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replacing a window in the cabin

08 Monday Jan 2018

Posted by Delena Rose in cabin living, DIY, eco-living, restore

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On September 20, 2015, we installed a new window in one of the bedrooms of the cabin. The old window was put in by the previous owners and it wasn’t a very good one. The panes didn’t fit together properly and it let in a lot of cold air in the winter.

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Pictured above is the old window. Brian sourced a new window on Kijiji (he is amazing at finding things on that site) and bought it. It was brand new and beautiful in its wooden frame. We stored it until Brian was ready to install it. As it was larger than the old window Brian and his dad, Dale, cut a larger hole in the cedar logs. (Dale is outside standing in the loader bucket of his backhoe.)

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Once the hole was measured and cut, Dale and Brian brought the window over in the backhoe and installed it. They were quick and efficient as they had installed windows many times before. Chayton stayed in the room the entire time despite the cold and performed the important task of handing tools to daddy and grandpa. He was very interested in the whole process.

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The backhoe made the job a lot easier as it provided a platform to stand on and did all of the heavy lifting.

This new window has really added to the quality of our lives: it is more attractive both inside and out, it is larger so we can now view the chicken coop from up there, and the bedroom is a lot warmer now in winter.

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This project was a small step (among many) that we have been taking over the years toward maintaining the cabin and making it more energy efficient.

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the ECOcafe at the Village on Pigeon Lake

09 Monday Jan 2012

Posted by Delena Rose in buy local, eco-living, Pigeon Lake

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cafe, eco-friendly dining, ECOcafe, local foods, Pigeon Lake, restaurant, supporting local rural farmers

If you enjoy delicious high quality food and are committed to supporting local foods and “independent local farmers who share our vision about the environment and the philosophy of eating healthy safe foods” then I highly recommend the ECOcafe.~Delena

Residents of Pigeon Lake, Alberta and the surrounding area are extremely lucky to have the ECOcafe in our neighborhood. The ECOcafe has been offering a unique and ethically-conscious dining experience since it opened its doors in 1997. Believing in “Food as Community”, this locally-owned restaurant is committed to serving naturally-raised foods and promoting local rural sustainability. Each of the items on their menu is a wholesome and tasty adventure and also includes a wide variety of choices for vegetarians.

The ECOcafe also offers items to buy and enjoy at home, including breads, desserts, and meat and fruit pies. Below are pictures I took this afternoon of their famous Elk Pie that I bought frozen a few weeks ago and then baked at home today for lunch.

The ECOcafe has been featured in many newspapers, magazines and even on television. Click here to find out more. Aside of the delicious food, another thing that impresses me and inspires my loyal patronage is the ECOcafe’s commitment to the community. According to their website:

The ECOcafé has worked with University students participating in mentorship’s and internships, as well as school lunch programs, cooking classes, complimentary yoga classes, speaking engagements, volunteer programs, fundraising and a host of other programs, directly and indirectly.

Even when the cottagers and tourists have left at the end of summer, there always seems to be something exciting going on at the café throughout the entire year. For example, there are monthly wine tastings, ‘open-mike’ nights, and on the first Saturday of every month they feature the cuisine of another country. Sunday mornings showcase an Eggs Benedict brunch, on Monday afternoons you can get an Intuitive Reading, and if you enjoy seafood, be sure to pop in on Friday evening for the Chef’s fabulous seafood creation. There are also special one-of-a-kind gatherings, such as last month’s Conversations with Marg.

Here is a picture of the restaurant as seen on their website:

I love dining at the ECOcafe.  Not only have I met some great new friends there but I feel good supporting a local business that in turn supports my local community in many different ways. I always leave feeling nourished, both in body and in spirit. ~Delena

Located in the Village on Pigeon Lake, Alberta. Click here for a map and directions.

For Your Unique Dining Experience
Contact ECOcafe At:
#10 Village Drive, R.R.#2
Westerose, Alberta
T0C 2V0
Rest. 780.586.2627
Office 780.586.2623
Fax 780.586.2625
info@ECOcafepigeonlake.ca

Regular hours

8 am-8 pm  Sunday through Thursday

8 am-9 pm Friday through Saturday

Summer hours

8 am-9 pm Sunday through Thursday

8 am-10 am Friday through Saturday

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Anita makes bags

19 Monday Dec 2011

Posted by Delena Rose in buy local, eco-living, handmade, repurpose, reuse

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Calgary artist, craft ideas, crochet ideas, reduce landfill, repurpose, reuse, reuse plastic, shopping bags, things to do with plastic bags

 I recently met a very creative woman named Anita who makes the most wonderful bags. Along with the shoulder bags featured in the pictures here, she also makes clutch bags, make-up bags and wallets. Each of the bags is Anita’s own design and even the crochet stitch that she uses is unique.

What makes these gorgeous bags extra special is that they are 100% made from plastic shopping bags. Anita starts by collecting the shopping bags and many of her friends help her by saving bright, uniquely colored bags for her. Then she cuts these into strips. Each large bag reuses 50 plastic bags and takes about 10 hours to make (smaller bags take a little less time). Anita crochets these using a double strip of plastic, which explains why her bags are so strong. You can easily fill a bag with canned goods at the grocery store and the bag will not stretch or break. The lovely variations of colors in the designs come from the actual plastic bags.

I love these bags! It is inspiring how Anita takes what we consider a ‘waste product’ (headed to the recycling station or worse, the landfill) and turns it into something very useful and beautiful. These artful bags remind me of the designer beach bags I saw in Hawaii for sale in every tourist shop.  As Anita’s bags are waterproof and lightweight they are perfect as swim bags, grocery bags or book bags for library visits. If they get dirty they can be hand-washed with soap and water and hung to dry.

Anita is based in Calgary and charges $10 per large bag, $5 for the clutch and make up bags and $1 for the wallets. If you are interested in purchasing any of these bags, you can reach Anita by email: abholmes@shaw.ca or if you like any of the shoulder bags pictured here, email me at delena@cabinorganic.com and I can mail or drop off the bag(s) of your choice. I see Anita about once a month now so I can easily pick up any orders if you live in the Edmonton area.

Thank you for sharing your great idea and your gorgeous bags with us, Anita!

 

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holiday shopping at Wizard Lake Soap & Body Products and Dragonfly Lane Teas

05 Monday Dec 2011

Posted by Delena Rose in buy local, eco-living, handmade, Pigeon Lake

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Last Saturday, I braved the heavy snow and headed out to Lakedell Arena (close to the Village on Pigeon Lake) for their annual Country Christmas Craft Sale & Celebration. I had just run out of my favorite hand and face creams and was desperate to find Lynne of Wizard Lake Soap & Body Products and Dragonfly Lane Teas to stock up. I also wanted to buy a few items as stocking stuffers for my loved one. 🙂

Click here to see a previous post on Lynne and her products.

I love giving gifts that promote health and healing. Lynne makes this easy as everything that she offers is natural, organic (where possible) and highly practical.

You don’t have to study herbal medicine to know which herbs to brew for certain ailments. Lynne has done this for us, using her extensive knowledge of herbs to hand-blend her own delicious teas to treat whatever ails you, whether it’s fatigue, a cold, anxiety, trouble sleeping, or simply wanting to boost your immune system.

Lynne also offers a variety of Chinese green and black teas, chai and rooibos.

I was quite excited to see the three sea salts that Lynne offers: smoked, Pink Himalyan and black lava. These would make great gifts for the ‘foodies’ in your life.

Here are some of Lynne’s body lotions, ‘scubs’ (exfoliants), bubble bath and her highly recommended Sun God’s lotion.

She has a wonderful selection of bath salts…

… natural deodorants…

… face & body mists (also great as a linen spray)…

… and face creams. Along with a few stocking stuffers, I picked up a jar of my favorite Acai Sandalwood face lotion and Healing Hands Gardener cream, and I couldn’t resist picking up a bottle of Sun God’s to try out during these cold and dry winter months.

Buying ‘handmade’ and ‘local’ allows me to support and build relationships with the people who make and provide the products that enrich my life. It allows me to invest my money directly into my community, supporting local producers and helping them thrive. Every time I chat with Lynne I am inspired by her deep interest and knowledge of health and herbs, her commitment to making high quality products, and her love of life. She always has time to listen to my own adventures with my herb and tea garden, or plans for chickens, or this blog… and I always walk away with a great new idea that I just can’t wait to try…

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wizard lake soap and body products & dragonfly lane teas

10 Saturday Sep 2011

Posted by Delena Rose in buy local, Dragonfly Lane Teas, eco-living, for the body, handmade, Pigeon Lake, Wizard Lake Soap & Body

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I am so fortunate to be living in an area where I am literally surrounded by artists, artisans, crafts people and farmers. It is truly easy for me to ‘buy handmade’ and support local businesses as I do not have to travel far to find what I need.

I would like to introduce you to my friend, Lynne Thievin, who owns Wizard Lake Soap & Body Products and Dragonfly Lane Teas, an Alberta home based business. I first met Lynne at a Christmas bazaar at Rundle Mission last November. It only took a few tea samples and a bar of creamy lavender soap and I was hooked. I was so impressed at the quality and beauty of her handmade products that I had to find her again and try more. It wasn’t until the Pigeon Lake farmers market started for the season this year that I found her again and was then able to happily buy my teas and body products.

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Lynne’s large sampling of herbal teas include: Quiet Child, Chinese Green, Cold-Chaser, Festive, Green Mint, Good Morning, Lemon Stress Away, Raspberry Lavender, Relax and Enjoy!!!, Rooibos, Vanilla Rooibos, Fennel Passion, Balance, Sniffle Buster, Yerba Mate, Lavender Buds and Rose Hips.

You can also get the following black teas: Asssam, Mango Ceylon, Oolong and Orange Spice. (Apologies as I don’t have any pictures of her tea selection at the moment.)

Lynne uses the highest ingredients in her teas and many are organically grown and/or fair trade.

Wizard Lake Soap & Body Products

Lynne’s wide selection of body products include bath salts, body wash/bubble bath, shampoo & conditioners, all natural deodorants, exfoliation, lotions, hand and facial creams, face & body mists, baby’s bottom ointment, helpful healing salve, rub it out, and one of my summer essentials: Buzz Off natural mosquito repellant. Wizard Lake Soaps are made from saponified oils of palm, coconut and olive. She also uses only pure essential oils and other fine ingredients. She makes small batches at a time for quality control and all of her products are fantastic for sensitive skin. Here are a few of my daily products (I also use Buzz Off and Gardener’s Delight soap):

Although the Pigeon Lake farmers market has closed for the season, you can contact Lynne by telephone (780-389-4036) or email (wizlakesoap@hotmail.com) with your order. Or you can wait until November and visit her at one of the Christmas bazaars where she will be showcasing her work. Her prices are very affordable and if you would like to ‘buy handmade’ for Christmas gifts, I highly recommend her products. Most of the items are the perfect size for stocking stuffers and upon request, Lynne would be happy to put together a custom gift basket for you.

Click here for Lynne’s Christmas 2011 show schedule.

Click here for the December 5th, 2011 post on Lynne.

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Is cabinorganic ‘walking the talk’?

22 Monday Aug 2011

Posted by Delena Rose in cabin living, eco-living, reflections

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conscious living, eco-conscious, eco-friendly, going green, low impact, organic, save energy, tips for going green

I was reading some comments on another blog this morning where someone had posted this list on how to ‘go green’ (found at www.goinggreen.com). We often see these lists, especially in newspapers around Earth Day and every time I read one I find a few more things I can do in my own life to ‘go green’ or what I like to think of as ‘living consciously and intentionally’, and ‘walking softly on Mother Earth’. We cannot always do everything on the list but we try to do what we can.

I thought I would go over the list with you to see how cabinorganic currently measures up at the moment. I will give myself one point for every action on the list that I am doing. I will be completely honest here, and where I can do more, I will make a public commitment to do so with you, dear readers, as my witnesses. Six months from now, I will follow up to tell you how I am doing. In the meantime, see how many of these actions you are already practicing in your life and give yourself a huge pat on the back! Also, if you have any ideas of ways I can do more, please let me know in the comments section.

1. Pull the plug: Use a power strip to turn off televisions, stereos and computer systems when you’re not using them and unplug appliances such as phone chargers, extra refrigerators, and printers until you need them.


Oh dear. I have been leaving my stereo and computer on all night. Everything else has been unplugged but I can do better. Point: 0

2. Bump your thermostat: Set it to 21 degrees and open the windows when there is a fresh breeze. (In the winter, set it to around 19 degrees and turn it down even more when you go to sleep or are away.)


The cabin stays cool in the summer due to a very shady north side so I have no need for an air conditioner. This past winter I occasionally supplemented my furnace heat with wood heat (I have an amazing fireplace in the living room). This fall I am getting the woodstove in the basement going (it is also a very efficient one) and will be able to rely mostly on wood heat this winter. This will help keep my power bill down as this cabin has two separate furnaces, one for upstairs and one for downstairs. Point: 1

3. Put your fridge on a diet: If your fridge is equipped with a power-saving feature, use it. Set your refrigerator temperature at 38 to 42 degrees Fahrenheit; your freezer should be set between 0 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit.


 My fridge is set at 40 and my freezer is set at 4. Point: 1

4. Read: Walden, An Inconvenient Truth, Silent Spring, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Hot, Flat and Crowded, Go Green, Live Rich.

 I am currently reading Walden, I have read Silent Spring (and wrote a paper on it in university), the Omnivore’s Diet is at the top of my list (I am looking for a second-hand copy) but I have seen two excellent online lectures by Michael Pollan (one on TED.com and one on youtube), I have not read Hot, Flat and Crowded, Go Green or Live Rich but pledge to do so. Point: 0.5


5. Cook green.


I use a toaster oven to do most of my baking as it is usually just me here. I use high efficiency cookware from AMC that requires less heat (you heat it to a certain temperature then turn off the heat while the food keeps cooking) and no water or oil to cook with (which tend to leach out valuable nutrients). I use organic ingredients (and grow my own) where possible. I am also eating more raw foods which requires no power to cook and I do all of my chopping, grating and crushing by hand. Point: 1

6. Power down your computer.


Oops. Okay, I will start powering down tonight. Point: 0

7. Turn your water heater down to 120 degrees (Farenheit).

I have an old water heat that needs to be replaced. I don’t know exactly what setting it is on. I will replace the tank as soon as my budget allows and will also get one of those insulating blankets. Point: 0

 
8. Build a solar oven.


I do not know what this but will research it. Point: 0

 9. Test your windows and doors for leaks: Hold a ribbon near the windowsills or door jamb. If it’s fluttering, you have a leak. Caulk it up to save energy and money.


I have not tested all of my windows, but there were two windows this winter that let in a little cool air that I never got around to sealing. Points: 0

 10. Fix leaky faucets and pipes.


I just fixed the kitchen faucet this week (turned the water off until it was fixed) and H just fixed the upstairs toilet leak. Points: 1

11. Make your water multi-task: Use it more than once while grooming, cleaning, washing dishes and playing.


Last week, when my kitchen water was turned off (because the faucet needed fixing) I was very conscious about my use of water in the kitchen and was using it more than once to cut down on trips from the bathroom sink to the kitchen sink. Now that the kitchen faucet is fixed, I will continue this practice by keeping a small tub in one of the sinks to catch the grey water for reuse. As this is a brand new practice, I will only give myself half a point and will pledge to continue this. Point: 0.5

12. Go paperless.


 I am not fully paperless yet. I keep forgetting… Point: 0

 13. Make a waste-free lunch.


As I work from home, all of my lunches are usually supper leftovers from the day before. As they are eaten here, no packaging is required to transport it. Also, I use very little processed foods so there are very few cans or boxes associated with my lunches. Point: 1

14. Host a waste-free picnic with friends and family.


I have a sweet picnic basket that I found in a thrift store many years ago. It contains cloth napkins and picnic blanket, plastic reusable wine glasses, plastic, enamel camping mugs, plates and bowls, and camping eating utensils. Food is stored and transported in reusable containers. Point: 1

15. Buy less stuff.


 Making do and hand making what I need helps me live a low-consumption lifestyle. When I do buy something, it is a conscious choice and I try to buy handmade or secondhand first. This winter I will be learning how to make my own soap, bath products and soy candles. Last winter I made a beautiful quilt, made from left over fabric from other projects, as a Christmas gift. Point: 1

16. Install a CFL or compact fluorescent light bulb.


Some of my bulbs are CLBs but they were here when I moved in. Point: 1

17. Grasscycle: Leave grass clippings on your lawn (instead of bagging them up) where they will naturally decompose and hold in soil moisture, prevent freezing, and return nutrients to the soil.


I grasscycle. However, on the flipside I do have a huge lawn, which requires a large lawn tractor and gas to fuel it. In the future I will be converting as much lawn as possible (if not all of it) into veggie, herb, tea, ornamental grass and wildflower gardens, with mulch and flagstone pathways connecting them. Point: 1

18. Stop your junk mail.


 I have not one this yet. I will place a ‘no junk mail’ sign on my mailbox.  Point: 0

19. Weigh your waste: Every night for a week, collect your household garbage and weigh it on your bathroom scale. Record your results every few weeks and celebrate your success as your trash slims down.

I don’t feel the need to do this as I reuse, recycle and compost every possible thing. I deliberately buy items with require little or no packaging. I give what I can to Edmonton’s Reuse Center. I have so little waste that I only take it out every two weeks and even then the garbage can is not full. Point: 1


20. Make your own green cleaning products.


 My main cleansers are baking soda and Murphy’s oil (which is 99% natural ingredients). I know I can do more. I will make my own laundry soap mixture and fabric softener. I will go back to using vinegar water for the windows. Point: 0.5

21. Try xeriscaping.

 Xeriscaping refers to landscaping and gardening ways that reduce or eliminate the need for watering. Next spring I plan on setting up as many rain barrels as I can and using raised beds in the veggie garden. At the moment, I use a thick layer of newspaper and then a few inches of mulch in the front beds, in the little herb garden and in my containers to hold the moisture in. Point: 0.5

22. Start composting.

 Yay! I have two composts going outside and a worm bin in my basement. I compost my kitchen scraps in this plastic bin so as not to attract wild animals. Point: 1


23. Plant a tree, a flower, or a garden with your children.

I have no children but I did plant the veggie and herb garden this spring. Point: 1


24. Adopt a pet from your local animal shelter.


I adopted Lucy from NASAP on December 23, 2010. Point: 1

 

25. Volunteer.

I have not been actively volunteering since moving out here last fall as I have been needing a period of time in solitude. Point: 0

26. Don’t drive one day a week.


 I only drive 1 or 2 days per week. Point: 1

27. Explore nature in your local community.


 I do this daily with Lucy. Point: 1

28. Purchase carbon offsets.

 I do not know what this is but will research it. Point: 0


29. Buy local.


 I shop every Friday at my farmers’ market and purchase local meats and products at my grocery stores where available. Point: 1

30. Buy in bulk.

 I haven’t been doing this as I live alone, however, I do own a freezer that I am not currently using and I can also buy dry goods in bulk. Point: 0

 31. Bring your own reusable shopping bag.


 I do this and I use those plastic net bags for my produce. Point: 1

32. Turn trash into treasure: Get creative by using old items (such as broken gadgets, torn clothing, or plastic bottles) as art supplies.

 I do this constantly. Below are two tin cans that have been decorated with paper from Stampin’ Up to hold the pens on my desk. Point: 1

33. Make a local green guide: Canvass local stores and businesses to find sources for green goods and then compile your research into an online community buying guide.


 I have not done this yet, but what a great idea! I could do this on the blog for my community. Point: 0

34. Give back.


I donate to a few charities every year. I donate used goods to my local thrift stores. I donate my time and goods to friends and neighbors who need help or something I can provide. I would like to get more involved with my local food bank this year. I show my appreciation for what others give to me (usually by cooking for them!) Point: 1

35. Swap: clothes, toys, books, bikes, or even seeds with friends.


 I usually just give stuff away and things materialize as I need them. I supposed indirectly this is swapping… Point: 1

36. Buy organic.


Absolutely; where possible and available. Point: 1

37. Go meat-free, at least during the weekday.


I do not eat meat during the week. I usually only eat meat when I am cooking for others. Point: 1

38. Green your laundry.


I set up a clothesline this spring and rarely use my dryer. I will look into greening up my laundry detergent and fabric softener. Point: 0.5

39. Support renewable energy: If your local utility offers you a choice, select renewable energy or purchase green credits to offset your energy use.


I will look into this. Point: 0

40. Learn your labels (and learn how to spot greenwashing).

I am a label reader and a conscious consumer. Points: 1

Total Score: 25 out of 40. That is only 62.5%! Yikes! Based on this list I can clearly do more! Many of the things I am currently not doing are quick and easy, like putting a sign on my mailbox. In looking at what changes I am ready and able to make in my life at this point in time, I am ready to make a public pledge:

I, delena, at cabinorganic will:

  • unplug my electrical appliances when they are not in use and power down my computer at night
  • get my woodstove sleeve installed so that I can use it instead of depending solely on my gas furnaces
  • finish reading Walden and will read Omnivore’s Dilemma, Hot, Flat and Crowded, Go Green, Live Rich
  • replace my old hot water tank as soon as my budget allows
  • research solar ovens, compact florescent light bulbs (CFLs), carbon offsets, renewable energy and green credits
  • caulk leaky windows before winter comes
  • go paperless (as much as possible)
  • but a small bin in my kitchen kink to catch grey water
  • put a ‘no junk mail please’ sign on my mailbox
  • reduce my lawn and replace with gardens
  • make some of my own green cleaning products
  • set up rain barrels in the spring and build raised beds where possible
  • buy some items in bulk
  • begin compiling a green consumer guide for my community and post it on this blog
  • get involved with my local food bank (i.e. at Christmas help as well as donations)
  • and look for other ways to consume less and be more energy efficient

I will print this up and put it up on my fridge so that I can check off things as I do them. On January 22, 2012, six months from today, I will let you know how I am doing with my pledge. Knowing that I will be accountable to you will keep me motivated! Thank you for your support! Don’t forget to share your ideas and if you are making some eco-changes in your own life, feel free to share it here and we will support you and cheer you on.

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