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.

First snow on the homestead

Focusing Inward

Creating a plan for the new year is easily done while sitting in front of the fire in December.

Automating your homestead

Building systems

Adding systems to your homestead saves you time and add resilience.

Mini Apple Pies

Thanksgiving

Being thankful should happen more than just Thanksgiving

Nov 15 - Mountains in the distance

Rain, Sickness, Mileposts, and Mirrors

Reflecting on our journey helps us grow our faith and keep us happy

Nov 8 - Changing Directions

The blink of an eye

Life changes happen fast. What’s important is stepping back and staying on track.

Finding peace in nature

Peace on the homestead

Finding peace in uncertain times keeps you grounded and functional

Celebrating the beauty of fall

Growing in faith with the harvest

Focus on Christ and celebrate the harvest instead of participating in evil

Making Everything Yourself

Can you truly be 100% self-sufficient?

Self-sufficient success comes from community and basic family level preparedness

Oct 11 - Social Influence

Don’t forget your roots

Focus on your goals and don’t follow the next new thing to have a successful homestead

Planning keeps your life from chaos

Chickens without heads

A little planning helps keep your day from total chaos.

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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