This adventure is drilled into your kids brains. They’ll never forget this trip -and in 40 years they’ll sit around and reminisce and bring up the most insane detail or stories.
I have loved your big adventure. I moved to another country with the goal of setting up an offgrid homestead. Years later, the Homestead is there and still taking shape. The off grid part.. now that I am working my butt off to be warm (with wood), I decided that the remainder of my off grid Dreams will go SLOW... and maybe they will not be realized at all... I am at peace with that. Quality of life, and a balance between work and relaxation, is very important. After all... we are here only once... let"s fully enjoy our time here
I have enjoyed each and every episode of this series. A true gem when it comes to content. But also, a priceless documentary of an adventure your family will remember forever. Thank you for sharing your memories, your wisdom, and a realistic look at what it’s like to have to poop in a bucket.
You guys just continue to grow, and share, and you impress me so much with your honesty, and your content. Thank you for taking us on this most awesome of adventures with you, and know that not just me, but so many of us absolutely get excited when we see a new video.
You do NOT have to move into a wilderness to go off-grid. You just need to replace some item right at home. Have your own power, water and just pick and choose how you want to live. Use solar or wind power, use wood instead of gas, but you can live how you want right here and now!!!! God bless y'all and keep growing.
My husband and I have been watching your channel for a couple years prior to ever buying our own homestead which we did almost 2 years ago now. This series was awesome and the last 2 episodes especially were ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! You have a gift for story telling and if you ever wanted a career as a documentary film maker I think you've tapped into another calling! Well done!
Folks that don't do the kind of research, that you did after starting your journey, well before starting out, often fail. This video is a good reminder to others who may be considering a similar journey. It's definitely not a simpler life, but when things go wrong you no longer have anyone to point the finger at. Like the power company, local government, etc... It's definitely rewarding, if you know exactly what you are committing to.
I grew up in rural Alaska in the 90’s on a homestead, one of the ones allowed by the US government to settle Alaska in the 70’s.. in a tiny A frame with no septic or running water but with electricity, not because it was trending but because ✨poverty✨… even with electricity we stayed extremely busy.. between hunting, fishing, gardening, smoking fish, butchering, raising poultry, canning, chopping wood, picking berries, making jam, preserving foods… everything we had to do as a family of 5 to prepare for winter… the day we dug the well and got running water my mom cried tears of joy, we eventually saved and added septic…. And we were still extremely busy subsisting.. no hate but you barely survived an Alaskan SUMMER… summer in the place with the most beautiful summers on earth… you were too scared of bears to go fishing.. the winters will be a massive shock to your system… my personal opinion is that moving to rural Alaska would be enough of a shock even with modern utilities. If you are concerned about your kids screen time you could always just take the screens away..whether you have regular electricity/solar electricity and WiFi or not. I know on the grid isn’t as flashy or “cool” for content creation now but there is absolutely no shame in being on the grid… rural Alaska is enough of a challenge.
I lived rurally most of my life (never off grid) and its hard work, I've been to Alaska a few times and I respect the families who like in suburbia there, much more rural families, interested in experiencing an full alaskan winter one day but I can't imagine doing it for my whole life, plus the bigger cities in alaska have a really scary homeless populations which makes smaller town/rural more appealing
@@suzubee9602I’m not scared of a few homeless people apart from feeling terrible for them, but there is no point in moving to Alaska just to live somewhere like Anchorage if you can avoid it..(I know, I unfortunately lived there for a year after college)… a 3rd rate city with little to offer.. suffering the cold brutal winters without the benefit of living in stunning, wild Alaska with great hiking, hunting, fishing, boating etc… living in an Alaskan city is truly the worst of both worlds. I hope you get to experience a full year in rural Alaska someday!
@@Homesteadyshow that’s all you got from my massive paragraph? 😂 it was very nice of your neighbor/friend to take you fishing, but you did initially say you were too afraid to fish in the river… getting to go on a fishing charter looked very fun… I enjoyed your Alaska videos a lot.. the footage of the first chicken coop build attempt was absolutely hilarious, and loved getting to see your little section of Anchor Point.. one of my favorite little Alaskan towns! And close to a great school that I attended and loved (Ninilchik K-12) if you plan on moving up permanently and wanted a smaller school for your kids than in Homer. I was just trying to give you guys some advice based on my many years of experience so that you would be able to love and enjoy Alaska as much as I do.
@@manne4291 No, just I am a prideful fisherman. I needed to defend my honor. 😂It is true, many parts of our Alaska experience scared us at first. Bears, being remote, the crazy Alaska weather. We did a WHOLE video before we went away talking about the fears we had going off grid. But this series was all about GROWTH! It's ok to do something scary, something huge, push through fears, doubts, and challenges and grow. Yes, I was afraid to go fishing in bear country, then I went with a friend and on a charter, but also went by myself alone in the Alaska woods (in Talkeetna, And On the Russian River, but I didn't share that footage, as I caught nothing 🤣) as well as camped many times in bear country later on in the journey. Growth comes in stages, and now that we have grown a lot from this summer trip we feel much more prepared to try new and bigger adventures! I am glad you enjoyed the vids, and thanks for the local advice 😁
I live off grid, mortgage free North Ontario. No Hydro no plumbing, no solar. In a 200 sf cabin on a river. No car, only canoe. I am 55 years old. Left the city many years ago. Never go back
Your family are such a blessing. You and Kay have a wonderful storytelling channel. I get so excited to watch and listen to the new video. So well done....so captivating.....so thoughtful and real! Thank you all!
Thanks for sharing... I was "born into an off grid, no running water/nor electricity at all - not even a generator...no toilet(haven't used one in ages)" and ♥️it!!! Minimalism/the simple life obviously isn't for everyone... This modern homesteading trend is kind of amusing. All of the products they claim you need /must purchase and attain to live it, really are not necessary. Many have done it historically for ages, survived and were/are much happier than these modern, costly, enslaving, complicated, over regulated, lack of privacy crazy times.... It's all about one's "mental state." Good luck to you & your family🙏
We’re building a new home on 35 acres here in Midcoast Maine. I grew up hunting and fishing, camping, gardening, butchering our own animals, around animals, and training with means of self protection. I recently found gridlessness and love their stuff. We’re on grid, but setting up to homestead nearly like Jeff and his better half except with running water and power. (Still with alternative backup options) just trying to do things a little more simple and a lot less dependent. I love this video, I look forward to sharing it with my wife tonight, she’s on page with me, but I think she’ll love this mindset.
I have watched you for years now. What I love most is that you make whatever way we can or whatever way we choose to homestead, ok. You’ve helped me realize that because I can’t do “ X“ like somebody else, or because my situation won’t allow “ X - Y & Z things exactly as they did in the “olden days” or all that other channels can, that I’m not invalidated or a failure in this quest and dream of homesteading. You’ve made individual homesteading - goals and accomplishments “ok.” You’ve helped me understand it’s my attitude, it’s my desire and it’s my choice of what and how I make it purposeful and exactly what it should be for me. Just because my homesteading doesn’t match someone else’s does not mean I’m not homesteading, in fact I now am comfortable with, I am homesteading the best way I can for me. Growing and learning everyday about living healthier, happier more purposeful life is homesteading…. Thank you. God bless your family.
🥲This has been a big part of our Homesteading outlook since day 1 of Homesteady! The slogan of our podcast's very first episode was "The world is a crazy place, but you and me, we can make it a little bit better". Homesteading is making our homes just a little bit better in production, providing, and preparedness. Thanks for the kind words and for watching for years! :)
Wow just saw the damage map! That’s so sad, Jasper was such a beautiful place! We stopped there on the morning before we drove the park, got a coffee at Starbucks, I wished we had more time to explore the town, but we were driving the park that day and hurried out. Now I’m wishing we had stayed a day there and seen more. My heart goes out to everyone effected by the destruction.
@@Homesteadyshow You would've loved it. I've been there many times with my folks. It's more quaint and quiet than Banff. But after that wicked fire it won't be the same Jasper as many of us remembered it. 💔
This final video really tugged at my heart strings. The poetry at the end says it all. I shared some of your experiences moving to Alaska where i and my husband spent 8 wonderful, fantastic, and beautiful years. We were lived in Homer, overlooking Kachemak Bay and watched the float planes land on Beluga Lake and the LNG ships pull into the bay for the wait up to Anchorage. Such wonderful memories of this peaceful land and sea. You have more than done it justice with your presentation of its wonder, the uniqueness of its people and the forever enchanting draw. Congratulations on a job well done.
I totally sympathize with Kay. You have been blessed with a large family, and that is constant work for any woman - even if the man pitches in from time to time. I think if the worldwide grid had gone down out there you would have survived. Its just you dont have to take to that level. Ive thought about it. I might be on-grid, with the ability to be off-grid if an emergency happens - like ice build up bringing down the powerlines anyway. I dont agree with you. I totally support Kay not wanting to spend what life she has left working herself to death. But its not like you packed up after day one and called it a bust. It was a success, even if a painful one, and the memories you made there will last the kids lifetimes. They will probably never take indoor plumbing for granted again, lol. The depth and quality of this video is amazing! Great work!
Your comment and the experience of Kay is further proof that polygony is the best structure because one woman isn't strong enough (mentally , emotionally, physically) to do the work required for a large family.🤷
I think her ideals and standards might be too high for her new lifestyle. You can't expect the floor of a cabin to be as sparkling clean as the tile or vinyl flooring in a modern home.
😆 ~21:00 “being in traffic is painful” Mr Homesteady brings the camera out on them both and says “we must be very similar”. I look at my screen and think, “good god, you even look alike!!!” They could be brothers. 😮. Love it!!! 🥰
I just want to know what you've been up to for the past YEAR! 😄It's probably been nice kind of taking a break from sharing so much of your life online and focusing on a bigger project. I'm sure you've been working on more projects than just this, but it seems like this project gave you the opportunity to switch gears a bit to working on larger content rather than smaller blog style things. I love the in depth info you guys always give. Someday I'm sure I'll end up being a pioneer, but we're going to have to take our homestead journey slow since they only thing we can do at our rental is garden and we want to move states before we start looking for land. But you have given us enough knowledge to create a vision. So thank you for the work you do and good luck on your journey! #askhomesteady
Yeah, it’s been nice actually taking a break for the day to day stuff. I grew a beard and no one know yet 🤫 😂 I’m glad you enjoyed the series, I loved working on it but I am ready for a change now! Wish you guys best on your homestead journey! Glad to have you here :)
That poem at the end gave me chills. A couple years ago I was up north (north of Ft. St. John) doing range health assessments--not quite living off grid lol--and the country was absolutely beautiful. It felt like I was home. If I could give anything to go back there to visit, heck even live up there, I'd give up quite a lot. I'm an Alberta girl but my God, BC is something else... Awesome story in all the things you learned and went home with. Thanks so much for sharing with us all! ❤
These are such beautiful videos. So honest, poetic, and vulnerable. I appreciate you sharing and the compassionate way you and your wife talk about this big life adventures.
This was such a joy to watch! 57:45 Thank you for sharing “the good, the bad, & the ugly”😂 Thank you for sharing your family’s journey with all of us! Looking forward to your future journeys. ENJOY!!❤
Just stumbled upon your channel while checking in on some homesteaders in NC who were directly hit by Hurricane Helene. A disaster I don’t believe was natural but man made. But taking off my tinfoil hat and being objective about your experience, which by the way is beautifully documented. I think the fact that you have a small army of children makes your efforts in Alaska more difficult exponentially by 10X. It’s one thing to have 1 or two kids and expand your family while you learn off gridding. But having what, 7-8 kids and trying to make this transition has to be incredibly hard. I’ve always wanted to go off grid….to a degree. But as beautiful and vast as Alaska is, it’s an extremely harsh life just for two adults let alone a Brady Bunch sized family. Anyway, digging your channel thus far.
You all were so brave to do this adventure! Thanks for sharing the adventure with us. Loved the series. Looking forward to see where this dream now takes you. God bless! And, yes electricity and water are great to have in running form in a home. :)
The only difference between a camper and an off grid home is that one is on wheels, and one is on a foundation. In both. You are 100% responsible for everything.
@bradforester3635 I have the land in another state. Only 935 miles one direction. Gas prices. I doing everything in my power to get there. 100% no matter what. It's off grid. Again. Mine is said to have sliver. Makes me very concerned myself.
@@scanadaze remember you can live off grid and have all the modern conveniences. I live off grid. I’m 40 minutes from the nearest town. My entire house works with no electricity. Gravity fed artesian Spring well water. 500 gallon propane tank that feeds appliances fridge stove dryer and hot water heater. Five car garage. Concreat everywhere. Remote start generator for when I wanna watch a movie at night or do a load of laundry. Or run the Air conditioner. House works without it though. Remember when you’re building your homestead. If there is a creek tap into it, and make sure your tank is higher than your house. Then your water will be free no pump necessary. Knock in a septic shower toilet and you’re good to go.. If you can find silver and actually make money, that’s amazing. I have gold. I have access to a river. I can drive right up to it. I even poured a nice concrete patio at the Waters edge lol . But for work, I’m a C8 contractor. So my money is made out in the world world. Make about 100 K a year. Work about six months of a year.
@bradforester3635 I just bought my refrigerator and I am working out the details on keeping it running. For 7 years I have been working on my solar system. I personally can not wait. I am just about there.
@@scanadaze right on good for you buddy. A real simple way is a remote start 4k duel fuel generator. You can buy a Pulsar for like $500 . The Earlier version was better. But i ran that thing for 5 hr a day for 6 years straight. Changed the oil 4 times a year. Was a straight trooper. I have the newer one now still good for the price
Off grid with 2 young children for 4 + years….must haves for us - fridge/freezer, washing machine, internet, gas for cooking and hot water, electric water pump for showers/ gardens/ livestock. I don’t like washing dishes but can’t justify a dishwasher for only 3 of us :) I remember fondly helping with the dishes at my grandmothers house, she had 9 children and there were a lot of cousins - it was actually really lovely to help each evening.
Wonderful perspective! This is so encouraging for those of us who yearn to be more off grid or back to nature, but are stuck working and living in a way that far from it. This is inspiring me to see that I can make the little changes that will work, bit by bit. ❤️ Thank you so much for the perspective. I'm going to stop being frustrated and start seeing my opportunities.
#Askhomesteady First things first, Aust and K, you guys have motivated my wife and me. Since your last #Askhomesteady where you talked about homesteading with kids, we've made the leap. We sold our home in town and started our own offgrid homestead. Pooping in the bucket surprisingly isn't the thing my kids have hated the most. Haha. All jokes aside, I can't thank you all enough for the push you didn't even know you gave us to start the ball rolling. As for my question, is there anything you miss from your experience at the "Dreaded A-Frame?"
Kay and Aust...What a beautiful series, from the storytelling and beautiful footage to the way it was cut together. Just lovely and I so enjoyed every minute of it!
Hi! Recent sub here, I'm so glad you're trip went safely! I have all notifications on now so I should be kept up to date hahah. Been absolutely loving learning from you guys. I'm a 22 year old from Oregon who graduate high school in 2020 so unfortunately I haven't gotten back to school yet, but I just landed a new job paying nearly $6 more than the average minimum wage I've been making since moving out for the first time. Adjusting to adult life has been rough, but my bf and I are nearly caught up on bills and this new job will finally allow us to start a savings. And he's flying out to see his mom next week because she's giving us her old car, so I'll be able to start goin to farmers markets and try to find someone to start purchasing their produce and get some advise and hopefully maybe some hands on learning experience like you suggested in one video 😊Just gotta get over the social anxiety first 😅 The life you guys have made for yourselves is an absolute dream, and I'd love to get to that point some day. I've taken lots of notes through your videos and advice, and a few others as well, but one thing is a lot of it is geared towards established adults, families. Which makes sense, that's what's most familiar to you! But I don't have kids yet, and like I said I'm still learning how to adult lol. I know you've talked about it a bit, but if you could think back to when you were younger again what advise would you give to a young adult to start on this track? Also taking into consideration the state of the economy and inflation now a days. I grew up with a single mom most my life, like I said I don't have any savings yet, so I'm startin from scratch here.
We finally moved off grid this year. We have two young kids. We stayed in a plywood shack for a few months, finally moved into a fifth wheel. Our running water is the creek, we still have to transport it. We dont have a working toilet, my kids stay in tiny bunk beds. We finally got solar set up, and being able to use a microwave mid day was such a treat when we got it, and being able to use a stove instead of cooking over a fire. I'd never trade this life for any convenience. Waking up every morning to the smell of damp ground, the cedars by the creek, sounds of birds at sunrise, the constant calmness of the solidarity of nature... Ill chase the free range cows out of my garden and crap in a hole every day if that's what it takes. My kids have taken well to it, as we were "urban homesteading" before we came out here. All the challenges have brought us closer together.
I'm not completely off grid, my husband and I just moved to his hometown in Mexico. We have public electricity (which is not completely reliable a simple storm can take us out for a day), we have WiFi but that relies on the electric. We heat water for baths, our water comes from the spring that runs through the town. But I love it here.
This was really helpful for me, I had huge dreams but got very ill and things really crumbled, Ive just been setting on things and I remembered seeing your very first few shows thinking OMG Im in real trouble but maybe time is my best friend here, guess Ill find out as I watch others to figure this mess all out.
Great work guys, standing ovation! What an adventure. I loved every episode. Your kids are hilarious, Austin you're a great story teller, Kay you work so damn hard on the editing, youre all killing it! Cant wait to see whats next 💚
I quite enjoyed this series. Some great cinematic shots and some great interviews. Well done!! Living this lifestyle certainly does not have to be one way only, it can be how you want it to look - I agree with Jill on that. I look at it as simply a way of life that may have some old thinking mixed in. Hope you find what you are looking for. In the meantime, thanks for taking us along - I am also glad you got to see parts of Canada as not too many do. Good job folks!!
I love your videos, especially the Alaska series. Wonderful pictures of nature. I live in warm Portugal, but the nature up north is mesmerizing and breathtaking! The poem at the end pierced my soul! I am curious about the choices you have made for your future!
This can be discouraging, yet its real. I definitely respect the honesty. I can agree it's not for everyone but I think it's the best thing to do to for long term sustainability. How many people are looking to retire but are unable to because of bills. Everything is going up in price and will not get cheaper. And it's all because of greed.
Great video gotta watch the whole series I’m so happy for your family I’ve been following your journey for a long time and seeing your work and dreams come true just warms my heart keep on keeping on guys were rooting for you!
Your editing is on point, I truly cant wait to see what you and the family do next and I wish you guys nothing but the absolute very best in your adventures and I'm just sad I just now discovered you guys so I have been binge watching.
Very interesting video. The one thing NOBODY talks about in almost any of the popular homesteading channels is how the heck people make a living, especially when they're in remote or off grid areas. There are a handful of channels (like Justin Rhodes) who make a lot of money off their channel. But most do not. Many have day jobs but never acknowledge it and present on video a lifestyle where two parents (especially the wife) never leave the homestead. 99.9% of homesteaders whether on or off grid have to maintain jobs to make a living. The one channel that seems to talk directly about this is @GoldShawFarm. He's gone as far as to show is budget/income and talk extensively about how he runs a small farming operation. I'd love to understand how folks are making ends meet. Cause the mythical homesteader offgrid on the frontier is very unbelievable.
Hi Sofia, it’s true many times it’s hard to tell on social media and on YT how much people make from their farm/homestead and how much is elsewhere. Maybe your newer to Homesteady, but we started this channel 10 years ago and from day 1 shared Exact numbers on how much we made from different endeavors both on and off farm. You’d have to go way back in our videos to find a lot of them, but a recent one we shared exactly what we make from RUclips - ruclips.net/video/FYqLjrvHxQc/видео.htmlsi=dgySJkdalfTvL1B2 all in hopes of helping people actually have real expectations as to what they could ACTUALLY expect to make from this stuff
It was a great series. And I was rooting for you guys. However, I left every single episode with the same thought. “Your thought process was wrong from the moment you stepped into that Aframe, until this last one. I’m disappointed that it didn’t work for you guys, but I’m not surprised. Good luck on future endeavors.
Thanks for watching and rooting Michael! I personally don't consider it as something that didn't work, we got exactly what we wanted out of this experience, a super in depth hands on education about what off grid life is REALLY like, and now we can operate going forward with insight! It's like we took a year of college and learned all about our major, only to realize it isn't exactly what we wanted but we still have a few more years in school and can shift majors.
So I vividly recall the first few days. Finding a tree, hunting for a coffee pot morning one, overwhelmed but finding the first few jobs to make the camp better. The doubt and questions. The joy when my brother started going to church. Plunging my hands into the earth to plant or wind wiping us red with too much sun, and giving up mid day in the July heat, taking a cardboard box, flattening it to lay on next to a dog and passing out for an hour under a wild unkept tree. Getting a rash that almost killed me with its secondary infection. Crying great sobs of both emotional and physical pain. We will overcome.
Austin thank you for this beautiful video.... You have a true gift for storytelling & Kaye's gorgeous video.... Just magical, inspiring & in turn heartbreaking & wonderful.
I learned a lot from your journey. I love homesteading old fashion the little house on the prairie and alway said I was born in the wrong century but listening to this it’s not all a bed of roses and yes I love electricity water air conditioning and heat but I can tell I would only want to do without all the comforts of home for a little while not permanent. But I do have animals we attempt to grow a garden every year and heat with mostly wood in the winter. My grandkids know how to make s’mores and roast hot dogs in the fire so time well spent. Making memories is what is important. Making ornament’s at Christmas popping popcorn on the stove gathering eggs etc… spending quality time together no matter how you do it is important. Keep making those precious memories. Love you guys. Thank you for helping me see the light.
38:28 What Jill said about the bread is how I feel about sewing. My machine is great and gets the job done but it feels different from hand sewing. Having the garment as an end result is wonderful but the end result is not always the main reason for why I sew. I want to feel my essence flow into the garment as I create it and when I use a sewing machine I feel slightly more removed from that feeling
Though I wasn’t off-grid, I had a similar experience. Alaska is lonely and hard without any existing family support especially. I came back to Utah with my tail between my legs, but I’m 10 times happier now!
Bravo on the series guys! Yall should be so proud. I've been following since 2019 and this by far has been the coolest! Well done. 🎉 can't wait to hear how yalls summer has been ❤
#homesteady. Will you document what ever choice you make. Wether on sunny mountain wether off grid or not will you take us along in some fashion.? Awesome series. Thank you!
While I love the idea of being completely off grid... It isn't for the faint of heart. I applaud those who can do it full time.... I'll take my electricity and off grid back up though. 😆
Thank you so much for this video I have missed you. Today was very appropriate it was my son's birthday. He died in February today is his birthday. He died of colon cancer. I need to warn everybody if they had covid they need to be screened for that because it exasperated it. When he found out he had it he was 42. When he was diagnosed he was at stage 4. He lasted until 46. He left behind three kids, 15, 10, and four. But I love watching your family and made me feel so much better. You do need electricity. When is the first things the pioneers did was put a pump into the house for water. There's a lot of people out there that asked what was the greatest invention and they say tape, Velcro. But I think refrigerator freezers are the best. Yes you can can freeze dry and dry but nothing beats a freezer. And I'm sorry I hate laundry. I don't mind hanging it out online. When I was five one of the first things my grandmother did was put us out on the front porch to do a wringer washer. That was on every Monday. Thursday with bacon day. I love you guys so much. And be happy.
I’m so sorry about your Son Theresa, heartbreaking. Thanks for sharing the warning for all! Glad our video could add a little brightness to the day. How old would your son have been today?
I think that part of what they discovered was the tremendous value and amount of potential physical energy that they have between them, along with the value of their ability to cooperate and be supportive to one another. By degrees, just like by our earning money in the rest of society, they profited both by their labor and their output, without a middle man collecting the greater portion of what they produce. So they have so much more to show for what they do as compared to living in town where they'd suffer a constant financial drain.
This is my first time watching you. It looks like a great one .. I'll definitely have to start from beginning though. I pray 🙏 you all are Healthy Happy & living a Blessed Life. ✌️ Peace from Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka Boston Strong
21:11 "going to an office every day, that's painful. Traffic, that's painful." definitely is the biggest thing most people hate. But don't know any difference.
Is it better to do things with modern technology or the old-fashioned way? For myself, I have learned that the answer is both. I have manual tools to do things the old-fashioned way and modern, high-tech tools as well. For some chores I prefer the old way and others the new way. What I really enjoy is that I can use either. Whether dealing with storms, natural disasters, or other challenges, I can adapt and use whatever is available to get things done.
The truth of the matter is, what is taking time away from your family is your RUclips channel. Your big money maker, not unlike most of us. The money maker pulls us away. Whatever that may be for individuals.
Just hit the part about Jasper and it breaks my heart, but it was one of the most beautiful places. The town is 30% burned down huge amount of the park burned. It’s just tragic. So many people have lost everything.
Well there's the first mistake - thinking that "off grid" means "more time with family." Off grid means less dependence on big systems outside your control. It means your water, your electricity, and other necessities of daily life, are under your control, on your site, where you can see and monitor and maintain them. Whether you're concerned about carcinogens in your tap water or just don't want your power switched off for a week in summer when everyone's trying to use their air con at the same time and the grid can't handle it, off grid living gives you independence, control, self reliance, and resilience that affects your whole world view. It's not going to give you more time with your family. If you don't have to work as many hours to pay utility bills, that might give you more time with your family, but first you need to factor in the up-front cost of materials and time to install your system, and then the ongoing time to monitor and maintain it. If your vision of "off grid" includes being a couple of hours from the nearest town, then plan on spending a lot of hours in the car driving your kids to visit friends or attend sporting and artistic group activities, because that's part of a healthy upbringing. Kids need friends other than their siblings and they need adult role models other than their parents. The nuclear family is not our natural social unit - humans are a tribal species, and kids need tribe. So sure, that drive time is enforced "time with your kids" but it's not quality time and it's not environmentally responsible. If you want more time with your family, you need to look for things you're doing that are not family time that you don't really need to do. And that's going to be different for every family. Some families wash the dishes together after dinner and it's a great bonding time. Other families, one person is washing dishes alone while the rest are off doing their own thing - that family would benefit from a dishwasher. Do your own assessment, figure the changes you can make. One of the biggest changes you can make is simply to live somewhere that your kids won't need to leave when they finish school. Instead of them moving away to study and work, and paying rent forever after, if your home is in a good location they'll be able to stay living with you while they do their professional or vocational education, while they get their first serious job, while they save up to buy their own home. You can give your kids the huge inter-generational wealth boost of never having to pay rent, and you get an extra decade of living under the same roof.
Go off-grid, discover that civilization is really wonderful. Ironic. Been there, sort of, done that. Nothing like 1Gbps to the house, and working labor saving devices and toilets. I also notice that Jill has an amazing Gun Safe!
For me and our wee family of three, I think subconsciously the triangular shape of the house would not be conducive to relaxing, to openness, and just 'breathing'. I would find that shape quite oppressive, too 'tight' and enclosed. To look up to an apex which closes in on itself is claustrophobic. And from the arial picture of the house, I think the very tall and dark trees would have the same effect. I think with 5 kids, you need openness, space, height, light. Just to actually dissipate the noise a little! Just a thought.
I live off grid.Its been 6 years. From experience I think I may have help for people with this problem. My 3 older teens all just moved out. They were culture shocked moving off grid.They didn't like it to much.Although they appreciate it the older they get,and thank us more n more.They are ammmmmmmazing , extraordinary adults because of it Anyhow I have a 2 year old now. He love loves loves this lifestyle. I think that the younger the kids are the more they love it. The other off grider that gave a tour of his property had younger girls. That is why they are much happier. Not to say that it's not possible to have happy older kids off grid. It just takes alot more positivity and attention. Sounds kinda backwards but my 2 year old is way easier.He walks around with just a organic cloth diaper on ,eating berries n flowers all-day. He is ecstatic 24/7 just playing with rocks n sticks n toys of course.Bit just is so happy His energy gives me plenty of energy n happiness. I hope this helps as someone.
This adventure is drilled into your kids brains. They’ll never forget this trip -and in 40 years they’ll sit around and reminisce and bring up the most insane detail or stories.
This image fills me with both joy and tears thinking about forty years from now them all remembering the adventures long over 🥲
@@Homesteadyshowin 34 years you will remember even though it was not drilled into you ❤
I have loved your big adventure. I moved to another country with the goal of setting up an offgrid homestead. Years later, the Homestead is there and still taking shape. The off grid part.. now that I am working my butt off to be warm (with wood), I decided that the remainder of my off grid Dreams will go SLOW... and maybe they will not be realized at all... I am at peace with that. Quality of life, and a balance between work and relaxation, is very important. After all... we are here only once... let"s fully enjoy our time here
I have enjoyed each and every episode of this series. A true gem when it comes to content. But also, a priceless documentary of an adventure your family will remember forever. Thank you for sharing your memories, your wisdom, and a realistic look at what it’s like to have to poop in a bucket.
You guys just continue to grow, and share, and you impress me so much with your honesty, and your content. Thank you for taking us on this most awesome of adventures with you, and know that not just me, but so many of us absolutely get excited when we see a new video.
You do NOT have to move into a wilderness to go off-grid. You just need to replace some item right at home. Have your own power, water and just pick and choose how you want to live. Use solar or wind power, use wood instead of gas, but you can live how you want right here and now!!!! God bless y'all and keep growing.
I am crying at that poem! This whole thing is absolutely beautiful.
Brings me to tears every time I read it. “Oh god how I’m stuck on it all.”
My husband and I have been watching your channel for a couple years prior to ever buying our own homestead which we did almost 2 years ago now. This series was awesome and the last 2 episodes especially were ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! You have a gift for story telling and if you ever wanted a career as a documentary film maker I think you've tapped into another calling! Well done!
Folks that don't do the kind of research, that you did after starting your journey, well before starting out, often fail. This video is a good reminder to others who may be considering a similar journey. It's definitely not a simpler life, but when things go wrong you no longer have anyone to point the finger at. Like the power company, local government, etc... It's definitely rewarding, if you know exactly what you are committing to.
I grew up in rural Alaska in the 90’s on a homestead, one of the ones allowed by the US government to settle Alaska in the 70’s.. in a tiny A frame with no septic or running water but with electricity, not because it was trending but because ✨poverty✨… even with electricity we stayed extremely busy.. between hunting, fishing, gardening, smoking fish, butchering, raising poultry, canning, chopping wood, picking berries, making jam, preserving foods… everything we had to do as a family of 5 to prepare for winter… the day we dug the well and got running water my mom cried tears of joy, we eventually saved and added septic…. And we were still extremely busy subsisting.. no hate but you barely survived an Alaskan SUMMER… summer in the place with the most beautiful summers on earth… you were too scared of bears to go fishing.. the winters will be a massive shock to your system… my personal opinion is that moving to rural Alaska would be enough of a shock even with modern utilities. If you are concerned about your kids screen time you could always just take the screens away..whether you have regular electricity/solar electricity and WiFi or not. I know on the grid isn’t as flashy or “cool” for content creation now but there is absolutely no shame in being on the grid… rural Alaska is enough of a challenge.
I lived rurally most of my life (never off grid) and its hard work, I've been to Alaska a few times and I respect the families who like in suburbia there, much more rural families, interested in experiencing an full alaskan winter one day but I can't imagine doing it for my whole life, plus the bigger cities in alaska have a really scary homeless populations which makes smaller town/rural more appealing
@@suzubee9602I’m not scared of a few homeless people apart from feeling terrible for them, but there is no point in moving to Alaska just to live somewhere like Anchorage if you can avoid it..(I know, I unfortunately lived there for a year after college)… a 3rd rate city with little to offer.. suffering the cold brutal winters without the benefit of living in stunning, wild Alaska with great hiking, hunting, fishing, boating etc… living in an Alaskan city is truly the worst of both worlds. I hope you get to experience a full year in rural Alaska someday!
Didn’t see all the salmon we caught I guess? 🧐
@@Homesteadyshow that’s all you got from my massive paragraph? 😂 it was very nice of your neighbor/friend to take you fishing, but you did initially say you were too afraid to fish in the river… getting to go on a fishing charter looked very fun… I enjoyed your Alaska videos a lot.. the footage of the first chicken coop build attempt was absolutely hilarious, and loved getting to see your little section of Anchor Point.. one of my favorite little Alaskan towns! And close to a great school that I attended and loved (Ninilchik K-12) if you plan on moving up permanently and wanted a smaller school for your kids than in Homer. I was just trying to give you guys some advice based on my many years of experience so that you would be able to love and enjoy Alaska as much as I do.
@@manne4291 No, just I am a prideful fisherman. I needed to defend my honor. 😂It is true, many parts of our Alaska experience scared us at first. Bears, being remote, the crazy Alaska weather. We did a WHOLE video before we went away talking about the fears we had going off grid. But this series was all about GROWTH! It's ok to do something scary, something huge, push through fears, doubts, and challenges and grow. Yes, I was afraid to go fishing in bear country, then I went with a friend and on a charter, but also went by myself alone in the Alaska woods (in Talkeetna, And On the Russian River, but I didn't share that footage, as I caught nothing 🤣) as well as camped many times in bear country later on in the journey. Growth comes in stages, and now that we have grown a lot from this summer trip we feel much more prepared to try new and bigger adventures! I am glad you enjoyed the vids, and thanks for the local advice 😁
I live off grid, mortgage free North Ontario. No Hydro no plumbing, no solar. In a 200 sf cabin on a river. No car, only canoe. I am 55 years old. Left the city many years ago. Never go back
Your family are such a blessing. You and Kay have a wonderful storytelling channel. I get so excited to watch and listen to the new video. So well done....so captivating.....so thoughtful and real! Thank you all!
Thanks Gracebug :) your always a nice bright spot in the comments section 😁
Thanks for sharing...
I was "born into an off grid, no running water/nor electricity at all - not even a generator...no toilet(haven't used one in ages)" and ♥️it!!!
Minimalism/the simple life obviously isn't for everyone...
This modern homesteading trend is kind of amusing. All of the products they claim you need /must purchase and attain to live it, really are not necessary. Many have done it historically for ages, survived and were/are much happier than these modern, costly, enslaving, complicated, over regulated, lack of privacy crazy times.... It's all about one's "mental state."
Good luck to you & your family🙏
We’re building a new home on 35 acres here in Midcoast Maine. I grew up hunting and fishing, camping, gardening, butchering our own animals, around animals, and training with means of self protection. I recently found gridlessness and love their stuff. We’re on grid, but setting up to homestead nearly like Jeff and his better half except with running water and power. (Still with alternative backup options) just trying to do things a little more simple and a lot less dependent. I love this video, I look forward to sharing it with my wife tonight, she’s on page with me, but I think she’ll love this mindset.
I have watched you for years now. What I love most is that you make whatever way we can or whatever way we choose to homestead, ok.
You’ve helped me realize that because I can’t do “ X“ like somebody else, or because my situation won’t allow “ X - Y & Z things exactly as they did in the “olden days” or all that other channels can, that I’m not invalidated or a failure in this quest and dream of homesteading. You’ve made individual homesteading - goals and accomplishments “ok.”
You’ve helped me understand it’s my attitude, it’s my desire and it’s my choice of what and how I make it purposeful and exactly what it should be for me. Just because my homesteading doesn’t match someone else’s does not mean I’m not homesteading, in fact I now am comfortable with, I am homesteading the best way I can for me. Growing and learning everyday about living healthier, happier more purposeful life is homesteading…. Thank you. God bless your family.
🥲This has been a big part of our Homesteading outlook since day 1 of Homesteady! The slogan of our podcast's very first episode was "The world is a crazy place, but you and me, we can make it a little bit better". Homesteading is making our homes just a little bit better in production, providing, and preparedness. Thanks for the kind words and for watching for years! :)
@@Homesteadyshowthank you
@@Homesteadyshow 😀 love you guys and look forward to your every video.
I’m glad you got to see Jasper in its pristine glory. As 30% of the town has been burnt by fire. Just this past Wednesday. Alberta Strong.
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Oh No! How bad is it? We’re people hurt? Going to read about it now…
Wow just saw the damage map! That’s so sad, Jasper was such a beautiful place! We stopped there on the morning before we drove the park, got a coffee at Starbucks, I wished we had more time to explore the town, but we were driving the park that day and hurried out. Now I’m wishing we had stayed a day there and seen more. My heart goes out to everyone effected by the destruction.
@@Homesteadyshow people where not hurt but it is devastating that historical town has not been protected to stop the fires.
@@Homesteadyshow You would've loved it. I've been there many times with my folks. It's more quaint and quiet than Banff. But after that wicked fire it won't be the same Jasper as many of us remembered it. 💔
This final video really tugged at my heart strings. The poetry at the end says it all. I shared some of your experiences moving to Alaska where i and my husband spent 8 wonderful, fantastic, and beautiful years. We were lived in Homer, overlooking Kachemak Bay and watched the float planes land on Beluga Lake and the LNG ships pull into the bay for the wait up to Anchorage. Such wonderful memories of this peaceful land and sea. You have more than done it justice with your presentation of its wonder, the uniqueness of its people and the forever enchanting draw. Congratulations on a job well done.
🏕️Thank you for this exceptional documentation and story of your off grid experience🛤️
I totally sympathize with Kay. You have been blessed with a large family, and that is constant work for any woman - even if the man pitches in from time to time. I think if the worldwide grid had gone down out there you would have survived. Its just you dont have to take to that level. Ive thought about it. I might be on-grid, with the ability to be off-grid if an emergency happens - like ice build up bringing down the powerlines anyway. I dont agree with you. I totally support Kay not wanting to spend what life she has left working herself to death. But its not like you packed up after day one and called it a bust. It was a success, even if a painful one, and the memories you made there will last the kids lifetimes. They will probably never take indoor plumbing for granted again, lol. The depth and quality of this video is amazing! Great work!
Your comment and the experience of Kay is further proof that polygony is the best structure because one woman isn't strong enough (mentally , emotionally, physically) to do the work required for a large family.🤷
I think her ideals and standards might be too high for her new lifestyle. You can't expect the floor of a cabin to be as sparkling clean as the tile or vinyl flooring in a modern home.
The delightful Gridlessness family sent me. God bless you creating your off grid family adventures while learning and growing.
This whole series was so well done. Educational, inspiring and entertaining. Thank you!
😆 ~21:00 “being in traffic is painful” Mr Homesteady brings the camera out on them both and says “we must be very similar”. I look at my screen and think, “good god, you even look alike!!!” They could be brothers. 😮. Love it!!! 🥰
I just want to know what you've been up to for the past YEAR! 😄It's probably been nice kind of taking a break from sharing so much of your life online and focusing on a bigger project. I'm sure you've been working on more projects than just this, but it seems like this project gave you the opportunity to switch gears a bit to working on larger content rather than smaller blog style things. I love the in depth info you guys always give. Someday I'm sure I'll end up being a pioneer, but we're going to have to take our homestead journey slow since they only thing we can do at our rental is garden and we want to move states before we start looking for land. But you have given us enough knowledge to create a vision. So thank you for the work you do and good luck on your journey! #askhomesteady
Yeah, it’s been nice actually taking a break for the day to day stuff. I grew a beard and no one know yet 🤫 😂 I’m glad you enjoyed the series, I loved working on it but I am ready for a change now! Wish you guys best on your homestead journey! Glad to have you here :)
That poem at the end gave me chills. A couple years ago I was up north (north of Ft. St. John) doing range health assessments--not quite living off grid lol--and the country was absolutely beautiful. It felt like I was home. If I could give anything to go back there to visit, heck even live up there, I'd give up quite a lot. I'm an Alberta girl but my God, BC is something else...
Awesome story in all the things you learned and went home with. Thanks so much for sharing with us all! ❤
These are such beautiful videos. So honest, poetic, and vulnerable. I appreciate you sharing and the compassionate way you and your wife talk about this big life adventures.
This was such a joy to watch! 57:45 Thank you for sharing “the good, the bad, & the ugly”😂 Thank you for sharing your family’s journey with all of us! Looking forward to your future journeys. ENJOY!!❤
The way you put the pieces together and make a story is SO SO good. Incredible to watch! ❤
Just stumbled upon your channel while checking in on some homesteaders in NC who were directly hit by Hurricane Helene. A disaster I don’t believe was natural but man made. But taking off my tinfoil hat and being objective about your experience, which by the way is beautifully documented. I think the fact that you have a small army of children makes your efforts in Alaska more difficult exponentially by 10X. It’s one thing to have 1 or two kids and expand your family while you learn off gridding. But having what, 7-8 kids and trying to make this transition has to be incredibly hard. I’ve always wanted to go off grid….to a degree. But as beautiful and vast as Alaska is, it’s an extremely harsh life just for two adults let alone a Brady Bunch sized family. Anyway, digging your channel thus far.
Good series! Thanks for sharing.
You all were so brave to do this adventure! Thanks for sharing the adventure with us. Loved the series. Looking forward to see where this dream now takes you. God bless! And, yes electricity and water are great to have in running form in a home. :)
Appreciate the honesty
What amazing storytelling in this series! Looking forward to seeing your next steps.
Gosh I've been waiting for this for what seems like forever... but, LOL, has actually only been a few weeks. This has been a really compelling story.
The only difference between a camper and an off grid home is that one is on wheels, and one is on a foundation. In both. You are 100% responsible for everything.
This guy gets it. We have everything off grid
@bradforester3635 I have the land in another state. Only 935 miles one direction. Gas prices. I doing everything in my power to get there. 100% no matter what. It's off grid. Again. Mine is said to have sliver. Makes me very concerned myself.
@@scanadaze remember you can live off grid and have all the modern conveniences. I live off grid. I’m 40 minutes from the nearest town. My entire house works with no electricity. Gravity fed artesian Spring well water. 500 gallon propane tank that feeds appliances fridge stove dryer and hot water heater. Five car garage. Concreat everywhere. Remote start generator for when I wanna watch a movie at night or do a load of laundry. Or run the Air conditioner. House works without it though. Remember when you’re building your homestead. If there is a creek tap into it, and make sure your tank is higher than your house. Then your water will be free no pump necessary. Knock in a septic shower toilet and you’re good to go..
If you can find silver and actually make money, that’s amazing. I have gold. I have access to a river. I can drive right up to it. I even poured a nice concrete patio at the Waters edge lol . But for work, I’m a C8 contractor. So my money is made out in the world world. Make about 100 K a year. Work about six months of a year.
@bradforester3635 I just bought my refrigerator and I am working out the details on keeping it running. For 7 years I have been working on my solar system. I personally can not wait. I am just about there.
@@scanadaze right on good for you buddy. A real simple way is a remote start 4k duel fuel generator. You can buy a Pulsar for like $500 . The Earlier version was better. But i ran that thing for 5 hr a day for 6 years straight. Changed the oil 4 times a year. Was a straight trooper. I have the newer one now still good for the price
Beautiful. The lessons, the hearts, the words, the dream’s, the land.
Off grid with 2 young children for 4 + years….must haves for us - fridge/freezer, washing machine, internet, gas for cooking and hot water, electric water pump for showers/ gardens/ livestock. I don’t like washing dishes but can’t justify a dishwasher for only 3 of us :) I remember fondly helping with the dishes at my grandmothers house, she had 9 children and there were a lot of cousins - it was actually really lovely to help each evening.
Wonderful perspective! This is so encouraging for those of us who yearn to be more off grid or back to nature, but are stuck working and living in a way that far from it. This is inspiring me to see that I can make the little changes that will work, bit by bit. ❤️ Thank you so much for the perspective. I'm going to stop being frustrated and start seeing my opportunities.
#Askhomesteady
First things first, Aust and K, you guys have motivated my wife and me. Since your last #Askhomesteady where you talked about homesteading with kids, we've made the leap. We sold our home in town and started our own offgrid homestead. Pooping in the bucket surprisingly isn't the thing my kids have hated the most. Haha. All jokes aside, I can't thank you all enough for the push you didn't even know you gave us to start the ball rolling.
As for my question, is there anything you miss from your experience at the "Dreaded A-Frame?"
Kay and Aust...What a beautiful series, from the storytelling and beautiful footage to the way it was cut together. Just lovely and I so enjoyed every minute of it!
Hi! Recent sub here, I'm so glad you're trip went safely! I have all notifications on now so I should be kept up to date hahah. Been absolutely loving learning from you guys. I'm a 22 year old from Oregon who graduate high school in 2020 so unfortunately I haven't gotten back to school yet, but I just landed a new job paying nearly $6 more than the average minimum wage I've been making since moving out for the first time. Adjusting to adult life has been rough, but my bf and I are nearly caught up on bills and this new job will finally allow us to start a savings. And he's flying out to see his mom next week because she's giving us her old car, so I'll be able to start goin to farmers markets and try to find someone to start purchasing their produce and get some advise and hopefully maybe some hands on learning experience like you suggested in one video 😊Just gotta get over the social anxiety first 😅
The life you guys have made for yourselves is an absolute dream, and I'd love to get to that point some day. I've taken lots of notes through your videos and advice, and a few others as well, but one thing is a lot of it is geared towards established adults, families. Which makes sense, that's what's most familiar to you! But I don't have kids yet, and like I said I'm still learning how to adult lol. I know you've talked about it a bit, but if you could think back to when you were younger again what advise would you give to a young adult to start on this track? Also taking into consideration the state of the economy and inflation now a days. I grew up with a single mom most my life, like I said I don't have any savings yet, so I'm startin from scratch here.
We finally moved off grid this year. We have two young kids. We stayed in a plywood shack for a few months, finally moved into a fifth wheel. Our running water is the creek, we still have to transport it. We dont have a working toilet, my kids stay in tiny bunk beds. We finally got solar set up, and being able to use a microwave mid day was such a treat when we got it, and being able to use a stove instead of cooking over a fire. I'd never trade this life for any convenience. Waking up every morning to the smell of damp ground, the cedars by the creek, sounds of birds at sunrise, the constant calmness of the solidarity of nature... Ill chase the free range cows out of my garden and crap in a hole every day if that's what it takes. My kids have taken well to it, as we were "urban homesteading" before we came out here. All the challenges have brought us closer together.
they had a choice?
So Great 😁 You guys charge my batteries on this Permanent Camping trip we've chosen ⛺ 💖
I'm not completely off grid, my husband and I just moved to his hometown in Mexico. We have public electricity (which is not completely reliable a simple storm can take us out for a day), we have WiFi but that relies on the electric. We heat water for baths, our water comes from the spring that runs through the town. But I love it here.
This was really helpful for me, I had huge dreams but got very ill and things really crumbled, Ive just been setting on things and I remembered seeing your very first few shows thinking OMG Im in real trouble but maybe time is my best friend here, guess Ill find out as I watch others to figure this mess all out.
Thank you so much with sharing this, I really enjoyed this series ❤ I really hope all your hopes and dreams come true and you all find your way!
Great work guys, standing ovation! What an adventure. I loved every episode. Your kids are hilarious, Austin you're a great story teller, Kay you work so damn hard on the editing, youre all killing it! Cant wait to see whats next 💚
☺️ glad you liked it!
I quite enjoyed this series. Some great cinematic shots and some great interviews. Well done!! Living this lifestyle certainly does not have to be one way only, it can be how you want it to look - I agree with Jill on that. I look at it as simply a way of life that may have some old thinking mixed in. Hope you find what you are looking for. In the meantime, thanks for taking us along - I am also glad you got to see parts of Canada as not too many do. Good job folks!!
I have adored your journey!! This series was some of my favorite videos on YT ever! I look forward to seeing what is to come for you all!
I love your videos, especially the Alaska series. Wonderful pictures of nature. I live in warm Portugal, but the nature up north is mesmerizing and breathtaking!
The poem at the end pierced my soul!
I am curious about the choices you have made for your future!
This can be discouraging, yet its real. I definitely respect the honesty. I can agree it's not for everyone but I think it's the best thing to do to for long term sustainability. How many people are looking to retire but are unable to because of bills. Everything is going up in price and will not get cheaper. And it's all because of greed.
Absolutely loved this!! Thank you and bravo!
Great video gotta watch the whole series I’m so happy for your family I’ve been following your journey for a long time and seeing your work and dreams come true just warms my heart keep on keeping on guys were rooting for you!
Your editing is on point, I truly cant wait to see what you and the family do next and I wish you guys nothing but the absolute very best in your adventures and I'm just sad I just now discovered you guys so I have been binge watching.
Very interesting video. The one thing NOBODY talks about in almost any of the popular homesteading channels is how the heck people make a living, especially when they're in remote or off grid areas.
There are a handful of channels (like Justin Rhodes) who make a lot of money off their channel. But most do not. Many have day jobs but never acknowledge it and present on video a lifestyle where two parents (especially the wife) never leave the homestead. 99.9% of homesteaders whether on or off grid have to maintain jobs to make a living.
The one channel that seems to talk directly about this is @GoldShawFarm. He's gone as far as to show is budget/income and talk extensively about how he runs a small farming operation. I'd love to understand how folks are making ends meet. Cause the mythical homesteader offgrid on the frontier is very unbelievable.
Hi Sofia, it’s true many times it’s hard to tell on social media and on YT how much people make from their farm/homestead and how much is elsewhere. Maybe your newer to Homesteady, but we started this channel 10 years ago and from day 1 shared Exact numbers on how much we made from different endeavors both on and off farm. You’d have to go way back in our videos to find a lot of them, but a recent one we shared exactly what we make from RUclips - ruclips.net/video/FYqLjrvHxQc/видео.htmlsi=dgySJkdalfTvL1B2 all in hopes of helping people actually have real expectations as to what they could ACTUALLY expect to make from this stuff
It turns out they discovered the need to unplug and set boundries.
Congrats. I loved the series !
Thank you beautiful family for sharing this amazing journey!.. What a wonderful experience you've lived and shared with so many. Blessings to you all
It was a great series. And I was rooting for you guys. However, I left every single episode with the same thought. “Your thought process was wrong from the moment you stepped into that Aframe, until this last one. I’m disappointed that it didn’t work for you guys, but I’m not surprised. Good luck on future endeavors.
Thanks for watching and rooting Michael! I personally don't consider it as something that didn't work, we got exactly what we wanted out of this experience, a super in depth hands on education about what off grid life is REALLY like, and now we can operate going forward with insight! It's like we took a year of college and learned all about our major, only to realize it isn't exactly what we wanted but we still have a few more years in school and can shift majors.
So I vividly recall the first few days. Finding a tree, hunting for a coffee pot morning one, overwhelmed but finding the first few jobs to make the camp better. The doubt and questions. The joy when my brother started going to church. Plunging my hands into the earth to plant or wind wiping us red with too much sun, and giving up mid day in the July heat, taking a cardboard box, flattening it to lay on next to a dog and passing out for an hour under a wild unkept tree. Getting a rash that almost killed me with its secondary infection. Crying great sobs of both emotional and physical pain. We will overcome.
It’s been two years now. Something are better and something are worse. We could make videos like 1920’s life style
A broken dream is just a life-lesson learned..
What a beautiful journey you have taken us on! It’s been so amazing!
Love the interview with Jill. She's my favorite
Austin thank you for this beautiful video.... You have a true gift for storytelling & Kaye's gorgeous video.... Just magical, inspiring & in turn heartbreaking & wonderful.
Amazing video that follows a story and incorporates the philosophies of life. These lessons are eternal and universal. Thank you!!
I learned a lot from your journey. I love homesteading old fashion the little house on the prairie and alway said I was born in the wrong century but listening to this it’s not all a bed of roses and yes I love electricity water air conditioning and heat but I can tell I would only want to do without all the comforts of home for a little while not permanent. But I do have animals we attempt to grow a garden every year and heat with mostly wood in the winter. My grandkids know how to make s’mores and roast hot dogs in the fire so time well spent. Making memories is what is important. Making ornament’s at Christmas popping popcorn on the stove gathering eggs etc… spending quality time together no matter how you do it is important. Keep making those precious memories. Love you guys. Thank you for helping me see the light.
Awesome vlog guys! Thanks 😊
38:28 What Jill said about the bread is how I feel about sewing. My machine is great and gets the job done but it feels different from hand sewing. Having the garment as an end result is wonderful but the end result is not always the main reason for why I sew. I want to feel my essence flow into the garment as I create it and when I use a sewing machine I feel slightly more removed from that feeling
Love following your family's journey!
I'm so excited for the content back at the homestead 🎉
Though I wasn’t off-grid, I had a similar experience. Alaska is lonely and hard without any existing family support especially. I came back to Utah with my tail between my legs, but I’m 10 times happier now!
Why would you ever think that the lack of electricity and water make life easier? lol
Bravo on the series guys! Yall should be so proud. I've been following since 2019 and this by far has been the coolest! Well done. 🎉 can't wait to hear how yalls summer has been ❤
Thanks for sharing the adventure with us.
So excited for your video. I miss them so much.
Awesome story! Great video! Still trying to find my gold... learning to enjoy the journey...
This was an amazing video guys . I love it so much . GODBLESS YOU ALL ❤❤❤❤❤❤
#homesteady. Will you document what ever choice you make. Wether on sunny mountain wether off grid or not will you take us along in some fashion.? Awesome series. Thank you!
Love your channel!
While I love the idea of being completely off grid... It isn't for the faint of heart. I applaud those who can do it full time.... I'll take my electricity and off grid back up though. 😆
Yep! 100% do not want to be on the grid, but definitely want to have running water and electricity and plenty of amenities, just on my own terms.
This was beautifully done.
Loved the whole series!!
First time watching your video I really enjoyed it. It was very well done. I also signed up.
Thank you , I love this family as I love yours❤.
Nicely Done 🎉
May you fullfill your dreams your way🤗.
JO JO IN VT 💞
Spell of the Yukon hits deep in my soul. ❤
Thank you so much for this video I have missed you. Today was very appropriate it was my son's birthday. He died in February today is his birthday. He died of colon cancer. I need to warn everybody if they had covid they need to be screened for that because it exasperated it. When he found out he had it he was 42. When he was diagnosed he was at stage 4. He lasted until 46. He left behind three kids, 15, 10, and four. But I love watching your family and made me feel so much better.
You do need electricity. When is the first things the pioneers did was put a pump into the house for water. There's a lot of people out there that asked what was the greatest invention and they say tape, Velcro. But I think refrigerator freezers are the best. Yes you can can freeze dry and dry but nothing beats a freezer. And I'm sorry I hate laundry. I don't mind hanging it out online. When I was five one of the first things my grandmother did was put us out on the front porch to do a wringer washer. That was on every Monday. Thursday with bacon day. I love you guys so much. And be happy.
I’m so sorry about your Son Theresa, heartbreaking. Thanks for sharing the warning for all! Glad our video could add a little brightness to the day. How old would your son have been today?
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Lmao at the “that’s too bad” that could be a
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Crazy that its actually been a year since a real update. ❤
I think that part of what they discovered was the tremendous value and amount of potential physical energy that they have between them, along with the value of their ability to cooperate and be supportive to one another. By degrees, just like by our earning money in the rest of society, they profited both by their labor and their output, without a middle man collecting the greater portion of what they produce. So they have so much more to show for what they do as compared to living in town where they'd suffer a constant financial drain.
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Wow! Thank You Gracebug!
This is my first time watching you. It looks like a great one .. I'll definitely have to start from beginning though. I pray 🙏 you all are Healthy Happy & living a Blessed Life. ✌️ Peace from Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka Boston Strong
21:11 "going to an office every day, that's painful. Traffic, that's painful." definitely is the biggest thing most people hate. But don't know any difference.
Great video. Well done
Is it better to do things with modern technology or the old-fashioned way? For myself, I have learned that the answer is both. I have manual tools to do things the old-fashioned way and modern, high-tech tools as well. For some chores I prefer the old way and others the new way. What I really enjoy is that I can use either. Whether dealing with storms, natural disasters, or other challenges, I can adapt and use whatever is available to get things done.
The truth of the matter is, what is taking time away from your family is your RUclips channel. Your big money maker, not unlike most of us. The money maker pulls us away. Whatever that may be for individuals.
Just hit the part about Jasper and it breaks my heart, but it was one of the most beautiful places. The town is 30% burned down huge amount of the park burned. It’s just tragic. So many people have lost everything.
Interesting/informative/entertaining. Quality photography video coverage along with relaxing music-!!!🤗. Not a life style for everyone.
Well there's the first mistake - thinking that "off grid" means "more time with family."
Off grid means less dependence on big systems outside your control. It means your water, your electricity, and other necessities of daily life, are under your control, on your site, where you can see and monitor and maintain them. Whether you're concerned about carcinogens in your tap water or just don't want your power switched off for a week in summer when everyone's trying to use their air con at the same time and the grid can't handle it, off grid living gives you independence, control, self reliance, and resilience that affects your whole world view.
It's not going to give you more time with your family. If you don't have to work as many hours to pay utility bills, that might give you more time with your family, but first you need to factor in the up-front cost of materials and time to install your system, and then the ongoing time to monitor and maintain it.
If your vision of "off grid" includes being a couple of hours from the nearest town, then plan on spending a lot of hours in the car driving your kids to visit friends or attend sporting and artistic group activities, because that's part of a healthy upbringing. Kids need friends other than their siblings and they need adult role models other than their parents. The nuclear family is not our natural social unit - humans are a tribal species, and kids need tribe. So sure, that drive time is enforced "time with your kids" but it's not quality time and it's not environmentally responsible.
If you want more time with your family, you need to look for things you're doing that are not family time that you don't really need to do. And that's going to be different for every family. Some families wash the dishes together after dinner and it's a great bonding time. Other families, one person is washing dishes alone while the rest are off doing their own thing - that family would benefit from a dishwasher. Do your own assessment, figure the changes you can make.
One of the biggest changes you can make is simply to live somewhere that your kids won't need to leave when they finish school. Instead of them moving away to study and work, and paying rent forever after, if your home is in a good location they'll be able to stay living with you while they do their professional or vocational education, while they get their first serious job, while they save up to buy their own home. You can give your kids the huge inter-generational wealth boost of never having to pay rent, and you get an extra decade of living under the same roof.
Go off-grid, discover that civilization is really wonderful. Ironic. Been there, sort of, done that. Nothing like 1Gbps to the house, and working labor saving devices and toilets.
I also notice that Jill has an amazing Gun Safe!
For me and our wee family of three, I think subconsciously the triangular shape of the house would not be conducive to relaxing, to openness, and just 'breathing'. I would find that shape quite oppressive, too 'tight' and enclosed. To look up to an apex which closes in on itself is claustrophobic. And from the arial picture of the house, I think the very tall and dark trees would have the same effect. I think with 5 kids, you need openness, space, height, light. Just to actually dissipate the noise a little! Just a thought.
Loved this series!
54:53 loved this
I live off grid.Its been 6 years.
From experience I think I may have help for people with this problem.
My 3 older teens all just moved out.
They were culture shocked moving off grid.They didn't like it to much.Although they appreciate it the older they get,and thank us more n more.They are ammmmmmmazing , extraordinary adults because of it
Anyhow I have a 2 year old now.
He love loves loves this lifestyle.
I think that the younger the kids are the more they love it.
The other off grider that gave a tour of his property had younger girls.
That is why they are much happier.
Not to say that it's not possible to have happy older kids off grid.
It just takes alot more positivity and attention.
Sounds kinda backwards but my 2 year old is way easier.He walks around with just a organic cloth diaper on ,eating berries n flowers all-day.
He is ecstatic 24/7 just playing with rocks n sticks n toys of course.Bit just is so happy
His energy gives me plenty of energy n happiness.
I hope this helps as someone.