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...

An Off Grid Life This email contains affiliate links. Hi Reader, Are you in the path of the massive snowstorm we've been hearing so much about? We're just far enough north right now to miss it, but we had such a snow-filled few weeks that we're still digging out. When the weather's like this, I'm always thankful for a full pantry, and honestly, every January is always "Pantry Month" around here. When we lived full-time at our off grid homestead, it was the time of year when we relied on the...

An Off Grid Life Hi Reader, There's something about a deep January freeze that makes you realize how much you rely on "the grid." Whether you’re still dreaming of that cabin in Montana (or Alberta) or you're keeping things running in the suburbs, winter is our best teacher for resilience. It’s the perfect time to audit your supplies and your skills. Do you have enough firewood to feed your wood stove? Are your emergency candles easy to find? Is your "family preparedness and survival" plan...