In a world filled with fast-paced technology and urban hustle, the allure of an off-grid lifestyle is growing stronger by the day. Escaping the grid can offer a refreshing change of pace and a chance to reconnect with nature. But did you know that living off-grid can also be a hilariously practical decision? Join us on this whimsical journey as we explore the humorous yet practical reasons why going off-grid might just be the ideal choice for you! Escape from Endless Emails: Picture this: … [Read more...]
The Essential Survival Garden: Ten Medicinal Flowers for Natural Remedies
In today's fast-paced world, the need for self-sufficiency and preparedness has become increasingly important. Illness, job losses, inflation, cost of living stripping our income of its value, and a variety of other issues abound. One way to ensure your family's well-being in times of crisis is by establishing a survival garden. A survival garden is not just a source of fresh produce; it also provides an abundance of medicinal plants that can be used for natural remedies and herbal treatments. … [Read more...]
The 3 Common Off-grid Mistakes To Avoid
It is the dream of many burnt-out urbanites and corporate workers to unplug and go and live off the grid. They envision days working the land and nights knitting by the fire. It can all seem idyllic. Although it is an enriching lifestyle, it isn’t always the dream life people imagine for themselves. One of the reasons it is harder than people realize or that it doesn’t live up to expectations is that there are many mistakes made. There are a lot of challenges to overcome to live off the grid … [Read more...]
Build A Blackout Survival Kit
Even if you are not into prepping or survivalism having a blackout kit is one of those things that just makes sense for any and every household. Just about everyone experiences blackouts or power outages. With climate change and all the crazy weather that has hit our country in the past few years I think a blackout kit is smart. Anyone can be adversely affected by an outage due to severe rain and flooding, a snow storm, or an ice storm. It is best to be prepared and to do that you need to think … [Read more...]
Extend the Growing Season Into Fall & Winter
No matter where you live, there are crops and gardening techniques that allow you to enjoy homegrown produce year round. Sure you can go to just about any supermarket, even in the dead of winter and buy all sorts of vegetables, but they won’t be as good as what comes right out of your own garden. Being more self reliant, independent, and living more sustainably also means trying to grow as much food as we can, all year long. Here are some season extending ideas, as well as a discussion on … [Read more...]
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