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    Home » Stories

    How to Get Started Canning

    August 2, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    How to Can Food: 50 Beginner Tips

    How to Get Started Canningan off grid lifeHow to Can Food: 50 Tips for BeginnersAre you itching to ...

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    5 COMMON GARDEN HARVESTING MISTAKES

    August 2, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    Vegetable Garden Harvesting Mistakes.

    5 COMMON GARDEN HARVESTING MISTAKES an off grid life5 COMMON GARDEN HARVEST MISTAKESLearn moreAs a ...

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    10 Best Ways to Store Apples for Winter

    August 1, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    How to Store Apples So They Last All Winter

    10 Best Ways to Store Apples for Winteran off grid life10 Best Ways to Store Apples for WinterLearn ...

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    7 Ways to Store Blueberries

    July 31, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    7 ways to preserve blueberries

    7 Ways to Store Blueberriesan off grid life7 Ways to Store and Preserve BlueberriesLearn ...

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    How to Store Cucumber From The Garden

    July 30, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    How to Store Cucumbers from the Garden

    How to Store Cucumber From The Gardenan off grid lifeHow to Store Cucumbers Learn moreDo you ...

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    How to Make DIY Bug Spray with Essential Oils

    July 29, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    Homemade DIY bug spray.

    How to Make DIY Bug Spray with Essential Oilsan off grid lifeHow to Make Homemade DIY Bug Spray with ...

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    DIY Recipe: How to Make Your Own Homemade Toothpaste

    July 27, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    Easy Homemade Toothpaste

    DIY Recipe: How to Make Your Own Homemade Toothpastean off grid lifeHow to Make Natural Homemade ...

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    HOW TO FIND HOMESTEAD LAND

    July 27, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    How to Find Homestead Land

    HOW TO FIND HOMESTEAD LAND12 TIPS ON HOW TO FIND HOMESTEAD LANDLearn moreBefore you start looking ...

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    Off Grid Living Mistakes I Made & What to Do Instead

    July 24, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

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    Off Grid Living Mistakes I Made & What to Do InsteadOFF GRID LIVING MISTAKES I MADE & WHAT ...

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    How to Dehydrate Sourdough Starter

    July 21, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    How to make dehydrated sourdough

    How to Dehydrate Sourdough Starteran off grid lifeHow to Dehydrate Sourdough StarterWant to save ...

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    Dandelion Jelly Recipe

    July 7, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    Dandelion jelly recipe.

    Dandelion Jelly Recipean off grid lifeHomemade dandelion jelly recipeMaking your own jams and ...

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    How to Make a Chicken Dust Bath

    June 10, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    How to Make a Chicken Dust Bath

    How to Make a Chicken Dust BathHOW TO MAKE A CHICKEN DUST BATHGreen Curved LineWhen it comes to ...

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    Maple Bacon Bourbon Jam

    May 20, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    Maple Bacon Bourbon Jam Recipe

    Maple Bacon Bourbon Jaman off grid lifeMAPLE BACON BOURBON JAM RECIPESo we have more than one bacon ...

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    HOW TO PLAN A GARDEN FOR 2023

    May 18, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

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    HOW TO PLAN A GARDEN FOR 2023HOW TO PLAN A GARDEN FOR 2023Learn moreDepending on the type of garden ...

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    DIY Oregano Oil

    May 17, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    DIY oregano oil in mason jar with trowel and pot in background.

    DIY Oregano OilDIY Oregano OilLearn moreMake your own homemade oregano oil !Learn moreSimple to ...

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    40+ Kids Outdoor Activities

    May 16, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    Best Outdoor Kids' Activities

    40+ Kids Outdoor ActivitiesYellow Star40+ OUTDOOR KIDS ACTIVITIES TO GET THEM OFF THE ...

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    DIY Toilet Bomb Recipe

    May 14, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    Easy Homemade DIY Toilet Cleaning Bombs

    DIY Toilet Bomb RecipeEASY HOMEMADE DIY TOILET BOMB RECIPEGreen Curved LineLearn moreCleaning the ...

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    25 Best Dandelion Recipes for 2023

    May 13, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

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    25 Best Dandelion Recipes for 2023Yellow Star25 Delicious dandelion recipes for ...

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    Sourdough Discard Crackers

    May 9, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    Sourdough discard crackers in a jar

    Sourdough Discard CrackersSourdough Discard crackersGet the recipe!Crackers Made from Sourdough ...

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    Old-Fashioned Sourdough Discard Biscuits

    May 4, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    Sourdough Discard Biscuits stacked on plate with blue cloth napkin.

    Old-Fashioned Sourdough Discard BiscuitsOld-Fashioned Sourdough Discard BiscuitsGet the recipe!Thick ...

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    Bushcraft Outdoor Skills and Wilderness Survival

    May 3, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    Bushcraft Skills and Wilderness Survival

    Bushcraft Outdoor Skills and Wilderness SurvivalBUSHCRAFT OUTDOOR SKILLS & WILDERNESS ...

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    Stock Up: What You Need to Bulk Buy Right Now

    May 2, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

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    Stock Up: What You Need to Bulk Buy Right NowStock Up: What You Need to Bulk Buy Right NowGreen ...

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    Sourdough Discard Tortillas

    April 25, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

    Sourdough Discard Tortillas on counter with wooden rolling pin.

    Sourdough Discard Tortillasan off grid lifeSourdough Discard  TortillasIf you regularly make ...

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    23+ Dutch Oven Soup Recipes to Warm You Up This Winter

    January 24, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

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    23+ Dutch Oven Soup Recipes to Warm You Up This WinterYellow Star23+ Dutch Oven Soup Recipes to Warm ...

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    Homemade Pancake Syrup Recipe Story

    January 23, 2023 by Sarita Harbour

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    Homemade Pancake Syrup Recipe StoryHomemade Pancake Syrup Recipe for times when you can't get real ...

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    Whole Grain Artisan Bread Recipe Story

    October 8, 2022 by Sarita Harbour

    Whole Grain Artisan Bread Recipe 13

    Whole Grain Artisan Bread Recipe StoryWhole Grain Artisan Bread Recipe StoryAn Off Grid Life ...

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    Off Grid Appliances Story

    October 8, 2022 by Sarita Harbour

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    Off Grid Appliances Storyan off grid lifeOff Grid AppliancesSarita HarbourAn off grid appliance ...

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    Old Fashioned Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe

    September 18, 2022 by Sarita Harbour

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    Old Fashioned Carrot Cake Cookies RecipeOld-Fashioned Carrot Cake Cookies RecipeThick Brush ...

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    Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake Recipe

    September 17, 2022 by Sarita Harbour

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    Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake Recipean off grid lifePumpkin Cinnamon Roll Skillet CakeThere's ...

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    8 WAYS TO LIVE LIKE YOU'RE OFF GRID Story

    November 30, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A dirt road leading through a grassy area with trees.

    8 WAYS TO LIVE LIKE YOU'RE OFF GRID Story8 WAYS TO LIVE LIKE YOU'RE OFF GRIDLearn moreLearn ...

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    OFF GRID HOMES: HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOU Story

    November 29, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A view of a lake from the deck of a house.

    OFF GRID HOMES: HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOU StoryOFF GRID HOMES: HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT ONE FOR ...

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    FIVE WAYS TO START URBAN FORAGING TODAY Story

    November 28, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A woman holding a basket full of herbs and berries.

    FIVE WAYS TO START URBAN FORAGING TODAY StoryFIVE WAYS TO START URBAN FORAGING TODAYLearn moreLearn ...

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    OFF-GRID COMMUNICATION: 7 OPTIONS TO CONSIDER Story

    November 27, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

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    OFF-GRID COMMUNICATION: 7 OPTIONS TO CONSIDER StoryOFF-GRID COMMUNICATION: 7 OPTIONS TO ...

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    HOW TO MAKE MONEY OFF THE GRID: 50 IDEAS TO TRY NOW Story

    November 26, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

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    HOW TO MAKE MONEY OFF THE GRID: 50 IDEAS TO TRY NOW StoryHOW TO MAKE MONEY OFF THE GRID: 50 IDEAS TO ...

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    7 SIMPLE HOMEMADE FIRE STARTERS Story

    November 25, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

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    7 SIMPLE HOMEMADE FIRE STARTERS Story7 SIMPLE HOMEMADE FIRE STARTERSLearn moreLearn moreMaking our ...

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    HOW TO BUTCHER A CHICKEN AT HOME Story

    November 24, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A group of chickens in a cage with a bucket.

    HOW TO BUTCHER A CHICKEN AT HOME StoryHOW TO BUTCHER A CHICKEN AT HOMELearn moreLearn moreThis year ...

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    THE 5 BEST HOMESTEAD MEATS TO PRODUCE Story

    November 23, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

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    THE 5 BEST HOMESTEAD MEATS TO PRODUCE StoryTHE 5 BEST HOMESTEAD MEATS TO PRODUCELearn moreChoosing ...

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    GUIDE TO CAST IRON COOKWARE: SIMPLE TIPS FOR BEGINNERS Story

    November 22, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

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    GUIDE TO CAST IRON COOKWARE: SIMPLE TIPS FOR BEGINNERS StoryGUIDE TO CAST IRON COOKWARE: SIMPLE TIPS ...

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    RAISING RABBITS FOR MEAT #3: TIPS FOR HOW TO BUILD A RABBIT HUTCH Story

    November 21, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

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    RAISING RABBITS FOR MEAT #3: TIPS FOR HOW TO BUILD A RABBIT HUTCH StoryRAISING RABBITS FOR MEAT #3: ...

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    RAISING RABBITS FOR MEAT #2: PROCESSING & BUTCHERING Story

    November 20, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

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    RAISING RABBITS FOR MEAT #2: PROCESSING & BUTCHERING StoryRAISING RABBITS FOR MEAT #2: ...

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