Homesteading · Prepping · Urban Homesteading

Gear Review: Off Grid Tool

A few months back we were sent an Off Grid Survival Axe Elite to try out - and did we. Well, Kirk did, I can tell you! A post shared by Sarah Kirkconnell (@sarahkirkconnell) on Oct 28, 2017 at 4:29pm PDT I'd say the biggest use for it has been the hatchet. It's handy, and… Continue reading Gear Review: Off Grid Tool

Gardening · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

Planting Garlic With An Antique Dibble

I was a bit later than some years with getting the garlic crop in last Fall, but it worked out well enough. We decided to use the raised beds, and it should hopefully work well. It was also time for new soil, which we worked in. We have two of these beds, so with my oldest… Continue reading Planting Garlic With An Antique Dibble

Gardening · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

September On The Homestead

September is the month of the last big harvests. And if anything marked September for me…it was the forest fires in the mountains above us. It was also hot, hot and hot. Our youngest hated it, and lived with his face mask on, with very limited time outside. But I know: the heat was good… Continue reading September On The Homestead

Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

What Does Green Living Mean?

I have felt for many years that the words "Green Living" are bandied about way too easily. And recently I had a bit of a personal awareness, about both myself and others. And I didn't like what I saw. But what does "Green Living" mean to most people? And how deep do they take it… Continue reading What Does Green Living Mean?

Backpacking · Prepping · Preserving · Recipes · Urban Homesteading

Pantry Staples: Cranberry Chicken Rice

This recipe was originally a backpacking meal I made often for the oldest kid and I, and then I turned it into a family sized pantry staple. It's quick to make, and easy to store. It's also gluten-free (read your chicken choice though to be sure!) and can be made vegetarian as well, with drained… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Cranberry Chicken Rice