ISLANDLIFE

Join us on our island adventure and keep up with our latest updates on life, friends, and everything in between. In this category, we share our experiences and insights living on the island, from beach days and outdoor adventures to local culture and traditions. We also keep you in the loop on our friends' updates and milestones, from new babies and weddings to travel and career highlights. Follow along to discover the beauty and wonder of island life and the power of friendship

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Dining out, quite literally.

how we built from scratch a spot where to stargaze and enjoy life.

Mario Esposito Sep 16, 2021 19 min read

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Papaya Me Crazy

We are trying to eat healthier, which means eating more fruit. We learned some amazing facts about Papayas that we didn't know but thought we knew.

Victoria Esposito Sep 16, 2021 4 min read

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Off-Grid Your Wallet

Thomas Jefferson said once or twice "to get what you don't have, you must be in willing to do what you have never done before". Well, this is the case for everything and particularly when it gets to finances.

Mario Esposito Sep 13, 2021 8 min read

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Got Lemons?

What can you do with too many lemons? That is once you drank your weight in lemonade and can't take anymore? The article will give a lead on a solution.

Victoria Esposito Sep 2, 2021 5 min read

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Solar hydroponic

Taking our greenhouse off-grid by adding a solar-powered hydroponic system. No more extension cords baby!

Mario Esposito Sep 1, 2021 5 min read

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Fun ahead, bLifun it is

Crosswords last week were a pretty good hit across our community, we received plenty of positive feedback and certainly some unexpected suggestions on how to keep adding to the fun day post.

Mario Esposito, Victoria Esposito Aug 29, 2021 4 min read

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Green Banana Flour

If you are Foodie or just adventurous in cooking, Green Banana Flour is a way to go. What wasn't known before, will be by the end of the read. Bonus- It can be made in your kitchen. We tried it in ours and it ended up being...

Victoria Esposito Aug 26, 2021 6 min read

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After the wheel, it was all downhill

Going off grid demands that you have access to the basics of energy and storing food in safe way. This is the beginning of a column where we're going to give you the blueprints of how to get that done.

Mario Esposito Aug 25, 2021 9 min read

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Managing Anxiety In Van-life

Life is challenging even when you have the wind in the sails and when the wind stops it gets even harder. Let's face the music and talk about the uncomfortable of being in a confined space while we live the dream.

Victoria Esposito Aug 24, 2021 7 min read

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How much does it cost to live off-grid

It's a question on the mind of many when it comes to making life changes, like having a baby or buy a home or say... dump all and go and living in a van. Here's the breakdown from who took the leap.

Victoria Esposito Aug 23, 2021 8 min read

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OFF-GRID: In a cave?! Hell NO!

There is a lot of confusion about what is living off-grid. Is it living in a cave? or drinking recycled urine? Does it mean no electricity? Do I have to give up my Smartphone?! Let's find out.

Victoria Esposito Aug 21, 2021 8 min read

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Milling machine - Part I

Getting timber from home depot is very expensive, cumbersome, and lengthy even when the store is just a few nautical miles away. So start harvesting dead Kiawe tree for making stuff. It's a lot of work and a machine to prep the wood was needed. Here's the story.

Victoria Esposito Aug 20, 2021 7 min read

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