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Living Tiny In A Teardrop Camper – The Funnier Side Of “Small” Life On The Road!

tiny living

Oh what a fun time it is living tiny on the road! We are now into our 63rd day of the trip and have entered Oregon, the 10th state of 50 we will visit before it is all said and

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Decluttering 101 – The Simple Experiment That Changed Our Life!

decluttering

When it comes to simplifying life and living without stress – nothing quite compares to decluttering. For us, downsizing, purging and eliminating unneeded “stuff” was simply the most freeing, life-altering process we’ve ever accomplished together. Not only did it organize

oldworldgardenfarms October 18, 2018October 14, 2019 Simple Life, Simple Living Read more

Downsizing 101 – Planning A Barn Sale At The Farm Like No Other!

barn sale

We have always wanted to have a big barn sale event at the farm. And now, our wish is going to come true. And you could say much bigger than we ever imagined! If you happen to be nearby in

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3 Simple Ways To Eliminate Clutter From Your House – And Simplify Life!

eliminate clutter

It is amazing what happens when you simply eliminate clutter from your surroundings. We have all been there. Looking for that cheese slicer that we know is somewhere in this drawer – or maybe that one? Or perhaps it’s trying

oldworldgardenfarms October 29, 2017December 23, 2018 Simple Life, Simple Living, Sunday Farm Update Read more

Why Living Smaller Is Living Better! The 5 Big Keys To Downsizing

living smaller

It never ceases to amaze us how many people want to know if living smaller is really living better. Well, it really is! There has not been a single day we have missed oversized suburban home, or all of the

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The Simple House Construction Budget – The Cost To Downsize

simple house construction budget

“What was the simple house construction budget for your home at the farm?”  “Did it really save you money?” Ever since starting our Simple House Project series on the blog, questions like those find their way into our inbox nearly every

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The Upside Of Downsizing, The Freedom Of Living Smaller

living smaller

I can still remember the looks of shock and disbelief on many of the faces of our friends and family when we told them we were going to build a 1000 square foot home at the farm. Where will put

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The Simple House Photo/Video Tour Update – 41 Days To Completion!

Simple House

The end is in sight! It seems hard to believe that exactly two months and eight days ago, the first bit of earth was scraped aside to make way for our Simple House Project at the farm. In those short 70

oldworldgardenfarms July 24, 2016February 5, 2019 Sunday Farm Update, The Simple Home Project Read more

Breaking Ground On Our Version Of A Tiny Home

Breaking Ground On Our Version Of A Tiny Home

It happened! This past week, after a few years of designing, planning and re-designing, we finally broke ground on our future “Simple House” at the farm. I have to say that for both of us, it was a pretty incredible moment

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Downsizing Room by Room. Less Space, Less Stuff Equals Less STRESS!

growing simple

It’s time to let the downsizing begin! This past week, we put our suburban home up for sale in anticipation of building and moving into our “Simple House” at the farm this summer. Our “Simple House” is all about downsizing to

oldworldgardenfarms March 6, 2016September 2, 2018 Simple Life, Sunday Farm Update, The Simple Home Project Read more
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  • About
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • OWG In The News
  • Copyright / Disclaimer Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Blog
  • Gardening
  • Raised Row Gardening – The Book
  • Planting Cover Crops
  • Raised Row Gardening
  • Eliminating Weeds!
  • The Gardener’s Resource Page
  • Any Age Anywhere Gardening
  • Growing Tomatoes
  • Growing Peppers
  • Ornamental Peppers
  • Composting Tips
  • Recipes
  • Christmas Cookie Tray Recipes
  • Bread Recipes
  • Instant Pot Recipes
  • Breakfast Recipes
  • Soup Recipes
  • Pickle Recipes!
  • Canning Recipes
  • Appetizers
  • Main Dishes
  • Side Dishes
  • Desserts
  • Beverages
  • Sauces, Dressing, Jams, Misc.
  • Self Sufficiency Recipes
  • Seasonal Recipes
  • Apple Recipes
  • Pumpkin Recipes
  • DIY Projects/Tips
  • DIY Project Plans – Instant Download
  • Barn Doors
  • Pergolas
  • DIY Projects At The Farm
  • Pallet Tips And Tricks
  • Pallet Projects
  • Farm Life
  • Weekly Farm Updates
  • OWG Photo Gallery
  • Living Simple
  • Simple House Project
  • Raising Chickens
  • Our Honey Bees
  • The Barn Project