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An Off Grid Life Top posts from this week Good morning on Saturday, I'd like to open by saying if you or your loved ones are dealing Hurricane Milton or the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. And if you're Canadian like I am, Happy Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. Here are your weekend reads. This week's posts DIY Hand Warmers So easy - just use old flannel and dried rice. Read article DIY Emergency Candles Make them now so you're ready when the...

An Off Grid Life Top posts from this week Good morning on Saturday, Here are your weekend reads. Enjoy! Posts of the Week How to Save Seeds Learn which seeds to save, how to prepare them, and how to store them to grow more veggies next year. Read article Mason Jar Soup Recipe Make this easy dry soup mix for your own pantry or to give as a gift. Get the recipe This Week's Top Slideshows Our new daily slideshows showcase collections of posts or recipes with a single theme. Here are the week's...

An Off Grid Life Top posts from this week Good morning on Saturday, I'm knee-deep in craft projects and recipe creations this weekend, so I'll get right to it. Enjoy! New Posts Sourdough Pretzel Recipe Sourdough isn't just for bread. Make pretzels with your starter or even your discard. Read article Survival Preparedness It's National Emergency Preparedness Month in the U.S., so now's a good time to review your family's emergency plans. Read article DIY Wood Tic Tac Toe Board Game Make this...

Homestead Bundle

Just a quick note to let you know that the 2024 Homesteading Bundle leaves in just a few hours. For the past few days, I’ve been telling you about the Homesteading Bundle - over 100 homesteading resources worth over $4800 USD bundled together for one time at $50. Several readers emailed me to ask if this bundle is worth it and if it differs from the previous off grid and homestead bundles. In short, yes, it's worth it, and yes, it's different. At at this price, even if you find just one or...

Homestead Bundle 2024

I recently realized I've been writing this newsletter for nine years. One of the things I enjoy most about writing to you is sharing the best resources and valuable tools to help you along your journey towards homesteading, self-reliance, or even living off the grid as we do. Today, I want to let you know that the team that brought you the most popular bundle I’ve ever shared—the Off Grid Homestead Bundle—is back with a new one. And this may be the most popular bundle yet. Impact Bundles has...

The Homestead Bundle

An Off Grid Life Top posts from this week Good morning on Saturday! It's mid-September already - can you believe it? I'm just popping in to send you some weekend reading, and then I'm going back to pouring over the new 2024 Homestead Bundle as mentioned last week. You can read more about it down below. 👇 New Posts On-Grid vs. Off-Grid System Differences Here's what to know if you're considering an on-grid or off-grid system for your home. Read article Best Foods for Prepping Here's what to...

2024 HOMESTEAD BUNDLE

One of my favorite things about writing to you and our community is sharing awesome resources and deals to help you along your journey towards homesteading, self-reliance, or even living off the grid as we do. Well, today is one of those days, thanks to the team over at Impact Bundles. They’ve rolled out a really valuable new bundle of homesteading, herbal education, sourdough, canning, and self-reliance ebooks and resources at 99% off the retail value. And I've been pouring over it for the...

An Off Grid Life Top posts from this week Good morning! Yes, it's September, but is it the end of gardening season? That depends. Whether you want to store your harvest, extend your gardening season, or plan for next year, September is a busy time for gardeners. Here are a few posts to help you figure out your fall garden chores, a new recipe, and the latest slideshows to flip through for inspiration. Fall Gardening Posts 5 Harvesting Mistakes to Avoid Plus what to do instead Read article How...

An Off Grid Life Midweek reading Here are a few new posts for you to enjoy this week. Recent posts Balsamic Onion Relish So easy and so tasty topping hot dogs, grilled meat or even crackers. Get the recipe Fall Garden Tips What to know about planting your fall vegetable garden. Read article Survival Skills for Kids Which ones are your kids learning? Read article Need Apple Recipes? Fall is absolutely my favorite baking season - yours too? If so, you'll want to check out this huge roundup list...

Fresh garden produce

An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Good morning on Saturday! It's the last day of August, and we've had a very eventful, busy summer. We traveled back and forth across Canada, navigating multiple unexpected health issues (not fun) and family events (lots of fun). Next week, I expect to be settled into a new homeschool year and writing routine, but for now, here are a few posts for your Saturday reads. New Post DIY Magic Eraser Liquid My latest homemade cleaner post. Read article Top Slideshows...