This newsletter contains affiliate links. Hey friend, July 4 weekend is almost here, and just like with our Canada Day meal planning, I know you want food that feels special without turning into a whole production. Not a huge meal plan. Not a full day in the kitchen. Just a few easy and sweet summer ideas for brunch, berries and slow weekend mornings. So today I’m keeping it simple with three reads you can use before the weekend gets busy. The Free Food Preservation Summit runs July 6 - 8...
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This newsletter contains affiliate links. Hey friend, If you're getting serious about taking the next steps to becoming more self-reliant, this is the email for you. These posts help readers think through projects to build self-reliance, learn about off-grid systems, and take the next step toward a more self-reliant life. Not Ready to Move off Grid and Homestead? No worries. Start your self-reliance journey right where you are by taking charge of your long-term food supply. Whether you're...
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Free 3 Day Food Preservation Summit Starts July 6 Hey friend, If your grocery bill feels higher every time you shop, you’re not imagining it. And if you’ve been thinking, “This is the summer I finally learn how to preserve food properly,” I found a free training that may help. The Summer Preservation Summit 2026 runs live online from July 6 to 8, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM PT each day. It’s hosted by the School of Traditional Skills, and it’s focused on practical food preservation skills for...
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This newsletter contains affiliate links. Hey friend, As I've learned over the years, summer doesn't wait for anyone. One day you're picking the first berries, the next you're wondering if the compost is heating up properly and whether you've got enough jars for canning season. This week's newsletter is all about staying one step ahead. I've rounded up plenty of ways to use fresh berries before they spoil, plus a refresher on hot composting and a few simple ways to get ready before preserving...
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This newsletter contains affiliate links. Hey friend, By late June, a steady pantry makes summer days easier. Use these reads to make more staples at home, make beeswax wraps and brush up on old-school gardening methods. A Quick Favor When you visit An Off Grid Life, please click the Google Trusted Source button at the top. It helps Google know you want my articles to show up more often when you search. Just click the checkbox beside An Off Grid Life, and you're good to go. You only need to...
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An Off Grid Life Helping you become more self-reliant. This email contains affiliate links. A Quick Favor When you visit An Off Grid Life, please click the Google Trusted Source button at the top. It helps Google know you want my articles to show up more often when you search. Just click the checkbox beside An Off Grid Life, and you're good to go. You only need to do this once. Many thanks! Last week, I shared the story behind The 20% Rule and Feeding My Army, and how one June food gap forced...
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This newsletter contains affiliate links. Hey friend, As we learned over the years, June's a good time to make every growing space work harder. Start close to the kitchen, grow upward where you can and look ahead to the next round of summer tasks that will come in July. A Quick Favor When you visit An Off Grid Life, please click the Google Trusted Source button at the top. It helps Google know you want my articles to show up more often when you search. Just click the checkbox beside An Off...
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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...
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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...
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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...
21 days ago • 1 min read