An Off Grid Life This email contains affiliate links. Hi Reader, Are you in the path of the massive snowstorm we've been hearing so much about? We're just far enough north right now to miss it, but we had such a snow-filled few weeks that we're still digging out. When the weather's like this, I'm always thankful for a full pantry, and honestly, every January is always "Pantry Month" around here. When we lived full-time at our off grid homestead, it was the time of year when we relied on the...

An Off Grid Life Hi Reader, There's something about a deep January freeze that makes you realize how much you rely on "the grid." Whether you’re still dreaming of that cabin in Montana (or Alberta) or you're keeping things running in the suburbs, winter is our best teacher for resilience. It’s the perfect time to audit your supplies and your skills. Do you have enough firewood to feed your wood stove? Are your emergency candles easy to find? Is your "family preparedness and survival" plan...

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...