Why Idaho Is The BEST State For Off Grid Homesteaders

[@TayCMae]

Fellow Idahoan here! Glad to see people with a good head on their shoulders moving here and wanting to preserve our freedoms rather than take them away!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you! Excited to be there!!

[@kendellewis9416]

Yeah, no kidding!

[@nickdole147]

You made a awesome choice.

[@kenkoh1724]

Sir, am I allow to compost in Idaho? I plan to move there also.

[@rudygfan]

@@kenkoh1724 You can compost pretty much anywhere. check the zoning and codes.

[@ellenclayton5955]

Freedom, liberty and property rights. Sounds like all good reasons

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Amen!

[@mx500a4]

Snow is awesome, guns are even more awesome, and living in the country is the awesomest of all!!!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Agreed!!!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

@Free Thinker we feel unsafe without guns because guns exist in the world, as do bad guys, and in ID so do bear.

[@ibMoose2u]

​@@Free Thinker He answered it in a very short manner, but yes he answered it. As a LEO of 29 years in CA, recently retired and RAN to my beautiful new state of Montana, sheeple don't see the day to day atrocities that mankind inflicts upon one another. As we continue to brutally overpopulate the world (google it), last vestiges of beauty, freedoms, etc are becoming sparser. As a gang unit supervisor for many years, I can tell you, we had many gang members running dope to ID, UT, CO, WY, MT, OR and WA for the cartel. The wolves are everywhere. The sheeple are numerous and there aren't that many sheepdogs. You should be grateful you have a new sheepdog in your state. I had 15 fellow LEOs retire last summer, 14 moved immediately from N. CA and 6 landed in ID, be grateful for them too. I went to high school in a remote rural town in N. CA where we waved at each other in vehicles, everybody had integrity and morals, and were just wholesome good people. ID, MT, UT, CO have these people and they outnumber the wolves. I wake up GRATEFUL for my new life amongst good human beings and love being out amidst them. People smile and use turn signals, it's crazy.... but, again, there are many many reasons why I also never go without 9mm Shield when in the embrace of good humanity, not only for my protection, for theirs too. I won't let somebody from in or out of state walk into a restaurant, Wal-Mart, wherever and take 5-30 lives including my own if I can help it with my training and experiences. If that doesn't help give you a better understanding, just start googling some of the things I mentioned :^) be well.

[@ChefBuck90]

Couldn't say it any better!

[@05dturner]

@Free Thinker did you ever consider that it is safer because most people there carry a firearm? Also as a off the cuff comparison, I rarely clog up my toilet, but I still own a plunger. Fact is that people there are great and nice and genuinely like people, but it only takes one person to be a violent asshole to make you wish you were armed.

[@alaskanken2132]

We are very free in Alaska building codes out of "Anchorage" free in homeschooling . And you can open carry and conceal carry without a license . I am glad to hear that you are experiencing the same in Idaho 👍

[@MJ-ee6fc]

I live in Idaho. I love it here .

[@eric777100763]

Same thing here in Kentucky it's no longer required to have a permit to conceal carry. Of course it's Kentucky a lot of people have firearms. There's only 8 million people here the state isn't really that rich by any stretch of the imagination the biggest city is Lou evil and regrettably the Democrats have made the entire city a cesspool. I don't think there's any place that's perfect but I understand I'll ask is awesome I think you guys are very fortunate to live there. Best regards from Kentucky.

[@jacobfowles4992]

... I’m so torn about this. I’ve been in Idaho for 7 years. Came up from Arizona and, as I always say Idaho is the snowy version of AZ. However things are changing rapidly here and it is not what it used to be. Californians by the droves our moving here and everything from costs of living to traffic has become more California by the month. Even worse is the politics they’re bringing. There’s people call the cops becausetheir neighbor's lawn was not to their standard and their quote to the police was “ Not California enough” It’s aggravating since I moved here but I’ve done not one thing to change this place it was perfect 5 years ago. It’s fantastic that you’ve got a 20 acre plot so you don’t get that crap from idiots but many of the locals in my area are essentially stuck because of what has happened to the pricing in housing and land😕

[@baileydebates4933]

I agree, I've lived here my whole life and its hard for me to watch the gentrification of my state. I don't mind new people coming in but its just hard to watch everything in price shoot up and its very hard to find an affordable place to live.

[@candiwells4607]

So true. My husband is born and raise here in Idaho 50 yrs. Ive lived here 12 and it is getting worse and worse. Tons of people and everything is changing. Housing, hunting grounds ect.... 😟

[@idahomountainlover754]

Jacob Fowles how do you think native Idahoans feel? You moved here from somewhere else. You are part of the problem!

[@ken7165]

So a transplant is complaining about other transplants? Give me a break with your self entitled rant 🙄

[@ken7165]

@@idahomountainlover754 exactly what I was thinking 👍

[@deannakinsman6790]

As an introvert myself Idaho sounds PERFECT to me!! Just me on my own little piece land sound like the closest thing to HEAVEN...❤❤❤

[@melikeow]

Lots of out of state people come into Idaho complaining about how much their state sucks but then turn around and try to change Idaho's people and culture to be more like the state they came from. Although we Idahoans absolutely hate it when people move here, it does truly seem like they like Idaho the way it is and don't want to change it! Thank you all so much for having that mind set, as a born and raised Idahoan it means so much to us for y'all to be as willing to adapt to the culture as you are! Just hope y'all are ready for -30 degree winters that tend to last from early November to late March or April 😂

[@idahomountainlover754]

April let’s hope we have horrendous winter weather so all these newbies leave!

[@davidwolf1814]

I left California many years ago because of the crowds and politics, came to Wa. state for a college degree and now am prepping to move to either Alaska or northern Idaho to live a free life that I have always craved. I don't want to change the way other people live I want to live like you folks!

[@jeanwillis6537]

Really? -30?

[@eric777100763]

Wow I wasn't aware of that type of weather. I always had a picture in my head of Idaho looking something like Kentucky obviously there's a big difference. Beautiful stay I think you're very fortunate to live there. Kentucky's awesome but if you're going to complain about whether the humidity here in the Ohio Valley makes it a bit sticky but other than that I love my state. Best regards from Kentucky.

[@taniaa777]

When people move here to make profit off development... and more development..is when you'll anger us Idahoans. Idaho is an agriculture and wild preserving state. Filled with people who appreciate the coexistence of nature and people. So many people are moving to Idaho, spacifically Boise, to change it.. not appreciate it. We are now the #1 state and city to move to right now and I can say that most moving to Boise are not pro wilderness they are pro profit. Protective over or wild and never ashamed is a true Idahoan.. welcome to Idaho!! I agree 100% that we need people coming here to love it, and contribute to the way it is, to make it better .. welcome to Idaho🥰

[@cheriemartin3767]

LOL yes I do want to see how your care for your hydrangea, I have been admiring them on the videos. breed? feed?

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Awesome, we'll do one!

[@Emma-3010]

Yes, please :)

[@jgriff3218]

Bell is on will be waithing

[@cybernetica28]

It's nice to see more and more homeschool families! We do homeschool too and so far we have 2 kids graduated and 2 kids more to go!

[@robertosantinni9656]

A VERY 2A family. GOTTA LOVE IT. We live in Missouri, another “Free” state that I’m proud of.

[@AuntieAnn]

I actually a little shocked that people question "your" decision on where "you" want to live...........OH wait no I'm not shocked, it's KZbin 😂😂😂😂 I'm so excited to go along with you on your new journey....(well to watch anyway) 😁

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

KZbin is a funny creature sometimes lol

[@tammyi363]

I thought the same thing! Really, what business is it of anyone else’s?🤦🏻‍♀️. I would love to move to Idaho... I told my husband years ago that if something happened to him, I’d sell everything in OR and head to Idaho! Snow is no big deal- you just prepare for it just like other types of weather. Congrats on getting closer and closer to your dream!!!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

@@tammyi363 or you can take him with you 😂

[@amechelb]

Me too!!! It was number one on our list when we were thinking of where we would buy land. We ended up moving to MO instead but if we had not had family that moved here in exactly the right place then we would have probably ended up there.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

@@amechelb We looked in MO as well!

[@karenrothery5696]

Ha, ha - good naturally - since the 2021 heat wave! After viewing your many videos, it is apparent that your values will grow and thrive and you be great role models for all. Thank you!

[@woodyjade9097]

I live in Minnesota ( land of 10,000 lakes) and we get a lot of snow and cold. You could not drag me out of here with a team of horses. I'm an ice fisherman and have been all my life. The best is when i'm out in the fish house in the middle of a blizzard and can't see shore at all. So peaceful and i cherish every moment!!!!!!!!!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

I love that, lived in Grand Forks, ND for 3 years.

[@avbuddha]

I grew up in Fargo ND & Detroit Lake MN. My family sold our cabin in MN about 8 years ago. It was sad, but the politics and taxes became to much. Having been Living in Boise for a couple decades now. I love this state, as beautiful as any I have seen and I have lived and traveled all over the west. Now that our kids are grown we are looking at our options, and it hard to beat what we see around us. We will be leaving the Boise area as it has grown in a direction neither of us agree with. North Idaho is our first choice. Miss the Minnestoa fishing, but someone needs to nuke the twin cities, dont cha know!

[@jakecynthiaray8985]

I adore, and my husband loves that when we watch you guys that you are "normal".. Thank you for being REAL!

[@Danette1959]

I just purchased that book and Idaho is one of the 5 out of 5 locations to move to. The author of that book was interviewed at Saved to Serve on youtube a couple months ago. The author lives in Utah another 5 out of 5 locations he lists in his book. He also said that there will be an attack on the U.S. according to his contacts in government, where he used to work. I hope to get out of the city very soon the Lord willing. Thanks for posting your journey.

[@akuashope7477]

Decided to view your older videos. That clock is awesome. Hope you remember to build another one. That book is great.

[@Bambirita]

Thank you for sharing about the Strategic Relocation book.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Of course!

[@Madridpaul87]

My husband loves watching your videos because he wants to homestead property in New Mexico.Yesterday, he had me watch the video on framing your tiny home and I am hooked. Your courage and the bold steps that you have taken to make your dreams a reality are very encouraging. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us and living the dream. Matthew 19:26

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Kind words. Thank you so much. Good luck!

[@4philipp]

OMG. I can’t believe you love snow as much as I do. And you are absolutely correct, 34° and rain is pure misery. Ohh, it’s cold and snowy....guess no one want to live there...perfect. I pretty much used all the same reasoning you did to figure out where I want to go. I did pick a different state though. Now I need that book to see where it’s ranking. I’m sure the book is trending on amazon right now. Can’t wait to leave cozy NYC. Hopefully finding a good lady like you have as well. When your property is ready to go on the market, make a video tour of it. People love it. There is a real estate guy here on KZbin with such videos. Mooers Realty - based in Maine, use it for inspiration. Anyway, I’m kinda excited to watch you move. Good times ahead.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you, yeah get the book, it is a good read! We will do a video tour, hopefully whoever buys it will love to hobby farm.

[@natashamiller4860]

I just stumbled upon your channel this past week and I love it! You guys seem to be aligned with our priorities and values. Keep providing such wonderful content and blessings to you on your builds!

[@Blackbriars-Shadow]

Maine is another great state which is why I moved here. I have no restrictions on my land. No permits either. "The Way Life Should Be"

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Nice

[@Sheilazy1]

Are you serious you have a very liberal democrat governor who has ruined Maine!!

[@heatheringram2976]

I’m constantly amazed at how many people chose Idaho to homestead. The growing zone is so short. It’s so much harder to have to store 6-12 months of good. What if there were no canning lids to buy or gas for the chainsaw. Also mentally it’s extremely challenging to be indoors for that much of one’s life.we chose a zone 8 that has enough chill hours for fruits, but can grow brassicas, carrots etc in the winter. Chickens water rarely freezes.

[@fallenangelwi25]

I was born in California but raised from 3 to 12 in Oregon and I miss it sooooo much!!!! Driving semis I learned the east coast is a million times worse than west coast.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

I've never been out that far.

[@williamcarine1673]

You got that right! I love taking Freight out west. I'm from Ohio and the east coast is a lot closer but I try my best to avoid it unless the money is good

[@Ourlittlehomesteadlife]

I just love you guys. Your realness is so refreshing!! Keep it up... Can't wait to see what the future holds for your family.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you

[@joegraybill6721]

As a fellow North Idaho resident, and a recent transplant from the Boise area, I'm glad that you put more thought into your move than just "It's pretty let's go". I'm thinking that Idaho is going to be a gathering place for those seeking freedom from their oppressive states, now being revealed by the current lockdown situation we find ourselves in. And as long as those moving here are coming for the freedom and not to "Turn Idaho Purple" then I welcome you.

[@venomlink2033]

Indiana resident here. Half of the reason I’m even considering North Idaho is because of how conservative it is. Indiana is too, but Idaho seems like heaven for people who love liberty.

[@douglasburch2320]

Now I have the back-story that took your family to Idaho. I wish you nothing but the greatest success!!

[@JillRH]

Welcome to Idaho! You’re gonna love it here.

[@ashleyemerson5870]

I hope you don't mind if I ask a question. I'm a conservative Christian that wants to live off grid with my family of six. What percentage of people in Idaho will hate us for moving there?

[@JillRH]

Mrs. Emerson as a conservative Christian ourselves I would say that you should be well received. For decades idaho has been a conservative state. Of course the past several years we have become more diverse. I don’t see idaho as anything near the politics of western Oregon and Washington. I have lived my entire life in southern idaho. Visited northern idaho a bit and central quite a bit. I think the general vibe is laid back and community minded. Look out for each other and treat each other well.

[@franksciabica3186]

Great to hear young people with the right mind. Give me hope for our country. God Bless and may millions see your videos

[@minerkrill]

We LOVE Idaho! We are political refugees from WA. Our family is a homeschooling, Christian, constitutionalists, militarily loving bunch. Most states we are the most hated but now that we moved we have a lot of support!!! Go IDAHO!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Us too!!

[@kujo4948]

I could not imagine how challenging is must have been being in law enforcement in WA Sate in 2019/2020. So happy you and your family perused the option of moving your family to ID.

[@Taking_Back_Thyme]

We are considering Montana. A little concerned about having California plates on our cars 😢 This will be the final move as we are both in our late 60’s.

[@sidoniewinterpasternak9938]

Please, let us know. Think about the same move, the same age group. Thanks.

[@TheDoctornaut]

Sell your cars. Buy in ID.

[@chrissmith7364]

Don't worry about changing your plates, just stay in California.

[@kimberlyschiele1117]

Thank you for elaborating on what you meant by the state being a free state. Your pew pew word is absolutely adorable! You two are adorable! Much love and prayers❤

[@jamiecountryman6205]

Lol Bang bang 🤣 Way to eat that chip 😃 Thank you all for brightening my day again!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you for tuning in!!

[@jessicabentz2920]

I have lived in Idaho my whole life and so glad to see you guys moving here

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much 💓

[@simplegrower5838]

Idaho is beautiful. Be happy.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

We think so too! Thanks!

[@cindychurch925]

Love your videos. We are kindred spirits. I am happy you all have done this when you and your family is young.

[@joshuahart1478]

You guys are such nerds! 😂Lol we love you. Just watched the back to Eden doc because of you, and it changed my life 🤗

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

We are. I'm so glad that movie opened your eyes like it did ours. It changed how we saw and did everything in the garden!

[@joshuahart1478]

Dang..... Now I really wanna move to Idaho....😓

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Do it

[@susanb5873]

Good Simple Living Not too many people though. Then Idaho will fill up too🤣

[@joshuahart1478]

@@susanb5873 Don't worry, not with me! We just bought our place in March. Love it, just Idaho sounds bomb!

[@kriseq5549]

Ok, here I am again. I've been binge watching your channel. Just watching Jeremy thumb through that book and see that my lovely state of NJ, doesn't even have one star!! Been contemplating a move, and in these days, more than ever. Learning so much about you and from you. Sooooo refreshing.. Would love to be your neighbor!! 😘 ❤️

[@lauryn_21420]

Great video! The bloopers at the end had me laughing!🤪😂! Glad to hear more of where you guys are headed in your life. By the way you do NOT suck at youtube. I love all the videos, you keep them light and fun and educational!💙

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you Lauryn lol!

[@azbushrat]

Nothing beats freedom...enough said!!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Truth

[@JacobsTriangleHomestead]

I laughed out loud when I saw that my home state California is a one-star state. Of course, living here, I'm not surprised at all. I'm interested in seeing how you adapt to doing things in Idaho. One of the primary things that I'm interested in seeing is how you work with the shorter growing season. As far as I know, Idaho is a fantastic state for hunting and probably fishing too. I'm not sure how anybody could see the videos of the area surrounding your property and still wonder why you made that choice. Count my vote for a hydrangea video too! Especially how you care for them to maintain their blue color. Last, that clock is freaking awesome!! I will need to find me a cable spool and make one of my own!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you, I thought it was a clever use for a spool! You got it, we'll get the hydrangeas pruned.

[@DHarri9977]

@@GoodSimpleLiving Short growing season, I see a green-house in your future for the Idaho property. Grow lots of potatoes, carrots, etc very easy to grow.

[@karenrothery5696]

YES. HYDRANGEA VIDEO WOULD AWESOME!

[@gingerreid8569]

I support where you want to live..you are both young and able to do what the winter's demand...I have gone thru the northern portion of Idaho when traveling to Montanta and Wyoming many many years ago...gorgeous and I love the mountains...we have to choose N.E. Texas ( from way south Texas)...family is important with Children, Grands and Great Grands...with that, we still travel 6-7 hours to visit...but so far...we are able to do everything we want...no building codes, grow and raise what we want, collect rain water and have raw milk and other restricted items...We are older and not able to handle the weather issues of the Northwest...but I have made many trips and it is gorgeous...the Grand Tetons are where I want my ashes scattered when I die...they are my soul place for sure...Good Luck and follow your dream...we did!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you, yeah sometimes your heart just feels at home.

[@darylcampbell3244]

I’ve never once questioned your choice. I just figured you had done your home work and it was the place for you.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

We do love it!

[@lindafal2483]

Hello... Loved the time I spent in Idaho..I wish you lots of luck and happiness.. Remember the struggle is worth the reward!!!!

[@livingfaithhomestead6645]

Beautiful and not a lot of people would be my reasons too! Sounds like you chose what is best for your family. Homeschool laws are horrible in Ny.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

I hear that, California as well!

[@Julie28Davis]

Born and raised in North Idaho and currently stuck in Spokane WA. Although I am still close all the reasons you listed are the same reasons I want to go home and build.

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

How does Jeremy keep his hair so nice when working outside????

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

He's actually a Ken doll.

[@barbbonam]

@@GoodSimpleLiving I hope he doesn't have the Ken doll anatomy! JK!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

@@barbbonam yup, unfortunately just flesh colored unders that dont come off.

[@danr97123]

Love your channel! We are very much like minded , but stuck in the greater Portland area for work. I will enjoy watching your journey!

[@GearMaven]

Condolences in these bad times!!

[@jamieohare2428]

“Free state” is why I want to go to Idaho. Just watch out for those fleeing from CA and other liberal states. I’m afraid these free areas may not last but sincerely wish you the best.

[@DHarri9977]

The Californians are heading to Texas to ruin that state no worries.

[@j.fabela1748]

Not all them CA are coming here to try and change our state.

[@deborahryan2654]

Guys, as a Californian, realize that the majority are leaving because it is so liberal. Most are God-fearing patriots that are saddened by what has happened to our lovely state.

[@karencronin9502]

J. Fabela that’s what the left does. They keep voting the idiots in then move to good conservative states, and ruin it all.

[@jamieohare2428]

Deborah Ryan they may be fleeing policies which are destroying their state, but there seems to be some sort of cognitive dissonance which prohibits them from recognizing it’s the politicians THEY vote for which enact these policies. Often times people can’t recognize or name but a few of these policies. When they get to the next state, guns WIIL still be scary and social programs NEED to be expanded to help whatever victim class. Without realizing it (or maybe they do) they will be voting in the same policies and politicians These things are always disguised by altruism and good intentions, but they will lead to the same end result. Sorry, don’t mean to get so political but I guess freedom vs more laws is the crux of the political debate... Anyway, Idaho sure looks beautiful. Love the videos!

[@greaterpurposelife5644]

I just found you guys in the past week and love your show. I am still catching up to your situation but cant wait to see more. Your doing great and so helpful to the rest of us.

[@farmergirlangie3469]

Love pro 2nd ammendment.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

#pewpewlife

[@monicalucius6993]

You 2 did your home work fantastic live your best LIVES...BLESSINGS

[@annamaybeekman5152]

Please Jereny.I love Hydrengia and want to plant some when I move up there. I do want to know how to correctly prune Hydrengia...Also you do not need to explain to me why you are moving up there...I am moving up there for all the same reasons as you. And I was born and raised in N. Y. And it was my job every day to shovel the driveway. The elevation is not that high there.... you know what? Idaho is for like minded people . Love you guy

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you Annamay! Yeah, Idaho is good people!!

[@xmdbd552]

Enjoy your move. What a concept to live your own life. Go for it.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Yes, thank you!!

[@woodspirit98]

Does Idaho still have hanging as the sentence for stealing horses on the books? That's what worries me. What if I leave a saloon one night and can't get a carriage or get on the wrong horse to get home. Can I still be hung by the neck until dead? I really hate when that happens.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

I mean to be fair, if you remember where you hitched your stud then it shouldn't be an issue.... unless however you are down on blackjack and need to make a quit get er way!

[@terrim.602]

@@GoodSimpleLiving 😂😂😂

[@harleyanne3720]

woodspirit98 As an Idahoan be careful when you venture down those wooden sidewalks or the Indians that go on the warpath! I married a Native American , former police officer too.

[@poohsblusteryday8592]

🤣😂🤣😂 yes we do!!! So stay far away from my horses…..

[@debbiefranzen8863]

I agree with what you say about the rain. We are up in Tacoma and the rain gets so "old" in the winter. I would take snow any day over all the rain. I would love to live in Idaho!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Yes it gets very old

[@tammyi363]

My number one question is: Who sings your intro and what is the song title? It’s beautiful🥰

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Our 12 year old daughter wrote, played, and sang it! She has a channel "Nevaeh Souza".

[@stupidusedrnames]

Wow, your daughter is very talented. I love it. Sure does not sound like a little girl! You guys are adorable. Is your husband Native American? Just wondered, love your channel kids !

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

@@stupidusedrnames thank you so much, she is very talented. No, he's from Hawaii, but is also Filipino and Korean.

[@Thomas-dw1nb]

I like you guys. You're my kind of people.

[@selador11]

Why Iowa? Don't you know it's cold and snowy there? Wait... Never mind.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

You stop that!

[@tammyi363]

🤣

[@JustAnAcre]

Great to see how thoughtful you were about your targeting.

[@paladin11C40]

If I ever left Georgia, I would move to Idaho or Montana. These are some great places to live with freedoms and guns. I like your videos, great job.

[@maryhill909]

Idaho is beautiful, I hope it doesn't get all crowded with a bunch of townhomes, etc.

[@marthar4370]

Congrats on your choice to move to Idaho...I currently live in Texas and have lived here for almost 40 years except from 20-25 I lived in San Diego. I am saddened that there seems to be some mass exodus from CA and some are headed to TX and they are bringing their far left values with them. I pray the good folks of TX remain true to what keeps our state free and strong.

[@lance9249]

Its what liberals do screw up their own areas flee and recreate what they left

[@PatriotMango]

I have the same book, I chose the area between bonners ferry and sandpoint. then I found this vidéo. crazy coïncidence. give me 1 year.

[@bunnyk3602]

Stop telling people Idaho is a great state. It's not I tell you. It's not. 😉🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Well once we get there it's full so....

[@bunnyk3602]

@@GoodSimpleLiving yay.

[@idahomountainlover754]

Good Simple Living hypocrite! Idaho is already full

[@vickierosebrough2652]

Love you all , what a wonderful family , your a blessing to watch , there is hope for the future, with good people like you , showing the young ones how it is done , blessings always Psalm 91

[@selador11]

Stop! Yer making me want to move to Iowa! Wait... Dangit!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Haha, if I told ya once, I told ya a thousand times!

[@ModernMountainLiving]

Take a left at Albuquerque.

[@TexasRoadrunners]

All very good reasons. I'm enjoying your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@illumin8ingangel1776]

Goats love Christmas trees (-tinsel, of course!); in the town I just moved from there was a man that raised goats: following Christmas, he would put out a sign asking for donations of live trees. In the south, it's also common practice to discard the trees in the lake (attracting catfish).

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

I'll remember that if we get goats.

[@Hmillerjrvb]

Awesome KZbin site, great family! - hoping our stare of VA gets better. Love the Free state Idaho.

[@PaullaWells]

Oh Lordy! Y'all had me cracking up so hard and loud my husband turned around and looked at me like I had two heads. I had to pause to tell him Melissa is being funny. That was at the moment you crunched the tater chip. LOL And yes, I say tater not potato. 🤣 I get folks' curiosity about why y'all would choose to go where it is colder and snowier, but honestly they should be nice about their curiosity. I already figured being a homeschool family that one of the reason y'all would choose Idaho would be for that alone. It's one of the reasons folks choose Missouri as well. But, honestly, it's none of my business why y'all chose Idaho beyond what ya wanna share. I think it's great your kids will be exposed to the harshness of winter. First hand knowledge of how to survive the brutal snowy cold is invaluable and y'all will have so many teaching opportunities in Idaho that will make sense in the setting available in that geographical location. One example is fire starting without a lighter. Go ahead, teach that lesson in the winter while it is raining. Yep, that lesson will make sense, right? (**sarcasm**) I know. I learned both ways and I couldn't care less when it was just cold and raining. I cared more about getting out of the rain which is the time to teach shelter building by the way, just sayin'. However, when you teach fire starting in the cold and snow there is more eagerness to learn and the pay off of getting warm makes the lesson stick. I could go on and on here, but I won't. Hopefully anyone who reads this comment will realize the value of the location y'all have chosen. Plus, I am so excited for your whole family! Ha ha ha. I saw the outtakes and came over so fast I'm here first. LOL

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Woohoo, you're fast!!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you Paulla, we are pretty excited about all the new opportunities

[@PaullaWells]

@@GoodSimpleLiving Right?!?

[@stacybroussard3097]

Right On!! I've been wanting to get out of Washington State as well, for the same reasons as you two!! A Happy for you and I think you made an Excellent Choice! God Bless You All ✌️♥️🙏

[@crowmancaveman2gen-xer280]

I felt the same way, when I used to live in Southern California and Northern California before I moved to a rural area of Alabama. Theres some downsides to being in Alabama but with that said, the pros of Alabama outweigh everything of California for me anyway. One great upside is about Alabama is I can open carry and conceal carry and I was limited to open carry in California only when I was in uniform. Here in Alabama I perfer both styles of carrying and I dont care if it offends people especially if I open carry. I love the humidity here and I love it how it rains all year round with exception to tornadoes but again the pros outweigh the cons here in Alabama

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Awesome, gorgeous there!

[@idahomountainlover754]

Wish people would move to Alabama and NOT Idaho

[@joebiz1850]

Also, thank u 4 responding. I really appreciate it.

[@faithacosta9656]

Did close to the same thing for similar reasons. I lived in chewelah, wa and moved to Wyoming for the lack of population, job opportunities, nicer ppl and very pro 2nd Amendment. You dont need a concealed permit here but if you do get one it's good in most states as well #pewpewlife lol. We have no doubt that your house will sell with all the work you and mr.manly🤣 has been putting into it. Cant wait for the next vid.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you Faith, and good for you guys for making your move!!

[@faithacosta9656]

@@GoodSimpleLiving it was no where near as big of a move as you guys got going on but it was soooo worth it. Even tho I hate the cold my husband loves it, and we get like 6' snowdrifts here lol.

[@laurreneberry3480]

I had no doubts about your choice of Idaho at all. And I'm happy you choose your family over everything else.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you

[@terrim.602]

I'm not digging this vid. Advertising= population! Governor Little has some sneaky things going on...

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Idaho is full now 😉

[@terrim.602]

Yes it is, but if you own property in idaho, watch Governor Little's efforts to make Refugee resettlement cities in Idaho. They are in session at Boise now....

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

@@terrim.602 We'll keep an eye on it. Coming from a sanctuary city however, Idaho looks amazing.

[@idahomountainlover754]

Good Simple Living so you don’t like refugees I take it... wow

[@kathyreed4488]

@@idahomountainlover754 I dont like the refugees or sanctuary cities...illegals or liberals who want their way only..I live in Oklahoma...a RED STATE.. so I'm sure they are glad hes not a cop anymore and off of east cost!!! East or west coasts are full of crazy people for sure.

[@timlange531]

I spend several summers in Idaho, did Teton Dam clean up in '76. It is my number 2 state I would live in, Indiana, my home state and current location is number 1. A lot of differences, but a lot of similarities. Nice to have a 2 billion state surplus going into the pandemic.

[@dinamontez2877]

We have like minds. All the same reasons we are moving to North Idaho.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Perfect!!

[@seedsandarrowsfrontier9224]

Finally!! Someone we can relate to! We moved north to KY from FL. We love the change of seasons and winter! Im praying that God guides you on your new adventure! I WANT TO SEE JEREMY HUNT SOME ELK!!!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you, oh just wait until fall!!

[@mamashanshan2772]

There’s already to many moving to Idaho.

[@marciebaker7104]

There's still plenty of room

[@ronsims3035]

I think it's Great!!!!! If you're Happy don't worry about what PEOPLE think excited to watch your journey!!!!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you!!

[@bearfruitgardening6908]

I actually love to sniff my hubby's armpits....I mean not all the time but every once in a while...they do smell like men and i like it....lol

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Ha! Love it!

[@20sasrog06may27]

You guys are awesome I mean amazing family’s I love it ❤️❤️

[@sharonnicholson4344]

You guys are so FUN to watch!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you, blesses me to hear that!

[@ladonnawoodley5279]

Yes, hydrangeas are my favorite; please show from beginning to end how to plant & grow and prune...whatever is required.

[@kevinreilly4990]

Great videos guys. Fun outtakes. Much respect for your decision. You have a beautiful property. We recently went through a similar process, but stayed in Washington, just went farther in to the woods.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

We considered that as well. Looked from WA to MT

[@christinavaldez6737]

We buy Christmas Tree permits from the forest dept for $20. Spend a day in the mountains hunting down a tree, help with fire mitigation and making room for other trees, and when the season is over the goats get to eat it. They aren’t ever perfect or as bushy as ones that come from tree lots but they still look great.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Nice!

[@jackihattle5855]

I think that it is great that you have researched and found a place where you can raise your children. You have an amazing journey ahead of you and I can't wait to see the videos that you share.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you

[@gigidahl1664]

Thank you for son and I will be buying some land and this will be a fantastic book to look into thank you so much

[@shirleylake7738]

Thank you for the information. Strategic Relocation must be an awesome book. My grandmother who had nine kids used to say,"Each child finds their own way in the world." So glad you two have found yours!

[@rhondapierce6816]

I look forward to seeing your wonderful new adventure and I will be following you closely

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you

[@Jj-lo3zx]

Hi Melissa n Jermy I love watching your family Because of you guys I’m ripping my old bathroom apart to crest a new more me space Thanks 🙏

[@rohrerconstruction2585]

Your video sounds like the exact reasons I want to leave Oregon! It's so nice to be understood and not alone in the world. Thank you for the channel! (I so appreciate what you said about the homeschool testing! It's my #1 for leaving Oregon.🙄). Now I'm just waiting for my husband to have a change of heart too. 🤞

[@tiggercares]

I totally understand why your moving to where your moving, I am also not a big people person and love peace and quiet. But I love watching you guys as well as other homesteaders so I will be along for the ride to Idaho.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you

[@wallstreethomestead5979]

Excellent reasons to make the choice you did. I wish and pray you have the most success possible. Keep up the great work.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so very much!!

[@qishoushi]

Great vids. We will be joining you next year for almost the same reasons.

[@simonknight4744]

So excited for you all can't wait till you move and start the build God bless you all and your lovely family I know he will be watching over you in your new journey.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much Simon, we believe He will. God bless

[@notefullliving8760]

One of the reasons I subscribed...most of your gardening tips apply to where I live in Canada. I’m west coast, US border is 10 minutes from me. We just had 6 weeks of rain! It rains a lot here. I appreciate the research you took into this move. Lots of ppl move on an emotional decision. Following up on all your videos.

[@brianweaver7040]

these kind if moves should be made by Free loving Patriots like these two, Love their videos and I am Ording the book to prep for the very possible SHTF event that seems to be coming