We all know staying home is in the best interest of everyone, but let’s face it–this new normal can get a wee bit monotonous and it’s only natural for us to get a little stir crazy. I wracked my brain (and got some suggestions from my amazing mom) in order to put together this list ..read more

Why would anyone ever choose to live this way? Yes, someone has actually asked this question. Yes, it was meant to be insulting, and yes, it stung. Yes, I let my inner bitch off her leash when I replied, ‘Look, buddy. Just because you can’t hack it, doesn’t mean we can’t.’ I bit back before ..read more

Note: If you’re reading this blog on a mobile device, it may be best viewed in landscape mode. So, seemingly out of nowhere, you’ve been bitten by the ‘gardening bug’ and you’re ready to sow your very first seeds…not to be mistaken for wild oats because that is something else entirely. Maybe you’ve wanted to ..read more

It’s been a hot minute since I posted last, and for that I’m sorry. Without the seemingly endless parade of outdoor projects that we bang out during the warm months, life on our homestead slows down considerably over the winter. Despite the slow down, my mind got all cluttered up this holiday season, and I ..read more

Did you know we went from living in town on a teeny tiny city lot to renting an acre south of Calgary to here–our four-acre off grid property in Central Alberta? (Click here for part one of that story! ) Did you also know that we got our first ever weaner pigs the very next ..read more

When we made the decision to go off grid, we knew we’d need to make a few adjustments. It was a given that we’d need to be more conscious of our power consumption, so we decided to say ‘adios’ to a few appliances. We opted out of the first three appliances on this list immediately ..read more

What is meal planning? Meal planning is essentially taking the time to plan meals ahead of time for a length of time that fits your budget and lifestyle. When I first heard about meal planning, I was skeptical, too. How much could meal planning actually save? The answer is, a lot. When you’re hitting up ..read more

If you know me at all, you know I hate winter. Yeah, I know–‘hate’ is a strong word. You know what else is strong? My desire to stay indoors where it’s warm and curse the frozen wasteland that is Alberta during the winter months. Basically, I do my best to avoid the outdoors and dream ..read more