I did something a little bit different today and was invited to be on the Unpopular Farms podcast. I had a blast
Secret Treasures of Alaska’s Dangerous Mudflats
The Cook Inlet mudflats have been the scene of a few well-known incidents in Alaska’s history. From helicopter’s attempting to rescue people
Its Summer!
It’s summer! And yes, I am saying that even though I woke up to new snow this morning because we have summer
Raising Little Wilds
The Joys And Tribulations Of Raising Off Grid Kids
Raising kids while living off grid has been one heck of an experience. From being pregnant hours from a hospital to having
A Driveway To Tell: Living Off Road In Alaska
With access that changes by the season, and by snow machine, truck, or ATV, our trips to town are always an adventure!
The Importance Of Cleaning Your Chimney
Before moving to Alaska, I owned a house with a cute little wood stove. I didn’t need it to heat the house,
Sled Dog Slow
Goals For 2021
So 2020 was a heck of a year. We didn’t have many goals, but the ones we had were rather large. And
The Best Of The Year That Shall Not Be Named
Just like many of you, this last year has been rough. From rushing home to avoid being stuck out of state in
5 Tips For Buying Remote Land
The first step when Kyle and I decided we were going to move to Alaska was buying remote land. We knew we
An Off Grid Wish List For Self Sufficiency
So you wish to go off grid, eh? From wanting to be more self sufficient, to living a more minimalist lifestyle, there
Can You Go Off The Grid With No Money?
I see people asking about going off the grid with no money all the time. From discussions in Reddit forums, to questions
Building Off The Grid In Alaska
I swear one day we are going to start on our off grid dream home. I guess today is not that day!
Peppered Rhubarb Jam – No Pectin!
I’ve been asked twice for this recipe since I posted about making Peppered Rhubarb Jam on Instagram last week. The truth is,
What About Crime When Living Off The Grid?
If you follow us on Facebook or Instagram, you saw the post in June about our new ATV being stolen. It was
Being Bear Aware In Bear Country
Even though we live in bear country, I’ve never really been worried about the bears out here. Heck, I’m actually more worried
Alaskan Laws That Just Make Sense
Alaska… is by far the most interesting place I’ve lived (I’m looking at you, Texas). That said, Alaska has some customs and