aRENOlife

13/01/2022

So many times I have to read this over and over again and then modify or rediscover what works for me now. Because what worked 5, 10, 20 yrs won't be the same for me today. Even our diets, digestion systems, financial/family/life goals etc change in time and patterns that served us long ago need to evolve with us for our today.

So reflecting on what worked in the past and using that as a stepping stone for your future. Just because it is not exactly like the past metjod or progress, doesn't mean it is broken or you are broken. As long as you lean in the right direction, you will receive the benefits. 🌺

08/10/2021

So as many of you know, Stella goes off-grid with us. And as much I would love to tell you she is one tough cookie, alas she is not. She is a high strung, delicate flower who loves being outdoors. She once got bit by a dog and ever since then she became scared of other animals and hyperviligent to sounds. She is also a short-haired cat and loves her heated bed for comfort.

So we wanted her to be more comfortable off-grid with us and brought the to power her bed. Worth every penny for operating her bed and also other USB and AC appliances we have.

What are you luxuries that you love to take along while going ?

05/10/2021

Stella, my cat, went off grid this weekend so we could shut everything down for the winter. We drained our water tanks, took down the solar panels, and carried out other odds and ends.

Yet in the middle of it, it was so nice to sit with her, and enjoy "watching nature." Whether it be a cabin in the woods or your backyard/balcony, I hope you get to sit and breathe. HIT THE PAUSE button and be in the moment. Enjoy a coffee/tea without hussling to the next responsibility.

08/09/2021

Everything is good in moderation!!! YES, the good and the bad. Don't deprive yourself of the joy in your life, nor constantly giving into your desires. It is a balance to achieve your goals and the vision you want for your future self. That future self is you and you shape the picture.

And sometimes you just have to figure out an electrical/sounds bar system to enjoy some Pixar off-grid.

Just because we go off-grid doesn't mean we don't enjoy the luxuries of home here and there. 😜

24/08/2021

Keg Tic Tac Toe Pinecone Rock We had an old Keg that we were not able to bring back to the brewery post COVID so decided to upcycle it some how. Whatever we did with it, I wanted to be able to move it in the future, if we wanted to change it up, this was not a permanent use/decision of this keg.......

Upcycle keg and tic tac toe

25/07/2021

So I always find it really interesting of what people consider being self reliant. Deep thoughts from my Hammock • Does does self-reliance to you equate to having enough?• Or having multiple systems so you never feel that you are unsupported or going without?• Do you have a plan A, B, C, D, etc.?• Does this mean acquiring a skill set or tapping into your intuition to guide you home?...

So I always find it really interesting of what people consider being self reliant. Deep thoughts from my Hammock • Does does self-reliance to you equate to having enough?• Or having multiple system…

17/06/2021

I am just gonna leave this here.....

05/06/2021

Love camping but sweat over what to make? Here are some meals to satisfy everyone around the campfire.

01/06/2021

I like to joke with people and tell them that I am a boring camper. Reason is, one of my favorite things to do when I go out into the woods is to sit, breathe, and just taken the moment while getting lost in nature......well, not literally. (I have a Fenix for that 😜). I get lost in feeling the sunshine on me, rocking in my hammock, watching the trees dancing to the wind, listening to the creeks, and settling into the stillness of being in the moment.

What is you favorite thing about camping?

11/05/2021

This is our 1st evolution of a shower structure. Since living with this for years we have upgraded to an enclosed shower house that can hold the heat and has a clear ceiling.

11/05/2021

Started a YouTube Channel! 📺

Yes, it has been a hot minute of posting something off-grid. We just opened the schabin (shed turned into a cabin) and thought, I would share some of our processes, structures, methods, systems for living off-grid.

Link to the channel is in my bio and more posts are on my blog under "Things I write about"