LjCwiRtCpLY/VlyqZty-exI/AAAAAAAAKx8/Zq9IWixomSI/s320/pork1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Pork Chop, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole</span></b></span></div> <div class="hrecipe"> <b><span class="item"> </span> </b><br /> <b><i>Ingredients</i></b><br /> <ul> <li class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">5</span> <span class="name">Pork Chops (Bone in or Out)</span> </li> <li class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">1 Cup</span> <span class="name">Uncooked White Rice</span> </li> <li class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">12 Ounces</span> <span class="name">Frozen Broccoli</span> </li> <li class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">2 Cups</span> <span class="name">Water</span> </li> <li class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">6 Slices</span> <span class="name">Cheddar Jack Cheese</span> </li> <li class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">1/2 Cup</span> <span class="name">Mayo</span> </li> <li class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">6 Ounces</span> <span class="name">Chicken Broth</span> </li> <li class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">1 Can</span> <span class="name">Cream of Mushroom Soup</span> </li> <li class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">1 Sleeve</span> <span class="name">Ritz Crackers</span> </li> <li class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">A Few Dashes</span> <span class="name">Salt, Pepper, and Tony Cachere's Greek Seasoning</span> </li> <li class="ingredient"> <span class="amount"> A Few Splashes</span> W<span class="name">orcestershire Sauce</span> </li> </ul> <b><i>Cooking Directions</i></b><br /> <ol class="instructions"> <li class="instruction"> Preheat oven to 350 degrees. </li> <li class="instruction">Bring 2 cups water to boil, when boiling add 1 cup of white rice. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.</li> <li class="instruction"> In a separate pan sear 5 pork chops and season with Tony Cachere's Seasoning and Worcestershire sauce.</li> <li class="instruction"> In a bowl combine the soup, mayo, and broth mixture.</li> <li class="instruction"> When Rice and Chops are done, spread rice in the bottom of a 13x9 Pyrex dish sprayed with Pam. Spread Broccoli on top of rice. Lay pork chops on top of broccoli and then pour soup mixture on top, making sure to coat every chop and rice.</li> <li class="instruction"> Lay cheese slices over each pork chop.</li> <li class="instruction"> Crush and sprinkle crackers over entire top of dish.</li> <li class="instruction"> Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.</li> <li class="instruction"> Enjoy. </li> </ol> <div>                                                   <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V-VHBG6Ddas/Vlyt6l5at_I/AAAAAAAAKyI/Ds1fisQESZ4/s1600/pork7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V-VHBG6Ddas/Vlyt6l5at_I/AAAAAAAAKyI/Ds1fisQESZ4/s320/pork7.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /> <br /> Sharing with <a href="http://jannolson.blogspot.com/">Share Your Cup</a> <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">Home Sweet Home</a> <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.net/">Met Monday</a> <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Show and Share</a> <a href="http://www.dwellings-theheartofyourhome.com/">Amaze Me</a> <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.ca/">No Place Like Home</a></div> </div> </div>

Pork Chop, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole

                                          If your like me and done with the turkey leftovers already and in the mood for some...

Goodbye Thanksgiving, Hello Ice Storm 2015

<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://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a-rMpu711nI/Vly5PddFsHI/AAAAAAAAKyo/y6XaPXF_CyE/s1600/ice2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a-rMpu711nI/Vly5PddFsHI/AAAAAAAAKyo/y6XaPXF_CyE/s1600/ice2.jpg"></a></div> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">Thanksgiving had barely ended and we woke up to this mess Saturday morning. Ice...Ugh. Everywhere. 2 years ago when we first made it to the farm we were hit by a bad storm and it uprooted a few trees. We are still untangling the mess. </span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ngEetMQZsQU/Vly5IQPi8fI/AAAAAAAAKyg/JJhAZPSM2Xw/s1600/ice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ngEetMQZsQU/Vly5IQPi8fI/AAAAAAAAKyg/JJhAZPSM2Xw/s1600/ice.jpg"></a></div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br> </div>

Goodbye Thanksgiving, Hello Ice Storm 2015

                                                  Thanksgiving had barely ended and we woke up to this mess Saturday morning. Ice...U...

Happy Thanksgiving From My Home to Yours

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-meBpyuhvVLk/Vl3WGeXbqPI/AAAAAAAAK3k/JXLL2RAWgfU/s1600/pecans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-meBpyuhvVLk/Vl3WGeXbqPI/AAAAAAAAK3k/JXLL2RAWgfU/s320/pecans.jpg" width="198" /></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;">The Pecan Bars are cooling.</span></div> <br /> <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/-3PtAYh7vkqY/Vl3W32rU8CI/AAAAAAAAK3s/WQorTkZHSo0/s1600/gravy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3PtAYh7vkqY/Vl3W32rU8CI/AAAAAAAAK3s/WQorTkZHSo0/s320/gravy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />                                          <span style="font-size: large;"> Our Giblet Gravy is boiling.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <br />                                       <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PB0FqhWrbas/Vl3XfpMGJQI/AAAAAAAAK30/hs-tssjsk5o/s1600/bread.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PB0FqhWrbas/Vl3XfpMGJQI/AAAAAAAAK30/hs-tssjsk5o/s320/bread.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">                 The Sourdough Bread and Pumpkin Pies are baking.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">               Thanksgiving is not the same without my mom, grandma,                grandpa, and brother but I know they'd say, "celebrate                      without me."</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">               For those of you who are missing loved ones this                              Thanksgiving may God comfort you all. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">               If you ever find yourself in Southern Oklahoma there's                      always an extra place at our table.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">               Many blessings from my home to yours.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">               Happy Thanksgiving,</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">              </span><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #4b4f54; font-family: , "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 24px;">🍒</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Valerie</span></div>

Happy Thanksgiving From My Home to Yours

The Pecan Bars are cooling.                                                                                                 ...

The Most Delicious and Easy To Make Turkey Brine Ever

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fTWdJ8QqMqU/VlS8YdENDrI/AAAAAAAAKjY/OHFnQ41KM18/s1600/turkey%2Bgraphic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fTWdJ8QqMqU/VlS8YdENDrI/AAAAAAAAKjY/OHFnQ41KM18/s320/turkey%2Bgraphic.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">Happy Turkey week.... I hope at least some of you are getting a few days off to prepare a Thanksgiving feast with your family and friends. </span><br> <br>                                         <img src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-viB5REBqnUc/VlS_nSo80CI/AAAAAAAAKjs/K8VlB1UlGuA/s320/IMG_20151124_105941850.jpg"><br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">It's time to start prepping that turkey for a yummy holiday feast.  Several years ago we never even thought about using a turkey brine and then a friend of my mom's went to Williams Sonoma and bought their's and all of our worlds were forever changed. </span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br> </div>

The Most Delicious and Easy To Make Turkey Brine Ever

Happy Turkey week.... I hope at least some of you are getting a few days off to prepare a Thanksgiving feast with your family and fri...

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 11/20/15

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: left;">   </span><a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1506850_10203167799786420_1399103962_n.jpg" style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop #90" class="size-full wp-image-5153 aligncenter" height="278" src="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1506850_10203167799786420_1399103962_n.jpg" width="302" /></a></h2> <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;">  <span style="color: maroon;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h2> <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://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> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cedarhillchronicles.com/" target="_blank">Pamela @ Cedar Hill Chronicles</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.muranochickenfarm.com/" target="_blank">Lisa @ Murano Chicken Farm</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. 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Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 11/20/15

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Schneiders Home Tour on the Gulf Coast

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br>                                                           <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JFvbE0H9Cjk/Vz4DpN0H9TI/AAAAAAAANSo/pRiz1zLnDeAaa7_TK6rq5nq3T3-Zhe2fwCLcB/s1600/facebook105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JFvbE0H9Cjk/Vz4DpN0H9TI/AAAAAAAANSo/pRiz1zLnDeAaa7_TK6rq5nq3T3-Zhe2fwCLcB/s320/facebook105.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">Meet Angi and her family of 8 who live along the Gulf Coast on 1.5 acres right outside of the city.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">                          </span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mIwHMId0T38/VkomnKUf2DI/AAAAAAAAKc8/pXhpgHKTLHw/s1600/SchneiderPeeps%2BKitchen2%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mIwHMId0T38/VkomnKUf2DI/AAAAAAAAKc8/pXhpgHKTLHw/s320/SchneiderPeeps%2BKitchen2%2B.jpg" width="320"></a><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">They bought their home a little over 4 years ago and having moved a lot they knew they wanted this to be their forever home. This home was chosen because they wanted land enough for a large garden, chicken, bees, fruit trees, and one that they could care for as they age. </span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br> </div>

Schneiders Home Tour on the Gulf Coast

                                                          Meet Angi and her family of 8 who live along the Gulf Coast on 1.5 acres ri...

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 11/12/15

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: center;">  </h2>                                                <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1506850_10203167799786420_1399103962_n.jpg"><img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop #90" class="size-full wp-image-5153 aligncenter" height="278" src="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1506850_10203167799786420_1399103962_n.jpg" width="302" /></a> <br /> <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;">  <span style="color: maroon;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h2> <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://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> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cedarhillchronicles.com/" target="_blank">Pamela @ Cedar Hill Chronicles</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.muranochickenfarm.com/" target="_blank">Lisa @ Murano Chicken Farm</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. 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Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 11/12/15

                                                  Join us for ideas on living a Simple Lifestyle and being Self Sufficient!   Welc...

Sausage and Sweet Potato Hobo Dinners

<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;"> </div>                                                             <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_RzvrcBoKIg/VkTJp_DKjGI/AAAAAAAAKcI/J6BW1mU1MuY/s1600/sausage1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_RzvrcBoKIg/VkTJp_DKjGI/AAAAAAAAKcI/J6BW1mU1MuY/s320/sausage1.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br>    <span style="font-size: large;">As a child my mom worked 3 jobs as a social worker but always made time to make us dinner...She had a way of making something out of anything in the fridge and if it was leftovers even better. </span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br> </div>

Sausage and Sweet Potato Hobo Dinners

                                                                As a child my mom worked 3 jobs as a social worker but always made...

Blown Away

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0rPikbvaYG4/VkTCQ4Psw6I/AAAAAAAAKaM/0R7Eg4PnWIA/s1600/IMG_20151112_073653627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0rPikbvaYG4/VkTCQ4Psw6I/AAAAAAAAKaM/0R7Eg4PnWIA/s320/IMG_20151112_073653627.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;">Came home yesterday to the farm and <span style="color: orange;">pumpkins</span> were rolling everywhere....the scarecrows lost their hats and even their hair.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></div> </div>

Blown Away

Came home yesterday to the farm and pumpkins were rolling everywhere....the scarecrows lost their hats and even their hair.