Simplicity & simple living (family life) blogs - Page 2

[yogagirl]

I'm kind of simple too and planning on getting more so with starting my training with Simplicity Parenting :)

Here's my blog:

www.whiletangerinedreams.typepad.com

[macandcheese]

This isn't my blog (I wish!), but I love reading what Meg at Sew Liberated is up to:

http://sewliberated.typepad.com/

Others have already mentioned Soule Mama, which is equally lovely.

[MoonWillow]

subbing so I can add these to our Resource list 

[Kuba'sMama]

Originally Posted by zoebird 

i struggle with soule mama because i can't "measure up." i know it's in my head. 

i have her book, too, which i love -- but i don't do *anything* in it. I don't sew (and don't really care to), or knit, or crocet, or do any sorts of art projects, or take photos, or anything. seriously, it's just not my deal. and, i don't like the "stuffness" of it all -- having the supplies, having to store them, having them in use sometimes and not others. but then, i think about "but it would be so good for DS! and DS should have these opportunities!" so, i go out and i find some supplies, and a place to store them, and then i let DS loose on it, and it creates a huge mess, and I get stressed, and it's just not peaceful or fun for either of is, so i remove those items, give them away to friends, and let it go from there. Seriously, the kid doesn't even have play dough! So, i feel like a "bad mom."

i love her blog, but i just feel like -- when i'm reading it -- that i'm not a good mom at all! so, i have to be careful.

btw, I can't read Yoga Journal either. or a lot of things because i internalize it and set it up as a standard to live up to, and like, i get frustrated. 

Originally Posted by green_momma2007 

LOL, I'm the same way. I can't read most natural parenting blogs because I love all the ideas and then I'll turn around and my kids will be sitting on the couch watching Spongebob and eating oreo cookies or something like that.

LOL. I thought i was the only one who had these feelings! I try my best, but yes, there is some junk, some video games, some movies and absolutely NO sewing going on here. But I do shop second-hand mostly, are mindful of consumerism and talk to my kids about what they're watching.. it is hard to keep tabs of what you are doing well though when someone seems to be doing so much better, lol! It's our natural competitiveness as moms I guess.

I once saw someone mention http://picnicsinthepark.blogspot.com on this board I think and have followed it ever since. She has a second blog about her family which is quite nice too.

[green_momma2007]

I have a blog that focuses on making the move to simple living, home decor, and thrifty living. If you leave a comment make sure to tell me you're from MDC :-)

[MiniMum]

Yogagirl I love your blog! Amazing straw bale house you have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (And I think I have bought some handspun yarn from you before.. :) )

[zoebird]

i agree. looks pretty idyllic. :D

[Griffinmama]

I really love City Kids Homeschooling:
http://cityhomeschooling.blogspot.com

[Mom31]

this is an old fav of mine as well and I can not seem to open it from my computer is anyone else experiencing this? I am eager to read and can't get internet explorer to open it...
 

Originally Posted by tinybutterfly 

Hands down, this one. If I could only read one, this would be the one. 

http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/

[pauletoy]

Originally Posted by Emilie2 

this is an old fav of mine as well and I can not seem to open it from my computer is anyone else experiencing this? I am eager to read and can't get internet explorer to open it...
 

Opened fine for me.

[quantumleap]

It opens fine for me too. That said, she hasn't really posted anything in the past couple of months - a few links and short little notes, once every two weeks or so. I love her blog too! :)

[Mom31]

I switched over to mozilla firefox and it opened just fine. I have been enjoying reading the past few years of writing.