This is a story I have been researching and wanting to tell for quite some time. In October of 2020, Sandpoint lost a vital and important community member of 104 years, the JC Penney Store. I briefly document the story in the video, which I hope you find informative, fascinating, and hopeful. What James Cash … Continue reading Mourning a 104 year old Community Member
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Merry Christmas from Living a Sustainable Dream
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays once again from Living a Sustainable Dream. May you and yours have a blessed and peaceful holiday season. I felt this Grinchy clip was appropriate for the times we live in. "Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more." Dr. Seuss We had our … Continue reading Merry Christmas from Living a Sustainable Dream
Hot or Cold: Achieving Temperature Balance in the Home
Heating with a wood stove has its challenges; especially, when it’s necessary to hold a balanced temperature within the goldilocks zone. Ever since we moved in, finding that balance has been a challenge. It helps having an outside and indoor thermometer to achieve that perfect temperature balance. We have been using an old analog thermometer … Continue reading Hot or Cold: Achieving Temperature Balance in the Home
Happy Harvest Celebrations this Autumn, We are Aware of the Political Quagmire, and Could this Title be Any Longer?
This week is a week of celebration, our harvest is in. Krista has canned everything accept the apple pie filling which will be processed and canned this Monday. The carrots, tomatoes, beans, blueberries, apple sauce, pears, pickles, Saskatoon jam, pumpkin, and chicken are all canned and stacked in the pantry. We harvested our russets and … Continue reading Happy Harvest Celebrations this Autumn, We are Aware of the Political Quagmire, and Could this Title be Any Longer?
Facing Life’s Challenges
Just a quick update on the homestead. With the start of school and being a teacher entering the classroom during a pandemic, I find all my free-time evaporate into converting in class material to be accessible online. Needless to say, I have no down time. Blogging and video creation for Living a Sustainable Dream is … Continue reading Facing Life’s Challenges
The Ultimate Social Distancing Face Shield
Teachers and students are preparing for their return to school this fall. Many schools have been advised to implement strict measures to meet CDC guidelines before returning to school. Face masks or face shields on students and teachers are being required by many schools. Here's a solution to meet the standard and then surpass it. … Continue reading The Ultimate Social Distancing Face Shield
Need to Disconnect? The Many Glacier Hotel and the Rest of the Story …
Are you looking for a getaway that disconnects you from cell phones, Internet, television? Then the Many Glacier Hotel is a great place for you. https://youtu.be/R9klorY8RBw&rel=0 During the summer of 2019, my wife and I wanted to disconnect with the world and reconnect with each other for our 25th anniversary. However, we really didn’t have … Continue reading Need to Disconnect? The Many Glacier Hotel and the Rest of the Story …
Beat the Heat: Purchase a fan that will last
Over the years, my wife and I have started to see a rapid decline in quality made goods. During a heat wave, we did not want to be looking for a fan to replace one that shorted out, rattled apart, or melted all due to it being plastic. One hot summer, my wife and I … Continue reading Beat the Heat: Purchase a fan that will last
Pressure Canning Carrots and Pressure Canning Basics
If you don't know how to use a pressure canner and would like to learn, this is a great video for you. Carrots are a real treat fresh from the garden, but that experience doesn't have to end with the harvest season. Carrots can be canned and preserved for the entire winter and into summer … Continue reading Pressure Canning Carrots and Pressure Canning Basics
An Inexpensive Solution to the Saggy Bookshelf
A few years ago, my wife and I were debating what to do about a bookshelf. We had already seen how our prefabricated store bookshelves and entertainment center would sag with time, and we didn't want to go through that again. I spoke to an amazing cabinet maker who could make for me the perfect … Continue reading An Inexpensive Solution to the Saggy Bookshelf
