An Off Grid Life Weekend reads Good morning on Saturday! Hope you enjoyed the first day of spring. We had another huge snowfall and are still digging out. Here are this weekend's reads. Grab a coffee and enjoy. Weekend Reads Edible Flowers Grow them, forage them, and eat them. Read more How to Finance Your Homestead Tips on financing your homestead. Read More Off Grid Homes for Sale MLS isn't the only place to find off grid properties. Read More What would you like to see more of in our...
11 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Weekend reads Good morning on Saturday. As I mentioned in my last newsletter, this is a crazy time. And now is the time to become more self-reliant, no matter where you live. Maybe that means learning how to forage spring greens, start that backyard chicken flock, or get serious about your dreams of moving off the grid. Here are this weekend's reads. Grab a coffee and enjoy. Weekend Reads Spring Bark Chocolate, spring flowers and greens - yes, those are spruce tips. Read more...
18 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Weekend reads Good afternoon on Saturday and Happy February 1. Hope you had a good week and can enjoy a relaxing weekend. Here are your weekend reads. Grab a coffee and enjoy. Weekend Reads Dehydrate Eggs Learn how to dehydrate eggs for long-term food storage. Read more How to Compost Teaching kids to compost is easy with these seven tips. Read More NEW 2025 Farmer's Almanac for Kids 20% off with code subscriber20 YES I WANT THIS What would you like to see more of in our...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Weekend reads Good morning on Saturday! And Happy 2025. Quick note: Several readers have asked for more posts related to homeschooling, outdoor education and forest schooling. I'm working on them, and also on bringing my Totally Free Tuesdays and Freebie Fridays back. These are monthly emails that include printables for kids. If you'd like to receive a reminder for these, just click right here and you'll get added to my list. (You'll get sent to a homeschool resource page,...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello on Tuesday! Hope you're having a restful holiday season. Just thought you might find this interesting. Here are our top posts that fascinated our readers in 2024. From homesteading tips to DIY crafts and gardening advice, these were the 10 most-loved articles on the blog. 45 Best Homestead Blogs 15 Best Prepper Pantries and Tips on Stocking Your Own Best Cornbread Recipes Seasonal Homestead Checklists DIY Handmade Gifts for Christmas Easy Upcycled Tin Can Pumpkin Craft How to Plan a...
3 months ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Weekend reads Good morning on Sunday! Here are your weekend reads. Grab a coffee and enjoy. Weekend Reads How to Start a Fire ...in a cold wood stove. We've done this more than a few times! Learn how DIY Tic Tac Toe Game Make this inexpensive game a gift or enjoy it with your family this holiday season. Learn how Off Grid Home Winter Routine Dan shares his typical winter-day routine at our off-grid home. Read more Holiday Course Sale at The Herbal Academy 30% off - ends on...
4 months ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Weekend reads Good morning on Saturday! Here are your weekend reads. Grab a coffee and enjoy. Weekend Reads Dutch Oven Thanksgiving Recipes Mouthwatering homestyle Thanksgiving recipes for the Dutch Oven. Get the recipes 21 Best Cornbread Recipes Try a new cornbread recipe for Thanksgiving 2024. Get the recipes Holiday Herb Intensive Join us at The Herbal Academy for this new Holiday Herb Crafts & Recipe intensive. YES, I WANT TO LEARN MORE What would you like to see more of...
4 months ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Weekend reads Good afternoon on Saturday! I'm in northern Ontario at the moment, and it is a warm(ish) but dreary afternoon. This week, I'm getting our holiday recipes, articles and new downloadable printables ready to roll out in December. The next few weeks will be busy with various projects, homeschooling, and a trip to Sick Kids Children's Hospital in Toronto for one of our younger children. This time of year, I usually focus on handicrafts, especially fiber crafts. I'm a...
5 months ago • 2 min read
An Off Grid Life Weekend reads Good morning on Saturday, We are well into November, the season of focusing on indoor chores, projects, and pastimes. With just over six weeks until Christmas, now's the time to start planning those handcrafted and homemade gifts. So here's some inspiration for food and handcrafted gifts. Grab a coffee and enjoy. Weekend Reads Mason Jar Soup Recipe An easy-to-customize, frugal and thoughtful gift to give as part of a gift basket. Get the recipe Mason Jar Pancake...
5 months ago • 2 min read