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Weekend reads

Good morning on Sunday!

Here are your weekend reads.

Grab a coffee and enjoy.

Weekend Reads

How to Start a Fire

...in a cold wood stove. We've done this more than a few times!

DIY Tic Tac Toe Game

Make this inexpensive game a gift or enjoy it with your family this holiday season.

Off Grid Home Winter Routine

Dan shares his typical winter-day routine at our off-grid home.


Holiday Course Sale at The Herbal Academy

30% off - ends on Tues Dec 10


Want the Recipes From Leftovers Newsletter?


If you're looking to save money and reduce waste in the kitchen, you'll love my newest site, Recipes From Leftovers. This month's posts include cream cheese cookies and stuffed acorn squash, and I'll try to get my 3-ingredient fudge recipe posted later this week.

This Week's Top Slideshows

Our new daily slideshows showcase collections of posts or recipes with a single theme. Here are this week's top three slideshows. And remember, you can see the whole slideshow collection when you follow us at MSN An Off Grid Life.

26 Make-Ahead

... Christmas cookies, bars and squares.

14 Simple Soups

...to get you through the cold weather days.

23 Vintage DIY Ideas

...to help you save money this winter.

Until next time!

Sarita

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