An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend,When life is full of homesteading chores, work life, homeschooling and parenting, your energy might not match your tasks. And we are now right on the edge of the busy gardening season. One trick I've learned is to create a low-maintenance and high-yield garden. It might be as pretty as the ones in your social media feed, but it does the job. These posts focus on what works in real life. Real Life Gardening Low-Maintenance Garden Tips ...inexpensive,...
6 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend, If you’ve ever wanted to try making your maple syrup, this is the year to get tapping. Not quite ready? Then try a new maple syrup recipe instead. Here are a bunch to choose from. Maple Syrup Season is Here How to Tap Maple Trees ...in your own backyard Read more Maple Syrup Dinners 35+ dinner recipes using maple syrup. Read More 85+ Maple Syrup Desserts Old-fashioned recipes + modern upgrades of maple sweet treats. Read More Maple Bacon Bourbon Jam...
9 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Tuesday reads Hi friend,If you’re itching to grow something while the weather still can’t decide, these are your best start-small options. March Gardening Cold Frame Gardening It's March - start outside, even in the snow. Read more 7 Best Herbs for Indoor Gardens Not ready to garden outdoors? Plant an indoor herb garden Read More Gardening in a Cold Climate It was a challenge to learn, but definitely doable. Here are some tips to get started. Read More Until next time! Sarita...
13 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend,It’s still winter, but garden season starts with a pencil. If you want less chaos later, a small plan now helps. Garden Planning Tips Budget Gardening & Planning Articles Browse through some of our most popular gardening posts. Read more 10 Free Garden Planners for Beginners Try one today. Read More Homestead Gardening How to set up your first homestead garden. Read More Until next time! Sarita An Off Grid Life 2026 RESOURCES I LOVE My Favorite...
16 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend, I've been making sourdough baked goods for many years. And while I love a great loaf of artisan sourdough bread, that's not the only sourdough game in town. Here are a few others to try. Sourdough Recipes Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls Save this one for Easter weekend. Get the recipe Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Muffins Perfect for breakfast on the go. Get the recipe Sourdough Donuts Always popular for weekend brunches or potlucks. Get the recipe Until...
20 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend, We're deep in the "draggy" days of winter. It just never seems to end. One way we tackle this is to keep our hands busy with crafting, cooking, and various hands-on projects. This is the kind of weekend prep that pays you back later. Make a batch of fire starters and a batch of soup. Then tuck them away for the next stormy day. Saturday Reads Simple Homemade Firestarters A screen-free family activity. Read article Turmeric Lentil Soup Use up pantry...
23 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Maple season is almost here Hi friend, If you’ve been thinking about tapping trees this year, this is a good week to get your ducks (or buckets) in a row. I realize tree tapping season varies across North America. When we lived in southern Ontario many years ago, March break fell in the prime maple syrup season. My sons and I enjoyed checking out the many maple syrup festivals in the area. Back at home in the Northwest Territories, the maple trees (if any) are ornamental and...
27 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Good morning, If winter has you thinking about what happens when the power flickers, you’re not alone. Here are three practical reads to help you sort out the basics without going down a rabbit hole. Saturday reads Generators for Beginners The very basics. Read article Batteries for Living Off The Grid Text Read article Off Grid Systems 101: Everything You Need to Get Started Text Read article 🌿 This week’s featured Pinterest board Living Off The Grid See it...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life This email contains affiliate links. Hi Reader, We’ve officially made it through the first month of 2026. By now, the "New Year excitement" has usually faded for most people. Depending on where you live, you're dealing with dark days and snow. But for those of us working towards a more self-reliant life, it's time to roll up our sleeves and get started. If 2026 is your year to find homestead land, whether it's those 20-40 acres in Alberta or a quiet spot closer to home, now...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read