An Off Grid Life Thursday reads Hey friend, Deer (and rabbits, actually) can turn your gardening hard work into a buffet if you’re not careful. Use these ideas to keep them out. And get started on growing something new from garden scraps. Then try this recipe for peanut butter bread. It’s a great addition to a school lunchbox or as a healthy after-school snack. But first... 🏡 Free training for homestead families If you’re raising kids while learning homesteading skills, this looks worth...

An Off Grid Life Thursday reads August can feel like a blur, especially as I get older. Each year just flies by. I can't believe that our youngest is now a teenager. She was born shortly after I moved up to our Northwest Territories off grid home, where we lived full-time for many years. What about you? I bet you’re balancing harvest, planning next year’s beds, and grabbing family moments before the kids head back to school, or to homeschool. If you have it, now's the time to discover new...

An Off Grid Life Weekend Reads As my kids get older and now that our homeschooling journey has ended, I have learned so much about how children learn. And one of the biggest lessons was this. When worksheets feel stale, step outside and let nature be the teacher. Read about how we homeschooled through our previous summers and grab a bath salts tutorial easy enough for kids to make. You know, I think the girls were eight and five when we first started making this. Then head indoors to whip up...