Happy Halloween Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 10/31/15

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DaYa9wu-w0Y/Vi2Nle2_4aI/AAAAAAAAVsw/vpiNK0ors1A/s1600/HL.gif" /></h2> <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;"> <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;"> <img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qj-nuQkLUsc/UipwIlVcPPI/AAAAAAAALjI/FFouKY7F2I8/s200/107.gif" /></h2> <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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Happy Halloween Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 10/31/15

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Oh So Simple Meatloaf Cupcakes

<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;"> <img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6kws-DREJP8/Vi-wwC4-y8I/AAAAAAAAKSA/-6OlxasKyJc/s320/meatloaf%2Bcupcakes2.jpg"></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;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The weather is becoming quite crisp and it's time for heartier meals. Meatloaf is one of my favorites. I'm always playing around with different things to do and make with meatloaf. It's a staple in my family for the Fall and Winter months. It's still fun though to mix it up and change up the way I serve it. Gotta keep the family on their toes. I don't want them to get bored...wink.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div>

Oh So Simple Meatloaf Cupcakes

The weather is becoming quite crisp and it's time for heartier meals. Meatloaf is one of my favorites. I'm always playin...

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 10/24/2015

<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;"> <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 10/24/2015

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Spooktacular Halloween Decor, Treats, Costumes, and More

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br />                                              <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3UkdQkHweso/ViUzHQ47TxI/AAAAAAAAKEw/Uzokd8lQKLs/s1600/Halloween%2BCollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3UkdQkHweso/ViUzHQ47TxI/AAAAAAAAKEw/Uzokd8lQKLs/s320/Halloween%2BCollage.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Looking for some special ideas to spook up your Halloween and make it special. </span></b><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>                                                   </b></span><img src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DJI9lcjO9Ts/VhFwiN_eqyI/AAAAAAAAVaA/kDIMQFR2JWg/s1600/Witch.gif" /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;">We have it here. From Bingo to Pumpkin Wine. This Halloween you'll be sure to impress.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Trick or Treat Bingo</span></i> at <a href="http://www.littleblogonthehomestead.com/halloween-ideas/">Little Blog on the Homestead</a></span><br /> <br />  <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange; font-style: italic;">Pumpkin Seeds with Spice </span>at<span style="color: orange;"> </span><a href="http://daysferryorganics.com/2015/10/07/pumpkin-seeds-with-spice/">Day's Ferry Organics</a></span><br /> <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><i> 5 Easy Last Minute No Sew Costumes</i> </span><span style="font-size: large;">at</span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"> <a href="http://springmountainliving.com/easy-last-minute-no-sew-halloween-costumes/">Spring Mountain Living</a></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;"><i>Tastes Like Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin Leather</i></span> at </span><a href="http://commonsensehome.com/portable-pumpkin-pie-aka-pumpkin-leather/" style="font-size: x-large;">Common Sense Homesteading</a><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;"><i>Spooky Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies </i></span>at <a href="http://www.memoirsofafarmerswife.com/spooky-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies/">Memoirs of A Farmers Wife</a></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange; font-style: italic;">33 Pumpkin Carving Ideas and recipes </span>at <a href="http://musingsofamodernhippie.com/2014/10/33-pumpkin-carving-ideas-and-recipes.html">Musings of A Modern Hippie</a></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;"><i>Pumpkin Spice Gourmet Marshmallows</i></span> at <a href="http://www.homesteadlady.com/gourmet-marshmallows-pumpkin-spice/">Homestead Lady</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;"><i>OOoey Gooey Ideas for Outdoor Halloween Decor</i></span> at <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2011/09/ooeey-gooey-ideas-for-outdoor-halloween.html">Cottage Making Mommy</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;"><i>How to Make Pumpkin Wine</i></span> at <a href="http://commonsensehome.com/how-to-make-pumpkin-wine/">Common Sense Homesteading</a></span><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Like what you see and want more?</b> <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/p/seasonal-decor.html">Go here</a></span><br /> <br />                                                      <img src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qDSREXJ4pGA/ViWJO3GbJJI/AAAAAAAAVmk/nA7ViRom0Fg/s1600/bat4.gif" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Have a Spooktacular Halloween,</b></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Valerie</b></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> Partying with <a href="http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/2015/10/tweak-it-tuesday-163.html#more">Tweak It Tuesday</a> <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/2015/10/fall-into-fall-its-party-237.html">Fall into Fall</a> <a href="http://lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com/">No Rules</a> <a href="http://jannolson.blogspot.com/">Share Your Cup</a> <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">Home Sweet Home</a> <a href="http://rchreviews.blogspot.com/">Awesome Friday</a> <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2015/10/happy-fall.html">Simple Saturdays</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.mymaplehill.blogspot.com/">Maple Hill</a> <a href="http://apriljharris.com/2015/10/the-hearth-and-soul-hop-link-party-october-26/">Hearth and Soul</a> <a href="http://www.elizabethandcovintage.com/">Be Inspired</a> <a href="http://www.lorisculinarycreations.com/2015/10/tickle-my-tastebuds-tuesday-76-is-live/#more-15067">Tickle My Tastebuds</a> <a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/post/tip-me-tuesday-happy-crafters-share-10-27/">Tip Me</a> <a href="http://www.funkypolkadotgiraffe.net/">Too Cute</a> <a href="http://hopestudios.blogspot.com/">Tutorial Tuesday</a> <a href="http://www.happyhousie.com/">Happy Housie</a> <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Wow Us Wednesday </a></div>

Spooktacular Halloween Decor, Treats, Costumes, and More

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Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 10/16/2015

<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;">  </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;">  </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://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 10/16/2015

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How To Make Square Pumpkins From Scrap Wood

<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/-SAu3gJZJ_8o/Vh_G1s760RI/AAAAAAAAKDA/BvquMDzq_NI/s1600/sqpump1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SAu3gJZJ_8o/Vh_G1s760RI/AAAAAAAAKDA/BvquMDzq_NI/s400/sqpump1.jpg" width="400"></a></div> <br> <br> <span style="font-size: x-large;">What do you do with an insane amount of scrap wood and a wide expanse of lawn that needs holiday decorations?  </span><br> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: orange;"><br></span></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Well you make square pumpkins from scrap wood.</b></span></span><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div>

How To Make Square Pumpkins From Scrap Wood

What do you do with an insane amount of scrap wood and a wide expanse of lawn that needs holiday decorations?   Well you make squar...

How to Prepare Butternut Squash

<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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7M_x-HDzdE/Vh6ZdlnxhjI/AAAAAAAAKBI/XLAlGKke1GU/s1600/butternut%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7M_x-HDzdE/Vh6ZdlnxhjI/AAAAAAAAKBI/XLAlGKke1GU/s320/butternut%2B1.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">When I was a little girl we had to move from our neighborhood due to scary neighbors. We found the most amazing two story house that was a tree house, set back in the trees. The new neighbors were kind of clicky to say the least.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br> </div>

How to Prepare Butternut Squash

When I was a little girl we had to move from our neighborhood due to scary neighbors. We found the most amazing two story house that...

Happy Fall Decor

<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/-ytXmDhSipVM/VhrhEp7cdkI/AAAAAAAAJ8I/0vlQqpH8hgc/s1600/IMG_20151011_170753466_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ytXmDhSipVM/VhrhEp7cdkI/AAAAAAAAJ8I/0vlQqpH8hgc/s320/IMG_20151011_170753466_HDR.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">Thought I'd pop in and wish you a <span style="color: orange;">Happy Fall</span>. Things around the farm are starting to come together. Some of you may remember that we lost our home in a fire almost 3 years ago on Black Friday and almost everything we own. That meant years of adorable decorations that were heirlooms, things found at craft fairs, and many homemade projects were lost.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br> </div>

Happy Fall Decor

Thought I'd pop in and wish you a Happy Fall . Things around the farm are starting to come together. Some of you may remember that w...

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 10/9/2015

<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. Text link Or <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>ADD</strong></span> the blog hop button below & link back to the Blog Hop.</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/simple-saturdays-bw-150.jpg" title="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop" /></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> <strong>How Can I Be a Featured Blogger?</strong></span></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>By linking up AND HAVING A LINK OR BUTTON LINKING BACK TO THE BLOG HOP!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Our featured blogger is chosen each week by YOU our readers...and we hope to have <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOU</strong></span> as our next featured blogger!</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>If you are selected as "Featured", make sure and grab your button!:</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/simple-saturdays-featured-button.jpg"><img alt="simple saturdays featured button" height="181" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/simple-saturdays-featured-button.jpg" width="150" /></a></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <em>**Please note: By linking to this Blog Hop you are giving us permission to link back to your post if you are featured. We will also include 1 photo from your post in the interest of sending visitors your way. **</em></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Congratulations to our Featured Blogger this week</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong> <a href="http://www.gardenupgreen.com/" target="_blank">Garden Up Green</a> </strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Welcome-Pumpkin-Planter-Garden-Up-Green-1.png"><img alt="Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 10-10" class="alignnone wp-image-5356" height="501" src="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Welcome-Pumpkin-Planter-Garden-Up-Green-1.png" width="600" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> with this post</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.gardenupgreen.com/2015/10/welcome-pumpkin-planter.html" target="_blank">Welcome Pumpkin Planter</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #993300;">Ready to get to the hop? 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Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 10/9/2015

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Classic Tuna Casserole

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <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/-nTs5u0TED7M/VhaGKDeSqFI/AAAAAAAAJtY/IkjwLFnwX9I/s1600/tunacollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nTs5u0TED7M/VhaGKDeSqFI/AAAAAAAAJtY/IkjwLFnwX9I/s320/tunacollage.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;">Tuna Casserole is one of my favorite dishes of all time. I don't remember a time we didn't eat it. My grandfather was always the one to make it and boy was it delicious.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div>

Classic Tuna Casserole

Tuna Casserole is one of my favorite dishes of all time. I don't remember a time we didn't eat it. My grandfather was alway...

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 10/3/2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/%E2%80%A6/simple-saturdays-blog-hop%E2%80%A6" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="simple saturdays blog hop gardening" class="aligncenter wp-image-12015" height="400" src="http://simply-living-simply.com/…/simple-saturdays-blog-hop…" width="400"></a><span style="color: maroon;"></span><br> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/%E2%80%A6/p%E2%80%A6*" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br> This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simple way of Life and learning to be Self Reliant 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!<br> <br> Please join us, submit YOUR Self-Reliant post (maybe even 2 or 3), browse around, visit a site or two and learn some new Simple tips or Self Reliant How'To's!<br> <br> <br></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"></span></h2></div>

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 10/3/2015

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21 Cheap Things You Can Do To Celebrate Fall With Your Friends and Family

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <br> <br>                                                             <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hnrj0QZ-eEc/Vg1Y8VLy6KI/AAAAAAAAJl0/BGgvxgaiTlQ/s1600/Celebrate%2BFall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hnrj0QZ-eEc/Vg1Y8VLy6KI/AAAAAAAAJl0/BGgvxgaiTlQ/s320/Celebrate%2BFall.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br> <br> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Fall means crisp air, falling leaves, sipping apple cider, wearing cute jeans and sweaters, and slipping on your favorite cute boots. Here are some creative and affordable ideas to get started celebrating a colorful time of year.</span><br> <br>                                                                   <img src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DjVo02UPan8/Viz1U2HUG_I/AAAAAAAAVqc/k-llPUDcZdY/s1600/animatedgif2.gif"><br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #660000;">1.</span> <span style="color: orange;">Make your own scarecrow</span><span style="color: #783f04;">...using old clothes and either hay or leaves and everyday things you already have around your house.</span></span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br> </div>

21 Cheap Things You Can Do To Celebrate Fall With Your Friends and Family

                                                            Fall means crisp air, falling leaves, sipping apple cider, wearing cute...