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Walk Slowly, Live Wildly in 2009
Filed under: Blogging, Your Thoughts
Now that we are settled, I will definitely have a little more time to devote to writing . I would love to hear your thoughts as to what types of topics you’d like to see here. I’m not guaranteeing that I WILL write about those things…but I’d love your ideas! 
You can also include any burning questions you’d like to have answered as well…and I’ll make one of my first posts of the new year a question/answer post based on those. I have an exciting new challenge in the works…I’ll be announcing that in mid-January. Yay! Have a wonderful day.
Photo Credit: Flickr Creative Commons…ericskiff
Posted by Sara @ 12:20 pm | Leave a Comment
30
2008
Hey Sara,
I always enjoy reading your book reviews-or even just titles that you’re reading. It is nice to broaden my reading horizons.
(As if I have much time to read with a 2.5 year old and one on the way! A gal can dream, right?)
30
2008
As a homebirthing, homeschooling, breastfeeding, babywearing mama myself…I’m also a pregnancy and birth junkie.
So…my request/recommendation? More info about anything/everything pregnancy related.
blessings! Mary
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2008
Capturing Life With Your Camera (without being intrusive or absent from your life!)
Childhood Education
Ministries you dig
Exercise/Holistic Fitness (Routines, suggestions, how to begin, etc.)
Prioritizing
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Decorating small spaces.
Photos of your new little home.
Vegan cooking/recipes.
Green living.
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I am continually interested in how you blend your faith with lifestyle. Very inspiring!
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Your faith
What a typical day is like
Decorating small spaces (I need help!)
Educating a child
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2008
Interested in hearing about your faith. Were you raised in a religious household? How has your faith changed over time? To second, Lesli, how you blend your faith with your lifestyle.
I love seeing your designs, hearing your thoughts about green living, and how you fulfill (and define) your life mission. Make sense?
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How you began your “green” path
I like the idea from Rachel H. Exercise/Holistic Fitness (Routines, suggestions, how to begin, etc.)
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2008
I agree with the post above! Love hearing how your blend your faith with lifestyle!
Always get excited to hear about your takes on simplicity, food, the environment, small space living, and photography!
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2008
Hi Sara. I have been a long long time reader but don’t comment, well I think I did once a long time ago, lol. But I thought I would throw my 2 cents in as to what I would like to see you write about, because I REALLY enjoy your writing.
- I always enjoy your book recommendations, they have been great reads, including the cookbooks!
- I love pictures of your decor as well, I like how simple, colorful and useful each space is. It’s very inspiring.
- I agree with the above comments, I like all those ideas as well!
- How are you and your family going to deal with the economic crisis? How do you budget, etc?? (That may be a bit personal, so I totally understand if you don’t answer that. It’s always nice to hear other Christian’s ideas on finances.)
Thanks for all of your websites (I look at Happy Foody all the time, lol!) and for your time. Have a blessed New Year!
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2008
Pregnancy/birth – I am currently 34 weeks with my first
Homeschooling
Decorating and inspiration
Books you’ve read/recommend
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I agree with Leslie, I am really interested in how you live your faith, in how you define and go about living an authentic life — I realize my hypocrisy so often, and am striving to see it as something other than that – as my real attempts to be a “good person” even as I’m “in process” and on the road to becoming the person I am called to be. I’d love to hear if you struggle with that!
Always love thoughts on food and environmentalism and natural parenting/living!
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2008
I agree with all of the suggestions and recommendations listed, and I’ve especially enjoyed reading your posts on consumerism, conservation, and small living.
I would also like to hear more about prayer and faith. I had never considered keeping a prayer journal prior to stumbling upon your site, and now I love having a place to look back on prayers and the wonderful ways God has answered me.
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2008
For me and mine, we are setting some goals for ’09 about simplicity and getting away from things like convenience foods, store bought play doh, etc. I am always looking for family craft ideas and simple living ideas…but I have been enjoying your blog for a while and chances are, you write it I’ll enjoy it =)
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I would love to hear some guidance and advice on young couples who are either engaged or recently married. My boyfriend and I are not engaged yet, because we are waiting until we graduate from college (one more semester!) and we are looking for all the advice we can find on how to have a solid, God-honoring relationship.
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What does your family think of your chosen lifestyle?
Who has positively influenced your life?
What has been the hardest change in living more naturally?
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Sara, I’m curious what is written on the lodge wall where you took baby shower pictures. I clicked over there and I couldn’t figure it out. Wondering if my hand is steady enough to try it here.
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Karen B…the lodge wall is a Bible verse and says:
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” Romans 1:20
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2008
I agree with many of the above posts…I would like to see pics of your new house, small space living & decorating, your road to green living and maybe small steps to live a “greener” life for those of us just beginning.
BTW – I know your friend Kaitlyn(sp)…we went to college together.
31
2008
I am interested in your home improvement projects, etc. Also, if you do any sewing or crafting. And of course, any new food ideas are most welcome!! Are you still eating mostly raw…now that you are in such cold country?? Seems you would want more hot things like soups, etc.
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2008
I love reading what you write – I don’t even care much what it is! Have a blessed 2009.
elle
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2008
I am dying to see new house pics! That one was such a tease.
I also love when you write about your relationship with Jesus and how you nurture it. You are such an inspiration.
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2008
I would love to hear about how you actually did your dread locks. What did you put in them if anything? What was the process? Did you cover them when you slept, how often did you wash them, did you swim with them in the beginning? Anything you would have done differently? I am really wanting to do them and just waiting for my hair to grow some more.
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Any advice for those whose spouse may not be on the same page simple living wise? I think the way the two of you are so completely like minded on things is wonderful. And now that you are living “larger” than before (though still not “large” by any means), how do you resist the temptation to over accumulate? I think I am most impressed by your contentment. Maybe you could share some more about that? Thanks Sara!
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2008
Hi Sara, I’ve been a long time reader of your blog, and I agree I love whatever you write about. I would love to hear about how you and Matt are able to have such a good relationship. Also I have a four year old too and would love to hear about your homeschooling journey (if you are still homeschooling) and your thoughts on faith are always an inspiration to me. God Bless have a happy new year.
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2008
the first time I read your blog you had written a long post about a Proverbs 31 woman. I printed it out and read it from time to time. In it you said you would do a long post about the book A Woman after Gods own Heart. I would love to hear your thoughts on that fabulous book.
Can’t wait to see pics of the new house and what your typical day is like.
blessings!
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2008
Hi Sara! I would have to agree with most of the above. I would love to see pictures of your new house. Small space decorating ideas. Simplicity. You do it all so well and I’m excited to see/hear more!
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2008
I love reading about your ideas on life and how your life changes and how you and your family adapt. Looking forward to finding out whats in store for you and your family in 2009.
Happy New Year
Louise
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2008
I love reading ideas and seeing how you (or people) in general live smaller.
I hope that you are having a good time in cute new home.
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2008
I LOVE seeing how you decorate your homes.Very inspiring. In 2 days we are moving into a little 2 bedroom house that is perfect for us( we are living in an apt. right now). I have a ton of ideas but you are so talented in that area. Happy New Year!
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2008
Sara, I would love to hear more about your home schooling plans, green living with a new born, pics of the new place and your plans for chickens and gardening.
I too have been a long time reader but not much of a poster.
I look forward to hearing from you more often!!
Frugal Carol
1
2009
I can not wait to see the new house!!! And we have to have a picture of your “green grass” as my son Nicholas is very fond of it from all of your other places.
1
2009
Hi Sara
I would LOVE to hear more about how you are tackling pregnancy nutrition – raw or otherwise!!!! Another preggy mum here
1
2009
your thoughts on vaccines? health wise as well as morally. We have chosen not to vaccinate due to both issues and it has been a hard issue amongst friends and family.
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2009
I enjoy all your posts, but would love to learn more about the book “A Woman After God’s Own Heart”, which had a profound impact on your views of womanhood and motherhood.
Happy New Year!
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2009
I love photos of your dailiness most of all…what you got from a CSA, a shopping run, a set table for guests, walks with Bella, etc…the living out of your values in simple quiet ways is what inspires me most!
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2009
I’ve been wondering where you get the time to do all that you do, take care of a child, keep your house so uncluttered and neat, and work on your relationship with Jesus and spiritual growth. I have two little ones (1 and 3) with a third on the way, and am looking for any tips on scheduling my time more effectively.
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2009
I would love to hear about how you keep your home so neat and clean. How you keep the clutter out. Also, about your faith and beliefs. I would also love to hear about how you stay on the green path. It’s something I’ve been working on for some time. It’s so hard to stay on that path though when so many of my family members are not even close to being there. It’s also very hard to get my hubby on board with some of the things I want to do. Has Matt been with you on all of your green ideas or have you had to coax him into some?
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2009
Honestly, you could just copy the phone book of Bozeman and I’d be happy!
I would love to see more pictures of your home and read about your life. So keep doing what you do.
2
2009
I can’t wait to see all these wishes come true
Have a happy new year and thanks for blessing us with your writing!
2
2009
I’m going to second a bunch of people:
-new house pics, how you are decorating/remodeling, etc.
-pregnancy/birth/breastfeeding/cloth diapering/anything baby-related!
-homeschooling/unschooling
-I absolutely love reading about your thoughts on following Jesus!
-a new topic I thought of…maybe advice for building a strong marriage? One of my favorites is a post you wrote on Proverbs 31, on learning to be a good wife. It seems like you and Matt have a good thing…of course it’s hard to see into a relationship, and only you and Matt know the details. (Maybe this is too private of a topic?) What would you tell couples who are just starting out? What would you tell single women who are hoping and preparing to marry someday? What do you wish you had known on your wedding day? What do you wish you had done together or said to one another before the wedding day? Etc.
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2009
Wow–there are so many good ideas here already. One thing that I’ve been researching and wondering about is how to make positive changes stick. You seem to have done that with your diet and exercise, along with your faith. I find myself doing really well in an area for a certain length of time, and then “falling off the wagon” sort of speak.
I also enjoy tremendously all the posts about green living, anti-consumerism, your faith, healthy eating, inspiration and how you balance all of these things (and more) in your life.
Thanks for this blog. I find a lot of inspiration here!
3
2009
I love to read all that you write… Its been a great joy too see your heart….We are so proud of you in what you do ….
4
2009
hey there, i’ve just recently found your blog and have loved it! so refreshing : ) i have been very interested in starting a ‘raw-foodism’ lifestyle myself, however my husband isn’t really on board, but very supportive of me, which is great. We also have two small children and I would love to hear your thoughts and experience on feeding your little one and if she eats like you do or not? thanks! : )
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2009
I do have a quick question, and you may have already addressed this elsewhere in prior postings, but what do you do for health insurance?
I am a sahm, and my husband works as a custom carpenter. He is paid well, but has no benefits, and we must pay for health insurance on our own.
Thanks!!
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2009
Hmmm, man, you opened a can of worms there, huh? I quadruple alot of the same requests: healthy eating with Bella, having a healthy, fun marriage while still being actively involved parents, and for me, how to effectively combine your creativity with your career? (that may be a topic that’s just too far out there.) I’ve struggled lately with my full-time career vs. my love of using the other side of my brain. I feel that when I’m blogging, doing photo work, brainstorming for our future tour (if it’s meant to be) or just anything creative that I’m neglecting my family and the responsibilities I have as a wife and mother. Maybe some of your other readers would agree, that I often wonder, how in the world can I be a full-time employee, and be so many other things, too? Luv u guys!
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2009
Sara, I’ve read your lovely blog for a while but I think I’ve only commented once before. I enjoy almost all of what you write about. Since you’re pregnant I’m interested to hear how that’s progressing for you. I’d like to learn more about your faith and your environmental principles, and the intersection of the two [I find the concept of faith-based environmentalism fascinating - it makes a lot of sense to me]. And I LOVE hearing about your dreads and how they’re progressing. I’d be thrilled if you wrote a two-year-anniversary-of-your-dreads post with pictures, of course. At the start of December I made the decision to stop combing my hair, and already I have three baby dreads forming. I’m really fascinated to see what happens next … I wish you and your family all the best for 2009.
Rangimarie [peace],
Anne-Marie
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2009
I would love to hear more about mothering and parenting–how you started groups of like-minded parents, are there things you want to do differently with this next child, and what have you learned about being a mother.
5
2009
I know this came from your other site, but you got me and my 2 toddlers hooked on green smoothies back in the summer! I’m curious if you could post any other ways to mix other veggies into smoothies since my one toddler hit a veggie-wall and I always feel much better when he’s had some greens for the day (he eats every fruit on the planet, though). I’d love to use some other green veggies in his smoothies but am not so adventurous in trying out a new recipe. Help!
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2009
i know you’re a dave ramsey fan, but i’d like to hear more about how you budget and how you live on less. how did ya’ll literally afford to throw in the all american dream towel and hit the road? how did ya’ll buy freedom?details…….. and anything else you feel like writing about, i enjoy it all.