We recently moved from the city to 5 acres of rural property in a cold climate and let's just say after two winters (this winter being harsh!), we have some snow removal tips to share with those in need! While our first winter was mild and we only had snow on the ground for … [Read more...]
Vulnerable But Prepared: Off Grid Living & Winter Storms
Fall is in the air and that means that winter is on the horizon as well as storms. Last year, shortly after arriving on our property, we had our world rocked by a 100-year windstorm and it caught us completely off guard. That storm alone, combined with other smaller storms, has … [Read more...]
How & Why We’re Preparing for Winter in the Middle of Summer
Last winter snuck up on us quicker than we could say "winter"! Part of that isn't really our fault considering 2015 was a crazy year and we arrived on our property in September. We had so much work to do once we arrived that we barely had time to get ourselves protected from the … [Read more...]
Winter Tips for Living off the Grid (While in a Travel Trailer)
We first arrived on our land in September of 2015 and even though it was technically still summer, winter wasn't far away. Despite our plans of having a timber frame barn built and dried in by the time winter arrived, we quickly realized that it was too lofty of a goal to achieve … [Read more...]
How to Dress Warm in Winter: My Favorite Clothing Items
When Jesse and I decided to start our off grid homestead in the Pacific Northwest, we knew that we would have to prepare for colder winters than what we were used to! I grew up in Southern California where the weather is always 70 degrees and sunny, so moving to a cold climate … [Read more...]
