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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Self-Sufficient Kids

Ultimate Guide on River Safety for Kids

Kids love playing in the river. It’s wild, it’s fun, with so much to explore. It’s fun to toss sticks and branches into the river’s flow and watch them float away. The fish are fun to see and you might see some crawdads, crayfish, crawfish, or whatever you may call them, they are fun to catch. Taking your kids to the river on a hot summer day can be an incredible adventure full of natural curiosity and a great way to spend a summer day. However, rivers can be dangerous. Keep your kids safe with this ultimate guide on river safety for kids. Let’s learn the basic rules for river safety for kids. CLICK TO READ MORE.

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Prep Your Pantry

Survival Foods That Will Last Forever in Your Pantry

Stockpile these survival foods that will last forever and never worry about them spoiling in your pantry if stored properly.

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Self-Sufficiency

How to Learn 58 Self-Sufficient Skills Right Now

Discover how to learn self-sufficient skills that you can do right now because self-sufficiency is the best gift you can give yourself.

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Bread Making

How to Make Sweet Cherry Bread with Cherry Glaze

Learn how to make this sweet cherry bread with cherry glaze that is so delicious and moist with this step-by-step recipe tutorial.

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Bread Making

The Best Homemade Burger Buns Ever

Learn how to make the best homemade burger buns ever with this easy step-by-step recipe tutorial that makes 8 burger buns per batch.

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Farmacy

Powerful Health Benefits of Spearmint and Its Effects

The health benefits of spearmint are so powerful for the body, mind, and spirit, and have been used for centuries. There are numerous benefits of spearmint. For one, the aroma of spearmint is fantastic! Spearmint can be used in many homemade healthcare recipes like mouthwash, toothpaste, essential oils, bath soaps, and body creams. Stick around to discover more about the health and spiritual benefits of spearmint. CLICK TO READ MORE.

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Self-Sufficient Kids

Rock Painting with Kids: A Colorful Summer Activity

If you are looking for a boredom-buster activity that is fun and creative to do with your kids this summer, think no further than rock painting with kids. Rock painting is so much fun that even older kids and teenagers love to do it. Take your kids to the river for the morning to collect some amazing rocks and head to your local art supply center and gather all of your materials and begin a fun afternoon of rock painting with your kids. Let’s discover how much fun rock painting with kids can be for a fun afternoon this summer! CLICK TO READ MORE.

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Prep Your Pantry

How to Make and Can Root Beer Float Jelly

Learn how to make and can root beer float jelly and have this old-fashioned treat for breakfast with your pancakes and biscuits!

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Self-Sufficient Kids

Ultimate Guide on Campfire Safety for Kids

Learn campfire safety for kids with these tips to keep your kids safe around any of your fun family campfires.

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