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August 5, 202224

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VIDEO: FAKE CHRISTMAS TREES | a problem with Christmas

December 5, 20170

I bought a fake tree a couple years back, but as I sit here and think about the way that I can make my Christmas more sustainable, it feels like committing to not purchasing a fake tree again would be a great way. I don’t mention it in the video, but the obvious best way…

VIDEO: NATURAL AND MINIMALIST CHRISTMAS GARLAND

December 1, 20170

I am loving the look of this simple Christmas garland made out of oranges and pinecones. And my favorite part is that when the season is over, I can throw it into the compost, making it a great zero waste Christmas decoration, and keeping me on track for my more sustainable Christmas theme. I was…

VIDEO: DIY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS IDEAS: a more sustainable Christmas

November 29, 20170

I need none breakable Christmas ornaments this year! And to make sure that things are a bit more sustainable, I am thinking about the different ways that I can have handmade ornaments so I don’t have to buy anything. Either DIYing ornaments out of things I found around the house, or crafting together something with…

VIDEO: WASTE REDUCTION WEEK: intro and circular economy

October 16, 20170

This week we are doing something a little bit different, and talking about the different themes of Canada’s Waste Reduction Week. Sustainable living is important to us, and we believe that part of that, is being aware of the footprint that you have, and being open to making improvements and changes. We are definitely not…

VIDEO: COMPROMISE: what matters to you? Figure it out, and take action NOW!

October 2, 20170

Ian is home from Alberta for 24 hours, lol. But we sat down and had a quick chat about something that we truly believe in: compromise. It’s common advice to say “never settle” but I think there is more practical value in “prioritizing value”. In the balance of time vs money, Ian and Serina lean…

VIDEO: SEPTEMBER GARDEN UPDATE

September 6, 20170

Take a quick tour with us in the garden, as we fill you in on all the summer to fall changes. Things are very productive right now, but the end is near 🙁 Follow along with Serina as she explains what this mess of green is.

VIDEO: Starting Seeds Indoors: A Beginner’s Guide

April 21, 201729

We previously constructed our new germination station in our basement. But now it’s time to start planting some vegetable seeds indoors, so that they can eventually be transplanted into our permaculture gardens later in the spring. This is our definitive guide to starting seeds indoors.

VIDEO: How to Make Maple Syrup (and the science of maple sap)

April 7, 201730

Ever wondered how to make maple syrup? Curious about why maple sap is sweet, or where it comes from? Then this is the video for you! Homemade maple syrup is a wonderful free treat and an excellent use of your property. It could even be a source of income if you have enough trees!

VIDEO: How We Set Up Our Germination Station for Starting Seedlings Indoors

March 7, 201727

If we hope to someday become fully food self-sufficient, we are going to have to begin taking part in the process from seed to harvest. So check out how we built our germination station in our basement, to start our seedlings indoors.

VIDEO: How A Cross-Canada Road Trip Brought Us Back to Reality

February 10, 201727

A full account of our cross-canada road trip, from the east coast to the west coast to the arctic coast. Plus, how this epic adventure convinced us to live in our van for 2 years and eventually start homesteading.

VIDEO: GGC – 73 – Preparing our Hugelkultur Garden for Winter: Chop and Drop

December 20, 201620

Though Hugelkultur is a very low maintenance method of permaculture gardening, there are a few things you have to do throughout the year. So right now, as autumn draws to an end, it’s about time we prepared our garden for the winter, using a simple technique called: Chop and Drop!

VIDEO: GGC – 70 – The Ruth Stout Method

November 29, 201630

After spending our summer building labor-intensive hugelkultur mounds, we decided to try our hands at a MUCH simpler form of permaculture, using the Ruth Stout Method: Simply growing our food in hay!

VIDEO: GGC – 63 – Cooking Homegrown Corn On A Campfire

September 7, 201630

We were a little late to harvest our corn, but we were able to salvage enough to cook. But instead of peeling the husks and dropping them in a pot of boiling water, we decided to show you our favorite method of cooking corn on the cob… IN THE CAMPFIRE!

VIDEO: GGC – 57 – Vanlife Hacks Using Sugru Mouldable Glue

June 30, 201629

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VIDEO: GGC – 55 – After Two Years Of Van Life… We Found Our Dream Home!

May 27, 201630

After nearly two years traveling Canada and saving money by living full time in our camper van, we found our dream home: A small log cabin, with enough open space for huge vegetable gardens and enough forest to get lost in. 🙂

VIDEO: GGC – 54 – Van Life: Day 634 ended VERY differently than usual

May 6, 201629

A day in the life of a couple who lives full time in a van. Except that after nearly two years of van life, this day ended VERY differently than normal. Hard work and sacrifice pays off. Music Copyright Information: “Call to the Cows” section of the “William Tell Overture”. This work is in the…

VIDEO: GGC – A Really Quick Update

April 14, 201630

Hey Guys! Just a really quick update to let you all know that we’re still here! We’ve had some unexpected changes in our lives and can’t wait to tell you all about it. Plus, a shout out to Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives whom we met up with a couple of months ago to…

VIDEO: GGC – 49 – Van Life Lessons: Being Mindful of Our Finite Resources

February 11, 201629

We’ve learned a lot of lessons while living in a camper van full time for over a year and a half, but one of the most valuable of all, has been learning to appreciate the finite nature of our personal resources. Knowing that you’ll eventually run out of something, makes you much more mindful of…

VIDEO: GGC – 47 – Top 5 Tips For A Warm Sleep In A Van During A Canadian Winter

January 22, 201626

Now that we’ve settled in to a typically cold Canadian winter, we get asked a lot of questions about how we stay warm at night while living full time in our Camper Van. Here’s our top five tips on how to have a warm sleep in even the coldest of weather.

VIDEO: GGC – 29 – Spark Plug Problems, Moose Encounters, and Roadside Gardens

November 6, 201528

Part 25 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After leaving Deer Lake, we ended up having some engine trouble. Plus, we continued to see road side gardens and wood piles. We even got up close and personal with a huge moose, and finally made it to the St. John’s Walmart for…

VIDEO: GGC – 27 – Van Repairs: Fixing our Brakes at a Truck Stop in Newfoundland

October 30, 201530

Part 23 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After driving around for 3 days with nothing but bailing wire holding our brakes together, we finally found the proper parts, and fixed them at a Truck Stop.

VIDEO: GGC – 26 – Tablelands Trail in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland

October 27, 201530

Part 22 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. We drove through Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland and Labrador, and went for a hike on the Tablelands Trail. The Tablelands is an area of desert like rocky hills which were formed several hundred million years ago when plate tectonics forced the…

VIDEO: GGC – 21 – We made it off the Newfoundland ferry and cleaned the van

October 13, 201526

Part 18 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. Our makeshift bailing-wire brake fix lasted long enough for us to make it off the Newfoundland ferry. Once on the island, we gave the van a MUCH needed cleaning to get rid of all the dust! Plus, our first impression of the people…

VIDEO: GGC – 20 – Our minor break-down right before the Newfoundland ferry

October 9, 201529

Part 17 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. The 600 kilometers of rough gravel road through the wilderness of Labrador finally took its toll. Right before reaching the Newfoundland ferry, our van broke-down on the side of the road overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

VIDEO: GGC – 17 – Churchill Falls on the Trans-Labrador Highway

September 23, 201530

Part 14 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After a rainy start down the Trans-Labrador highway, the weather finally improved and we got a chance to explore Churchill River and the small northern community of Churchill Falls. Still no luck finding one of the satellite phones that the province provides free…

VIDEO: GGC – 15 – We finally reached Newfoundland and Labrador!

September 15, 201529

Part 12 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. We finally finish our drive up route 389 from Baie-Comeau to Labrador City, and in doing so, cross another province off our list: Newfoundland and Labrador! Along the way, we also saw a huge Iron Ore Mine in Fermont, Quebec.

VIDEO: GGC – 10 – Walmart camping in Saguenay, Quebec

August 6, 201529

Part 7 of our three-week road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada (the Atlantic Provinces). After finally getting our new tire mounted, we drove another 600 km to Saguenay, Quebec and decided to camp out at Walmart for the night.