Meet Reesa! She’s a super cool mom who lives with her son in a tiny house in the middle of nature. Her parents and lots of animals nearby. Reesa loves showing other women how they can make their dream homes and live in a way that’s good for the planet and their wallets.
Today, Ethan and Reesa are chatting about Reesa’s awesome life off the grid. They’ll talk about how she got started and how she turned a shed into a cozy home. They’ll also learn about her clever ideas for staying warm and saving water, and they might even talk about something called humanure composting! It’s going to be a fun and interesting conversation. So please listen and enjoy!
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In This Episode:
- Solar Lights for Off-Grid: Reesa uses solar lights because they don’t need electricity from the city. She can charge them in different ways, making sure she always has light even without traditional power sources.
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Water Tank for Garden and Animals: Reesa plans to get a big tank to collect rainwater. This water will help her plants and animals, showing how she saves and uses water without relying on city water.
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Wood Stove for Warmth: Reesa talks about using a wood stove to keep her house warm. It’s a cozy way to stay toasty without needing lots of electricity.
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Beekeeping and Gardens for Food: Reesa loves keeping bees and growing her own food. She thinks it’s awesome to get food right from her backyard, showing how she doesn’t need to buy everything from the store.
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Inspiration for Home: Reesa shares where she gets ideas for how her home looks and works, especially for living off the grid.
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Building a Thrifty Home: Reesa talks about how she built her home without spending too much money. She used smart ideas to save on costs, like using secondhand furniture.
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Smart Water Systems: Reesa explains how she collects and uses water without traditional plumbing, showing how she manages things differently without city utilities.
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Eco-friendly Waste Management: Reesa describes how she turns waste into compost for her garden, which is a cool way to take care of the environment while keeping things clean.
Links and Resources:
- Cedar Shavings
- Blog Post on Off-Grid Systems
- Luci Lights
- Jackery Power Station
- WWOOF
- The Wild Farm Vermont
