An Off Grid Life Hi friend, Do you have chickweed growing like crazy in your neck of the woods? This pervasive weed is a pain for farmers and gardeners everywhere, but also has medicinal properties that help with dry, itchy skin. Grab a coffee and enjoy. Start here... How to Make Chickweed Salve An easy weekend project. Read more Then read... 85+ Maple Syrup Treats Try a new maple treat recipe from one of these delicious recipes. Read more Also helpful... DIY Bug Spray Use essential oils for...
18 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Hi friend, If you want mid-spring food that feels practical, these three hits cover it. One seasonal bake, one easy sourdough, and one pantry option you can stash for later. Start here... Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake Tastes like spring and freezes well. Read more Then read... Sourdough Discard Focaccia An attention-grabbing sourdough side dish for spring soups or bbqs. Read more Also helpful... Mason Jar Soup Mix My favorite way to plan ahead for a frugal pantry-stable...
22 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend, If spring is showing up in little flashes where you live, this is a good weekend to keep things simple. Here are three quick reads to give you a useful next step. Dandelion Shortbread Recipe Delicate, pretty, and tastes like spring Read more Best Cheap Seed Starter Supplies Start your garden without spending a ton on garden supplies. Read More How to Start a Micro-Homestead Big skills for small spaces. Read More Until next time! Sarita An Off Grid...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend, If chickens are on your list this year, keep it simple. Start with the common mistakes and the basic supplies so you can avoid expensive do-overs. And here is the first recipe I published that took off like crazy - still a reader favorite all these years later. DIY Chicken Coop Mistakes 7 mistakes we made building ours and what you should instead. Read more Backyard Chicken Supplies Here's what you'll need to get started. Read More Raising Homestead...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend,If you’ve been curious about foraging but unsure where to begin, start with the basics and keep it conservative. Add foraging to your family walks, and remember to follow safe foraging practices. Then get creative and create new recipes (or adapt your favorites) with spring greens. Spring Foraging Foraging for Medicinal Plants and Foods 7 Northern Greens Read more 5 Ways to Start Urban Foraging Today You don't have to live off the grid to start...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend,This is about steady confidence, not fear. Pick one idea that fits your family, then take a small step this weekend. Food Security How to Secure Your Food Supply ...15 ways to get started now. Read more Best Foods for Prepping More emergency food prepping tips. Read More Using Up Foods with a Long Shelf Life 10 tips to make sure your prepper pantry doesn't go to waste. Read More Until next time! Sarita An Off Grid Life 2026 RESOURCES I LOVE My...
2 months ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend,When life is full of homesteading chores, work life, homeschooling and parenting, your energy might not match your tasks. And we are now right on the edge of the busy gardening season. One trick I've learned is to create a low-maintenance and high-yield garden. It might be as pretty as the ones in your social media feed, but it does the job. These posts focus on what works in real life. Real Life Gardening Low-Maintenance Garden Tips ...inexpensive,...
2 months ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend, If you’ve ever wanted to try making your maple syrup, this is the year to get tapping. Not quite ready? Then try a new maple syrup recipe instead. Here are a bunch to choose from. Maple Syrup Season is Here How to Tap Maple Trees ...in your own backyard Read more Maple Syrup Dinners 35+ dinner recipes using maple syrup. Read More 85+ Maple Syrup Desserts Old-fashioned recipes + modern upgrades of maple sweet treats. Read More Maple Bacon Bourbon Jam...
2 months ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend, I've been making sourdough baked goods for many years. And while I love a great loaf of artisan sourdough bread, that's not the only sourdough game in town. Here are a few others to try. Sourdough Recipes Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls Save this one for Easter weekend. Get the recipe Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Muffins Perfect for breakfast on the go. Get the recipe Sourdough Donuts Always popular for weekend brunches or potlucks. Get the recipe Until...
3 months ago • 1 min read