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Sarita|An Off Grid Life

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Published 22 days ago • 1 min read

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An Off Grid Life

Weekend reads in June

Good morning!

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The weather has finally warmed up, and now's the time to get working outdoors.

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It's also time to create (or expand) a garden that feeds your family and supports your ecosystem.

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How to Plant a Pollinator Garden

Just in time for pollinator week, June 16 through June 22.

Gardening Off the Grid

Gardening without easy access to electricity was a little different than suburban gardening!

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Permaculture Design Principles

Learn about permaculture and how to get started at these sites for beginners.

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Life Skills Virtual Camp Starts Monday

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The Life Skills Now Free Online Summer Camp kicks off next week (June 9–13), and it’s full of practical, hands-on workshops your kids can dive into right away.

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It’s totally free, and it’s designed for families who are ready to build confidence, independence, and real-world skills together.

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These are some of the workshops to access for free during the camp:

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🪠How to Unclog a Drain
🐥 Raising Baby Chicks
🍎How to Make Applesauce
🧵Sewing Machine Basics
🌿Homeopathy First Aid for Teens
🫧Make Your Own Foaming Soap
⚒️Woodworking: Make a Tic Tac Toe Board
🍕Make Sourdough Pizza

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Every lesson is short, practical, and easy to fit into your day.

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👉 Sign up for free right here
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(You’ll get early access to bonus workshops before camp officially begins.)

If you’ve been looking for a way to teach life skills that matter, this is it.

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Recipes From Leftovers

Save money and reduce waste with my latest recipes.
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Until next time!

Sarita

​An Off Grid Life​

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