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Down to Earth

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...

Homemaker speaks, the nation listens

Nov 3, 2009
After two hectic days of work at the Centre, I'm working at home today. Gone are the days when I would have looked forward to relaxing, shopping and going out to visit friends. Now, settling back into the routine of washing up, sweeping, making beds...

Ridged Ribbon Dishcloth and Biscuit Recipe

Nov 2, 2009
I'm sure you all know by now that I love knitting - dishcloths being a favourite subject of my affection. Well, I was reading a knitting book last week and came across a new (to me) pattern that I thought would make up a very nice dishcloth. I...

Cheap and easy biscuits

Nov 1, 2009
I love finding a recipe that I know I'll use in the years to come. I found such a recipe a couple of weeks ago and was delighted with the results. It came from the Down to Earth forum, submitted by Paula Hewitt and she calls them Easy and Cheap...

Not every day will be perfect

Oct 29, 2009
I'm happy to report that it all went very well with Hanno's surgery yesterday. He went in at 1pm, I popped down to Spotlight to check out a sale then spent a couple of hours in the waiting room, knitting, and he hobbled out at 5.30pm. We got home...

A less than perfect day

Oct 28, 2009
It doesn't take much, just one good night's sleep and I'm ready to take on the world again. Thank you for your good wishes and prayers for Hanno, we both appreciate them. We'll go in later this morning and be home late this afternoon; no doubt there...


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becky p.
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  This is great blog, very inspirational, educational and interesting
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Posted 1/3/09 12:01 AM


Keisha M.
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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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Posted 7/4/08 12:07 PM


Eileen H.
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  Great blog. Inspirational and very interesting.
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Posted 6/13/08 11:06 AM


Tracy H.
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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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Posted 6/12/08 4:06 PM


Sharon A.
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  Utterly brilliant! Beautiful, informative and resourceful. This is an amazing woman helping many.
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Posted 11/7/09 3:11 AM


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
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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.
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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.
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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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Posted 5/17/09 8:05 AM


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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Posted 5/16/09 2:05 AM

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