I am always looking for new ways to live more simply. The idea came way before I ventured into 
the blogging world, but since I’ve jumped into these muddy waters, I’ve found some great guidance along the way. When these people speak, I always listen up. No, I don’t follow everything word for word, but the spirit of their word really sticks. I must not be the only person to think that way, one of these has over a half a million people reading every day.
- Down to Earth: Rhonda lives in Australia and has become a simple living rock star worldwide. She shares every activities such as bread making, knitting, organic gardening and needlework. She also shares the best collection of soap making and frugal cleaning recipes that I have found online.
- Mother Load: Amy is the founder of Mom Advice. I must admit that I first heard of Amy on a national morning show quite some time ago. Amy features things that any mom, or non-mom can use such as recipes, freebies, financial help and much much more. My favorite day of the week is Wednesdays because of Amy’s Notebook, a collection of links that she shares for simple living resources found in the blogging world.
- Simple Mom: Live simply, stay sane. Life Hacks for home managers. That’s the tag line for this blog, and it really sums it up nicely. While checking out this blog, be sure to check out her downloadable Daily Docket. It is a lifesaver in my house.
- Flylady: If you don’t known it yet, Marla isn’t a blogger, but the biggest expert out there on simple living and home organization. She has the largest yahoo group out there, and a huge following. She’s a world renowned author, public speaker and mentor. For many families in this world she is an angel in disguise. She has resources for menu planning, daily routines, exercising and much more.
- Zen Habits: A blog dedicated to simple living, productivity, organization, family, and simplicity. If you are wanting to take the stress out of your life, read Leo’s blog. I’ve found so many of his tips that help take the stress out of my life.
- Put Things Off: Nick will help you work smarter, play harder and kill time. He’s the author of a wonderful e-book ToDoodList which will help you in your everyday and long term plans and the biggest thing for me is that he has the best system for keeping your inbox clear. Nick subscribes to the Moleskine instead of the PDA phone idea. Pencil and paper have never failed us, why pick up something that needs recharging?
- The Simple Dollar: Trent describes his blog as a exploration of personal finance, and after hitting financial Armageddon, he is trying to get a grip on his spending habits. He shares his many tips with the world even down to homemade laundry detergent.
- Soule Mama: This blog celebrates family, and most especially children and their mothers. Amanda has so many wonderful crafts and activities to share with your children. This is a must read for anyone with bored children this summer.
- Wise Bread: Wouldn’t we all love to live large on a small budget? I know that I would, and really its all I’ve got! This community of writers shows you everything from never having to buy ketchup again and how to stop paying for everything you buy twice. The posts are as varied as the writers and readers. What a wonderful community!
- Well there isn’t a ten, not yet. Please comment about your favorite Simple Living Blog, and we can add more simplicity to all of our lives. There are hundreds of blogs out there, speak up!
I’m already a Simple Mom fan and if you’re on board Flylady is great too. I look forward to checking out Wise Bread, who wouldn’t want to live large and not to have to pay out the waazoo (lol) for it.
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I’m already a Simple Mom fan and if you’re on board Flylady is great too. I look forward to checking out Wise Bread, who wouldn’t want to live large and not to have to pay out the waazoo (lol) for it.
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I see some new blogs to explore. Thanks!
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I see some new blogs to explore. Thanks!
LaDonna’s last blog post..And If Not; A Link
Wow! Thanks so much for including us in your top 9 (soon to be 10). I’m always looking at ways to live more simply, and I’m overjoyed to read about others who share the same goals. Keep up the great work here at Polka Spot Farm!
Linsey Knerl
Senior Writer
Wise Bread
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Wow! Thanks so much for including us in your top 9 (soon to be 10). I’m always looking at ways to live more simply, and I’m overjoyed to read about others who share the same goals. Keep up the great work here at Polka Spot Farm!
Linsey Knerl
Senior Writer
Wise Bread
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My Simple Life is fab!
http://www.mysimplerlife.com/blog/
My Simple Life is fab!
http://www.mysimplerlife.com/blog/
Nice list!
Nice list!
I’m honoured. Thank you for including me in this list of great blogs and websites. :- ) There are a couple here I don’t know so thank you for listing them. Now I’m off to check them out.
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I’m honoured. Thank you for including me in this list of great blogs and websites. :- ) There are a couple here I don’t know so thank you for listing them. Now I’m off to check them out.
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Wow, I am so honored! Thank you so much for linking to my blog and including me in your list. I truly appreciate it!!
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Wow, I am so honored! Thank you so much for linking to my blog and including me in your list. I truly appreciate it!!
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What a terrific list. Have Stumbled this so others can use it too.
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What a terrific list. Have Stumbled this so others can use it too.
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I would love it if you could check out my blog, Simple Living Family (www.simplelivingfamily.wordpress.com). I am a new blogger so if you do, please let me know what you think!
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Love your blog! Can’t wait to see where it goes!
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