Working toward a more self sufficient life and trying to be prepared for the unknown.
When you live off the grid and away from the road system to boot, getting supplies can be a real challenge. No matter how independent or self-sufficient your lifestyle is, there are certain things that you simply cannot produce yourself. Fuel to run … [Continue reading]
Many people today dream of owning their own business but have no idea what kind or how to get started. The reasons for wanting to start one are as varied as the people! Every year, small businesses both begin and end, largely due to a lack of … [Continue reading]
Gardening is messy and sometimes stinky work. Awhile back, I posted an article about the Unglamorous Side of Homesteading and smell is definitely one of them. Using manure in the garden or dealing with manure from your livestock is a necessary evil … [Continue reading]
Freedom Point is the name of the residence of Ed and Linda P, local Alaskans who live off the grid. As you will read below, having a reliable way to get around and a good dog who can handle large wild animals in the bush is vitally … [Continue reading]
Each season offers different opportunities to practice and master certain survival skills. Cleverly disguised as simple and fun family time, these activities play a secondary role that most people never really think about or equate to being a … [Continue reading]
When I was first getting into the homesteading lifestyle, one of my huge goals was to learn canning. I wanted to be able to preserve the harvest but even more so, I wanted to take Big Food company labels out of my cupboard. We wanted to get away from … [Continue reading]
I really don’t know too many people who don't like, if not love, the taste of garlic. It is used on pretty much every continent and every culture. Growing garlic is something everyone should learn how to do! Hardy and cold resistant (in fact, most … [Continue reading]