An Off Grid Life Hi Reader, 🎉 Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful break and a chance to breathe after the holiday rush. If you’re anything like me, you’re looking at the calendar and feeling that "this is the year" energy. But instead of the usual high-pressure resolutions, in 2026, let’s focus on building the foundation that actually leads to the life you want. This is something I didn't do when I left my life as a suburban banker to live off the grid over 12 years ago. Looking back, I...

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....