Family of 7 Living Completely Off-Grid in Northern Canada!
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2016
- In this video, we meet Jeff, Rose, and their 5 girls who are living completely off grid on a 40-acre piece of land in Northern British Columbia, Canada. They built their own off-grid house for less than $25,000 with cedar posts sunk into the ground like a pole barn, log rafters, plywood, foam insulation, and a living roof. The house was so affordable to build because they didn't have to excavate or pour a concrete foundation, dig a well, or install a septic system.
They have 2 solar power systems to power everything they need. The first solar system is just one solar panel that generates 12-Volt power for their lights, cell phones, and music player. The larger system is a 2.5 Kilowatt solar power system installed on their shop roof with a lithium ion battery bank that powers their full-sized fridge, a chest freezer, washing machine, as well as a mixer, blender and a toaster. They have a backup generator but they only have to use it for about 40 hours per year during prolonged cloudy or snowy periods.
All of the water the family uses is rainwater collected from their shop roof and stored in a tank under the shop floor to keep it cool. They carry buckets of water into the house for cooking, dishes and showers. To produce clean drinking water, they filter their rainwater in a passive water filter called a Burkey (check them out here: www.berkeyfilters.com).
The grey water from their kitchen sink and shower drains into a shallow grey water field in the backyard.
They have 2 composting bucket toilets and they sprinkle sawdust into the buckets after each use to absorb moisture and prevent smells.
For heat, they cut their own firewood for their Blaze King catalytic wood stove, and for their antique cookstove in the kitchen that they use for cooking and baking.
Jeff and Rose homeschool their 5 girls for a few hours each day and also ensure that their kids are learning diverse life skills like growing their own food, caring for horses, raising bees, and more.
We're very impressed with the clever solutions this family has come up with to make off-grid living seem so easy.
If you want to learn more about this inspiring family and follow their journey, check out their Gridlessness project - they have a blog and a CZcams channel.
Gridlessness CZcams Channel:
/ @gridlessness
Gridlessness Blog:
gridlessness.com
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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Blog: www.exploringalternatives.ca
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat Dubé of Exploring Alternatives.
5 children and all girls. So cute. Parents look like they aren’t more than teenagers. What a cute family!
"Our oldest daughter keeps bees" Just wow. What an amazing childhood you are giving them. Good for you
I've been wanting to keep my own honey bees.
Most store bought honey has refined cane sugar added to it , yuck.
Atomic Bubblegum actually a good amount of brands are local and do not have added sugar
Boring as hell
@@kefsound To each his own -Troll.
@@kefsound Glad you feel that way. There's not enough land for everyone to have 40 acres.
This family has cracked the code. What a great lifestyle - and what a great way for the children to grow up. Not without challenges, but doing it without debt. I am impressed!
Life skills they could never learn in school.
@@tinawindham6958 life skills they also refuse to teach in school. Fourteen years after the last recession, most North American schools don't want to touch personal finance/budgeting, basic gardening, or outdoor survival skills. It's a shame.
I was raised just like this with my 6 siblings -- only it was 1948...
ah yes the good old days.
@Marilyn Millions Imagine billions of people going out into the wilderness and there will be no wild nature left.
And no more wilderness!
In other words, if you took away the laptop computer and the internet, their lives are no different than you grew up in 1948.
@@yogajedi3337 That's the beauty of it. The majority is NOT willing to do that. So there is always enough wild out there for us.
"We want them to learn to be great people" - Jeff, Rose, you're awesome parents!
You have them on the right track. The government has ruined public schools with all their restrictions, mandates and rules. Homeschooling, if truly applied, makes all the difference in a child’s life!
Read the HOLY Bible.
This is a wonderful video:)
It’s amazing living a Non-conventional life Me and my family live in the jungle I don’t think I could ever go back to real society out 2 boys Indy and obi absolutely love it
The most difficult thing ever would be to find a partner that would be willing to do this. It's a lot of hard work, but it's wonderful. This is my all-time dream, and I will do this in my country, in South America. I loved this!
AFighter
I hear you. My wife wouldn't live this way. Ten years ago I spent the 3 months of summer in the bush, it was life changing.
There's lots of us women who are so up for living like this,I agree finding them may feel difficult but we exist.I have always been out with men who are very capable and were all into buying land to do this on.Sadly those relationships didn't work out;I am with,and had 2 children with someone I thought would love to live like this,even gave me the impression he would.8 years on,he watches T.V. And that is about it.And I am working out how to leave him and follow myy dream-thinking to myself ''how the hell do I do this now!'' haha.My point is-you will find someone-keep her in mind then stop looking and get busy.I only ever get together with good partners once I get busy with my own stuff and stop looking. :)
Jamez Robertz - so very life changing.You never mentally go back.Once a mind and body has experienced a taste of how things could be,you can not go back to the old way of thinking-satisfaction with the 'norm' :)
Anne Onimousze Thanks.
The505Guys
No, just decided to give it a try. I was living in NW Oregon at the time, near Mt. Hood. I was making trips into Hood River for supplies.
Best way to raise kids!!! Fresh air, playing outdoors, learning skills and survival, and learning the true meaning of happiness NOT in things, but in living simply and being with family! Not like kids i see today, like zombies always on social media and cant fry an egg. God bless yahs
I wish I could "like" your comment a thousand of times, to show how much I agree with you!!!
2-3h of work a day and he thinks his daughters could go to university? I mean seriously?
I agree it's a good way of life but you can't have everything, you need to either choose farm work or academic studies, but both are pretty much impossible in the same time.
@@apotheoz9196 I'm a lawyer living in Manhattan- id give anything to exchance positions with this guy
@Brandon Osborne I don't care about success I care about the knowledge I learn and love.
I could fry an egg actually and guess who invented social media (hint it wasnt kids)
What an amazing life. You've got all the good stuff from the old days (cook stove) and modern day conveniences thanks to the technology of solar power. That's what I call a win-win.
This is a wonderful video:)
It’s amazing living a Non-conventional life Me and my family live in the jungle I don’t think I could ever go back to real society out 2 boys Indy and obi absolutely love it
Many thousands of people today; Plain people, ( Amish, Mennonites and other "Plain people", of whom I am one of, still live this life, most without solar. Wool Cookstove are still made by the thousands for my people's needs.
best thing about this video is how happy the family looks
For now and on video. ITS HIS DREAM NOT HIS DAUGHTERS'S DREAM.
Albrecht Weyrother Thank you for that heart felt comment. I find as I get older my opinions are aligning more and more with what you wrote. How I wish I could have grown up in a more complete home. As a child I could see some of what was missing. I tried to correct that in my own family. Circumstances didn't allow me to complete that eather. I am a grandmother of 12 now and live a 1000 miles from my family. I do what I can given the distance and my declining physical health. I verbally and emotionally support my children's dreams and encourage then in the raising of their children. Most people have no conception what it is like to grow up in a home like that, or how to go about developing it. They don't even know what is missing!)
Albrecht Weyrother Thank you for your essay. I hope that you find a way of sharing your ideas and gift of writing with a larger audience than the few of us who read CZcams nested comments to comments. I subscribed to your channel just in case you decide to share more of your thoughts with the world.
I wish you much joy.
@Albrecht Weyrother Rubbish!!!!!!!
@Albrecht Weyrother very good reply...
These people work to live, not live to work, simply brilliant
Soullark CEP ii
Soullark CEP it takes longer to do the basics, what are you talking about?
Soullark CEP this how it’s supposed to be
When the economy collapse they will know how to survive.
Shamella Williams indeed they will!
It’s nice to kept your kids growing positive life ! No drug or drunk driving
You have tapped into a life that most people are afraid of in so many reasons. You're family is reaping the benefits of being close to nature and learning to survive without modern devices and appreciate the things you have at hand. My hat goes off to you and Rose for raising your girls in this way. God Bless your family!
Living off grid. No debt. No worries. Free to be you. This is absolute freedom.
You guys are living the dream!
Penelope416 Its not free of worries. Don't think that. Things usually go from 1 problem to another. You solve 1, and the onset of another comes. The way these people are living is ideal, and is a worthwhile goal. I love it. You can get a cabin, or a homestead for a decent price. And began to slowly transition off-the-grind. Don't jump into it. Go slow....handle your affairs in open society, and then slowly transition.
Off grid to me is not about debt. It's about loving nature and some of the best that nature has to offer are pricey.
untill the gov comes takes the kids away and knocks down the home ^_- for a coal power plant lol
Penelope416 exactly! nothing like being debt free! I spent all my days in the mountains listening to the birds getting a nice tan while my goat is on pasture
My parents live “off grid” it’s non stop work and if it’s not one things it’s the other. It’s exhausting
Self sufficient children..that is truly unheard of. Kudos to you Mom and Dad!
Amen
Tonya Has arrived They’re using laptops!
It's about teaching the child kindly and interactively, and understanding them and the influences on them. Understanding the brain, shows it's often the parent that is responsible for the child's behavior except for biology and culture.
Your mind is probably healthier than any of us here that's for sure
Not sure about that. All he sees is girls he created he might get weird
Annie Mae nope,that is just your unhealthy negetive mentality.
Annie Mae and i believe they still go out to small town to socialise and purchasing their needs.
@@anniemae3858 What is wrong with seeing his daughters?
I also think this is the best living ..free of many things
this family of 7 found their joy of life that not many people will anytime soon which is wonderfull
This is a beautiful healthy lifestyle the city is too polluted.A beautiful family.
ye we r in poultry. ..farm
serious minded - mental pollution
@chris beerad NOPE.....SIN IS. you could live city or country. Hell and heaven for anyone soul.
This is a wonderful video:)
It’s amazing living a Non-conventional life Me and my family live in the jungle I don’t think I could ever go back to real society out 2 boys Indy and obi absolutely love it
I wish this family had a You Tube channel. I would love to follow them. So nice to see a Canadian Family making this work!
They do have a CZcams channel :) Just check the link in the description of this video. They're called "Gridlessness"
You should look into thermosiphon water heater, could have an insulated tank on the roof and have low pressure hot water with 0 moving parts. Run that bad boy of the back of your wood heater.
Simply coiling about 8 feet of 1\2 inch copper tubing around the smoke stack and with the top outlet feeding into the top of an overhead holding tank, with an outlet on the bottom feeding back into the copper coil would give you plenty of hot water, The hot water will rise through the coil and into the tank, and the cooler water will be recirculated automatically. This way, as long as you had a separate cold water tank above also, you could use a regular fixture and adjust your water temps.
Edwin Meyer
Have to be careful though, if you take to much heat out of the flu it will not draw properly causing all sorts of issues. a heat exchanger on the back of the fire box is a much simpler way to go.
Edwin Meyer
What a blessed family. The world is crumbling right now, but they will continue to flourish
British Columbia is beautiful. My son live there and loves it. The weather is so pleasant. I live in Ontario and the winter is way rougher. I left Toronto and bought a house n the country that is a fifteen minute walk to the lake. I am just getting my gardens set up so that I can be as self sufficient as I can. I also want to keep bees, and preserve everything I can. I am 62 and live alone, so it is a bit of work, but I love it. I just moved here in October, so I am really enjoying the first spring here, and discovering all the lovely plants that came with my new really small home. This family is doing the right thing, but it’s not for everyone.
Hello how are you doing 😊😊😊☺️
I have no qualms at all with people choosing to live this way, clean and natural, with their kids. There are so many kids obsessed with pop culture with parents too self absorbed to stop taking selfies to care. It doesn't look extreme, just clean. They've got modern jeans and t-shirts on, doing school work on laptops, the dad's on youtube. Honestly, the kids will be given the opportunity to continue this lifestyle or not when they're older. I've seen teens working at McDonalds who grew up with all the modern conveniences, who went to "regular" schools, who can't even do simple math or has decent mannerisms. No harm done at all.
Thank you
qualm
Amen!!
I agree! Their children are learning to be responsible, resourceful human beings...
agree
My plans for the future, first i will live in a small apartment, save up money, than buy some land like this and build a gridless house and live in it
me too
Hey, awesome to hear that other people have the same idea. I want to build an earthship, but at an open cast mining landscape, which i would want to restore with the permaculture skills i learned and will learn in the future. Such land would be very cheap and terraced for me, but i don't want to do it alone.
Fynn Gilbert What ever choice you make I hope you succeed in all of it. Dream it, take action, and it will manifest into reality. Best of luck in your journey.
I have the same plans
do understand that this type of lifestyle isnt for everyone. many think of this but actually most fail to make it to their 1st anniversary.
Originally from India, I have seen a lot of people living off grid because grid hasn't reached them yet.
Such a good life out off the city. I wonder how are the girls are doing now since this was uploaded back in 2016 ☺️. You taught your girls well. Kudos.
I have been watching their channel for almost a year now.. absolutely love them. check them out on their channel @Gridlessness
notice how happy they are,this is how it's supposed to be, spend more time as a family instead of working hard just to pay revolving bills that take away family time
This is really living not just existing. I'm so jealous!! I grew up in the country where we chopped wood and carried in water for baths and drinking as well. I miss it and planning to return soon.
It's good for the soul,and body, you have a better understanding of you mortality , and when the foods put away before winter it's a wonderful time
This is a wonderful video:)
It’s amazing living a Non-conventional life Me and my family live in the jungle I don’t think I could ever go back to real society out 2 boys Indy and obi absolutely love it
What a change of pace to see a family who works together to live the dream. I love watching the girls learn, and do what they need to do, to become better stewards of the land, and to be able to take care of themselves too.
What I like about this family is that they didn't come from hedge fund manager's lifestyle and income, with $100k or more to make this all work. This is truly DIY, with lots of hard work and dedication to the lifestyle. Much impressed!
We live on a farm and homeschool. I love the idea of being off the grid, but reality is I don't think I could live without warm water and air conditioning.
You have a lovely family.
Hot water is not actually an issue off grid. You can boil or use a solar water heater, or other methods. AC is not important if you live in a cooler climate, but you can build things like swamp coolers, or get a small window unit that can be also powered with solar, or a misting system. Though insulation is key to getting the most out of it.
Really you don't have to, the sun is free energy. All it takes is 2000 watts of 24 volt panels and a 2500 watt inverter by outback with to run a whole house with everything you have now. I even run forced air and a 50 gal water heater and stove. Double door fridge and washing machine. Three flat screens and a robot vacume cleaner. I say this because I've been off grid for over 25 years on 40 aceares.
@@ashforkdan - Location is quite important though. I live up in BC Canada, Solar is hit and miss up here. It's mostly an issue with intensity of the sun, cloudy days, snow etc. I generate my power through a mix of solar, wind and micro hydro. I also use some geothermal and thermal mass on some walls to heat water and the space I'm in. The reality is when it comes to being off grid , you REALLY need to be in tune with your natural environment.
Whoa this is a trip down memory lane for me. We lived like this, in BC when I was younger, minus the solar. We had a propane fridge and propane stove, kerosene lamps, a generator for movie night on Sunday. Collect water from a stream, go on crown land and load up on firewood in the fall. Same idea for a gravity fed shower, with water heated up on the stove. I'm glad I stumbled upon your channel. It reminded me of a time that was much more simple in my life, that I miss terribly, and want to go back to. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks for your kind comment Simon! I'm glad that our life brought back fond memories for you! All the best in your future endeavours.
You should have gone back as soon as you realized that you loved it. Hope its not too late.
Fellow in Idaho came up w/this hot shower. Warm H2O via 12V pumps out showerhead. Could drain into gray water field. He sold ready made kits in 1990s w/pump flex water lines and fittings. He lived off grid. I cook/heat w/propane. My electric went WAY DOWN when I went 2 propane. *Love what I've seen so far...* 2.17.2019
One thing that always strikes me about people that live off grid, is how healthy they look, the clarity of their eyes and how focused they are.
Awesome I’ve grown up in rural BC living off grid in the spring summer and fall on my family’s gold claim and have been looking to start my own homestead on my own land this summer, just getting started is seeming quite intimidating being a 20 year old with not a whole lot of money but I love being off grid and living in nature more then anything and i want to get started building my future as soon as possible
They look like a very happy and healthy family. The parents seem intelligent and honest. The kids seem calm and hardworking. I didn't see any of them on their smartphones texting or checking social media. They were actually able to sit still and concentrate on their homework. Awesome!
Nice BS
The woman looks like she's in the TWILight zone she keeps on cranking out more slaves to help them and soon they will want to go away and meet other people to date or procreate with. They grow up and move out. Then what? This is like a Netflix movie
@C Vicino LOL. Yes I do live in Twilight Zone.. but it's not so bad once you get used to it. Running water, cars, internet,, surrounded by PEOPLE and animals. These people look like they are not near hospital it's dangerous. But yah I live there in Twilight zone of TEXAS. It's okay. HOw did you guess?
@C Vicino they'll never understand,this family does not no selfishness
I would very much like top see this family 5 years from now.
Probably the best video you've done since I've been watching. Thanks. And thanks to Jeff and Rose for sharing.
Thanks so much for the positive feedback! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the video :) :)
Simple living but a healthy lifestyle....a way to go....
Absolutely love it.....
As an Afrikan is my dream to live like this but i don't have enough money to live my dream.I always find it lovely when I see some one living like this.
Get on a boat
Just take one small first step towards your journey, you will see things will gonna happen for you everyday.
I effing love that place. SO SMART, SO PEACEFUL.
i like that.
Peaceful? With 5 kids?
they're girls
It's not the number of kids, it's how they are raised. This Family is living, as families did many years ago. The Girls and their Parents work as a family unit, and do all kinds of neat things. I loved how they are harvesting their own honey. Raw natural Honey is one of the most nutritious foods, one can eat. These kids are getting an upbringing that most kids will miss out on.
latishabrown801 Right on!
God Bless the way of living greed has ruined for almost all of us. I feel so happy for those kids for the upbringing they're receiving.
"Greed" is the one word fits all bogeyman of the Millennial generation. Overused, misapplied, catchall scapegoat. I'm surprised some preachy little virtue signaller hasn't castigated these folks for pursuing their own self interest.
@@TBPollock I prefer my green stuff 😆.
@@diegogaspar255 ???????????????????????
@@TBPollock I mean more money 💵.
Ive seen a grip of wasting money in my family so this is eye opening
I love seen the girls helping out, learning and teaching for life. Cheer for the parent with great heart to live in such place.
My husband and I started living off grid while I was starting my 40s! It's hard on the body amd we've kicked the idea of selling up. 7 acres in northwestern Ontario completely off grid. We do supplement wood heat with propane. Unfortunately our generator is inoperable and working to fix it. The problems are disheartening. But watching your video here has brought new reasoning to our way of life and positive vibes. Will continue to rough it out here in Ontario! Ty for Sharing! ❤🇨🇦❤
So are you off grid in Ontario
Tell me dear I'm intersd
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What I gather is most people do not live totally off grid. If that's your case, it must be hard. It's pretty cold where you're at. BC is warmer than Ontario! Best of luck from .....Atlanta!
Good for you. My husband and I plan to do the same. We are i our 30s and probably won't get out of the city until closer to our 40s. I worry about our health and fitness.
I need this inspiration. I think I am tired of living to work. I want to live life.
I'm with u i wanna live👋👋👋🍺
Lets go let’s do this 👍
Me too..that's what I'm thinkin.
I WILL BE MOVING TO MONTANA IN THE SPRING TO DO THIS.
i Wander living to work. So true . I have noticed
Now the banks have credit lines for you to spend
Continuing dept forever. Sad really.
guess what not so long ago,many people used to live this way, and people lived happily and had great communication
Yes. Because they lived in villages.
and died at age of 35. Balance in all things is what makes for a happy life
I have yet to master it
I’d worry only about the isolation. Because even though people did live like this, there were always other families with them. Humans needed to do this so it’s pretty ingrained in our psyches to be surrounded by a healthy number of other humans. From the very beginning even up through the Middle Ages, the worst punishment any human could give another was banishment.
You are a great example for us who are dreaming the life you have. Everything Natural I like it. God bless you and your Family.
We're doing this right now. We gave our oldest son our house, my husband took a job transfer. We bought a 5th wheel and I love it. I had too talk my husband into living in about 270sq ft.
Great set up!! You know you have a beautiful wife when she has 5 kids, wears no make up and still looks like a supermodel on holiday.
IKT, kinda makes me want to go rough it in the wilderness so I can get really fit too.
He is a handsome devil.
@@Babylon2060 i would also love to live off-grid, but I would not know how to build a house and set it up to living in. How does he manage to save nine hundred gallons of water, for instance?
@@daisychain3007 Rainwater off the tin roof.
Daisy Chain BC gets a lot of precipitation.
The lady radiates enlightement and wholeness.This is so uplifting,living in the madness of the city,with everone looking so stressed out and miserable.
I noticed as her energy as well (:
John Le Amen
You have to understand how electricity and generators work. I am not sure that I could understand those.
Apart from that, I love the idea of living away from the madding crowds and being home-schooled. I wish that I had been home-schooled.
Although I felt there wa sa bit of sexism in that she cookes (why not him?). I would not stand for that and I would never have "my kitchen" - let men cook and women and men share chores.
She’s also stunning like she glows I want to live in the wilderness too now lol
You can see and feel the joy of living, such positive vibes all round !!!
Outstanding job, and what a gorgeous countryside. They're doing it right, wishing you all the best!
I was lucky enough to live off grid on a sailboat and then on an Island on the west coast of BC. you guys are doing it SO right and your kids are going to be an integral part of society when they grow up. way to go. Keep living free and happy.
Thank you!
This is a wonderful video:)
It’s amazing living a Non-conventional life Me and my family live in the jungle I don’t think I could ever go back to real society out 2 boys Indy and obi absolutely love it
Those girls will have awesome childhood memories for sure! I'm wondering how the sleeping situation will evolve as the younger ones grow and don't fit in those small beds anymore. I'd love to cook on that stove! :))
Hey Kati, the bigger girls are actually building their own house on the property right now, they plan to move into it next summer. That should free up some space for the little girls, because they won't be little girls forever!
+Gridlessness that is way too cool! You guys are awesome living your dreams!
+Gridlessness How old are they?
Lucky children you have there! Learning so much about life without peer pressure. Pure and natural!
I watched this episode on tele Saturday, hats off to you all, fantastic family, well done
Teaching youngsters how to farm, sow, cook, sew, grow, chop, stack, organize, bake, plow etc is more valuable than all the diplomas in the world. You're spending so much quality time with your children than most so who can find anything wrong with this? I know I don't. Bravo!
Everything is neat, clean and tidy. That means everyone does chores. You make it work. Fantastic.
Where does he get sawdust for the toilet?
@@daisychain3007 probably from all the wood they chop for the wood stove.....
Fake af
You have to be very organised with a large family. They work really well together.
@@SunshineCountryChickens ???
Lovely to see how much those girls are learning about life just by being off grid! Love that cookstove!
Thank you for taking your time an energy to share this video.🦋
I'm glad you guys chose independence financially instead of keeping up with Jones. You get more options in life!
You get more LIFE in life.
hey we are not that hard to keep up with
Alex Jones Haha
I wish they would have said what they do for income. They still have to purchase all of their solar system parts, basic food staples, clothing and tools.
Their option is taking care of the homestead.
This guy would be one of the top survivors in a zombie apocalypse
I pity this family, in that situation.
slipper409 why?
@@jamaicafox since OP didn't mention his family surviving only the guy.
The first target, you mean.
Ikr ..im like im binge watching ppl thats gonna survive before me.
I love these bigger families living off grid doing most of the work so everyone is occupied and free from corrupting influence of modern society. This makes it easy raising children and they learn to be humble, resourceful and respectful.
I am always so impressed with your children you guys have created a wonderful family life!
This is how mankind should be not controled but living in harmony.this is what it means to to be rich,There is nothing wrong with hard work as long as no one reaping your hard earned work but you and your family and if you have spare,share.
Absolutely awesome! You are providing your children an education that cannot be matched! In addition, homeschooling is finally presented in a positive light!
I am so thankful every day that we were able to Home School our kids. No one can ever take away our precious time we had together as a family & learning is actually fun without the nonsense distractions of public school...Learning together keeps families close forever. There are no better instructors than loving parents for their children.
Yeah but kids need to mingle with other kids to learn social skills and no not just their siblings
Oh it has been presented in a good light...its takes only 5 years or less to do what it takes gov't school to take 12, minus all the social engineering...aka..indoctrination!...Also, the homeschooled kids in Commiefornia were not allowed to join the state spelling bee contest cuz they were too good!! Wrong as that was it is also very telling...With what's REALLY going on in schools today, this is the only way to go.
@@watenallace663
The socialization argument is way out to pasture.
Public schooled children are with their same age group all day long, every day. That's just the way it is, so if any kids are stifled, it's them.
Our kids met all age groups at the library, on field trips, with the support groups, with the grandparents & other family members & anyone else they came in contact with on a daily basis. Homeschooled kids are well adjusted individuals that enjoy spending time with all age groups, because that's what they are used to. 💜
Boogie Boo With WiFi! How off Gris can that be?
thank you for upload
I could've done it 30 years ago. Alas, disability has me struggling to carry firewood but it's do or be cold lol. I appreciate you all. Thank you for raising great kids!
I love the diversity of alternative housing you guys post! It is so inspiring 😊
Thanks so much :) :)
When you talked about how you were raising your children and the importance of all the things you mentioned, it made me cry. Y'all are awesome, and I'm so glad I ran across you on CZcams. I love how you live, think, and darso family-orientated. You have restored my faith in people. God bless
Hi! You should go to visit them and experience the life they live for a week maybe. Finally you will find someone who shares the same ideas.
@Jewel Clark Extra knowledge of all kinds is useful. Nowadays one doesn't learn to be a doctor or dentist without University. Balance is key. Practical knowledge + academic = the best of all worlds.
@Jewel Clark
A bit absolutist / extreme in your views Jewel, wouldn't you say? If you are into off grid living, I'll assume that you like being close to nature. If you observe nature closely, you'll note that everything is balance. Extremes are rare.
Books: they're not so bad you know?
And whilst direct living will often teach you much of what you need...it's also limited. Sometimes you'll learn how to do something from your kinfolk. But picking up a book, taking a course, might help you to be more efficient, more productive, survive more easily.
'Academic Knowledge' can prolong your life and ease your suffering too. Surely you understand / accept that?
Jewel Clark he is preparing his daughters so they have options and can make their own decision.
Watching again after all these years. Sending y'all love from Texas. 💖 Y'all are in my prayers.
Wow!!! What a beautiful and courageous family!!! God bless you all!!!!
When you have a stove, you don't need a toaster anyway 😉
Once you make toast in a iron skillet with butter you will never go back to a toaster!
Yes, but if you don't already have the stove going, a toaster is still better.
you guys really made your home a castle its so dam cozy. kudos to you dad for doing this for your family there gona have a great childhood
The enlarged photo just above the fridge at 4:13 must be their inspiration.
I admire this lifestyle, simple and efficient.
I love people, I love progressing, I would go crazy living alone in the bush.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching the video, particularly because it is so similar to my world. As a single mom, 10 years ago I moved to the Maritimes from Ontario, with my 7 year old son, built a small place on a big piece of land, bought 216 watts worth of solar panels from Costco and began our off-grid adventure. We also haul water, heat with firewood and use a compost toilet. About 5 years ago I managed to bring my solar system up to a kilowatt, which allows us to run a freezer through the day (though I unplug it at night). So yes, one does need a much bigger system to run a fridge and freezer (someone questioned that in the comments). Anyhow, wonderful to see your story. My son was not home schooled, but is graduating this year and heading off to college in B.C. At this moment, he is very tired of our way of life, but hopefully all he has experienced will be of value to him later in life. Looks like you guys have done a terrific job balancing family and off-grid living!
I am so glad to see more young people like myself are getting back to nature, back to tradition. Blessings to you and your beautiful family, brotha. 🙌🏻
It's wonderful to know everything,you've shared with us and what a happy family y'all are it takes a lot as well ⚓🍊💕🇺🇸
One in a million family in Canada! So hard to find a partner who has the same view of life!
It is possible. People like us with this very background growing up, it makes it easier for us. But one can't just get a partner only for that reason. What if he/she is rude, untidy, lazy, sad, controlling, violent, aggressive and other factors could be the kind of religion he/she is. Christian or other. Am not saying one could get all the good characters on a silver platter cos some are very good to hide it, but there is a choice here. For instance, I don't like lazy and untidy/unclean men. I can't imagine myself with one in a place like that. If not I have to be the slave tidying up and doing all the handy work around for him all the time. Playing a wife and a handy man. What🙄
Lazy men out there too, they would rather teach their sons video gamin
Have you started?? I'm looking for someone too
Here I am again , you , your wife and children are one beautiful family and the love that you guys are sharing with your children , they are gonna be some wonderful children ! I wish I could've have a life like yours . Living off grid must be a wonderful life even though it's not easy . But I still love your life ! God bless you and your family !
Omg this family is a REAL FAMILY!!!!!!its honestly beautiful to see family work together and happy !!
This is the first video I've watched on your channel I enjoyed every second of it, thank you!
Y'all are doing it right. Glad to see a nice family raising their kids to be good people, I love that! Thanks for the video
That is a damn dream life. Feeling a bit shitty at having to wake up and go to work tomorrow while they wake up to that!
haha funny profile pic you got me
The view is stunning!!! Nice and cozy home.
Simple living is happiness..Family is really what matters most..I love your home..
What a beautiful young family living the dream. LOVE LOVE LOVE their house. Ingenious ideas throughout and so homey. Lovely children too. Amazing you can actually SEE the difference in children living offgrid/home schooled and away from the modern day ratrace n it's temptations.
So Specially Me cooper n Katiej
Beautiful. Reminds me of my teen age years living and working on our very small ranch. Hated it then. Miss it terribly now.
videolabguy I’m sorry you miss it so much. I hope you find a lifestyle that makes you happy. If you feel very sad and need help, don’t hesitate to tell your doctor or a trusted family member or friend.
It's just amazing to see of how that family are living. What's a goog wife, you're lucky Bro. I am really rejoicing as you are happy. Hello from Russia )
Watched this before. So love it. Simple living is just my style. 😍😍😍
What a wonderful family and lifestyle!!!
Byo
This is a wonderful video:)
It’s amazing living a Non-conventional life Me and my family live in the jungle I don’t think I could ever go back to real society out 2 boys Indy and obi absolutely love it
Great job !! 👍 👍 a hundred years ago this was the normal lifestyle if you werent in the city, a healthier way, spirit soul & body !! Thx for sharing !!
Lol ! No electricity of course !! Your over the top ! (:
No solar, running water, heat, vaccines, education or proper medical care either.
30 something was considered old!
Chtis Ponytail because if you don't follow cultural norms, your over the top... ☻
@@lolazal1 Thank you for saying that. I was thinking the SAME!!! That's a disaster waiting to happen
@@lolazal1 you work safe,
Wow!
What a great vid guys, love the simple yet focused approach. Looks like everybody has a job to do! Thanks for posting.
Hi Danny from Singapore…great just love the introduction n nice home, Jeff & Rose n beautiful kids ……… take care with love🤓😇
So much respect for these parents. Those kids are going to be so independent and self sufficient. I've never lived outside cities, how safe is it to live in the middle of no where? What if the roads are snowed in and they need to access a hospital?
ChelsRen The bath room looks clean!
I think that is why he said their main chore was keeping the road to the main road clear!
"how safe is it to live in the middle of no where? " much safer than any city
In Alaska they use small planes to take people to the hospital. But, if the weather is bad then you're just out of luck. That's the thing about living quite a ways away from town...you take your chances that you won't need immediate medical attention for something like a heart or bear attack etc. For them the quality of life they have outweighs the risks.
ChelsRen when i go on longs road trips where my family and i see nothing but looong roads and cows and horses on the side of the i get so nervous because all i can think is " what if someone needs medical attention asap. how fast could we get there or how long would it take them to get to us
WOW !!!!! How peaceful. Beautiful country.
This is super cool. Also, the husband/father in this story is particularly funny lol
The Bobcat and the 4-wheeler messed it all up for me lol Takes a lot of hay to feed horses all winter for sure. I enjoyed watching
Hi guys, a comment from down under Australia. You all look like you love where you live, how you live and what you do. Most people commenting can't even tick one of those let alone three. Power to you all. I loved the fact that you shared your days with eyes from across the globe. Thanks
I love their lifestyle. Just teaches a lot, plus it's a healthy life style. Fresh air, fresh water, all good stuff.
What an amazing fulfilling life. Thanks for sharing this. Wonderful family!
People look at this all Dewey eyed but don't realise how hard it can be
love it. u made good use of your space but i do imagine as the girls get older and want a bit of privacy u may have to build on an addition to add one more bedroom. i love the way you don't only focus on home schooling the academics but are trying to give them a well rounded, practical education learning how to live off the land, utilize renewable resources, care for animals, bake and cook for themselves, and generally become self reliant. that is a huge part of life that I find parents are not supplying nor are schools. I also like that you are still making sure their grades are up to standards so they can go to college if/when they want too. I live in Ontario, Canada outside a small northern town on a dirt dead end road but can't imagine having to maintain 8 km in the winter. LOL I think you are doing a fantastic job all the way around and I believe that your life is so much more enriched and happy because you do not have the stress of being so far in debt that any setback could lose you everything. Does all your income revolve around the land or do you have some kind of home job which provides for your needs? great job very impressed.
Shelley Godfrey I to agree with teaching the kids at home and the "hands on" experience. Way to go! I'm convinced that if this modern generation were to have a Major Crisis, for example they could not get food from a store, I believe many would go Stark CRAZY, because they are toi technology minded. There should be a balance. I believe many would contemplate suicide. That's horrible to say, but this younger gen pretty much wants EVERYTHING E-Z!! When all most want to do is be into technology... That does not grow potatoes or bring in milk from the dairy, or food from the garden. If young men don't start farming, this could be a VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM! !
DR Hone Well more and more, young women are stepping up on the farming front.
D R amen! Im counting the days til theres a CME - these ppl win
Im hoping to have a bug out bag made up by then, but completely off grid like this is the dream!
your ancestors all lives in a single room, the majority of cultures on earth still do this, so I don't think it's really needed.