Off Grid Behaviors

Apr 11 2024 4 ep. 21 mins
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Teaching and learning about the homesteading lifestyle with the dream of living off grid; at least partially.  The journey has a huge learning curve, but well worth the rewards.  While disconnecting from the grid completely is challenging, I have cut the cord from the television and other distractions that prevent most of us from achieving our true potential and purpose.  I want to connect with others who have considered this lifestyle of finding ways to spend more time with the people we care about the most while living a healthier way to eat food you grow yourself and less stress from the infamous rat race.

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