What inspires me ~Heather Anne~

When I saw the post from Amy asking us to write about what inspires us all I was excited. I thought of all the books and websites that I read all the time. Then it hit me I know exactly what inspires me.

So here I present you the list

First on the list is my children. Everyday I am challenged by them to be not just a good mother but a great mother. Having six children can, and at times has been a maddening experience. Six different personalities spanning all different ages. From my teenage artist to my 3 year old peace maker, each one has made me a better mother through the opportunity to be their mother. Every day the inspire me to do better than the day before.

Second is my mates. They inspire me every day to be the woman not only that they deserve but the woman I want to be. They have been the wings for every dream I have had throughout our marriage. I am continually blessed by their commitment to our marriage and to our family.

After that I will say that there are a few places that have helped me along my road to simplicity and so here they are

Little Homestead in the City Following this family on their own Path to Freedom helped inspired me and my own family to find our own way as well.

Homegrown Evolution This couple is also a great inspiration for slowing down and being more self sufficient. Their book The Urban Homestead helped me learn that I could make my own cleaner, soap etc.

One of my biggest inspirations for living a more simple life has come from my friend Ed. He has been a pioneer for living simply and treading lightly on the Earth for over 30 years. He is not only my friend but also my hero.

Square Foot Gardening. This book is great for those trying to grow their own food in small places.

The internet. Mostly Google. I can look up anything I am interested in from soap and cheese making to weaving and raising chickens. It really keeps me learning and moving more towards a simpler life for my family.

Last but not least is the women who write for the KISS Blog. I read what each and every one of them is doing and I learn, laugh and am always inspired to do more with less.

Much Love