Field Notes
Getting your hands dirty is the way to build true resilience. Each Saturday, we share The Field Notes, bringing you practical skills, homestead wisdom, and historical reflections so you can guide your family with confidence. See past issues below or subscribe to get our next dispatch in your inbox.
Preparedness Isn’t All or Nothing
Small things can create better preparedness than lots of money spent.
The Fine Line Between Heroism and Hazard
Finding a balance between action and inaction takes practice and effort.
A parenting badge of honor we didn’t ask for
Learning to listen is a skill for all of us, not just the young.
What running red lights says about the future
Red lights and community are linked in an unique way. And how you treat them says a lot.
Summer Storms & Fireworks
Fireworks and summer storms have a lot in common. Both need to be approached with care.
Are we all homeschooled?
A life of continued learning works much the same as a homeschooled child in terms of preparedness
Falling through the cracks
You need your family to help carry the load not only for homesteading, but preparedness and life.
Waiting for a handout
Waiting on government to save the day is a pointless exercise. What you really need is a small community.
Our Story
Life is unpredictable, but your family doesn’t have to be unprepared for it. We’ve traded the modern hustle for a life of purpose and resilience on our North Idaho homestead.
Our goal is simple: to help you master the skills that build a resilient home, so you can lead your family with confidence.