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.

Are you crying on the roadside or prepared to comfort?
A complete car go kit might be a little different than you expect when kids are involved.

Prepare your kids for the homestead and beyond
Raising prepared children starts with teaching them skills and building trust.

Expect your first plan to fail
Things rarely go as planned, which is why we need a plan B, and more often than not a plan C or D.

Risking a loss
If you are hoping that a single copy of anything will always be enough, you are risking a loss

Fighting the inflation system
The key to getting off the inflation treadmill is to remove yourself from the system entirely

Rebalancing the homestead plate
Saving money in the kitchen might be as simple as making the meal healthier

Starting somewhere
It’s overwhelming to think about preparedness at times. But starting small gets the ball rolling.

Preparedness is not just stuff
Small and simple things bring more success than just gear in preparedness
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.

