"Self-sufficiency does not mean 'going back' to the acceptance of a lower standard of living. On the contrary, it is the striving for a higher standard of living, for food that is organically grown and good, for the good life in pleasant surroundings... and for the satisfaction that comes from doing difficult and intricate jobs well and successfully." John Seymour ~ Self Sufficiency 2003

Sunday, 4 December 2011

Liebster award

I am very honoured and thrilled to be one of five recipients, chosen by Astra, of the Liebster award.


Astra, bless you :)




Liebster, according to my Collins German / English Dictionary, is a German word, meaning favourite.  The Liebster Award is a way to show big love to bloggers which currently have less than 200 followers.


The rules are:
1 Thank the recipient and link back to their blog.
2 Reveal your top five picks and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.
3 Copy and paste the award to your blog.
4 Have faith that your followers will spread the love to other bloggers.


The five blogs I have picked, in no particular order, are:


1  http://africanbliss.blogspot.com  (Rae & Dino from near Joubertina in the Eastern Cape) :
2  http://companionplanting.blogspot.com  (Jeannine of Scottburg in KwaZulu Natal)
3  http://greenhavengoodlife.blogspot.com/  (Linda of Victoria in Australia) 
4  http://tanyahighet.blogspot.com/  (Tanya of the Isle of Man)
5  http://this-newhouse.blogspot.com/  (Mrs Mac's from North Idaho, USA)


... but, I can't help myself, I'm going to bend the rules, just a little bit, because there are a couple of others I'd like to mention too...


I don't know how many followers this next one has, as Mr H (from Idaho, USA) has no followers gadget, but has shared sooo much information / experience that I cannot omit him, and his blog is at...
http://subsistencepatternfoodgarden.blogspot.com/

and, then there are these too...
http://500dollartomato.blogspot.com/  (Tami of Piedmont in North Carolina, USA)
http://enjoyingthegoodlifeathiddenmeadowfarm.blogspot.com/  (farmer of Annaplois Valley in Nova Scotia in Canada)
http://johnnybgood46.blogspot.com/  (John of Northwest Kansas, USA)...


... and (this last one is cheating, as she has more than 200 followers, but she is such a totally off-the-grid person who has given me so many brilliant eco-kitchen ideas / solutions :) ) 
http://hardworkhomestead.blogspot.com/  (Jane from Western Pennsylvania, USA)


... oh, it's not fair.  There are so many others I follow that I'd love to share.  But, I have to contain myself...


Each of the above bloggers entertains, enriches, educates and/or inspires me, and I can't wait to see what their next posting is.  I hope you find their blogs as delightful as I do...


I obtain such enjoyment from every blog I follow.  Thank you - for taking the time to give of yourselves, to share what you know and what interests you, and for all the encouragement you give me.  I am richer for knowing you.
Posted by Dani at 12:09:00
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16 comments:

  1. Astra4 December 2011 at 13:26

    great list Dani, was going to make some bread this morning but spent the last 2 hours looking at those blogs! Ah well was so worth it and I'll just make some soda bread instead - super quick! xx
    ps. so funny you had to add more than 5 - total cheat lol but Im really glad coz that last one was my favorite :)

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  2. Sue4 December 2011 at 14:18

    Looks like some MORE blogs I have to check out. Do you realize how LONG my list is already?????
    :)

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  3. Mum4 December 2011 at 15:16

    Congratulations to you and thank you for becoming a follower of my blog. I hope you enjoy visiting. I am really impressed with your solar oven - fantastic.
    Love from Mum
    xx

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  4. Mr. H.4 December 2011 at 18:22

    Thank you for including me in your award list.:)

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  5. jeannine davidoff4 December 2011 at 18:27

    Dani Thanks so much for this award! i will go an look at your list! all the best.
    ps. win a copy of my book by entering the competition http://www.sprig.co.za/2011/11/companion-planting-competition/ and please share. Thanks again. Jeannine

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  6. Dani4 December 2011 at 19:03

    Astra - I had to force myself to stop. There are so many stunning blogs out there...

    Sue - Mine too LOL

    Mum - Welcome :) Look forward to reading what you write :)

    Mr H - No - thank YOU :)

    Jeannine - You're welcome. I have LOL

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  7. Unknown4 December 2011 at 19:29

    Thanks so much Dani! Hugs :) X

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  8. Tami4 December 2011 at 20:02

    Thanks for the "shout-out" Dani! After all our posts and comments, I'm starting to think that we may have been seperated at birth @;)

    Now I have to get busy checking out all the other blogs you've mentioned. Love to find new sites to visit!

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  9. Leigh5 December 2011 at 03:36

    Dani, congratulations! Well deserved, plus, you've given me some great looking new blogs to explore!

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  10. Dani5 December 2011 at 08:52

    Tanya - You're welcome :)

    Tami - S'funny - I have the same feeling LOL

    Leigh - Thank you. Sharing is caring :)

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  11. Jane @ Hard Work Homestead5 December 2011 at 15:21

    Thank you so much Dani, that was very sweet. You are very deserving of the award :)

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  12. Dani5 December 2011 at 15:55

    Jane - Thank you - and may I immediately forward that compliment to you :)

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  13. Mrs. Mac5 December 2011 at 19:01

    Thank you Dani .. for the shout out! It's always a learning experience when I 'drop by' for a visit! You're a gem :)

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  14. Dani6 December 2011 at 06:14

    Mrs Mac - You're very welcome :) And thank you.

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  15. becky30867 December 2011 at 04:03

    Ha, I didn't know you already had the award and I chose you again today!

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  16. Dani7 December 2011 at 07:28

    Becky - Thanks :)

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