Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 5/28/16

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LtiwvRY2YSg/VsXmMI2XzEI/AAAAAAAAFvU/mCwGnItK5jk/s1600/newsaturdays.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LtiwvRY2YSg/VsXmMI2XzEI/AAAAAAAAFvU/mCwGnItK5jk/s640/newsaturdays.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>    </h2> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h1> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /> This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simple way of Life and learning to be Self Reliant.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to be more Self Reliant in our homes and on our land. This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /> Please join us, submit <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOUR</strong></span> Self-Reliant post (maybe even 2 or 3), browse around, visit a site or two and learn some new Simple tips or Self Reliant How'To's!</div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> </span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life</a><br /> <a href="http://www.therusticelk.com/" target="_blank">Danielle @ The Rustic Elk</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> <strong> </strong></span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;"><strong>What Can I Post?</strong></span></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /> Anything and everything related to a more Simple way of life <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>OR</strong></span> Self Reliance....</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Homesteading, Prepping, Gardening, Cooking/recipes/food, Livestock of all varieties, Off-grid, Natural Living, Wellness/wholeness and Healthcare, Herbal, <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>DIY & MYO!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <em>**Please note: By linking to this Blog Hop you are giving us permission to link back to your post if you are featured. We will also include 1 photo from your post in the interest of sending visitors your way. **</em></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><br /></span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">Congratulations to our Featured Bloggers this week</span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">Most View</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <b>Taylor-Made Homestead</b><br /> <b><br /></b> <br /> <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;"> </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;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ltr2tj-f-iM/V0blRgjkyvI/AAAAAAAAGoo/59nGKR0lX68fWqvHHH2nc4tBagPyWWUmQCLcB/s1600/thmb5740524b7c4b1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ltr2tj-f-iM/V0blRgjkyvI/AAAAAAAAGoo/59nGKR0lX68fWqvHHH2nc4tBagPyWWUmQCLcB/s400/thmb5740524b7c4b1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <strong><br /></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <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;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><b><u><a href="http://taylormadehomestead.com/canning-jar-storage-solution/">Canning Jar Storage Solution</a></u></b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <br /> <br /></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hosts' Choice</span> </span></h2> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <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;"> </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;"> </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;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RcHfKLspPXs/V0botMPSUbI/AAAAAAAAGo0/HBdk9te_7dIw3GFqEXsK-VbTnCyuSUe4wCLcB/s1600/PicMonkey%2BCollage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RcHfKLspPXs/V0botMPSUbI/AAAAAAAAGo0/HBdk9te_7dIw3GFqEXsK-VbTnCyuSUe4wCLcB/s640/PicMonkey%2BCollage.png" width="640" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Simply Stacie - <a href="http://www.simplystacie.net/2016/05/salted-caramel-fudge/">Salted Caramel Fudge</a><br /> Reviews, Chews, & How-Tos - <a href="http://rchreviews.blogspot.com/2016/05/ducky-quack-quack-crocheted-duck-pattern.html">Ducky "Quack Quack" Crocheted Duck Pattern</a><br /> Gluesticks - <a href="http://gluesticksblog.com/2013/08/homemade-lipgloss.html">Homemade Lip Gloss</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #993300;">Ready to get to the hop? </span><span style="color: #993300;"> </span><span style="color: #993300;">Add your link below:</span></h3>   <!-- start InLinkz script --> <br /> <div class="InLinkzContainer" id="636052"> <a href="http://www.inlinkz.com/new/view.php?id=636052" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div> <script src="//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116" type="text/javascript"></script> <!-- end InLinkz script --> </div>

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 5/28/16

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Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 5/21/16

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1dKiK43t3RA/V1LmMU3oHgI/AAAAAAAANVc/rHsTfTx7f0ArVc3d714fC4A-FSgOoMxZgCLcB/s1600/ss1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1dKiK43t3RA/V1LmMU3oHgI/AAAAAAAANVc/rHsTfTx7f0ArVc3d714fC4A-FSgOoMxZgCLcB/s320/ss1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>     </h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h2> <h2 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.  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!</h2> <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;"> </span><span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life</a><br /> <a href="http://www.therusticelk.com/" target="_blank">Danielle @ The Rustic Elk</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> <strong> </strong></span><strong style="color: maroon; font-size: xx-large;">What Can I Post?</strong></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /> Anything and everything related to a more Simple way of life <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>OR</strong></span> Self Reliance....</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Homesteading, Prepping, Gardening, Cooking/recipes/food, Livestock of all varieties, Off-grid, Natural Living, Wellness/wholeness and Healthcare, Herbal, <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>DIY & MYO!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <em>**Please note: By linking to this Blog Hop you are giving us permission to link back to your post if you are featured. We will also include 1 photo from your post in the interest of sending visitors your way. **</em></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><br /></span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">Congratulations to our Featured Bloggers this week</span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">Most View</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <b>The (mis)Adventures of a</b><br /> <b>"Born Again" Farm Girl</b><br /> <b><br /></b> <br /> <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;"> </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://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B1_cajYT3VE/Vz58y5bb_GI/AAAAAAAAGj8/cNpO-mwST98Nlt62VO9qiihnq3CjokOgwCLcB/s1600/attack%2Btitle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B1_cajYT3VE/Vz58y5bb_GI/AAAAAAAAGj8/cNpO-mwST98Nlt62VO9qiihnq3CjokOgwCLcB/s320/attack%2Btitle.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <strong><br /></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <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;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><b><u><a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/2016/05/when-ducks-attack-and-its-your-fault.html">When Ducks Attack (And it's your fault)</a></u></b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">Hosts' Choice</span><span style="color: maroon;"> </span></div> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <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;"> </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;"> </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://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2-VHQ6h6doU/Vz5_LXrAuWI/AAAAAAAAGkI/9Q95qGTR4kUOHshiC8-RaNJ1jeyraevugCLcB/s1600/PicMonkey%2BCollage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2-VHQ6h6doU/Vz5_LXrAuWI/AAAAAAAAGkI/9Q95qGTR4kUOHshiC8-RaNJ1jeyraevugCLcB/s400/PicMonkey%2BCollage.png" width="400" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Gluesticks - <a href="http://gluesticksblog.com/2016/05/bandanna-picnic-quilt-tutorial.html">Bandanna Picnic Quilt Tutori</a>al<br /> Taylor-Made Homestead - <a href="http://taylormadehomestead.com/gift-idea-starter-garden-for-a-child/">Starter Garden For A Child</a><br /> Views from the Ville - <a href="http://viewsfromtheville.com/2016/05/04/easy-sausage-eggs-benedict-recipe/">Sausage Eggs Benedict</a><br /> <br /> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #993300;">Ready to get to the hop? </span><span style="color: #993300;"> </span><span style="color: #993300;">Add your link below:</span></h3>   <!-- start InLinkz script --> <br /> <div class="InLinkzContainer" id="634543"> <a href="http://www.inlinkz.com/new/view.php?id=634543" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div> <script src="//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116" type="text/javascript"></script> <!-- end InLinkz script --> </div>

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 5/21/16

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10 Magnificent Ideas to Celebrate Memorial Day

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">                                  <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K9vORgFZZhA/VzipYU_tUAI/AAAAAAAANP4/SGPn7juFZVEurb7zBpgV2KGJ76TBlosagCLcB/s1600/facebook99.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K9vORgFZZhA/VzipYU_tUAI/AAAAAAAANP4/SGPn7juFZVEurb7zBpgV2KGJ76TBlosagCLcB/s320/facebook99.jpg" width="320"></a><br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Memorial Day</span> means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. In our home <span style="color: red;">Memorial Day </span>is a time that we remember our loved ones we've lost and celebrate their lives and also celebrate our soldiers who have put their lives on the line for our country and our freedom.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">We usually have a big cookout and decorate up a storm with red, white and blue. My family has always been very patriotic and I know my mom and grandparents would approve.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Here are 10 magnificent ideas to help make your <span style="color: red;">Memorial Day </span>memorable.</span><br> <br> </div>

10 Magnificent Ideas to Celebrate Memorial Day

                                  Memorial Day means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. In our home Memorial Day is...

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 5/14/16

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">                                      <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z8N2950FRhM/V1Loli1k-CI/AAAAAAAANVo/_4OV_icHm20Hp_0BVlbv6RJWrPuUGb91wCLcB/s1600/ss2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z8N2950FRhM/V1Loli1k-CI/AAAAAAAANVo/_4OV_icHm20Hp_0BVlbv6RJWrPuUGb91wCLcB/s320/ss2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>     <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.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to be more Self Reliant in our homes and on our land. This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /> Please join us, submit <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOUR</strong></span> Self-Reliant post (maybe even 2 or 3), browse around, visit a site or two and learn some new Simple tips or Self Reliant How'To's!</div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> </span><span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life</a><br /> <a href="http://www.therusticelk.com/" target="_blank">Danielle @ The Rustic Elk</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> </span><strong style="color: maroon; font-size: xx-large;">What Can I Post?</strong></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Anything and everything related to a more Simple way of life <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>OR</strong></span> Self Reliance....</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Homesteading, Prepping, Gardening, Cooking/recipes/food, Livestock of all varieties, Off-grid, Natural Living, Wellness/wholeness and Healthcare, Herbal, <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>DIY & MYO!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <em>**Please note: By linking to this Blog Hop you are giving us permission to link back to your post if you are featured. 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This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /> Please join us, submit <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOUR</strong></span> Self-Reliant post (maybe even 2 or 3), browse around, visit a site or two and learn some new Simple tips or Self Reliant How'To's!</div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> </span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life</a><br /> <a href="http://www.therusticelk.com/" target="_blank">Danielle @ The Rustic Elk</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> <strong> </strong></span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;"><strong>What Can I Post?</strong></span></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /> Anything and everything related to a more Simple way of life <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>OR</strong></span> Self Reliance....</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Homesteading, Prepping, Gardening, Cooking/recipes/food, Livestock of all varieties, Off-grid, Natural Living, Wellness/wholeness and Healthcare, Herbal, <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>DIY & MYO!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <em>**Please note: By linking to this Blog Hop you are giving us permission to link back to your post if you are featured. We will also include 1 photo from your post in the interest of sending visitors your way. **</em></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><br /></span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">Congratulations to our Featured Bloggers this week</span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">Most View</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <b>Cottage Making Mommy</b><br /> <b><br /></b> <br /> <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;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T5bqyxaKIVE/VyrBdMgxRbI/AAAAAAAAGcA/SmUwi8gTVL0cZva-SGSZ94-u2W9SjrYfwCLcB/s1600/facebook86.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T5bqyxaKIVE/VyrBdMgxRbI/AAAAAAAAGcA/SmUwi8gTVL0cZva-SGSZ94-u2W9SjrYfwCLcB/s400/facebook86.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <strong><br /></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <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;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <a href="http://idlewildalaska.com/everyone-has-a-crazy-chicken-story/"><br /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><b><u><a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/2014/11/how-to-make-perfect-fried-potatoes.html">How To Make Perfect Fried Potatoes Every Time</a> </u></b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">Hosts' Choice</span><span style="color: maroon;"> </span></div> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <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;"> </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;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p4DUomkklP4/VyrECI2wSAI/AAAAAAAAGcM/u2hKFOm4P4gFfRBgzTS7MadUG8ce3Ci8wCLcB/s1600/PicMonkey%2BCollage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p4DUomkklP4/VyrECI2wSAI/AAAAAAAAGcM/u2hKFOm4P4gFfRBgzTS7MadUG8ce3Ci8wCLcB/s640/PicMonkey%2BCollage.png" width="640" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Garden Up Green - <a href="http://www.gardenupgreen.com/2016/04/natural-indian-paint-brush.html">Natural Indian Paint Brush</a><br /> Repurposed For Life - <a href="http://repurposed4life.blogspot.com/2016/04/peaceful-peacock.html">Peaceful Peacock</a><br /> Happily Homegrown - <a href="http://happilyhomegrown.com/growing-raspberries/">Growing Raspberries</a></div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #993300;"><br /></span></h3> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #993300;">Ready to get to the hop? </span><span style="color: #993300;"> </span><span style="color: #993300;">Add your link below:</span></h3>   <!-- start InLinkz script --> <br /> <div class="InLinkzContainer" id="630863"> <a href="http://www.inlinkz.com/new/view.php?id=630863" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div> <script src="//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116" type="text/javascript"></script> <!-- end InLinkz script --> </div>

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 5/7/16

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Tour the Inside of our Tornado Shelter

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br>                                                         <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qoDWVnsHNq4/Vye4lw14mDI/AAAAAAAANNk/eKeye9DZxw4hNBYVwBJwRLYpPqVTXU_GQCLcB/s1600/facebook93.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qoDWVnsHNq4/Vye4lw14mDI/AAAAAAAANNk/eKeye9DZxw4hNBYVwBJwRLYpPqVTXU_GQCLcB/s320/facebook93.jpg" width="193"></a><br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Last week</b> was a bit <i>scary</i>. A <b>huge</b> tornado was headed towards our area. Usually the tornadoes go right around us but the winds, this time around, were crazy. The house was shaking. For the first time in 3 years we went down to our storm cellar and waited out the storm for about 45 minutes. It's a good size and needs some tlc. It looked really nice 3 years ago.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">*These pictures are after the storm and mess from the other day.*</span><br> <br> </div>

Tour the Inside of our Tornado Shelter

                                                        Last week was a bit scary . A huge tornado was headed towards our area. Usua...