Tastes Like Spring Blackberry Cobbler

<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://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fYKaMlrddWk/VqKafRS5raI/AAAAAAAAMVo/IXYvU0AfWAk/s1600/facebook64.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="189" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fYKaMlrddWk/VqKafRS5raI/AAAAAAAAMVo/IXYvU0AfWAk/s320/facebook64.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;">Some men like big presents for their birthdays..... Other Men like to be taken to dinner..... A few men require their wives to make 12 course dinners for their birthdays....  </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;">Then there's my man just wanted homemade tacos, a nap, and some simple Taste Like Spring Blackberry Cobbler.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i>"They say it's your birthday, well it's mine too."</i></div> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">Cha ching....money in the bank and as few dishes as absolutely possible.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br> </div>

Tastes Like Spring Blackberry Cobbler

Some men like big presents for their birthdays..... Other Men like to be taken to dinner..... A few men require their wives to make ...

It's Freezing Here and Time for Simple Saturdays

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>Join us for ideas on living a Simple Lifestyle and being Self Sufficient!</strong></span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;">  </h2>   <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Cheryls-Cattle.jpg"><img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop" class="aligncenter wp-image-4338 size-full" height="559" src="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Cheryls-Cattle.jpg" width="559" /></a> <br /> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h1> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simple way of Life and learning to be Self Reliant in all they do.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to be more Self Reliant in our homes and on our land. This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Please join us, submit <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOUR</strong></span> Self-Reliant post (maybe even 2 or 3), browse around, visit a site or two and learn some new Simple tips or Self Reliant How'To's!</div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/" target="_blank" title="Timber Creek Farmer">Janet @ Timber Creek Farmer</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/" target="_blank" title="Simply Living Simply">Kat @ Simply Living Simply</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lilsuburbanhomestead.com/" target="_blank">Karen Lynn @ Lil Suburban Homestead</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.happy-days-farm.com/" target="_blank">Brittany @ Happy Days Farm</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://homesteadchronicles.com/" target="_blank">Jo @ Homestead Chronicles</a></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> <strong> What Can I Post?</strong></span></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Anything and everything related to a more Simple way of life <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>OR</strong></span> Self Reliance....</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Homesteading, Prepping, Gardening, Cooking/recipes/food, Livestock of all varieties, Off-grid, Natural Living, Wellness/wholeness and Healthcare, Herbal, <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>DIY & MYO!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> *<span style="color: maroon;"><strong>PLEASE-PLEASE-PLEASE*</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Include:</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> 1. 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23 Ways to Add Farmhouse Style to Your Home

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VLNJ5C1iNXw/VO3nM4YEHII/AAAAAAAAGE4/k4w85w-IjrA/s1600/farm%2Bhose%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VLNJ5C1iNXw/VO3nM4YEHII/AAAAAAAAGE4/k4w85w-IjrA/s1600/farm%2Bhose%2B1.jpg" width="182"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> #1 ~ buffet and shelving</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;">It's no secret that we moved to the country over a year ago and are renovating a cottage we are staying in until we build our forever home. I've been collecting pictures when I go out and about for my many ideas of things I'd like to add to my home when it's built. Multiple ideas fill my mind and keep my creative juices flowing and I thought I would share with you today....things I'm considering for my home.</span></div> <br> </div>

23 Ways to Add Farmhouse Style to Your Home

#1 ~ buffet and shelving It's no secret that we moved to the country over a year ago and are renovating a cottage we are sta...

Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken Rice and Veggies

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fkPwxmUJ4zI/VqKXZtWjj5I/AAAAAAAAMVc/bpS42cK95LY/s1600/facebook64.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fkPwxmUJ4zI/VqKXZtWjj5I/AAAAAAAAMVc/bpS42cK95LY/s320/facebook64.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Nothing tastes better on a Sunday evening than a warm meal with your family....especially when the savory aroma fills the air all afternoon. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> </div>

Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken Rice and Veggies

Nothing tastes better on a Sunday evening than a warm meal with your family....especially when the savory aroma fills the air all aftern...

Ready For Spring and Time for Simple Saturdays

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>Join us for ideas on living a Simple Lifestyle and being Self Sufficient!</strong></span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Simple Saturdays Kitty" class="aligncenter wp-image-10668" height="487" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Simple-Saturdays-Kitty.jpg" width="501" /></h2> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h1> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simple way of Life and learning to be Self Reliant in all they do.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to be more Self Reliant in our homes and on our land. This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Please join us, submit <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOUR</strong></span> Self-Reliant post (maybe even 2 or 3), browse around, visit a site or two and learn some new Simple tips or Self Reliant How'To's!</div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/" target="_blank" title="Timber Creek Farmer">Janet @ Timber Creek Farmer</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/" target="_blank" title="Simply Living Simply">Kat @ Simply Living Simply</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lilsuburbanhomestead.com/" target="_blank">Karen Lynn @ Lil Suburban Homestead</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.happy-days-farm.com/" target="_blank">Brittany @ Happy Days Farm</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://homesteadchronicles.com/" target="_blank">Jo @ Homestead Chronicles</a></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> <strong> What Can I Post?</strong></span></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Anything and everything related to a more Simple way of life <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>OR</strong></span> Self Reliance....</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Homesteading, Prepping, Gardening, Cooking/recipes/food, Livestock of all varieties, Off-grid, Natural Living, Wellness/wholeness and Healthcare, Herbal, <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>DIY & MYO!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> *<span style="color: maroon;"><strong>PLEASE-PLEASE-PLEASE*</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Include:</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> 1. 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Free Finds For The Garden

<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://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kFmkF_MtITw/VzaCBTiM9JI/AAAAAAAANPY/mPn6Bvf3_pEXSeD2Xt0a3JsLtP7NJaqegCLcB/s1600/facebook99.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kFmkF_MtITw/VzaCBTiM9JI/AAAAAAAANPY/mPn6Bvf3_pEXSeD2Xt0a3JsLtP7NJaqegCLcB/s320/facebook99.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;">Since moving to the country I don't get out too much anymore at least not during Winter. I went with my hubby on a quick errand to town and there was this box of garden goodies hanging out by the road.  It just so happens last year I got some goodies from her too. What a pleasant surprise.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><img height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gdqKxvzDIVc/VOdXDsSIJbI/AAAAAAAAF2Y/lwSy9YoalBA/s320/IMG_20150218_124301578.jpg" width="320"></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> These doggie and kitty faces are so sweet and check out my new squirrels.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div>

Free Finds For The Garden

Since moving to the country I don't get out too much anymore at least not during Winter. I went with my hubby on a quick errand ...

Its Twins...The Newborns are here.

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eef1V06kwdI/VOX7G67JhXI/AAAAAAAAF04/YZgedHcSF90/s1600/IMG_20150219_085626707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eef1V06kwdI/VOX7G67JhXI/AAAAAAAAF04/YZgedHcSF90/s1600/IMG_20150219_085626707.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oZlmP_Cbw6c/VOX7O22KXlI/AAAAAAAAF1A/Tvcsq_CYnpI/s1600/IMG_20150218_142043643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oZlmP_Cbw6c/VOX7O22KXlI/AAAAAAAAF1A/Tvcsq_CYnpI/s1600/IMG_20150218_142043643.jpg" width="179" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Sharing with <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2015/02/its-twinsthe-newborns-are-here.html">Home Sweet Home</a> <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/">Simple Saturdays</a> <a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/">Sew Many Ways</a> <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Wow Us Wednesdays</a></div> <br /></div>

Its Twins...The Newborns are here.

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Would You Please Help Me Plan My Flowerbeds?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">                                               <br> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>Gardening, Flowers, and Landscaping From Scratch in <span style="color: red;">Red</span> Clay.</i></span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><i><br></i></span> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iI9fa5F6ihI/VOIoBlHIl6I/AAAAAAAAFwk/awb5vbZ0W-c/s1600/IMG_20150213_130513311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iI9fa5F6ihI/VOIoBlHIl6I/AAAAAAAAFwk/awb5vbZ0W-c/s1600/IMG_20150213_130513311.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; text-align: left;">That title was a </span><b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">mouthful</b><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"> but yes that's what I'm thinking about today. It's freezing, windy, sleeted outside, and I'm hoping the goats wait to give birth for a few days when it's warmer so in order to keep myself from freezing and worrying sick about the goats... I'm thinking about my new landscaping and garden I'm going to be planting this Spring.</span></div> <br> <br> <br>                                                <img height="240" src="http://cherryhillcottage.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834515ba169e200e553957add8834-pi" width="320"><br>                                                                               <a href="http://cherryhillcottage.typepad.com/cherryhill_cottage/2008/06/kathys-dog-trot-entry-hall-sunroom-and-outside.html">(source)</a><br> <br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">I'm thinking something like this along the front of my little cottage would be cute. 2 types of bushes, Crepe Myrtles, Caladiums, and bulbs.</span><br> <br> </div>

Would You Please Help Me Plan My Flowerbeds?

                                              Gardening, Flowers, and Landscaping From Scratch in Red Clay. That title was a mout...

71 Degrees Today 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"> <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;"> <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/SSBH-CHILE-PIC.jpg"><img alt="simple saturday blog hop" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4262" height="283" src="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/SSBH-CHILE-PIC-425x283.jpg" width="425" /></a></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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71 Degrees Today and Time for Simple Saturdays Blog Hop

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

On the Hunt, Junk for the Garden

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ymIqadEvUlg/VN55AItHxTI/AAAAAAAAE_s/_23tuGTTC28/s1600/IMG_20150213_125624374.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ymIqadEvUlg/VN55AItHxTI/AAAAAAAAE_s/_23tuGTTC28/s1600/IMG_20150213_125624374.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;"><span style="color: red;">No</span> my trellises<u> aren't</u> junk but they are sitting in my veggie garden <i>not</i> being used so I figure that's a safe place to start. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br>I'm prepping my front <span style="color: lime;">garden beds</span> in front of my little cottage to plant for the first time ever. </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;">We have <i>lot's</i> of miscellaneous things laying around the farm that I'd like to put to work to add some interest to my landscaping.</span></div> <br> </div>

On the Hunt, Junk for the Garden

No my trellises aren't junk but they are sitting in my veggie garden not being used so I figure that's a safe place to sta...

Sausage and Rice Dinner

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mQrYJpghJz0/VNluEmI_hzI/AAAAAAAAE-8/cMfFYUvM13s/s1600/sausageandrice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mQrYJpghJz0/VNluEmI_hzI/AAAAAAAAE-8/cMfFYUvM13s/s1600/sausageandrice.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">It was such a pretty day today. The sun was shining, we picked up supplies for some projects, and it's time for a simple dinner. My sausage and rice dinners stay a hit in the house and I have a lot of people ask me how I make them. It's so simple and you can do it in a snap.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br> </div>

Sausage and Rice Dinner

It was such a pretty day today. The sun was shining, we picked up supplies for some projects, and it's time for a simple dinner. My...

It's Going to be 75 Degrees Today and Time for Simple Saturdays

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>Join us for ideas on living a Simple Lifestyle and being Self Sufficient!</strong></span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Simple-Saturday-image.jpg"><img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4221" height="425" src="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Simple-Saturday-image-413x425.jpg" width="413" /></a></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. Text link such as: I participated in <a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/simple-saturdays-blog-hop-20/" target="_blank" title="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop #20">Simple Saturdays Blog Hop</a></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> 2. 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;">  Rhonda from <a href="http://thefarmerslamp.com/" target="_blank">The Farmer's Lamp</a> with a winning post from Great Grandmom! </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Read <a href="http://thefarmerslamp.com/tips-household-great-grandmother/" target="_blank">Tips for Your Household from my Great Grandmother</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;">  AND</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> an honorable mention - close second goes to</div> <div style="text-align: center;">   Jo from <a href="http://homesteadchronicles.com/" target="_blank">Homestead Chronicles</a> with <a href="http://homesteadchronicles.com/blog/happy-accident-sandwich-bread/" target="_blank">Happy Accident Sandwich Bread</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Congrats ladies!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><span style="color: maroon;">Ready to get to the hop? 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It's Going to be 75 Degrees Today and Time for Simple Saturdays

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

How to Freshen Up an Old Fridge

<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/-KEhJxFPwDf8/VNF_GLX25dI/AAAAAAAAE9M/UvkHX7rhkDg/s1600/IMG_20150110_170831296_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KEhJxFPwDf8/VNF_GLX25dI/AAAAAAAAE9M/UvkHX7rhkDg/s1600/IMG_20150110_170831296_HDR.jpg" width="320"></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;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes when I open the fridge door I look at it and it just seems dingy. Now I have 2 fridges, one is in the office it's my fancy new one I got after the fire. The 2nd is in our cottage and it's an old one a friend gave me. Why did I put the new one in the office did you say? Simple, I am going to move it to our house once it's built and it only got one scratch on it when it was moved so I didn't want the chance of moving it a 2nd time to the cottage.  I'm making do. Many of us have to make do with our appliances we can't go out and buy a new one just because we want it but that's no reason to settle for a dingy fridge that's yellowed over time. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div>

How to Freshen Up an Old Fridge

Sometimes when I open the fridge door I look at it and it just seems dingy. Now I have 2 fridges, one is in the office it's my f...

Easy and Delicious BBQ Meatloaf

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gKxS0Qv5flk/VMzwF40mB2I/AAAAAAAAE6A/oAbqBabxgXw/s1600/meat%2Bloaf%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gKxS0Qv5flk/VMzwF40mB2I/AAAAAAAAE6A/oAbqBabxgXw/s1600/meat%2Bloaf%2B2.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>Well I think we are all still in shock from the game last night.</i></span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><br></i></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"> <b><i>Whoa</i></b> is all I have to say.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;"> Thought I would share a fun recipe with you today that is easy and delicious.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;"> Now to me meatloaf is never what you would call pretty.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> It's good but not pretty but is was easy and delicious. I have a few different recipes for meatloaf one was my moms, one was my grandma's, and then a few more I have made up as we go.</span><br> <br> <br> <br> </div>

Easy and Delicious BBQ Meatloaf

Well I think we are all still in shock from the game last night. Whoa is all I have to say.  Thought I would share a fun recipe ...