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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Bread Making

How to Make Easy Cinnamon Rolls: Recipe for Beginners

Learn how to make easy cinnamon rolls with this recipe for beginners and wow your family with delicious cinnamon rolls any day of the week!

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Self-Sufficient Kids

Why Teach Fossils to Kids: A Simple Survival Lesson

Discover why it is important to teach fossils to kids and how ecosystems respond to and recover from extinctions from climate changes.

Prep Your Pantry

SOS Mix is Essential for Your Survival Pantry

Keep this dry SOS mix in your pantry and always have great soup or sauce mix ready for many types of meals just by adding water!

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Self-Sufficient Kids

Knife Safety for Kids: Ultimate Guide to Their Safety

Since knives have been around since the beginning and are not going anywhere anytime soon, it is smart to teach knife safety to your kids.

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Self-Sufficient Kids

The Best Activities for First Aid for Kids

Learn how to teach first aid and CPR to your kids with these fun activities kids love and with toys you may already have!

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Self-Sufficient Kids

How to Teach Self-Sufficiency Skills to Kids: Prepare Them Now

Discover how to teach self-sufficiency skills to your kids and teach them how to be self-sufficient now before a disaster strikes.

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Vegetable Garden Projects

Best Survival Seed Vaults to Stockpile for a Crisis

Plan for the best survival outcome during or after a crisis with the best survival seed vaults to stockpile for a crisis.

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Bread Making

How to Make the Best White Bread Recipe for Beginners

This easy and delicious step-by-step tutorial teaches how to make the best white bread recipe for beginners.

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Bread Making

How to Make Artisan Bread

Discover how easy it is to make your very own delicious artisan bread with my easy-to-follow recipe tutorial!

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