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We discuss vegetable and fruit gardening, slowing down and being mindful, cooking simple food, keeping chickens and worms, composting, green cleaning, stockpiling and preserving.

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Simple activites for a five year old

Jul 10, 2009
I received this comment the other day that I want to throw out to all of you for your suggestions.I was wondering if you (or anyone else) had some good ideas for simple activities/entertainment for children? My nephew is staying with us for the summe...

Home made

May 7, 2009
I often write about being a homemaker and the satisfaction I gain from that role. I enjoy being here and making my home a place of comfort and regeneration. I know that if I feel weak and fragile...

Making yoghurt (yogurt) and quark

Apr 26, 2009
I hope you had a lovely weekend. We are a home of four adults again. Shane and Sarndra asked if they can stay here till they get jobs and naturally we said yes. We all did our own thing during...

Water harvesting - self reliance, preparedness and common sense

Apr 15, 2009
This is our 10,000 litre poly tank. It collects water from the shed that it sits next to and also from the house. The photo below shows how it's connected to the house.I love rain. I love...

Small steps towards a simpler life

Mar 25, 2009
After receiving a dozen emails in the past day or two about starting a simple life, and having many new readers join us over the month, I thought it was a good time to write about that subject...

You, me and the kitchen sink

Dec 25, 2009
Our boxing day kitchen sink is situated in America.  This kitchen is Pam's from Life on a Southern Farm blog.   Pam writes: "This is our recycled kitchen sink. When we were building the house about 15 years ago we came across 2 sinks like this...

Christmas ~ Michael Leunig

Dec 24, 2009
Recently I conducted a comprehensive survey of Hanno and I and discovered that we have the warmest, friendliest and most loyal readers in the entire blogdom. Thank you for your visits and comments this year and for supporting the Down to Earth forum. ...

You, me and the kitchen sink

Dec 23, 2009
I think today's kitchen comes from America.  Montanasmama doesn't say where she is from, but from the name and the measurement in inches, I'm guessing the USA.  Montanasmama, if you drop by today, please let us know what state you're in. She...

Baking wholewheat bread

Dec 22, 2009
Girl in the pink dress asked for a post on making wholewheat/wholemeal bread.  I made some yesterday so here are my thoughts.  The most important element in wheat bread is gluten, it gives bread its shape and fluffiness. There are 30 different...

My planning day

Dec 21, 2009
I see living simply as a series of adjustments.  Much of what I'm doing now, I did before but in a different way, or with a different attitude.  Shopping, housework, cooking, baking, gardening, knitting, and keeping chickens were all in my life...




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  This is great blog, very inspirational, educational and interesting
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  A lot of articles/comments/picture s published here makes you want to return for more. Thank you for creating such a wonderful blog!!!
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  Great blog. Inspirational and very interesting.
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  Full of practical advice, wisdom, and inspiration, Down to Earth is a daily must-read for me.
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  Utterly brilliant! Beautiful, informative and resourceful. This is an amazing woman helping many.
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Gavin Walsh
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  There is super great advice here. I'm reading up for when I move out of the city and have room for my own worms and chickens
Posted 10/29/09 4:10 PM


Spike Kenny
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  Rhonda's blog is the only one I follow every day.She gives her personal experiences on living a more simple and sustainable life in way that is accessible wherever one lives.We are all connected and share in trying to live a more productive,healthy existence compatiable with Mother Earth.I am an American transplant to Qld,Australia and have learned many good ideas,information through this blog and Rhondas positive and honest wise experience.
Posted 8/6/09 11:08 AM


Christine G.
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  Great site! I am really impressed with all there is to offer the reader here. The pictures are very appealing. The content is down to earth and practical. You have definitely given me something to aspire to by reading and viewing your blog. Thank you for such a wonderful treat.
Posted 6/10/09 12:06 PM


Judy T.
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  I love this blog. Rhonda is so informative with everything she writes about. I visit everyday and sometimes many times a day.
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Marian G.
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  I love reading your blog, you are a very down to earth lady and your groundedness is inspiring, I would love to do the same.
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