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

How to Regrow Your Grocery List and Get Free Food

Learn how to regrow your grocery list by regrowing the vegetables that you buy the most and planting them right in your garden!

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Vegetable Garden Projects

How to Plant A Climate-Friendly Garden: Strategies for Beginners

Explore how to combat climate change by growing a climate friendly garden by implementing these plants and practices into your home garden.

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Bread Making

How to Make Easy One Hour Dinner Rolls

Find out how to make easy one hour dinner rolls and whip up a fresh batch any night of the week or on busy holidays.

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Prep Your Pantry

10 Ways to Save Money on Groceries During Inflation

Learn effective strategies with these 10 ways to save money on groceries during inflation and still prep your pantry.

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Prep Your Pantry

Stockpiling MRE Meals for Survival: Prep Your Pantry

Learn why stockpiling MRE meals for survival is crucial and if it is the right food for you and your family.

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Prep Your Pantry

Best Foods to Stockpile for Survival Now: Prep Your Pantry

Learn the best foods to stockpile for your pantry and weather any storm or crisis with plenty of nutrition and water in your pantry.

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Self-Sufficient Kids

5 Best Gardening Tools for Kids to Complete Chores

Kids love to help with chores so help them feel more accomplished with appropriate gardening tools for kids.

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Bread Making

How to Make No Knead Rustic Bread: A Hands-Off Approach

Learn how to make no knead rustic bread for dinner with a hands-off approach with few staple ingredients and no messy hands!

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Bread Making

How to Make a Thanksgiving Breaded Cornucopia

Make your holiday cheese board more interesting by making a Thanksgiving breaded cornucopia. P.S. It’s easier than you may think!

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