Before we came to Alaska, I did a lot of research on how our lives out here would be. Following weather reports for this area all winter, talking to friends who’d lived here, and reading book after book after book on homesteading. I also received quite a few books from friends and family before and after the move. Here is a list of books that I reference regularly, and have really been vital to our lifestyle out here. All links lead to the Amazon page to purchase these books. Continue reading “Book Recommendations For Homesteading”
Tag: Homesteading
The Great Chicken Massacre
Unfortunately, we arrived home from visiting friends yesterday to find proof of a chicken massacre all over camp. And we knew exactly who the culprit was…
When Life Gives You Blueberries
Kyle and I spent several hours picking blueberries yesterday. It didn’t matter that it was raining and we got soaking wet. Blueberries are Kyle’s favorite thing and they were ready to be picked!
Tips For Living Small
Kyle and I currently live in roughly 96 sq feet of space, so we know a thing or two about living small. I thought I’d write out some of the things that we’ve learned that have made living in such tight quarters easier for us. We were even interviewed for Tiny Home Magazines Winter 2020 edition! Continue reading “Tips For Living Small”
DIY Off Grid Water Filter
I finally finished our most recent homestead project, and just in time too! We were almost out of water brought in from town, so I built us a water filter for the creek water here. I used a ceramic filter, spigot and two food safe buckets (though if I did this project again I’d use steel pots). Continue reading “DIY Off Grid Water Filter”
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