An Off Grid Life If your weather can’t make up its mind, a cold frame can buy you time. Pair it with a simple garden plan and you’ll feel much more prepared. Then move on to spring soil remediation once that snow finally leaves for good. Start here... Cold Frame Gardening Ideas Extend your gardening season with these frugal garden fixes. Read more Then read... Beginner's Guide to Homestead Gardening The beginner's guide to homestead gardening. Read more Also helpful... Spring Soil Remediation...
4 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Hi friend, If you’ve been scrolling online off grid property listings and wondering what actually matters, these three posts will help you narrow your focus and start planning. Start here... Off Grid Homes for Sale Where to find off grid properties for sale in Canada and the U.S. Read more Then read... What to Look for in an Off Grid Home The beginner's guide, plus how we found our land in northern Ontario. Read more Also helpful... Cabin Building Permits in 2026 A...
6 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Hi friend, If you’re in the “maybe someday” stage when it comes to living off the grid and/or homesteading, this is a solid place to start. A little clarity now can save you a lot of expensive second-guessing later. Start here... Off Grid Land Financing The complete beginners guide for 2026 Read more How to Find Homestead Land The beginner's guide plus how we found our land in northern Ontario. Read more Then read... Living Off The Land A comprehensive guide. Read More Also...
8 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...
11 days 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...
18 days 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...
25 days ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Saturday reads Hi friend, If you want fewer chemical bottles under the sink, this is a good place to start. Choose one DIY that feels realistic and go from there. Spring Cleaning DIY Magic Eraser Make your own at home Read more Homemade Wood Butter Clean and polish up those wooden spoons safely. Read More 28 Sustainable Home Essentials Toilet bowl cleaner, homemade dishwasher pods, pine vinegar cleaner, etc. What's missing? Let me know! Read More Until next time! Sarita An...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
An Off Grid Life Hi friend, You don’t need the acreage first. You can build the habits now, right where you live. Off Grid & Self Reliance Skills Micro-Homesteading Your path to sustainable living. Read more 10 Ways to Prepare to Live Off The Grid A practical list based on what I wish I had known before we moved off the grid. Read More 19 Off Grid Articles To answer your biggest questions. Read More Until next time! Sarita An Off Grid Life 2026 RESOURCES I LOVE My Favorite Herbalism Courses...
about 1 month 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...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read