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An Off Grid Life Hey there, We're in the final stretch before Christmas. Your to-do lists may seem long, and the pressure is high. But I want to remind you of something: You are doing a good job. Your kids (or grandkids) won't remember whether the house was perfectly spotless or whether the wrapping paper matched. They will remember the feeling of home you created. They will remember that you were present. Tonight, try to turn off the noise. Light a candle. Read a book. Simplicity is where...
An Off Grid Life Hey there, I know it looks cold outside, but did you know the gardening year actually starts now? For me, there is nothing more hopeful than opening a seed catalog in the dead of winter. It’s a promise that spring is coming. If one of your goals for the New Year is to grow more of your own food, the planning happens today. You don't need 40 acres to start. A windowsill, a backyard patch, or a few containers are enough to learn the skills of seed starting and preservation....
An Off Grid Life Hey there, One of the biggest worries I hear from families dreaming of the off-grid life is: "I don't know enough about systems yet." But here is the secret: You can practice resilience right where you are living now. Winter is the perfect teacher. ⚡️When the storms roll in, do you have a plan for heat? 🕯️Do you have lights that don't need a plug? 🫙Do you have a pantry that can feed your family for a few days? You don't have to be an expert engineer. You just need to take...