Author name: mindyannbrown

Hi! I’m Mindy, known as The Off Grid Barefoot Girl. I’m passionate about living simply, sustainably, and self-sufficiently — one barefoot step at a time! After years of embracing an off-grid lifestyle, I love sharing practical tips, heartfelt stories, and easy-to-follow guides to help you thrive whether you’re dreaming of homesteading, prepping, or just a more independent way of living. Join me as I explore everything from gardening and food preservation to solar power and natural living. Here’s to freedom, resilience, and cozy barefoot days!

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Vegetable Garden Projects

Say Goodbye to Annuals: Discover the Magic of 100 Perennial Vegetables to Grow!

Discover 100 perennial vegetables to grow in your garden for a continuous harvest by planting them only once.

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Vegetable Garden Projects

Uncover the Secrets to Growing a Thanksgiving Feast Right in Your Backyard!

Discover the joy of growing a Thanksgiving feast right in your backyard from planning and planting to harvesting and cooking your feast.

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Self-Sufficiency

What Do Doomsday Preppers Stock? Prep Like a Prepper Now

Learn what do doomsday preppers stock in their pantries, closets, and bunkers and how to become a prepper yourself.

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Vegetable Garden Projects

How to Grow a Fall Garden: 9 Best Fall Crops

Learn how to grow a fall garden and enjoy the delights of fresh, homegrown produce right from your own backyard.

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Prep Your Pantry

Surviving the Unexpected: How to Plan a 6-Month Food Supply

Learn to plan for a 6-month food supply and understand storage techniques, nutrition, and budgeting tips and become more prepared.

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Prep Your Pantry

Surprising Ways to Use Powdered Milk in Your Recipes

Explore the various surprising ways to use powdered milk in your recipes to use up your dried milk stockpile.

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Bread Making

How to Make Sourdough Buttermilk Cheesy Jalapeno Rolls from Scratch

Discover the tangy sourdough, rich buttermilk, gooey cheese, and spicy jalapenos in this sourdough buttermilk cheesy jalapeno rolls recipe.

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Bread Making

How to Make Irresistible Streusel Pear Bread

Bake the most delicious, moist, flavorful, and delectable streusel pear bread recipe with this easy-to-follow recipe tutorial.

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Self-Sufficiency

How to Become a Minimalist and Simplify Your Life

Explore how to become a minimalist and discover the principles of minimalism for practical guidance to simplify your life.

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