This newsletter contains affiliate links. Hey friend, Summer chicken chores can sneak up fast. 🐓 Check your first aid supplies, keep a simple salve recipe handy and review basic care before the weather gets hotter. Chicken First Aid Kit Keep basic supplies ready for coop problems. Read article DIY Calendula Salve Works great for chickens and humans alike! Read article Chicken Care for Beginners Review the basics before summer chicken chores pile up. Read article Visit the Shop See my latest...

An Off Grid Life Helping you become more self-reliant. Last week, I told you about the Black Bean and Stealth Pea Chili Disaster that occurred when I hit the absolute bottom of my root-vegetable bins during the June Gap. Once the dust settled and our shelves were (somewhat) replenished, I had to sit down and do the math. Why did we run out? When I looked back at the numbers, the answer wasn't a failure of the soil. It was a failure of logistics. A northern logistics nightmare At the time, we...

This newsletter contains affiliate links. Hey friend, Mid-June is a good time to get outside, tackle one useful project and make summer feel a little more manageable. This weekend, look at screen-free outdoor ideas for kids, camper inspiration for summer projects and one simple homestead habit to make life easier. 40+ Best Outdoor Activities for Kids Keep kids busy outside with simple, practical ideas. Read article Best Renovated Camper Ideas Get practical ideas for small-space camper...