DOWN TO EARTH

A guide to simple living

by RHONDA HETZEL

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New hardcover book, 336 pages. Published 2012. Beautiful full-colour photos throughout

I was pulled into simple living before I knew what it was. It crept up on me using the smallest of steps and didn't reveal its true beauty and real power until I was totally hooked. I was searching for a way to live well while spending very little money. What I found was a way of life that also gave me independence, opportunity and freedom.

Rhonda Hetzel gently encourages readers to find the pleasure and meaning in a simpler life, sharing all the practical information she has gathered on her own journey. Whether you want to learn how to grow tomatoes, bake bread, make your own soap and preserve fruit, or just be inspired to slow down and live more sustainably, Down to Earth will be your guide.

Contents include:

• Living Simple
• Ages and stages
• Saving and spending
• Home
• Housework
• Organising your life
• Home-grown self-reliance
• The sustainable backyard
• Nourishment
• Recipes

About the author

Rhonda Hetzel is a retired journalist and technical writer best known for her award-winning blog, 'Down to Earth'. Rhonda lives with her husband, Hanno, on the Sunshine Coast, where they happily tend a food garden, gather eggs and occasionally look after grandchildren. Rhonda is a keen volunteer worker and is often found presenting simple-living workshops in her community.

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Down to Earth: A guide to simple living by Rhonda Hetzel