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.

Seedlings in a small greenhouse

False Spring?

A false spring can be an opportunity or a curse. The choice is yours… Maybe.

Growing a garden or a community

When self-reliance goes too far

Going alone might not work so well, but community works better.

US dollar bill on counter

Start with a dollar

Putting aside as little as $5 a week can grow a food storage quickly.

Hydroponic garden in living room

The Winter Garden Bug

Indoor hydroponic gardens keep fresh herbs and small vegetables on hand all year.

Planning a schedule

Holding to a schedule

Balancing between a schedule and floating free is never easy.

Jan 10 - Teaching our children to cook

To push or let it go

Choosing what to focus on with our kids in school can set them up for success without pushing.

Jan 3 - From-Scratch Cooking

From-Scratch Cooking

Cooking with a few store-bought ingredients does not mean you can’t be cooking from scratch.

Dec 27 - A few good books

Another year goes by…

Reading books gives you a chance to learn, enjoy, and most importantly slow down.

Dec 20 - Christmas lights at the Oregon Zoo

From Santa to Christ

Coming closer to Christ during the holiday season is more important that Santa.

Homeopathics, charcoal, and Beta D-Glucan

Having and Having Enough

There is a big difference between having something and having enough of something.

Our Story

Johnson Family

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.

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