What it's REALLY like to Live in Portugal in the Winter

Hello from winter on our homestead in Alentejo, Portugal. It's beautiful, and oh so cold!

This is our 4th winter here, and we're still facing many of the same challenges as the previous years, due to our set up. We always try to be optimistic and grateful, but this time of year gets to us, as we repeat under our breaths many times a day "Oh my gosh, I'm so cold!" It's the time of year when we feel we can't warm up, no matter our efforts, when we get sick, and when we start feeling defeated. This year I've had a sobering realization that until a couple BIG issues of the house are fixed, we are going to keep facing this winter after winter. Its like pouring water into a bucket with holes in it.

That being said, there ARE 3 significant changes we're making this year & they SHOULD help!

We are so grateful that AllPowers set us up with their portable solar power set-up! This is definitely helping us feel more relaxed to offset our increased electricity use during the winter & it's a first step towards our dream of our homestead being completely on solar power! We are loving using it.

If you're interested, the links are below & you can use our affiliate code, TYBH10, for 10% off your purchase! Our first ever affiliate code- that's also a milestone for us;)

ALLPOWERS R1500 Lite Power Bank: https://bit.ly/3XTYhzN
ALLPOWERS SE200 Solar Panels: https://bit.ly/3L5GNNX

Here are the videos I made the last two years in case you’re new here:

Preparing for our 2nd Winter on our Homestead
   • Preparing for our 2nd Winter on our Homestead  

Our House is NOT Winter Friendly! A Challenging Month on our Homestead in Portugal.
   • Our House is NOT Winter Friendly! A Challe...  

And this one all about our roof journey:

Trying to Fix our Infested & Leaking Roof on a Budget // 4 Year TIMELAPSE
   • Trying to Fix our Infested & Leaking Roof ...  


Have a cozy winter and thank you for being here♡

With love,
Calla & Jon

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