Let Dog Food be Thy Medicine

What do you think of when you think hear “dog food”? Does it bring a big bag of low quality ultra-processed food with a package full of promises ultra-processed food can not deliver? Do you think of tin cans full of mushy, smelly shit that doesn’t resemble food at all? Do you think of organic

Preserving the Harvest

Our beautiful forest has created a floor of yellow, red, orange and brown leaves, the summertime flowers and fruits are returning to the earth, making way for the energies and beings of fall. The night temperatures are lower and daytime is sunny and there is no more sticky humidity. The seasons are turning. The energies

Homesteading…Sometimes You Succeed, Sometimes You Grow

The winter season is on it’s way, I felt the shift during midsummer. The air seems lighter, the nights are cooler and the plants are ready for harvest. I’ve noticed the Mimosa pods are falling from the trees and the herbs and lettuces seem a little happier as they begin to grow quicker and quicker

The Things You Notice After Going Off Grid…

The desire to improve my physical, spiritual and psychological health as well as becoming self sufficient were all reasons to go off grid. I had no idea what an amazing effect it would have on my well being. Mother Gaia is certainly intelligent in her design. Everything is connected and that includes our healing. I’m

Peppermint Rescued Me From Mice, Ants and Mystery Critters

Anyone off grid has pest stories to tell, we move right in with them when we move into nature. Our pest story is all about mice and ants. Ants have been pretty easy to deal with, I removed them from our on grid house in the past. The ants here seem just as easy to

Off Grid Lessons

One lesson at a time, I’m documenting what we’ve learned thus far off grid

Movin’ On Up To The Hot Tent

After living 4 months in a summer tent, we moved on up to our hot tent…

Tent Livin’ Off Grid In November

We officially moved onto our new off grid land this past September (2021) and it has been one big, beautiful, learning experience. Our latest challenge is the issue of shipping containers, our winter tent just arrived, we’ve been in a summer tent so far. The wood burning stove will be here the first week of

No Electric? No Problem!! Off Grid Livin’

I can’t explain it, the thought of living with no electricity off grid has never scared me. Not even a little bit. I’m well aware of the concerns, mindset and new habits required. I’m not ignorant in any sense of the word. I believe my lack of concern comes from the fact that I’m following

Our First 15 Amazing Days Off Grid

We finally moved onto our forever off grid home, it’s been an adventure already! We’re in the middle of a forest, untouched by man, all natural and beautiful. It’s the perfect place for this nature witch. We’re currently camping out in a tent until we get our winter home up which will be temporary. We’re