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    I've been writing about off grid living, homesteading, gardening, self-reliance and homestyle recipes for many years now. Here are some of our readers favorite posts.

    My roundups sometimes include posts from some of my favorite food bloggers, homestead bloggers, and self-reliance bloggers as well.

    Enjoy!

     

    • A garden tiller rests on dark soil in a wooden fenced area surrounded by trees, with a lake visible in the background.
      25 Timeless Tips for Frugal Living Right From Grandpa's Playbook
    • Sliced focaccia bread with herbs on a wooden board, next to a blue-and-white striped cloth and glass jars on a wooden surface.
      23 Homemade Bread Recipes Because Nothing Beats a Loaf Made with Love
    • A plate of cherry-topped pastries with flaky crusts and cream cheese filling.
      18 Comfy and Cozy Breakfast Ideas to Chase Away the Chill
    • Close-up of sunflower sprouts growing in soil inside a transparent container, with light green stems and leaves.
      27 Inspiring Gardening Posts to Read To Get You Through Winter
    • Two bars of handmade soap with embedded herbs, tied together with a purple and white twine, placed on a white wooden surface.
      14 Easy DIY Bath and Beauty Recipes for Self-Care This Winter
    • Close-up of layered dessert bars with a flaky top and creamy filling on a white plate.
      26 Make-Ahead Christmas Cookies, Cakes and Bars Everyone Loves
    • A mason jar filled with golden homemade apple cider vinegar sits on a wooden surface, surrounded by whole and sliced apples and a corer.
      24 Easy to Make Pantry Staples to Fill Your Shelves This Month
    • A tote bag made from a repurposed feed bag, featuring an image of chicks and the text "Country Road Chick Starter Grower.
      15 Eco Friendly Gifts You Can Make This Weekend
    • Four cupcakes with white frosting and caramel drizzle are arranged on a white plate, with apples in a basket behind them—perfect inspiration for autumn apple desserts.
      27 Old-Fashioned Autumn Apple Desserts That Always Please a Crow
    • A bowl of bright green oatmeal makes for a filling, cold-weather breakfast, topped with peanut butter, chopped walnuts, and chocolate chips, with a gold spoon beside it.
      29 Failsafe and Filling Breakfasts for Cold-Weather Days
    • A skillet of apple cobbler with six biscuit toppings on a marble surface.
      45 Favorite Fall Recipes They'll Always Remember When They Think of You
    • Two brown, oval-shaped massage soaps with raised bumps are placed on a white surface next to a blue and white checkered cloth, inspired by a soothing lemon soap recipe.
      21 Natural Bath and Body Recipes That Bring Old-Fashioned Care Back
    • A close-up of a spoon lifting strawberry jam from a glass jar. A cluster of red flowers and green leaves is blurred in the background.
      23 Sauces, Spreads, Jams and Jellies Grandma Never Bought From the Store
    • A glass jar filled with green pesto sauce on a kitchen counter, with a metal scoop and fresh herbs in the background.
      17 Homemade Natural Remedies You’ll Actually Want to Use
    • A round tin of green balm is placed on a black surface in front of a yellow and white striped cloth with dried flowers around it.
      Winter’s Best 12 Natural Treatments Passed Down the Generations
    • A white mug filled with yellow liquid and a flower on top, next to a spoon and a large jar of similar liquid on a dark surface.
      17 DIY Home Apothecary Items To Make and Use This Fall
    • A partially eaten pie with a golden-brown top, dusted with powdered sugar, sits in a clear glass dish—a beautiful recipe idea for Thanksgiving recipes—its missing slice revealing the vibrant red fruit filling inside.
      47 Beautiful Labor Day Recipes They'll Still Be Talking About at Thanksgiving
    • A purple tart on a wooden platform, garnished with a variety of fresh berries and edible flowers. Two slices are cut from the tart.
      27 Tasty Ways To Use Up Those Berries Before the Season Slips Away
    • Three stuffed tomatoes filled with white beans, chopped greens, and garnished with lemon zest, displayed on a white surface.
      21 Top Recipes To Use Up All Those August Garden Vegetables
    • A clear lake surrounded by trees and hills is viewed from behind a white metal railing on a sunny day with a blue sky and scattered clouds.
      19 Off Grid Articles That Answer Your Biggest Questions
    • A hand from the November garden holds four ripe red cherry tomatoes, capturing the essence of seasonal harvests.
      July Gardening: 17 Simple Gardening Hacks to Grow More Veggies This Summer
    • A pot containing cooked chicken breasts with mushrooms, carrots, and herbs. Plates and a napkin are nearby.
      22 One-Pot Dutch Oven Recipes That Turn Simple Ingredients Into Magic
    • A glass jar filled with dark purple hibiscus DIY sugar scrub sits on a black surface next to a wooden spoon and a white cloth with red stitching.
      19 Soothing Herbal Body Care Recipes That Beat The Storebought Stuff
    • A narrow, grassy path winds through a lush, green forest under a cloudy sky.
      Off Grid Inspiration: 18 Quick Reads on Living Off The Grid
    • A row of large red batteries with black tops, connected by cables, placed against a wall. A pair of gloves lies on the floor nearby.
      Off-Grid Systems 101: Everything You Need to Get Started
    • Shredded white and yellow cheese melting on a hot surface, with bubbling liquid surrounding it.
      16 Cast Iron Skillet Meals Worth Getting the Pan Out For
    • A ball of raw sourdough pizza dough rests on a lightly floured wooden cutting board.
      21 Homestyle Summer Sourdough Recipes Grandma Would Have Loved
    • Seedlings in trays on a table with scissors.
      Old School Gardening: 27 Time-Tested Methods Grandma Loved
    • A small wooden cabin with a triangular roof is nestled among trees in a forest. Sunlight filters through the leaves.
      15 Helpful Tips to Learn Before Starting Your Off Grid Homestead
    • A jar of dill pickles is surrounded by various spices on a countertop.
      23 People-pleasing Pickle Recipes Everyone Loves
    • Two rain boots repurposed as planters with green plants, mounted on a blue wooden fence, accompanied by scattered pink and purple flowers.
      37 DIY Homestead Projects That Save Money and Build Skills
    • A pot of vegetable soup with beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, sitting on a stove with a ladle.
      18 One-Pot Meals That’ll Have You Spending Less Time in the Kitchen
    • A rectangular baked dish with oats and nuts on a white tray, placed on a colorful plaid cloth beside a wooden bead garland.
      27 Favorite Recipes to Save for Your Fall Veggie Harvest
    • Two glass jars filled with mixed bird seeds, including sunflower seeds and millet, placed on a blue woven mat.
      Chicken Care For Beginners That Take The Guesswork Out Of Raising Birds
    • Three white, flower-shaped soaps in a woven basket on a dark marble surface.
      Skip The Beauty Counter and Make These 18 DIY Beauty Products
    • A spoonful of chocolate hazelnut spread being lifted from a glass jar, with a bagel covered in the spread in the background.
      17 Make-It-Yourself Pantry Recipes to Stretch Your Food Budget
    • A plate with three salted soft pretzels on a white surface, next to a blue and white striped cloth.
      19 Ways to Use Sourdough That Will Change the Way You See Discard
    • Four chickens pecking at food scraps in a black bowl on the ground.
      Raising Homestead Chickens and Avoiding Common Beginner Mistakes
    • Five egg muffins with spinach and bacon on a black and white checkered cloth.
      21 Frugal Homemade Recipes for Budget-Friendly, Healthy Meals
    • A bowl of chicken noodle soup with corn, carrots, and parsley, served with a spoon.
      29 Hearty Soups and Stews They'll Be Willing to Eat Every Day

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    I'm Sarita. My family and I lived off the grid for 11 years in Canada's far north. If I did it, you can too.

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