You Don’t Have To Give Up Your Computer To Live Off The Grid

Written by on February 15, 2012

Using Computers Off GridThe other day, someone replied to one of my Tweets (by the way, if you’re not following me on Twitter you really should. My Twitter is @BooneyLiving) by saying, “If you’re off the grid, how can you be on Twitter? Are you living in the Matrix lady?”

This got me thinking that a lot of people probably don’t realize that choosing to live off the grid doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to give up the miracles of modern technology. Living off grid means different things to different people but it doesn’t have to mean that you spend your days wandering around the woods barefoot with your hair knotted up in three foot long dreadlocks while surviving by eating nothing but twigs and bugs.
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How To Store Water Long Term For Emergencies

Written by on February 12, 2012

Emergency Water StorageBeing as we are in the year 2012 and people all around the world are preparing for doomsday the topic of how to store water long term is a very hot one.

Today we’ll be taking a look at this matter and I’ll share some tips with you that you can use to start storing water for any emergencies that might come up.
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6 Rules For Maintaining Cleanliness When You Move Off The Grid

Written by on February 11, 2012

Hand WashingIf you’ve read our story of getting off the grid, you probably remember that when my husband and I did this that we went all in. You probably also remember me saying that we really weren’t very well prepared for the challenges that would be coming our way.

Earlier this morning I was thinking back to the things that presented the most challenges for us and I was reminded of how difficult it was to maintain our standards of cleanliness. In visiting with other families who followed a similar path, they conveyed that this was a challenge for them as well.
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Don’t Skimp On First Aid Supplies If You Live In The Boonies

Written by on February 10, 2012

First Aid KitIf you live very far from town, one thing that deserves your attention is the quality of your first aid kit. Many people, including myself, really enjoy the peace and tranquility that living in the woods has to offer. As much as we might enjoy this lifestyle, one thing should always be at the forefront of our minds and that is emergency preparedness.

If you live in the boonies, it will take longer for help to arrive if you find yourself in need of emergency medical attention. Depending on the nature of the emergency, the outcome of the victim can vary significantly depending on whether or not you are properly prepared to provide first aid while you are waiting for the ambulance to arrive.
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5 Tips For Getting Your Car Unstuck From The Snow

Written by on February 9, 2012

Getting unstuck from the snowSince it’s winter time and a lot of you are dealing with the hassles of driving in the icy winter conditions, I thought it would be a good idea if I took a minute and wrote an article that many of you will find helpful.

Today I’ll be writing about how to get your car unstuck when you’ve slid off the edge of the road and you can’t get enough traction to get your car or truck moving again.
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