Category: Emergency Preparedness
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Winter 2025 Just Never Stopped
Surviving an Extreme Winter as a Solo Lady Living Off-Grid (Part 2) I hadn’t planned for this to be a follow-up to my January post, but here we are. Thankfully, I made it to spring! I can’t tell you how relieved I am to see temperatures above freezing and life getting back to normal. I’m…
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Supporting Local Businesses: A Small Choice with a Big Impact
Hello from upstate New York, where we are currently being absolutely pummeled with snow. What better time to sit down and write this blog post—especially when I’m weary from both shoveling and worrying! If we want to build more resilient communities, we need to take action now. Not just worrying about the weather, but also…
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When the Trucks Stop: Becoming A Resilient Citizen
Hello friends! If you read my blog, it’s probably because I either forced you to (thanks, fam) or you are as concerned about our planet as I am. I started this post before the election, but I feel like a lot has changed so I have rewritten it in response. It’s been a difficult and…
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Chainsaw Confidence: Tips for Women on Buying, Using, and Maintaining Chainsaws
Chainsaws are powerful handheld tools primarily used for cutting through wood. They can be intimidating if you haven’t used one before. I was very nervous the first time, but with a little guidance and practice, it became a worthwhile skill to have. Since my introduction to the chainsaw when I moved onto my homestead, I…
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Indoor and Small Space Gardening: Tips for Growing Food at Home
Summary: Mid-spring presents a great opportunity to grow your own food amidst high food prices. Beginner tips for small-scale and indoor gardening are provided, including the use of containers and suitable vessels for growing herbs, vegetables, and fruits. Tips on water, soil, plant choices, and pest control are also shared. Additionally, joining a community garden…
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Emergency Preparedness: Handy Off-Grid items
Losing power can be so unsettling. Your normal routines and comforts are disrupted leaving you feeling anxious and at a loss of what to do with the time. When my generator is down and solar is minimal, I have found a few handy items that can help to keep me sane. Sort of. You may…
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Portable backup generators, it’s a love/hate relationship, but one you should have.
My dream is to one day have a home that no longer needs fossil fuels. Even here in upstate New York, I do believe it’s possible. For now, I use propane for heat along with my wood stove, and I run a portable gas generator when I am not on solar. I run the generator…
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Stay Warm and Prepared: Off-Grid Living Tips for Emergencies
With the chaos in the world right now and the heavy reliance we have on communications and technology to get us almost everything we need to live, I have a few easy-to-implement tips to help you feel more prepared in case of a weather disaster, technology disruption, or communication outage. Living off-grid has taught me…
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First things first, do you have a fire box?
If your answer is yes, high five and you can move on. Those who do not. Get online right now and order one. Or go to your local big box store and buy one. Right. Now. Well, after reading this post. What is a fire box? Only the most secure way to ensure that your…