Homemaking doesn’t pause when major life changes take place; it simply looks different. In this conversation, K shares how her family is learning to build stability and peace in the midst of transition, moving off-grid to a 1,300-square-foot cabin in Alaska. We dive into the practical side of daily life without modern conveniences: hauling water, using solar power, and finding new rhythms for cooking, laundry, and homeschooling, while reflecting on the mindset shifts that make it possible to find joy in the challenges. This episode is for you if you need a reminder that even in stressful seasons, simplicity, gratitude, and steady forward motion can create a sense of home anywhere!
In this episode, we cover:
- How K and her family went from homesteading on the east coast to making a permanent move to Alaska after an off-grid summer experiment in 2023
- The surprising challenges of finding affordable, livable land in Alaska and how a podcast connection led them to the small cabin they now call home
- What life looks like for their family of nine in a 1,300-square-foot off-grid cabin— setting up solar power, ordering water, and using a composting toilet system
- How they manage the daily needs of a large family like refrigeration, cooking, laundry, and dishes without modern conveniences
- Why K actually feels less busy now than she did on their 100-acre Pennsylvania farm, and how this slower season is giving her space to refocus on homeschooling and homemaking
- Their long-term homestead goals, from installing a wood cookstove to possibly adding pigs, chickens, or even a small dairy animal down the road
- The mindset shift that helped her adapt when the move first felt overwhelming— acknowledging the chaos, starting small, and putting one foot in front of the other
- How living simply has transformed her relationship with possessions and space, from ruthless decluttering to letting go of “someday” storage bins
- Adapting to Alaska’s unique realities: high costs, long drives, and dramatic shifts between endless summer light and dark winter days
- K’s practical advice for beginner homesteaders: start with chickens, understand the true workload of dairy animals, and grow slowly
- Honest reflections on staying grounded through uncertainty, choosing gratitude, and trusting that every hard transition builds resilience
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