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Life can be lonely for many who choose to live a life in preparation for the unknown future. Friends and family who may be able to understand wanting to simplify things cannot seem to make peace with planning for an ...

One of the comments we often hear at Off the Grid News is a complaint that many of you find it hard to persuade your families to come on board in preparing for hardship and disaster.  Is it possible that ...

We’ve been conditioned by our consumer culture that Christmas is a time for giving gifts – lots and lots of gifts. If you believe the advertisements flooding the airwaves, the key to a happy holiday season is buying just the ...

The U.S. electoral season is in full swing, even though the elections themselves aren't happening until a November voting day that seems so far away. Still, that's not stopping the politicians from running their mouths … or your family from running theirs. With the election still months off, what can you do when your home has turned into a campaign trail? It's not about imposing your opinion on everyone, or about shutting down free speech in your home. Instead, keeping the peace during campaign season....

It seems as if there are as many reasons for homeschooling as there are parents. Some parents know without a doubt when their first child is born they want to teach their children themselves. Others don’t think about it until ...

Each and every day, you are bombarded with images of the ideal life.  No matter how far off the grid you live, your mind seems to be permanently stamped with commercials promising you an easy path to wealth: try investing ...

It is another typical day. You wake up and jump in the shower thinking about what to throw on the table for breakfast. After considering many possibilities, you realize you are out of time. You grab a couple boxes of ...

Living on one income can sometimes seem like the elusive unicorn – very pretty in theory but completely unattainable in the real world. But with some work and planning, most couples can achieve this dream and watch it bear the ...

What would you do with an extra 40 hours per week? Homeschool your children? Devote more time to getting off grid by planting a larger garden? Canning more, or spending more time learning skills you need to survive? Volunteer, care ...