Rainy River Homesteaders
Welcome to Rainy River Homesteaders!
This is my little corner of the internet where I share real-life northern homesteading — muddy boots, frozen mornings, foraging adventures, comfort-food recipes, money-saving tricks, and the occasional “well… that didn’t go as planned” moment that comes with trying to live simply in Northwestern Ontario. If you’re curious about homesteading, want to be a little more self-sufficient, or just want advice that actually works in real life, you’re in the right place.
January always feels like it’s been here longer than it has any right to be. The holidays disappear, the days ...
2025 on the homestead was full of muddy boots, surprise frosts, overeager zucchini, named chickens, quiet mornings by the woodstove, ...
From curious foxes to midnight bears, my trail cam captures the lessons nature quietly offers. Each visitor — coyote, fisher, ...
There’s something about that first curl of wood smoke that makes every northern soul stop and breathe it in. It’s ...
Join me and my son as we head deep into untouched bush on our hunting land to set up a ...
The first freeze always sneaks up on me. One day it’s fall, the next my garden hose is frozen solid, ...
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I Made a Coloring Book (Yes, Really. It Even Has a Story.)
So, I went and did it again—I made a book. This one’s called The Quiet Cabin and it’s not your average coloring book. Picture this: 40 peaceful, single-sided pages full of cozy cabin life—think crackling fireplaces, misty lakes, and the kind of quiet that only comes when the Wi-Fi’s out.
But here’s the twist: it’s not just coloring. Tucked inside is a short story that pulls you right into cabin living, so you’re not only coloring the vibe—you’re reading it too. It’s part relaxation, part escape, and part “wow, I didn’t think a coloring book could make me want hot chocolate this bad.”
If you love coloring, storytelling, or just need an excuse to sit quietly without looking at your phone, this one’s for you.
Grab your copy here on Amazon
Curious about the homesteading life but not ready to go full barn boots just yet? This 30-Day Homesteading Challenge gives you one new task each day to try for yourself—like making fire without matches, fermenting something funky, or baking from scratch. You won’t get hand-holding or tutorials; you’ll figure it out as you go, just like real homesteaders do. It’s not about perfection—it’s about trying it out before you trade your apartment for a chicken coop.