by Millie Copper | Oct 26, 2016 | 20 Acre Homestead, Life in Wyoming, Off Grid
Off-grid bathrooms often make for interesting conversation. Because many of us living off the grid have to figure out interesting ways to bring water into the home we look for water conserving measures. Compost toilets are super popular in the off-grid community. This...
by Millie Copper | Sep 19, 2016 | Life in Wyoming
Last weekend Joe and I went pronghorn antelope hunting. Well, Joe hunted. I went along for the camping weekend. We met up with our friends who were also hunting and had a great time. Everyone filled their tags so we have the start of some game in the freezer. We...
by Millie Copper | Sep 14, 2016 | 20 Acre Homestead, Around the Homestead, Life in Wyoming, Off Grid, Working From Home
At the end of 2007 while awaiting the birth of our sweet little boy I dipped my toe in the online world and started a blog. It began as a place I could share about our little guy — thoughts, feelings, etc and then about him and how he was growing then about our...
by Millie Copper | Mar 8, 2016 | 20 Acre Homestead, Around the Homestead, Life in Wyoming, Off Grid
After almost 5 years of planning we’ve officially moved off the grid. Almost three years ago we picked out our property. It’s a 20 acre parcel with amazing views. We’re still in Wyoming as evidenced by the lack of trees. The property was part of a...
by Millie Copper | Sep 3, 2015 | Life in Wyoming
There is something about September that I absolutely love. I think I view September along the lines of the new year and the ability to have a fresh start. Back to school time and a change of season is likely the reason. I’m often inclined to try to improve my...
by Millie Copper | Feb 12, 2015 | 20 Acre Homestead, Around the Homestead, Life in Wyoming, Off Grid, Two Acre Homestead, Working From Home
Hello, Dear Readers, If you are looking for Simple Lives Thursday please go here. Last week I worked in Oregon (the photo above is of Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge). While I was there I came to the realization that I am spread too thin. This...