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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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9.9
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10 user reviews 9.7


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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...


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Posted 11/29/11 2:11 PM


Sharyn K
3.9
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  Used to be an incredible blog, but now I wonder if Mrs H's heart is in it anymore? She has just spent a month showcasing other people's kitchen sinks. Now a friend has died and she's making posts about that. There is no more original content, and the fun is all gone. All we get is more soap making, which she has done before. Why bother?
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Posted 10/18/10 7:10 PM


becky p.
10.0
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  This is great blog, very inspirational, educational and interesting
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Posted 1/3/09 1:01 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 1:07 PM


Eileen H.
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  Great blog. Inspirational and very interesting.
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Posted 6/13/08 12:06 PM


Tracy H.
10.0
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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 5:06 PM


Victor Var
8.9
great
  Useful blog. I just got some inspiration how to change my backyard from this blog.
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Posted 12/27/11 2:12 PM


amr youseff
8.4
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  I think so. I think your article will give those people a good reminding. And they will express thanks to you later http://mushrooms-recipes.blogs...
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Posted 12/27/11 2:12 PM


Colette Seba...
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  You're an inspiration! Congratulations on a wonderful, informative, entertaining blog. Well done!!
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Posted 2/7/10 11:02 PM


jo ocallagha...
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  excellent blog very inspiring, read everyday and foloowing always, i also use all the ideas at my home,and now even have chickens keep up the good work
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Posted 2/4/10 1:02 AM

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