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.
Balancing your preparedness
Focusing on only one type of preparedness is more likely to lead us to failure over a balanced approach.
Melting into a puddle
Hot summer days are not all fun and combating the heat while living off grid is not always easy.
Scratch cooking vs cooking healthy
There is a growing belief that if you make everything from scratch it’s totally healthy. The reality however is totally wrong!
Don’t forget the little things
Being prepared involved a lot of things. Not only are there basic survival items, but there are also niceties.
Another 4th of July has passed
Freedom is more than just a few fireworks on July 4th, or our military members.
Daily chores
Everyone hates chores. And life is full of them. But maybe you shouldn’t hate them so much.
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.