Homesteading + Minimal Living
Meet our family
No one can ever predict where their life will end up. When we got married, life was pretty normal with the standard suburban home and full time jobs. But being laid off a month into our marriage opened our eyes to new possibilities. From owning our own business, to living in a RV full time with four kids, to a small homestead with a fifth on the way. We would have never guessed the turns our lives would take. And despite traveling along the hardest course and high stresses that get thrown at us, it has been enjoyable. Now you can follow our journey and get inspired to take one of your own…
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Finding happiness through simple living
One thing we have learned through the ups and downs is this: It’s not the stuff that defines you. No amount of money will solve your problem. It may help keep you moving, but you don’t get true happiness. Less it turns out is truly more.
We are sharing our journey so you can learn from our adventures.
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Learning to live through winter in a different climate
No one can plan for everything. And something will inevitably break down in the process. This winter was our first here in North Idaho, but we learned some valuable lessons along the way. In this article, I will cover four key areas we learned lessons and give you recommendations on how to resolve them before you encounter them.
Going off the grid: Family-friendly activities without electronics
Beep, Beep, Ring… Electronic devices are constantly around us. But in a grid-down situation we won’t have that crutch to rely on. In this article, I want to share with you some ways we have lessened the devices in our lives, and how you can do that same in your family.
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Finding a balance during the Christmas holidays
The Christmas holidays are upon us again. The stress of gifts, the joy of music, and the overwhelm of family. It all seems too much. However, there are a few ways you can balance the needs and wants of your family over the holiday season. In this article, I tell you how we added balance to our holidays.
Three easy ways to fight your seasonal allergies with natural solutions
Working a homestead with allergies can be rough. But with these natural remedies, our family can continue to do what we love without the harmful toxins.
How to easily make your own healthy homemade spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti is one of those meals we all seemed to grow up with. It’s simple and quick. But the sauces of today are filled with way more junk. So, in this article, I will teach you to make a homemade sauce that is still decently quick and tastes way better.
Emergency Preparedness Basics: How to get started with Your Food Storage
Having food storage is not just for “preppers”. It’s for everyday people like you and me. Homesteaders who want to be self-sufficient and prepared for whatever may come their way. This video teaches you how to start your food storage.