Northwoods Oasis
A Small-Home Country Lifestyle
Are you being held prisoner by a giant McMansion?
Has your American Dream turned into a nightmare? Are you trapped in a cycle of home maintenance, house chores and mortgage bills? There’s a better way.
In 2018, we ditched the McMansion mindset and took our life back through small home, country living. Follow along as we share how.
You, too, can build and live a small home, rural lifestyle – now!
2023 Birchwood Bluegill Festival: July 21-23
It’s not summertime without the Birchwood Bluegill Festival! This year’s small town festival will be bigger and better than ever, with live music, kids games, a craft fair, and of course some delicious food. Whether you’re a longtime resident of Birchwood or just visiting for the festival, make sure to come out and celebrate with us!

Relax. You’re on lake time.
Imagine a place where the air is fresh, the water is clear, and the locals are friendly.
That place is the beautiful lake country of northern Wisconsin – a true Northwoods Oasis.
We’re building a small home, rural lifestyle in this small-town lake community. And we’re sharing it with you here.
So grab a cold one, settle in and stay for awhile. We’d love your company.

Read our latest blog posts.

Potting Soil vs Ground Soil: The Best for Your Garden
Can you put potting soil in the ground? In this article, we’ll explain the difference between potting soil and ground soil, why they’re unique, and how to choose between them for your perfect garden.

How to Start Working from Home Now!
Now more than ever, people are looking for ways to start working from home. If you’re one of them, then you’ve come to the right place! Hre are some tips and ideas on how you can start working from home now. We’ll also suggest what to consider before making the switch.

WordPress Themes vs Templates: What is the Difference?
WordPress is a free content management system (CMS) that powers millions of websites around the world. What is a CMS? A CMS stores digital information that can be presented in different ways. Some examples of a CMS might be an online store with lots of different products. Or the database of a large company and…

Modern Small House Design: Best Ideas Under 1500 SF
Dreaming of the perfect small home that’s stylish, functional and spacious? Look no further than today’s modern, small house designs for some great ideas.

New Blog? Relax! Your Blog Niche Can Wait
As a beginning blogger, don’t be pressured into thinking you need to choose a niche right away. You can take some time to explore your interests and find what type of blog feels natural to write and resonates with you.

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies: Simple and Scrumptious
Everyone loves peanut butter cookies – they make for an easy, anytime treat. And this 3-ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe makes them even easier!
Not only are these soft, chewy cookies packed with peanut butter flavor, but they’re gluten free too, making them perfect for those on a GF diet.