Free 3 Day Food Preservation Summit Starts July 6 Hey friend, If your grocery bill feels higher every time you shop, you’re not imagining it. And if you’ve been thinking, “This is the summer I finally learn how to preserve food properly,” I found a free training that may help. The Summer Preservation Summit 2026 runs live online from July 6 to 8, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM PT each day. It’s hosted by the School of Traditional Skills, and it’s focused on practical food preservation skills for...

This newsletter contains affiliate links. Hey friend, As I've learned over the years, summer doesn't wait for anyone. One day you're picking the first berries, the next you're wondering if the compost is heating up properly and whether you've got enough jars for canning season. This week's newsletter is all about staying one step ahead. I've rounded up plenty of ways to use fresh berries before they spoil, plus a refresher on hot composting and a few simple ways to get ready before preserving...

This newsletter contains affiliate links. Hey friend, By late June, a steady pantry makes summer days easier. Use these reads to make more staples at home, make beeswax wraps and brush up on old-school gardening methods. A Quick Favor When you visit An Off Grid Life, please click the Google Trusted Source button at the top. It helps Google know you want my articles to show up more often when you search. Just click the checkbox beside An Off Grid Life, and you're good to go. You only need to...