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Our family relocated to Maine 17 Years ago to get to a simpler way of life after the birth of our daughter. We decided to document everything we do about six years ago so we could share our projects with people who are also looking to slow down a little. This site developed from that goal of sharing knowledge.
Mallard Nesting Tube
Here is how we built a mallard nesting tube last season. My the father, who we refer to as the the duck whisperer was up to his shenanigans one afternoon. He was spending more...
Katrinas Children
One thing that is often overlooked in SHTF scenarios is the impact on the children. This outstanding documentary addresses that. I hope everyone in this film has found peace.
Beef and Tomato Stew
Here is how to make a simple Beef and Tomato stew. Since the chili was a hit the other night, I decided to change a few things up and make a stew out of...
The Best State For Self-Sufficiency
Have you ever wondered where the best place for self-sufficiency is? A member on a different forum was doing a paper on preparedness for college about 5 years ago and had asked for some...
A solar pizza oven
Ever want to make a solar pizza oven? Who doesn't love pizza? Pizza is as American as apple pie in my opinion. Pizza is also very energy intensive. Trust me I know, I use to...
