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guess I was hoping for a little more with this one, I am familiar with Rhonda's blog, but I don't feel I've learnt anything more,
Motivational Yes. But I wanted to hear more gardening stories more frustrations when the chooks scratched out the new plantings etc, Great ways to cook with homegrown tomatoes,
Seems I need to read "Down to Earth" instead, A brief step into some tricks and tips on living the simple life, Perhaps if you're an unreflective type, this might contain some illumination for you, but otherwise I was left think, "Well, it's not rocket science, is it" A easy to read book, It makes you think about what is important in life.
A wonderful little book about how to live more simply, it is as if the author and I share a brain as I do many of the things mentioned but also gives me some inspiration how I can live even more simply.
Great read! This book is a little bit inspiring but I was left wanting more, I should have realised by the number of pages that it probably wouldnt have enough details to give me what I wanted, I wanted specific details like the recipe for her homemade bread, how she cut down on using chemicals and what she uses instead, how the shift into homemaking happened.
It has made me think a little differently about homemaking amp how it is a benefit to the family, I look forward to reading Rhondas other books, which I currently have on hold at the library,
A quick introduction to Rhonda's life of simplifying and living more intentionally on her Sunshine Coast property, Food for thought Nice sentiment but I expected something much more inspiring,This book felt like a warm, generous conversation over a cup or two of tea with the author, It prompted me to invest in another of her books, The Simple Home, Ms Hetzel is speaking my language, One fo the new little Penguin series, that are more like extended essays than fullblown books, Rhonda Hetzel left her stressfilled job in mining and hit semiretirement on the Queensland Sunshine Coast hinterland, where she amp her husband Hanno now lie "The Simple Life" growing their food, being thrifty and shunning the materialisticst century values.
The book emphasises the value of homemaking as a career choice rather than a daily drudge to be avoided, and I read it through twice to savour her heartfelt message.
I read a lot about minimalism and voluntary simplicity, This is a very pragmatic memoir, lots of practical advise and a little philosophical perspective, Good for a back read on the topic, This book left me to ponder my own lifestyle and how a life uncluttered and with more space for what really matters is important, I crave a simpler life and sometimes it seems like an overwhelming project but we all have to start somewhere and each of us differently, I'll start by planting my broccoli seeds today, Loved it.
Ms. Hetzel identifies ways to save and the emotions and satisfaction you get from moving a more simple lifestyle, I love this book! This slim book inspires and motivates one to adopt a nonconsumerist lifestyle by tending to home and hearth, Rather than getting bogged down in technical details of 'how to' be more independent by growing your own food or mending clothes, the author tells her own journey from a typical wage earner with no time to a happy homemaker living a spiritually and mentally fulfilling life.
She admits, and I agree, that her family is lucky to own productive land in which to live out her dream of a simple life, Those of us not fortunate and I think it is the vast majority to have a house on our own land can only heed her advice on other aspects of working from home and adopting a fresh attitude to household 'chores' but will still have to rely on supermarkets and the industrial food system.
Because I am hooked on Rhonda's first book, and use it daily I could not wait to read this book, I was inspired and it continued to encourage a simple lifestyle, but I was left wanting more, Short and sweet, just what I needed for a weekend read and inspiring to boot, Rhonda Hertzel is living her dream as self sufficiently as she can and loving it, keeping her life simple, slow and uncluttered, I finished this little book feeling very motivated to make some changes, and after looking at her Blog it shouldn't be too hard to make a start.
today! This is a great book about transitioning to a simpler life from the perspective of someone who's actually doing it, not living in a city apartment hypothesising about it.
Content and writing style is excellent however it's let down by it's short length at onlypages,
Felt like there should be more, as if this were the warm up to something more then was a little disappointed to turn the page and find it's the end.
Given to me as a hand me down, I found it such a cute little read for how life should be This little book is an uplifting read especially as I am about to do exactly what this book is about.
Rhonda has both inspired me, and helped confirmed that I have made the right decision to move towards a simpler life, I look forward to reading her other book,. I feel like there should be a little more to this book than there is, A wonderful little read, I took this one off of my girlfriend's 'To Read' pile and was pleasantly surprised at Rhonda Hetzel's homemaker's guide to sustainable simple living.
It is a lifestyle that has seemed to have gathered significant followers in recent years and one that I too would one day like to subscribe in a larger way, especially in terms of opting out of the capitalist consumerist mindset and focus on local resilence but Hetzel gives a much appreciated pat on the back for those of us who are still taking the baby steps in our youth towards the ultimate goal.
Though I would definitely love to explore these brushed over homemaking ideas and perhaps have seen some recipes I thoroughly enjoyed this book, From discovering the importance of choosing a comfortable mattress to instilling a genuine interest in making my own soap there is much to learn and take note on here, it is a gorgeous read.
A short book but filled with good ideas, An inspirational read. Great little reminder of putting things in perspective Some good practical advice,
Motivational Yes. But I wanted to hear more gardening stories more frustrations when the chooks scratched out the new plantings etc, Great ways to cook with homegrown tomatoes,
Seems I need to read "Down to Earth" instead, A brief step into some tricks and tips on living the simple life, Perhaps if you're an unreflective type, this might contain some illumination for you, but otherwise I was left think, "Well, it's not rocket science, is it" A easy to read book, It makes you think about what is important in life.
A wonderful little book about how to live more simply, it is as if the author and I share a brain as I do many of the things mentioned but also gives me some inspiration how I can live even more simply.
Great read! This book is a little bit inspiring but I was left wanting more, I should have realised by the number of pages that it probably wouldnt have enough details to give me what I wanted, I wanted specific details like the recipe for her homemade bread, how she cut down on using chemicals and what she uses instead, how the shift into homemaking happened.
It has made me think a little differently about homemaking amp how it is a benefit to the family, I look forward to reading Rhondas other books, which I currently have on hold at the library,
A quick introduction to Rhonda's life of simplifying and living more intentionally on her Sunshine Coast property, Food for thought Nice sentiment but I expected something much more inspiring,This book felt like a warm, generous conversation over a cup or two of tea with the author, It prompted me to invest in another of her books, The Simple Home, Ms Hetzel is speaking my language, One fo the new little Penguin series, that are more like extended essays than fullblown books, Rhonda Hetzel left her stressfilled job in mining and hit semiretirement on the Queensland Sunshine Coast hinterland, where she amp her husband Hanno now lie "The Simple Life" growing their food, being thrifty and shunning the materialisticst century values.
The book emphasises the value of homemaking as a career choice rather than a daily drudge to be avoided, and I read it through twice to savour her heartfelt message.
I read a lot about minimalism and voluntary simplicity, This is a very pragmatic memoir, lots of practical advise and a little philosophical perspective, Good for a back read on the topic, This book left me to ponder my own lifestyle and how a life uncluttered and with more space for what really matters is important, I crave a simpler life and sometimes it seems like an overwhelming project but we all have to start somewhere and each of us differently, I'll start by planting my broccoli seeds today, Loved it.
Ms. Hetzel identifies ways to save and the emotions and satisfaction you get from moving a more simple lifestyle, I love this book! This slim book inspires and motivates one to adopt a nonconsumerist lifestyle by tending to home and hearth, Rather than getting bogged down in technical details of 'how to' be more independent by growing your own food or mending clothes, the author tells her own journey from a typical wage earner with no time to a happy homemaker living a spiritually and mentally fulfilling life.
She admits, and I agree, that her family is lucky to own productive land in which to live out her dream of a simple life, Those of us not fortunate and I think it is the vast majority to have a house on our own land can only heed her advice on other aspects of working from home and adopting a fresh attitude to household 'chores' but will still have to rely on supermarkets and the industrial food system.
Because I am hooked on Rhonda's first book, and use it daily I could not wait to read this book, I was inspired and it continued to encourage a simple lifestyle, but I was left wanting more, Short and sweet, just what I needed for a weekend read and inspiring to boot, Rhonda Hertzel is living her dream as self sufficiently as she can and loving it, keeping her life simple, slow and uncluttered, I finished this little book feeling very motivated to make some changes, and after looking at her Blog it shouldn't be too hard to make a start.
today! This is a great book about transitioning to a simpler life from the perspective of someone who's actually doing it, not living in a city apartment hypothesising about it.
Content and writing style is excellent however it's let down by it's short length at onlypages,
Felt like there should be more, as if this were the warm up to something more then was a little disappointed to turn the page and find it's the end.
Given to me as a hand me down, I found it such a cute little read for how life should be This little book is an uplifting read especially as I am about to do exactly what this book is about.
Rhonda has both inspired me, and helped confirmed that I have made the right decision to move towards a simpler life, I look forward to reading her other book,. I feel like there should be a little more to this book than there is, A wonderful little read, I took this one off of my girlfriend's 'To Read' pile and was pleasantly surprised at Rhonda Hetzel's homemaker's guide to sustainable simple living.
It is a lifestyle that has seemed to have gathered significant followers in recent years and one that I too would one day like to subscribe in a larger way, especially in terms of opting out of the capitalist consumerist mindset and focus on local resilence but Hetzel gives a much appreciated pat on the back for those of us who are still taking the baby steps in our youth towards the ultimate goal.
Though I would definitely love to explore these brushed over homemaking ideas and perhaps have seen some recipes I thoroughly enjoyed this book, From discovering the importance of choosing a comfortable mattress to instilling a genuine interest in making my own soap there is much to learn and take note on here, it is a gorgeous read.
A short book but filled with good ideas, An inspirational read. Great little reminder of putting things in perspective Some good practical advice,
Rhonda Hetzel feels passionately that living simply leads to a richer, more fulfilling existence, Having made the
decision to live frugally, embrace sustainability and opt out of the capitalist consumerist mindset, she set about working out how to achieve her goal, learning traditional skills, reducing her spending and environmental impact and focusing on the simple things that make life worth living: family, friends, and a homecooked meal.
This is the story of her journey and the lessons she has learned along the way, Rhonda relates why she wanted to change her lifestyle, what simple living means to her, and offers guidance to those thinking about taking the same path.