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!

hardtack survival biscuits
Prep Your Pantry

How to Make Hardtack Survival Biscuits

Make and keep a stocked pantry of hardtack survival biscuits to help provide food for your family in emergencies. They will last indefinitely!

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Vegetable Garden Projects

How to Install a Worm Tunnel and Improve Your Garden Soil

Discover how to install a worm tunnel in your garden for easy, odor-free composting. Improve soil health naturally with the help of worms!

quince jam
Prep Your Pantry

How to Can a Year’s Supply of Quince Jam

Can a year’s supply of quince jam for your pantry with this simple recipe and offer your family a different kind of jam!

Image illustrates a quince tree demonstrating information on all about quince trees.
Backyard Orchard

All About Quince Trees: Ultimate Guide

Learn all about quince trees in this ultimate guide discussing how to grow quince trees and the various ways to use quince fruit.

Image illustrates a Pinterest pin of a cherry tree demonstrating information on all about cherry trees.
Backyard Orchard

All About Cherry Trees: Ultimate Guide

Learn all about cherry trees in this ultimate guide discussing how to grow cherry trees and the various ways to use cherries.

6 braided challah bread
Bread Making

How to Make a 6 Braided Challah Bread

Learn how to make a 6 braided challah bread with full tutorial with photos and a video clip even if it is your first time.

Image illustrates how to regrow food.
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!

Image illustrates a greenhouse for climate-friendly garden.
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.

dinner rolls
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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