DIY Laundry Soap in the Tropics - The New Possibility

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This video documents my ongoing quest to develop a DIY laundry soap that performs reliably in tropical climates—where high humidity, heat, and mineral-rich water can sabotage even the most promising recipes. Whether you’re in Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, or coastal Florida, this is an eco-friendly, cost-effective laundry recipe for hot, humid conditions. Please subscribe and ensure 'all' notifications are turned on to follow my quest.

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Gates, Butterflies and Confessions of a Tropical Life

 

Our solar-powered gate? Well, it works- kinda. Then I went to the butterfly sanctuary while Brad had a massage—where every wing flutter felt like magic… Let’s get real: living in the tropics comes with its own set of challenges—In this video, I confess to my homemade strugges and we now have a store! SHOPMY Store: https://shopmy.us/shop/homesteadgonerogue WILD Deodorant https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5815518 Join us every Sunday as we build our Homestead, enjoy the peace of nature, discover new places, and celebrate life’s special moments in Panama. Our Channel shows you exactly what day-to-day living looks like—not the Instagram-perfect moments, but the messy, beautiful reality.

Some Quirks about Panama Life - and a Couple of Recipes

Thinking about moving to Panama? This video shows you exactly what day-to-day living looks like—not the Instagram-perfect moments, but the messy, beautiful reality. And yes—you’ll get two simple, family-favorite recipes that I always make at home. If this resonated with you, smash that like button and subscribe for more unfiltered expat stories. Join us every Sunday as we build our Homestead, enjoy the peace of nature, discover new places, and celebrate life’s special moments in Panama. Our Channel shows you exactly what day-to-day living looks like—not the Instagram-perfect moments, but the messy, beautiful reality.

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Planting Our Patio Garden & Making Homemade Fabric Softener in Panama

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Planting our patio garden and making homemade fabric softener for doing laundry in Panama is a fun and eco-friendly way to live sustainably. In this video, we’ll show you how to grow your own herbs and vegetables on your balcony or patio, even if you have limited space. We’ll also share a simple recipe for homemade fabric softener that’s safe for your family and the environment. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, this guide will help you create a beautiful and functional outdoor space.

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Providing the Iguanas a Pool on Our Homestead in Panama

 

The iguanas now have their very own pool, and we also did some general work on the property. This video takes you through the entire process, showing how we made it happen. Like, comment, and subscribe for more! [Setting the Scene] [Pool Construction] [Property Work] [Final Presentation] [End Message] #IguanaPool #PropertyUpgrades #DIYProjects #GardenWork #AnimalHabitat Aldo's Hairstyling: https://maps.app.goo.gl/D55bAETrhhQjfFaMA Home Free Alaska on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HomeFreeAlaska Join us as we look into nature, discover new places, and celebrate life’s special moments in Panama. Don’t forget to subscribe for more travel inspiration and hidden gems in Panama! 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@theroguelesstravelled9042/?sub_confirmation=1 📩 For business inquiries: theroguelesstravelled@gmail.com ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk_HlSlgcaI ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kDlLdjFNw4 ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hecRj62xXP0 ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCE_mjBtcYk ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE0Xc7cFE8w ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfiH5B0XV5c ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUIuf_4t16U ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsUs7IZPFqE ================================= ✅ About Homestead Gone Rogue. Welcome to Gone Rogue! We’re Katie and Brad, a Canadian couple sharing our lives through Day In The Life videos so our mothers - and now you - can follow along on our journey. In 2025, we embarked on the adventure of a lifetime: selling almost everything we own and retiring to Panama with just four suitcases. On our channel, you’ll see everything from our day-to-day life, homesteading adventures, gardening, and herbal and medicinal lifestyle experiments, to the ups and downs of moving abroad. After renting for 6 months in Panama we recently bought a property with enough land to continue living sustainably and creatively. Let’s explore, learn, and grow together. For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: theroguelesstravelled@gmail.com 🔔 If you love travel, homesteading, & adventurous living, hit subscribe! Stay tuned for our journey in Panama, life updates, and all the challenges. https://www.youtube.com/@theroguelesstravelled9042/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= Hashtags #homepurchase #Panama #homestead #PanamaHoliday #expat #realestate #dayinthelife #Canadian #property #retirement #asmr #couple #panamalife #iguana #pool Providing the Iguanas a Pool on our Homestead in Panama

What I Do When I'm Relaxing My Back

Having thrown my back out 3 weeks ago while sweeping/mopping and having recovered for 2 days only to crash down on my butt when the hammock collapses, I need to just do menial puttering jobs around the house - nothing too exerting. I make some Yogurt, Haymaker's Punch and a quick lunch when time gets away. Plus, a message from our gardener means a change is needed. Join us every Sunday as we build our Homestead, enjoy the peace of nature, discover new places, and celebrate life’s special moments in Panama. Don’t forget to subscribe for more travel inspiration and hidden gems in Panama! 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.

 

From Carport Cover to Garden Planting. A weekend of DIY Projects

Watch as we transform our Carport by adding a sturdy cover, replace a worn out on demand Water Heater and get a few things planted in large pots with vegetables and flowers plus Katie breaks the hammock!

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Busy day on the homestead

Thursday Dec 23rd

Having 1.5 Gallons of raw milk in the fridge, I decided to skim the cream off the top and make butter...

Churning cream to butter

Finished butter (spoon for scale)

I pulled out a load from Betty. 

1 tray of 18 farm eggs, 1 tray of lemon peel, 2 trays with 1 Liter of raw milk on each.

Egg load

I also had over 60 eggs on standby and so I prepped 3 trays (18 eggs per tray) and 1 tray of crushed egg shells which I feed back to the chickens to return the calcium to them. This load will go in first thing in the morning.

While I was waiting for the butter to finish, I figured I'd start a quick loaf of bread.

Voila, soft, chewy and delicious

My ever faithful assistant was at the ready to clean up any mess

Brad found a great deal on chicken breast and turkeys at Superstore yesterday. I threw the chicken in a crockpot with chicken broth, garlic, salt & pepper and put them in the oven for an hour and 15 min.

First load of 7 chicken breasts

Added a second load of 8 chicken breasts for a total of 15

I then split the breasts to thin them slightly (with Brad's help) and put them on 3 trays to feed to Betty along with 1 tray of the chicken broth I cooked it all in (waste not want not). 

I had time to kill while waiting on the second batch of chicken breast so I made some Lemon & Lavender body lotion. 

Once cooled

1 for my Mother

1 for Brad's Mother

1 for me

To be perfectly clear, this is not a normal day around here. It was a day when I had no need to leave the house and so I was able to get some stuff done. 

Tomorrow -- ordinary laundry day.... 

But Saturday...

Merry Christmas one and all!!