Touchdown Recipes for Superbowl Sunday

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qUXArMoULec/Vp64v_2fWJI/AAAAAAAAMMY/V5qFLmi3b_k/s1600/facebook60.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="tailgating, recipes, football, football food" border="0" height="317" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qUXArMoULec/Vp64v_2fWJI/AAAAAAAAMMY/V5qFLmi3b_k/s320/facebook60.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Time for <b>football .</b>..which in this house means time for <b>food</b>.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">If your looking for some fun new ideas for <b>Superbowl Sunday </b>check these out.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Each one is <i><b>simple</b></i> and<i><b> affordable</b></i>.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">It doesn't get easier than my <a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2011/10/ouosu-game-day-pizza-dip.html">OU/OSU Game Day Pizza Dip</a>.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <img src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GcEVLZo069s/Vp7EMKvM5qI/AAAAAAAAMNw/-LzvcQDnuRM/s320/facebook60.jpg" /><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">My <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2013/06/fried-oklahoma-pickles.html">Oklahoma Fried Pickles</a> are delicious.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-best-beef-enchilada-dip.html">Enchilada Dip</a> is the best on game day.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <img alt="Chipotle Nachos w/ a Twist" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--5BG2ga3aQY/U3dtvZWVoeI/AAAAAAAAEBg/Z73fcYA7stc/w693-h462-c/IMG_20140511_174016_974.jpg" /><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Nothing will delight your taste buds and your guests quite like my <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2014/05/chipotle-nachos-w-twist.html">Chipotle Nachos w/ a Twist</a>.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Now this year we are cheering on the <b>Seahawks. </b>My hubby said he was a bit torn but for me I just enjoy the company the half-time show and the commercials.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">How about you? Which team are you cheering on?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Looking for some more recipe ideas? Go <a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/p/in-my-cozy-kitchen.html">here</a>.</b></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">May the best team win,</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></div>

Touchdown Recipes for Superbowl Sunday

Time for football . ..which in this house means time for food . If your looking for some fun new ideas for Superbowl Sunday chec...

Back to Being Cold Brrr... Simple Saturdays Linky Party

<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="Ninja rectangle" class="aligncenter wp-image-10437" height="791" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Ninja-rectangle.jpg" width="643" /></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 Lewis @ 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>   <br /> <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;"> This may include:</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;">  Make sure and include either a:</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> 1. 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Super Cute Valentine's Day Rag Wreath

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_pZh9i548_M/VMrz7MUOEdI/AAAAAAAAE4w/mVG14uCgKnI/s1600/cottage%2Bmaking.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_pZh9i548_M/VMrz7MUOEdI/AAAAAAAAE4w/mVG14uCgKnI/s1600/cottage%2Bmaking.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;">Howdy folks, it's been a great week here at the farm until today when our 70 degree temp.'s disappeared and the 30 mph winds returned with the cold....bummer... just in time for the weekend. </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;">I can't believe we are already at the end of Jan. but it's time to get some Valentine's decor made. My mom started making rag wreaths well before I was born and I had 3 or 4 wire hangers and some leftover fabric laying around and thought why not. I've given up pop and I am working hard to lose weight so keeping my fingers busy in the evenings helps. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div>

Super Cute Valentine's Day Rag Wreath

Howdy folks, it's been a great week here at the farm until today when our 70 degree temp.'s disappeared and the 30 mph winds r...

Hearty Hamburger Stew

<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;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aZKies1hSfo/VqKWcaFoCJI/AAAAAAAAMVU/CCjRpBNQ8R8/s1600/facebook60.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aZKies1hSfo/VqKWcaFoCJI/AAAAAAAAMVU/CCjRpBNQ8R8/s320/facebook60.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;">Oklahoma has been having crazy weather changes which really isn't new but with all the work going on around the farm I have a crew to feed and they always need something that will fill them up so they can keep working. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></div> </div>

Hearty Hamburger Stew

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It's Warming Up and Time for Simple Saturdays Blog Hop

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <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;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/SSBH-pies.jpg"><img alt="SSBH pies" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4167" height="278" src="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/SSBH-pies.jpg" width="302" /></a></span></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 Lewis @ 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>   <br /> <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;"> This may include:</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;">  Make sure and include either a:</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> 1. 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Making A Tiny Kitchen Work for You and Simple Saturdays Blog Hop

<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;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><img alt="janets goat final" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10107" height="613" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/janets-goat-final.jpg" width="400" /></span></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 Lewis @ 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>   <br /> <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;"> This may include:</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;">  Make sure and include either a:</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> 1. 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Or <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>ADD</strong></span> the blog hop button below (copy/paste) with a link back to the Blog Hop.</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /></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/LINK BACK TO THE BLOG HOP!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Our featured blogger is chosen each week at random by our Co-hosts...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 (just copy/paste):</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(s) this week:</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> Yes, this week we have a tie...and I couldn't be happier, I loved each post and they both impacted me greatly.  For one, my kitchen is as tiny if not smaller than Christina's and I also know the value of a good support system, especially with a big change/venture such as Homesteading!!  Enjoy BOTH of these posts this week and stop on by and tell them you saw them HERE!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Little Sprouts Learning</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="tiny kitchen" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10105" height="125" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/tiny-kitchen.jpg" width="125" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://littlesproutslearning.co/impossibly-tiny-kitchen-11-ways-make-work/" target="_blank">Impossibly Tiny Kitchen: 11 Ways to Make it Work</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> AND</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Homesteady</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="avoid the mistake" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10106" height="125" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/avoid-the-mistake.jpg" width="125" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.thisishomesteady.com/avoid-mistake-will-cost-youre-homestead/" target="_blank">Avoid the Mistake That Will Cost You Your Homestead</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><span style="color: maroon;">Ready to get to the hop? 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2015 Projects In the Making

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <span style="font-size: large;">Happy Monday to you. It's been a cold wet weekend here at the farm and we are still fighting the end of the flu bug and sinus infections. We are ready to feel better and get stuff done. This morning I had <span style="color: lime;">enough of being sick</span> I got up, got the hubby off to work, started a load of laundry and have hatched a plan to get organized and turn this farm into our <i style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">home. </i><b>I'm ready to live in</b><i style="color: red; font-weight: bold;"> </i>our<i style="color: red; font-weight: bold;"> country cottage home </i>on our farm.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Every home needs hand me downs and this is my grandpa's rolling kitchen island. He gave it to my mom who gave it to me and now it's going to be in my kitchen. It needs a makeover so I'm going to give it one.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SjH3Iq9Mcqk/VLPzFWKEq7I/AAAAAAAAE18/B9d5IreaVk0/s1600/IMG_20140926_161018093_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SjH3Iq9Mcqk/VLPzFWKEq7I/AAAAAAAAE18/B9d5IreaVk0/s1600/IMG_20140926_161018093_HDR.jpg" width="179" /></a></span></div> <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;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Our well house needs to get finished, painted, and much pizzazz added. You see it right after you pull onto our farm so I'd like it to be cute as it can be or as cute as a well house that I'll ever see, wink.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Es74FxyurxI/VLP0BS0YLdI/AAAAAAAAE2E/54Wh3ihQqYg/s1600/IMG_20141030_165445048_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Es74FxyurxI/VLP0BS0YLdI/AAAAAAAAE2E/54Wh3ihQqYg/s1600/IMG_20141030_165445048_HDR.jpg" width="179" /></a></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 will be lots of door painting, bright white to be exact. What shows a home is loved and cared for better than some bright white cottagey doors.</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;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mntIvivAcYU/VLP1FK3yZ0I/AAAAAAAAE2M/OjpFj9wEDPU/s1600/IMG_20150108_162503949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mntIvivAcYU/VLP1FK3yZ0I/AAAAAAAAE2M/OjpFj9wEDPU/s1600/IMG_20150108_162503949.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;">Gardening there will be lots of gardening. Fruits, veggies, flowers, fruit bushes, fruit and nut trees all need to be planted as far as your eyes can see.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <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;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bV2rrISQnDc/VLP5AhcGK2I/AAAAAAAAE2o/gRSYzAmSgFA/s1600/IMG_20141029_132507673.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bV2rrISQnDc/VLP5AhcGK2I/AAAAAAAAE2o/gRSYzAmSgFA/s1600/IMG_20141029_132507673.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;">A fun life sized chalkboard. There will be lots of drawing and playing on our new life-sized chalkboard.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6KhupwBPT0Y/VLP2aSz7qjI/AAAAAAAAE2Y/YyLtpIGk6GI/s1600/IMG_20150112_102508326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6KhupwBPT0Y/VLP2aSz7qjI/AAAAAAAAE2Y/YyLtpIGk6GI/s1600/IMG_20150112_102508326.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;">Pretty bathrooms- I have 2 bathrooms that need to come alive with color and function. </span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JYnaij7Vu2I/VLP8tzrJt6I/AAAAAAAAE20/AizF8nVZ7Ys/s1600/IMG_20150112_102604120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JYnaij7Vu2I/VLP8tzrJt6I/AAAAAAAAE20/AizF8nVZ7Ys/s1600/IMG_20150112_102604120.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;">The goats are getting a homemade playground.  </span></div> <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://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qu6XfFSF-Ug/VLP9zdGo7nI/AAAAAAAAE28/uBtqo7SevXc/s1600/IMG_20150106_164125381_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qu6XfFSF-Ug/VLP9zdGo7nI/AAAAAAAAE28/uBtqo7SevXc/s1600/IMG_20150106_164125381_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;">The kitchen is getting a complete overhaul. The cabinets have been delivered now it's time to make it pretty with beauty and function. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <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/-AL3EPzchWCY/VLP4mJRK-FI/AAAAAAAAE2g/nKsJsVrE9rI/s1600/IMG_20150112_102730998.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AL3EPzchWCY/VLP4mJRK-FI/AAAAAAAAE2g/nKsJsVrE9rI/s1600/IMG_20150112_102730998.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;">I'm getting a slim down - a big one. It's time to conquer this weight battle once and for all. Healthy lifestyle changes are in the works.</span></div> <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;"> <img height="179" src="https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-TIPjC5FyswM%2FVLP-ioMPT2I%2FAAAAAAAAE3M%2FM-tDnnI4ztM%2Fs1600%2FIMG_20141127_184236166.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" width="320" /></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;">And if all goes well a new baby. This is our year for a baby. </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;">2015 is the year of hope for our family. We hope to get these and many other projects done all while loving and enjoying our life at the farm. </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;">How about you. What do you have planned for 2015? I'd love to hear what you are doing? </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Sharing with <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.net/">Met Monday</a> <a href="http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/">Tweak It Tuesday</a> <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.com/">Wow Us Wednesdays</a> <a href="http://jannolson.blogspot.com/">Share Your Cup</a> <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/">Pink Saturdays</a> <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2015/01/show-and-share-no245.html">Show and Share</a> <a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/2015/03/sew-darn-crafty-linky-partyspring-is.html">Sew Many Ways</a></div> <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;"> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></div> </div>

2015 Projects In the Making

Happy Monday to you. It's been a cold wet weekend here at the farm and we are still fighting the end of the flu bug and sinus infecti...

Natural Hair Dye That Covers Gray and Simple Saturdays Blog Hop

<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;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><img alt="Simple Saturdays Joey" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8189" height="480" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Simple-Saturdays-Joey.jpg" width="300" /></span></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://truthpeacelove.com/" target="_blank" title="Truth Peace Love">Ariana @ Truth Peace Love</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 Lewis @ 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>   <br /> <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;"> This may include:</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;">  Make sure and include either a:</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> 1. 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Or <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>ADD</strong></span> the blog hop button below (copy/paste) with a link back to the Blog Hop.</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /></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/LINK BACK TO THE BLOG HOP!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Our featured blogger is chosen each week at random by our Co-hosts...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 (just copy/paste):</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://www.homesteadmania.com/natural-hair-dye-that-covers-gray/" target="_blank"><strong>Natural Hair Dye that Covers Gray</strong></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/HomesteadManiaLightMountain.jpg"><img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop January 10" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4141" height="298" src="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/HomesteadManiaLightMountain-425x298.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>   <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><span style="color: maroon;">Ready to get to the hop? 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Join us for ideas on living a Simple Lifestyle and being Self Sufficient! Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop! This blog hop is b...

Why We Chose Goats for Our Farm

<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="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bpr3ZcCi-ds/Vuhha8NSa1I/AAAAAAAANAw/NMuPH7xUILwjRwd7rssvms43qOG4Ev-WQ/s1600/facebook93.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bpr3ZcCi-ds/Vuhha8NSa1I/AAAAAAAANAw/NMuPH7xUILwjRwd7rssvms43qOG4Ev-WQ/s320/facebook93.jpg" width="183"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b>Buttercup</b></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;">Why hello there Buttercup. She's our official greeter. I know all the rage right now is chickens for us it's all <i><b>about the goats</b></i>.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></div> </div>

Why We Chose Goats for Our Farm

Buttercup Why hello there Buttercup. She's our official greeter. I know all the rage right now is chickens for us it's...

The Best Beef Enchilada Dip

<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> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-umEaYqkR3Gk/Vz33TIcehKI/AAAAAAAANSA/__-1PtIKuEUo8Ty7IMu_Pn6KiGk_fFkTgCLcB/s1600/Dip.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-umEaYqkR3Gk/Vz33TIcehKI/AAAAAAAANSA/__-1PtIKuEUo8Ty7IMu_Pn6KiGk_fFkTgCLcB/s320/Dip.jpg" width="320"></a></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;">Do you ever just crave a hearty dip that you can eat for dinner? We sure do. In a quest to make quick dinners and lighten our waist lines for the new year this dip will fill you up and please a crowd.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div>

The Best Beef Enchilada Dip

Do you ever just crave a hearty dip that you can eat for dinner? We sure do. In a quest to make quick dinners and lighten our wa...

Happy New Year, It's Simple Saturday Party Time

<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;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><img alt="Simple Saturdays Joey" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8189" height="480" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Simple-Saturdays-Joey.jpg" width="300" /></span></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://truthpeacelove.com/" target="_blank" title="Truth Peace Love">Ariana @ Truth Peace Love</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 Lewis @ 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>   <br /> <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;"> This may include:</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;">  Make sure and include either a:</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> 1. 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Happy New Year, It's Simple Saturday Party Time

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

Went Thrifting, Loved Saving

<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;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZPY7-ZP8Tmo/VKbfwDWAZxI/AAAAAAAAErw/4hHudR_WxbI/s1600/IMG_20141228_133724974.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZPY7-ZP8Tmo/VKbfwDWAZxI/AAAAAAAAErw/4hHudR_WxbI/s1600/IMG_20141228_133724974.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">And so it begins, Happy New Year. We've been busy the last few days working hard around the farm after a fun day out with some friends. The mall after Christmas is a nightmare. Lunch, Bass Pro, and the mall and I was wiped out. </span><br> <br> <br> <br> </div>

Went Thrifting, Loved Saving

And so it begins, Happy New Year. We've been busy the last few days working hard around the farm after a fun day out with some f...