If you have ever gone without running water or electricity for any period of time, I think you would probably agree that water is so much more important. Electricity is a modern convenience. Mankind has really only had electricity for one century. That’s nothing compared to our history. Functioning without …
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As soon as spring arrived, I started to see lots of articles about spring cleaning. Most of these were about how to get rid of stuff and organize what is left. I’ve done my fair share of that, but why is it focused on in the spring? When did spring …
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I started living by this quote long before I heard it. I’ve seen it everywhere lately and I love it! There seems to be a movement going on to simplify our stuff. I love that there are so many of us that feel this way. A few years ago, I …
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My family moved to the country for a simpler life. We wanted a small house and less things. That excited me! I wanted the inside of my home to feel simple and peaceful. I didn’t want to see clutter because to me that is not simple and definitely not peaceful. …
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When people hear that my family lives without electricity, their first question is usually: Well, what do you do for light? After a year and a half of living without light bulbs, lamps, and light switches, I have to say that going non-electric with lighting is one of the easiest …
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I guess this is probably most women’s least favorite task. And everyone usually has their favorite tools for getting the job done. I guess this is why I have been asked on more than one occasion how I keep my house clean without electricity. Living in a small house with …
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Modern Homesteading Off Grid – An American Homestead Off Grid Homesteading – Modern Homesteading
