tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post3069438941884776839..comments2024-03-27T22:01:59.919-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Celebrating Over 2000 Copies Sold! $5 Off Plus a No-Strings-Attached GiveawayLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-33480270827227242982014-09-25T16:16:59.895-04:002014-09-25T16:16:59.895-04:00Oh Leigh, I would love to be entered in your givea...Oh Leigh, I would love to be entered in your giveaway. As of tomorrow, we take possession of our new one-acre wooded property with a lovely new home for our family. It isn't the country acreage that we were originally looking for, and it may be a battle with town council to let me have chickens again and get my two little Nigerians, but we love it and in the meantime, your book would be a lovely inspiration to get into gardening properly and I'm even hoping to try to make maple syrup from the mostly maple woods on the property. Thank you for setting up a giveaway! xoRosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07594397183233004323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-59478558392432572332014-09-25T14:05:08.069-04:002014-09-25T14:05:08.069-04:00Love your blog and would love your book, too!Love your blog and would love your book, too!Missouri Small Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17062739653766192878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-72213530990651031372014-09-24T06:46:08.432-04:002014-09-24T06:46:08.432-04:00FarmerGirl, I wish everyone could win!
M.E. thank...FarmerGirl, I wish everyone could win!<br /><br />M.E. thank you! And thank you so much for the review. :)<br /><br />Nina, I'll send to whomever wins. :)<br /><br />Mary, good luck!<br /><br />Andi, I fully understand about it being in your blood. :)<br /><br />Handwrought Treasures, thank you for that! I learn a lot from other bloggers. <br /><br />Sammylou, one idea is to ask your public library to buy a copy. Quite a few folks have done this and been able to read it that way. :)<br /><br />Illoura, good to hear from you! I'm so sorry to hear you lost your ten acres. That must have been tough. Good for you for homesteading wherever you are. <br /><br />Michigansnowpony did an excellent video review, didn't she? :)<br /><br />Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-27687971320940173172014-09-23T18:55:27.264-04:002014-09-23T18:55:27.264-04:00LOL, I've been reading your blog a long time, ...LOL, I've been reading your blog a long time, off and on, and just told my mom yesterday that your book is what I want for my birthday. (We recently lost our home on 10 acres, but plan to buy 5 acres in 5 years and start all over again - from scratch, in our 50's. We're practicing on rental property meantime, and hopefully we'll "have it all down pat", lol.) <br />Funny, this morning while perusing homesteading videos on youtube (that's how I spend morning coffee time), I ran across this review of your book:<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UolsWQgygHg <br />(It may not be on Amazon, but I think it's more personal to put your face on your review like this lady did! BTW, it was a GREAT review!)<br /><br /><br />Laureli https://www.blogger.com/profile/03648493780017930693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-57630012662843010462014-09-23T11:56:23.238-04:002014-09-23T11:56:23.238-04:00Oh, your book was on my wishlist for my birthday b...Oh, your book was on my wishlist for my birthday but I didn't get it in the end :-(<br /><br />I'd love to win a copy but even if I don't I'm not going to wait to see if Santa brings me a copy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-77697193448229533122014-09-22T15:44:20.366-04:002014-09-22T15:44:20.366-04:00I ran across your site when looking for how to can...I ran across your site when looking for how to can fruit for pies. Amazing that someone has tested and tried for improving the canning process. I am up to my waist in pears and apples. I have already made pear butter, pear jam, salsa and apple jelly. Your site gave me ideas!<br /><br />Handwrought Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042486362327836779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-91023785794574740972014-09-22T15:34:36.351-04:002014-09-22T15:34:36.351-04:00Still waiting for the actual homestead in acres fo...Still waiting for the actual homestead in acres form... however it's in my blood and one day! Lord Willing!<br />Would love your book, it's been on my list to buy for a while!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01099728785158334708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-73020357138627445092014-09-21T18:40:00.791-04:002014-09-21T18:40:00.791-04:00We have 10 acres in south Texas and raise sheep an...We have 10 acres in south Texas and raise sheep and chickens. Would love to win your book.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18249468921262339156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-77974824900678168542014-09-21T11:17:58.886-04:002014-09-21T11:17:58.886-04:00That's a great milestone to reach. Congratula...That's a great milestone to reach. Congratulations on 2000 copies sold and may you reach your next goal as quickly and smoothly. I'd love to read a copy of your book if I win and you send to the great white north. It would be fun reading when we're snowed in and having to shovel the white stuff.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049476969325691637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-29997916593638191712014-09-21T10:48:32.126-04:002014-09-21T10:48:32.126-04:00Have the book and it was well worth purchasing. Co...Have the book and it was well worth purchasing. Congrats!! Here is us wishing you both the best!! Ps thought I wrote a review but much to my surprise I hadn't so just posted one for ya.....Good Luck on 3000 sold!! Dream Big Leigh!M.E. Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430739166948213915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-60225210878098445302014-09-21T08:59:13.111-04:002014-09-21T08:59:13.111-04:00Working on my book budget too and this one is def ...Working on my book budget too and this one is def on the wish list!! I sure hope I win!! Uphill Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01660080868247338613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-67012138561941084582014-09-21T06:12:04.558-04:002014-09-21T06:12:04.558-04:00Nancy, thank you!
Debbie, thank you for the revie...Nancy, thank you!<br /><br />Debbie, thank you for the review! Reviews do help. Folks are more willing to make a purchase for something others like. I know I rely on them when buying.<br /><br />Quinn, thank you! Can relate to both the book-buying and the yarn-buying. :)<br /><br />Sharon, thanks!<br /><br />Tuesday, How exciting about the goats! They will be an amazing help in clearing out your brush. I very much appreciate the review. You've always excelled at those. :)<br /><br />Nancy, thank you!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-72784233730160913622014-09-20T23:55:02.926-04:002014-09-20T23:55:02.926-04:00Congrats! I'd love a copy and I hope you sell ...Congrats! I'd love a copy and I hope you sell a lot more :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576053785355324560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-72205604709207975612014-09-20T18:33:43.904-04:002014-09-20T18:33:43.904-04:00Your book (and blog) have been one of our go-to re...Your book (and blog) have been one of our go-to references since starting our little project. Once the goats arrive in a few short weeks, I know we'll be using it more.<br /><br />(you can leave me out of the giveaway, since I already have the book)<br /><br />I promise to do an Amazon review this week for you.<br />Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029757964989146602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-36349572412936833262014-09-20T17:59:07.121-04:002014-09-20T17:59:07.121-04:00That's awesome! Well done Leigh
SharonThat's awesome! Well done Leigh<br /><br />SharonSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07370064744402570158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-53962824745871522492014-09-20T17:54:25.145-04:002014-09-20T17:54:25.145-04:00I'm so glad your book is selling well, Leigh! ...I'm so glad your book is selling well, Leigh! Congrats on passing the 2000(plus) mark. I've been on a book-buying (and yarn-buying) moratorium for over two years now, so I'd love to win a copy of your book! :) Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-88666195358665232612014-09-20T17:44:07.407-04:002014-09-20T17:44:07.407-04:00Hi, Leigh! Don't enter me in the giveaway, I a...Hi, Leigh! Don't enter me in the giveaway, I already have the book. :) In fact, since I had totally forgotten to write a review, this spurred me to action, and I've just added my voice to the too-few. I hope it helps - I love your book and I think more people should read and enjoy it!DebbieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508692845369401119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-42700934779475064522014-09-20T15:24:07.697-04:002014-09-20T15:24:07.697-04:00Congratulations! I did enjoy your book. Would lo...Congratulations! I did enjoy your book. Would love to win your give-a-way! Nancy <br />Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-60731443394945411982014-09-20T13:17:19.976-04:002014-09-20T13:17:19.976-04:00Lynda, LOL. Is that what they say? I'm either ...Lynda, LOL. Is that what they say? I'm either too old or too square or too out of the loop to know. I'm glad you've enjoyed my book and your friends are too. :)<br /><br />Rhonda, thank you! I think the book is much more readable than the blog because it's organized by topic. It contains a lot based on the blog but has more as well. :)<br /><br />Sue, thank you!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-75323500905666829962014-09-20T12:41:37.622-04:002014-09-20T12:41:37.622-04:00Congratulations on your book sales. It looks REAL...Congratulations on your book sales. It looks REALLY interesting!<br />sweetiesuzy@aol.comSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811375920297377982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-87174776525106982172014-09-20T11:08:55.683-04:002014-09-20T11:08:55.683-04:00Congratulations on reaching 2000 copies - that'...Congratulations on reaching 2000 copies - that's a wonderful accomplishment! I've read much of your blog, but having it in a single volume would be great. Wishing you many more sales!Rhonda from Baddeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04983316225567781551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-65913033573158755682014-09-20T06:46:05.334-04:002014-09-20T06:46:05.334-04:00Totally Amazeballs!!! Isn't that what the ki...Totally Amazeballs!!! Isn't that what the kids say these days? Great achievement and I'm glad to have been one of the 2000. Probably not good for sales but your little book has been passed around my friends and everyone loves it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605358521258969537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-61914512669278001352014-09-20T06:02:35.665-04:002014-09-20T06:02:35.665-04:00Teresa, that's a very fun stage, the beginning...Teresa, that's a very fun stage, the beginning! I think one good thing about others' stories (like my book) is being able to see what they thought, what they wanted to do, and how they approached it. I love reading these stories, even more so when I can learn from their mistakes right along with them. :)<br /><br />Debby, thank you!<br /><br />Scott, thank you for that! Dan and I have a similar problem; his job has him over the road. But we're not alone in that problem. So many homesteaders have to have at least one income, sometimes two. It's one of the biggest challenges to homesteading.<br /><br />Diane, thank you!<br /><br />David, Carla's is a favorite of mine too! I love the way it's organized and it's one of the first books I grab in any research project. I envy that you're starting now. My biggest regret is that we got started so late in life. You are so wise to start your planning now. I hope you win.<br /><br />Katy, thank you! You're entered. I confess I'm not real keen on social media myself. It takes time and a constant proximity to a computer, LOL Can't say if it's helped with book promotion or not, but for an indie author, it's something. <br /><br />Jean, you're welcome!<br /><br />Sandy, thank you for that! Coming from the queen of giveaways, that's quite the complement. :)<br /><br />Heather, thank you!<br /><br />Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-28282140233947088862014-09-19T14:34:08.266-04:002014-09-19T14:34:08.266-04:00I love your blog, so I know I will love your book....I love your blog, so I know I will love your book.HeatherD76https://www.blogger.com/profile/02963825943567055302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-35451158047281933302014-09-19T12:26:34.914-04:002014-09-19T12:26:34.914-04:00Leigh,
I had to say.....
What a great give-away!...Leigh,<br /><br />I had to say.....<br /><br />What a great give-away!!! <br /><br />This is a book worth keep for reference material when building a homestead for yourself. Leigh and her husband have researched everything in detail before starting a project, buying and mating animals, food for the animals and themselves, and gardening. <br /><br />Leigh's book is a permanent reference source on my bookshelf.<br /><br /><br /><br />Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.com