An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend, We're deep in the "draggy" days of winter. It just never seems to end. One way we tackle this is to keep our hands busy with crafting, cooking, and various hands-on projects. This is the kind of weekend prep that pays you back later. Make a batch of fire starters and a batch of soup. Then tuck them away for the next stormy day. Saturday Reads Simple Homemade Firestarters A screen-free family activity. Read article Turmeric Lentil Soup Use up pantry...

An Off Grid Life Maple season is almost here Hi friend, If you’ve been thinking about tapping trees this year, this is a good week to get your ducks (or buckets) in a row. I realize tree tapping season varies across North America. When we lived in southern Ontario many years ago, March break fell in the prime maple syrup season. My sons and I enjoyed checking out the many maple syrup festivals in the area. Back at home in the Northwest Territories, the maple trees (if any) are ornamental and...

An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Good morning, If winter has you thinking about what happens when the power flickers, you’re not alone. Here are three practical reads to help you sort out the basics without going down a rabbit hole. Saturday reads Generators for Beginners The very basics. Read article Batteries for Living Off The Grid Text Read article Off Grid Systems 101: Everything You Need to Get Started Text Read article 🌿 This week’s featured Pinterest board Living Off The Grid See it...