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Hey friend, By this time of the summer, a garden can go from "nothingās ready yet" to "where did all these vegetables come from?" in the blink of an eye. And once you start picking, thereās another question. What are you going to do with all of it? A little planning now can mean less waste, fewer frantic preserving days, and even fewer seeds to buy next spring. Today Iāve got three practical reads for dealing with whatās coming out of the garden right now. š One quick reminder for parentsTomorrow, Josh Thomas is hosting the free Raising Successful Kids on the Homestead online training. Heāll be talking about helping kids learn practical skills, work safely around tools and animals, and build responsibility through everyday homestead chores. It starts at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT, but register even if you canāt attend live because all registrants get the replay.
Until next time! Sarita |
Sarita|An Off Grid Life
Join my community for tips, tools & tales from 11+ years of living off grid. Practical & actionable advice on becoming self-reliant, no matter where you live.
Hey friend, Thereās a big difference between giving kids chores and teaching them how to take responsibility for useful work. Feeding animals. Helping in the garden. Learning how to use tools safely. Cooking. Cleaning up. Figuring out what to do when something doesnāt go according to plan. Those everyday jobs can teach kids an awful lot. Thatās why I wanted to let you know about a new free online training happening this Wednesday, August 12. Itās called Raising Successful Kids on the...
An Off Grid Life Thursday reads Hey friend, Deer (and rabbits, actually) can turn your gardening hard work into a buffet if youāre not careful. Use these ideas to keep them out. And get started on growing something new from garden scraps. Then try this recipe for peanut butter bread. Itās a great addition to a school lunchbox or as a healthy after-school snack. But first... š” Free training for homestead families If youāre raising kids while learning homesteading skills, this looks worth...
An Off Grid Life Thursday reads August can feel like a blur, especially as I get older. Each year just flies by. I can't believe that our youngest is now a teenager. She was born shortly after I moved up to our Northwest Territories off grid home, where we lived full-time for many years. What about you? I bet youāre balancing harvest, planning next yearās beds, and grabbing family moments before the kids head back to school, or to homeschool. If you have it, now's the time to discover new...