An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend, If chickens are on your list this year, keep it simple. Start with the common mistakes and the basic supplies so you can avoid expensive do-overs. And here is the first recipe I published that took off like crazy - still a reader favorite all these years later. DIY Chicken Coop Mistakes 7 mistakes we made building ours and what you should instead. Read more Backyard Chicken Supplies Here's what you'll need to get started. Read More Raising Homestead...
9 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend,If you’ve been curious about foraging but unsure where to begin, start with the basics and keep it conservative. Add foraging to your family walks, and remember to follow safe foraging practices. Then get creative and create new recipes (or adapt your favorites) with spring greens. Spring Foraging Foraging for Medicinal Plants and Foods 7 Northern Greens Read more 5 Ways to Start Urban Foraging Today You don't have to live off the grid to start...
16 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend, If you want fewer chemical bottles under the sink, this is a good place to start. Choose one DIY that feels realistic and go from there. Spring Cleaning DIY Magic Eraser Make your own at home Read more Homemade Wood Butter Clean and polish up those wooden spoons safely. Read More 28 Sustainable Home Essentials Toilet bowl cleaner, homemade dishwasher pods, pine vinegar cleaner, etc. What's missing? Let me know! Read More Until next time! Sarita An...
23 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Hi friend, You don’t need the acreage first. You can build the habits now, right where you live. Off Grid & Self Reliance Skills Micro-Homesteading Your path to sustainable living. Read more 10 Ways to Prepare to Live Off The Grid A practical list based on what I wish I had known before we moved off the grid. Read More 19 Off Grid Articles To answer your biggest questions. Read More Until next time! Sarita An Off Grid Life 2026 RESOURCES I LOVE My Favorite Herbalism Courses...
25 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend,This is about steady confidence, not fear. Pick one idea that fits your family, then take a small step this weekend. Food Security How to Secure Your Food Supply ...15 ways to get started now. Read more Best Foods for Prepping More emergency food prepping tips. Read More Using Up Foods with a Long Shelf Life 10 tips to make sure your prepper pantry doesn't go to waste. Read More Until next time! Sarita An Off Grid Life 2026 RESOURCES I LOVE My...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
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,...
about 1 month 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read