Be Free. No Mortgage. No Utilities.  

Anyone who thinks you are lazy has never hauled water, pounded in fence posts, or planted a garden. Rock on.

T’heck with the name-callers. These folks rarely have a perspective beyond what they themselves have lived. You and your husband are incredibly creative and your drive and “work ethic” is for your family and not for an employer. What you are doing shows long-term thinking and structuring to adapt over time. Respect. Keep going. You are modern pioneers in post-modern society.

If I was 20 years younger I would probably be living off grid. After 40+ years of being enslaved to the system, it sounds like heaven!

There are LOTS of people living off grid same as you all are doing. I applaud you all . I have family who are doing likewise and I am PROUD of them. 😊

I'm wondering why you even argue with these idiots?

My father is 86 years young and, he can do all the things you are doing. I love how you are living life your way.

Definitely not lazy at all.

I am 66 years old. Work corporate world 28 years. If I was younger I would do exactly what you are doing. Peace of mind is worth a million dollars. Take Care.❤

Living without a mortgage is very liberating. We built our own house starting off grid,partly because the electric co-op didn’t want to invest in the infrastructure to run 1/2 mile of power to a temporary house like a mobile home. We hauled water for about eight years and finally had it working well. I had a 1000 gallon plastic tank on a two ton flatbed ‘63 GMC truck and 6000 gallons of storage with a well pump. We live in town now but could go back to the place in the country in a heartbeat. The problem is,after we got all the infrastructure in place,now my lonely mailbox a mile from the house now has eleven companions. Oh ,to be young again and live that rich life!!

I am 35 and grew up off grid in Eastern Europe. My parents house only had electricity, that's all. No city water, no septic, no bathroom inside the house or water. We had a well in front of th house and an outside toilet far in the back. And that's how my sister and I grew up. Best childhood ever, we had so much freedom. During the summer we had an outside shower, during the winter time, mom was warming up water on the stove and we all took turns bathing in a small, plastic tub. I live in the United States right now and I see how difficult is for people to imagine this kind of lifestyle. We're having way too many amenities right now. My parents' house in Europe is not like it used to be in my childhood. They have water hooked up in the house now, bathroom inside (they still have the one outside also, but they barely use it anymore), internet, wifi, smart TVs etc. But I still remember the good old days with a smile on my face, and I would turn the time in a heartbeat if I could. I would trade all my amenities I have right now to experience my off grid lifestyle for at least 1 day . You guys are awesome for doing that. I admire you all. Keep doing what you're doing.

How dare people bring up CPS! Wow!

How dare anybody question your parenting. You and your husband are amazing with Falcon….and from the way it sounds your older girls are responsible happy young adults. Shame on those nasty people. They are jealous. Your channel has given us so many great ideas….and we continue to learn from you😘

As the girls get to adulthood, i can envision each of them building tiny houses on your land and living With Family but still having their own private spaces.

My favorite thing about your life style is the family aspect. You aren’t slave to employers and your kids get to grow up with you every day. So so important. I really admire this.

I think you are very courageous. Raising your kids out in the fresh air and sunshine, hanging out with mom and dad, what's better than that?

It’s your life and you don’t need to explain why you choose this lifestyle. I love your lifestyle and envy it!

People would be surprised how many people are actually living off grid. The only difference is that you're sharing your story publicly. Which I feel more need to hear that are in similar circumstances or could greatly benefit from a lifestyle change. Especially with the rise of inflation. Keep sharing your story it's truly so inspiring.

People are ridiculous! Someone called child services on us because we had a baby at home. If you aren’t doing what they do they think it’s wrong! You are doing great and your kids will be way better off than most kids raised in the city on screens all day long! Well done!

We have lived twelve years with solar and wells a wood burning stove and gardens we also have milking goats, chickens with no debt we have sacrificed a lot to get here but it gives us a great deal of peace and you will NEVER be sorry for what you are doing and sacrificing to get there!!!!!

How I wish I could go back 30 years an even have a glimmer of your an your husband's concepts an abilities to create an love the life you want for yourselves.

Love Snuffy’s photo bombs.

Debt free people will always evoke jealousy in those that follow the finance everything path🤷‍♀️ Let those… your age… that have paid off land, paid off shelter and have a monthly budget of $1,000🤔 raise their hands…..there won’t be many. I did like you…lived like no one else when I was younger…..all my friends had fancy clothes, cars, mortgages…. I had a few people even look down upon me… thought I was less than them. I didn’t care… I kept on doing me. And now… my health, happiness and net worth far exceeds those same people who were not nice. I absolutely don’t wish them any harm. You keep doing what you are doing. You are on the right path.

I applaud you for how you take care of your family

Raised off-grid. I turned out OK.

You’re absolutely right, I know that I lack many skills that my parents and grandparents possessed. I’m learning so much from you and your family. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

Your style might not necessarily be my style, but I can so appreciate what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. Kudos to you.❤

Love hearing about your little slice of heaven !

Those with their snarky comments will be the 1st ones to go in a serious catastrophe or they'll be crying the loudest! There's a TON of people living off grid, they just may not make it known. You go girl and do what works for you!

I admire how you live!! Times are getting hard and we need to go back to the old ways of living 👍🏽❤️

That’s laughable that people talk about CPS to you. Your kids are way better off than most these days.

There will always be naysayers, probably because they're jealous of what you are achieving. Love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing.

I'm 75 and I live alone DEBT FREE. My bills: property tax ($26), vehicle insurance, telephone

Ugh,people can be so judgemental. Your goals are amazing,you'll get there.❤

It looks like Falcon got a kitten! So sweet! Thanks for another interesting video. :)

I believe there are more and more people choosing to do the same as you have. People can't keep affording the increased inflation in housing/rental cost. Smaller and simpler living cost less for sure.

My dad's mother lived "off grid " before it had a name. My husband was raised "off grid" as well . Neither had running water in the home. They did have electricity. Their bathroom was an out house and they had a well no running water inside. And CPS sure didn't come in a threaten to take children . If that was the case, most of the town would have lost their kids. You just do what's best for your family and putting out great content!!✌️

I would love to see details about groceries and cooking, off grid.

Good on you! There are so many people drowning in debt for things they don't need... You are teaching kids value.

Look at that precious Falcon!! So sweet and growing so fast!

Your family is hard working. I love your channel. You are so smart. There are some really unkind people out there, your children are loved and cared for. It really hurts to think someone would call CPS on you. 🌻👣

Great video! Your family is so blessed by this life youre living and how much time you get to spend together 💕

My dream is to live the way you guys do 🙏❤️

Great video! I was raised in Western NC during the 60's in a house with no running water or bathroom. We had to use an outdoor toilet and indoor "chamber pot" at night. We "drew" our water from a covered well with a bucket tied to a string that had a handle that you turned. We got water in the house and a bathroom when I was in 6th grade after my dad added 2 rooms and a bathroom to our house. That was around 1970. We did have electricity thankfully. We lived on a large farm that connected to my grandparents' farm. My brother and I had fun roaming around the land and playing with our 2 cousins that lived nearby. I have to admit I was happy to get running water and a bathroom. :)

THIS! There are so many people that are afraid to live out their dreams. Modern conveniences have spoiled us and made most people afraid to live without those conveniences. I would much rather live a simple, debt free, self contained life than one that stresses me out because I have to work at a job that I don't like over 40 hours a week just to pay for those conveniences. My family and I are working towards a simple life. It may not be completely off grid, but it will be close to it.

Everything you said is so true.

Snuffy loves you! Homesteading is very popular among young families now as it should be. But, it's not for everyone. 🥰 You are making the right choices. The animals have my heart too. 🐴

You guys are awesome doing this! More power to you and teaching your kids this way of self sufficiency. I love it. More people should do this. Fear is only not knowing how to do this. That’s why other people don’t understand you. They are afraid of themselves and lack ability to learn and change.

Snuffy is photobombing you! He made me laugh so hard! I'm so sorry for the hateful comments. I think people are just jealous of you. Bobbi in Virginia

I agree 100% with everything you said. The ones that post negative comments are usually trolls or just do not understand or do not want to understand. I do believe more people will be living this way because of our current government and the world in general. If an EMP hits, you'll be fine. If our economy crashes, you'll be fine. Looking forward to more videos.

You and your family are living a beautiful life. It’s the same here in 🇬🇧 the uk, if you want to live slightly differently to others you are made to feel uncomfortable. Stuff what people think, they have no right to judge. ❤

You are so smart to be living the way you do. You will be able to survive, that probably can’t be said for some of the naysayers. If I wasn’t in my 60’s, I would want to live this way. To me it is ideal to be independent!❤️

Some of the comments oh my what is wrong with people. Your young and focused definitely doing the best for your family choosing a lifestyle that you want and enjoy you are realistic enough to know it's not going to be easy plenty of hard work but worthwhile I wish you all the very best x

I just love your attitude, we have lived way below our means, meaning I could stay home to raise our children. We have not increased our spending with my husbands wage. Now we are at the stage we can get our wants but we still live very efficiently, smaller house, smaller car, cook from scratch, all makes for a minimal lifestyle that we love but we do not go without :) I hope my boys can have the same attitude as you, they have all started retirement planning early so compound interest can do it's thing.

You are doing great!

I would never call you lazy. You do you. I enjoy seeing all the different things you can do. It's a difficult time and you will get where you want to be when you can. You are doing fine.😊

I wish I was as smart as you guys are when I was your age. Although I don't know you I am excited for you and look forward to your progress. Love your videos.

Well said!!

Nice video!

I'm proud of you all, great environment for your kids. Don't read the negative stuff, they are just jealous. Keep your house money making 5 percent or more in safe investments.

Id build a shelter over that camper to protect it from rain/snow. Also you'd be able to sit outside in shade and protect some possessions from weather like picnic table grill plus more rain catchment. That being said the point of life is to build while you're young so things are easier when you get old. You build raised beds now so you can garden when you get old and can't get down on ground or bend over. You haul water now so you can save for a well so you don't have to haul water when you're old. Do the things while you're young so things are easier when you're old.

Keep doing what you are doing, use the wisdom you have gained over the years! You are great parents to your kids…….Blessings for a bright future😊

What a wonderful life you’re creating for your family! I’d love to see some of the meals you’re are making. I remember the great plant based food you prepared in the past and always admired how you came up with such healthy, tasty looking food.

I bought a piece of raw land one time and put a travel trailer on it. The county started taxing my trailer and raised my property taxes because of it being there. They said we lived in it and it was part of the land. I just thought I would disclose that it could happen. I mean, rather than being taxed on 10k, I was taxed on 22k. It is possible that your taxes could go up just from your trailer being there. I imagine that it depends on the county that you are in and their polices. That is just an experience that I had one time. I'm definitely not telling you that you are not living your best life by doing what you are doing because I believe that you are 100 percent doing the best thing. Otherwise, I would not listen to all those crazy people trying to scare you.

Hi Katie I’m Amanda from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I’ve followed you from the start and you’re an extremely smart and kind lady I’m also vegan I don’t like American the government is make by the people sick with harmful food dyes we banned many years ago and mass poor farming of animals. Sending you all love ❤❤❤❤❤

This inspires me that we can do this too! It seems so daunting and scary to live off grid when we are so accustomed to the grid but we really want to break away from all these world systems. Thank you for your content! ❤

Hi Snuffy 😍

Yes! Absolutely take advantage of it now, while you still can. Hopefully your choices now will help to provide you with assistance when you’re in need of that. I had so much energy in my 20s and 30s. I made sure none of that went to waste. I can look back on those years now and smile. I had a lot of loss, in the form of losing my mother and most of my closest friends. But while we were all still alive, we got busy with the business of living, knowing it would not last forever. Next time someone says you’re lazy, have them come live your life your way for one week. Lazy, my donkey’s little backside! As for your kids? You are teaching them valuable life skills that other kids their age may never have. Until they have lived in your shoes, they have no right to judge. You might find a polite way of reminding them of that. 😉

Anytime someone makes a non “ normal “ living / lifestyle choice people get upset. While I have little desire to be off grid for centuries people lived this way that’s how we got where we are today. It is so ridiculous. 😂 I like to learn , it’s good to get some of these skills. You never know what can happen in life. I lived without a phone and internet for years. I survived.. Was it convenient no , but eating was more important.

I think you’re doing wonderfully!!!! Keep it up!!!! 😊

Ultimately it is about what is comfortable to you taking into consideration your financial situation and lifestyle choices. I would never consider doing this even if I was financially strapped( which I am not) because I would prefer to just improve my financial situation by doing side hustles, starting a biz or getting a better job . However I respect that different folks may prefer options. So good luck to you.

Good morning Katie ❤

It’s your business how or where you live! Each to their own!

Is You Tube revenue your only earned income source right now? It's fantastic that your monthly expenses are so low, but you still have to cover them. I'm a bit new to your channel (and really like it) so you may have answered this already. And OMG the Snuffy cuteness!

Love this! I feel like we're knocking on the door of multi-generational homes again because so many have ill-prepared, and it's just so hard on a lot of folks right now.

you guys are doing great,,,,dont worry about the nay sayers. Love the clip of your baby and the kitten,, so precious.,,,,, and lets not forget scruffy! Love your channel

I think you’re smart. Keep going

I am not an off grid person. I have had a some experience with both. I have to have a flush toilet.

Bravo to you but I don't think you have to defend yourself to anyone. I think you are very smart and have thought things out and just want to spend more quality time with your family. Keep doing YOU. Thanks for the video and I can't wait for the water video.

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Wonderful for you! There is nothing like living in the rhythm of nature. I envy you. I'm older now but always wanted to live off grid.

I like the way you think ❤ TFS

we are never really living free in NC, property tax is sky high and if you don't pay or don't pay on time, you get fined or they'll take your property. We bought cheap and fixed up too but the county jacks up the values and the tax rates go up yearly.

You re living a perfect life, close to the Lord. God bless you all.❤❤❤❤

I enjoy so very much to hear about your journey. Learn so much from you!

I hope all your plans get going ASAP. Best wishes to you and your family

You are a rational thinking human being, who has been successful in building your financial independence while raising good little people AND living your dream that is wholesome and not dependent on government funds.. you are terrific! Thank you for sharing your family’s journey, I’m so pleased for you that your RU-vid channel is taking off.. cheers from Australia 💐

Consider a Berm home 3 sides underground

Great video! You are all very talented. I love seeing everything you accomplish on your stunning piece of property. Keep us updated on all your interesting projects!

I don't live the same way you and your family do, but I think you are amazing and such an inspiration!! I love your videos!

I wish I was thinking this way when I was your age! Y'all are so dang smart to do this!!! ❤

There are still places in this world that don't have electricity and running water today as I write. And haul water by buckets daily, and bath in rivers. By no means am I making fun of them. People are doing what they need to do. Smaller homes are less to heat and cool and to maintain. I would off grid in a heartbeat. Just working towards. Make sure to check state codes however not just county codes. Ohio has set codes, however each county can interpret the code.

there are tons of people living in different ways...choosing to live in vehicles and tiny homes..it definitely is cheaper to live with just what you personally need...i personally have been getting rid of bunches of stuff...LOL downsized my kitchen, i had wayyy to much, i could have supplied 3 kitchens...LOL my clothes are now down to 3 baskets ..1 summer 1 winter and 1 undergarments/pj's..LOL

I think the negative comments come from people who are jealous. This lifestyle is one we all crave, the call back to nature and to walk away from how ridiculous our reality has gotten. People sometimes lash out when they feel inferior, instead of realizing that these videos are a sharing of wisdom.

Regardless of if on grid or off grid, if you live small your bills are cheaper. Really like watching your channel. I worry about anyone that lives on the edge financially, but you're making the absolute most of what you have. ❤

20+ years off grid and you don't have to go without modern conveniences to live off grid. You just use alternative systems like solar and wind power and septic tanks, rain water collection or a well. No reason to be uncomfortable living off grid. I have most modern appliances, indoor plumbing, internet and phone and run a business online. I just don't have house payments and utility bills.

I'm glad you're doing what you're doing. It sounds like you're cash flowing what you're doing which is awesome if you are. Even if you don't plan to connect to utilities you may want to have the ability to or be able to add the ability to. The skills that you're building are important. It's good to have a family property. I wish we did.

If I could physically handle having a homestead, I would so be doing it right now. Absolutely keep going with your goals at your age, you will be so glad that you did! I can look back now and wish I would've had a clearer idea of the things I really wanted, like property, a large garden, to be away from people, lol, so I could have made it happen. We are still hoping to have the property, but the housing market is terrible and we are not giving up our low interest rate. You guys are doing great and no way are you lazy!! I think people are so conditioned to see things just one way that they cannot understand that not everyone fits into that mold they want to put everyone in, nor do they want to be.

We started with Land and the Amish at Deer Run Cabins in Campbellsville ky built us an amazing cabin. We love it simple and amazing..

I follow your story out of interest. Not something I would choose to do or advise my kids to. Getting a good college education then starting on a career or own professional biz like law or medicine is what we were raised to do. When I was your age I was making retirement plans. I semi retired after 40, and fully retired at 50. I like that it gave me the time and flexibility to lead a more relaxed life, in my case that means being comfortable and not doing too much physical work. Not worrying about money or cutting back in my old age. If this is your dream, then go for it. We all thrive in different situations. For me defintely I need utlities, comforts especially after 40. No roughing it whether in day to day life or when travelling. Went camping once on the beach and did not enjoy it as there was only cold water available for showers. I was only 19 then😂 But living off grid suits some like you so go for it.

you're doing just fine by your kids..keep it up