Getting Water, Grim had surgery, Grocery Shopping | DAILY LIFE on Svalbard

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  • Опубликовано: 28 янв 2025

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  • @CeciliaBlomdahl
    @CeciliaBlomdahl  Год назад +507

    Okey we need to CLEAR something up here 😂 In Europe we have Mars and Snickers PROTEIN bars, 0 sugar and 20g protein. It isn't the regular bars but a PROTEIN one! 🤝

    • @Wildflowerslori
      @Wildflowerslori Год назад +54

      Oh my stars! They should sell those over here in the states!. I would love to try one. Thank you for clarifying! 💛😊

    • @shonahlee
      @shonahlee Год назад +12

      We have them in Australia as well

    • @CeciliaBlomdahl
      @CeciliaBlomdahl  Год назад +19

      ​@@Wildflowerslori they are so good!!

    • @michellesmith702
      @michellesmith702 Год назад +8

      Uhm, luckyyyy....

    • @ericaprescottwellnesscoach
      @ericaprescottwellnesscoach Год назад +12

      19:51 we have them in New Zealand as well. They are yummy.

  • @derrickmarais
    @derrickmarais Год назад +490

    I know for a fact that I would not be suited for arctic living, and yet I am a little envious of your lifestyle.

    • @reesewhitt5495
      @reesewhitt5495 Год назад +6

      So true!

    • @teeh917
      @teeh917 Год назад +8

      I agree 💯 % !! My arthritis would be totally out of control. But if it wasn't for that.......❤❤❤❤

    • @teeh917
      @teeh917 Год назад +8

      I can't miss a video !! But I would love to have them as friends in real life. They're just adorable and then Grim is priceless. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @aadd11
      @aadd11 Год назад +3

      I complain too much lol

    • @wildlifewarrior2670
      @wildlifewarrior2670 Год назад +1

      Yes you can you can adapt to the weather

  • @bsteven885
    @bsteven885 Год назад +417

    Prices have just gone WAY up for groceries EVERYWHERE, so don't blame yourself! Wishing for Grim to recover quickly, and all of you to have a great week!

    • @KathyW5
      @KathyW5 Год назад +21

      Yes, everywhere in the world.

    • @XSemperIdem5
      @XSemperIdem5 Год назад +18

      I remember when she said in an older video how much more expensive it is there become the transportation issues but a lot of prices are very comparable to what I pay in Southern California. I think I even saw something cheaper at Svalbard.

    • @ljubovluczati
      @ljubovluczati Год назад +10

      In my country it’s 100% over the past year, so we had to raise our budget too significantly.

    • @clareprichard9215
      @clareprichard9215 Год назад +7

      In india too .

    • @michellerhodes5477
      @michellerhodes5477 Год назад +17

      YES THEY HAVE! I'm in Ohio in the United States and our grocery bill has doubled over the last year. And recently our electricity supplier contract was up (they gave us no notice) and our bill went up almost 200%! We signed up with a new supplier so the bill will go down a bit in the next couple months but I don't know how people are able to afford to live right now.

  • @bethharriman5750
    @bethharriman5750 Год назад +140

    Cecelia! I was talking to my grade 8 students (13-14 yrs) about ice caps and glaciers, and we watched one of your videos (Not this one). They loved it! Especially Christoffer and Grim. There was a whole conversation about the guns polar bears, the logistics of food etc. Thanks for the great footage! It was so fun letting them see your lives.

  • @vanessagilbert9591
    @vanessagilbert9591 Год назад +8

    Can I just say, I have found that I watch your videos to keep calm when my anxiety is getting high. Love them!! Truly helps and helps gain perspective.

  • @richardjohnson2965
    @richardjohnson2965 Год назад +13

    If I were a lot younger, I would definitely consider living in Svalbard. I like the seasonal changes, the northern lights, the daylight, the dark time, the animal diversity, and cold weather doesn’t bother me. I am of Finnish descent, so I would immediately build a sauna..( wood fired, NOT electric) and I love the openness and small village life. Thanks for sharing your videos.

  • @evaseed2861
    @evaseed2861 8 месяцев назад +4

    Oh,how I love just being with your little family and following all that you do. It's so funny to hear Christopher , after having helped you setting up your icebath, saying adamantly: "N0" when you, Cecilia ,are asking him if he is going in!!!
    You bring me such peace. I notice that there are so many other people from all over the world who say the same thing. You really have a wonderful calming effect on so many people now when the world is such turmoil. I am also from Goteborg so I feel a special kinship with you. Now I live in Rhode Island, USA, with my husband of 55 years, and he grew up in Minneapolis and we met in Chamonix, France in 1968.

  • @Living_a_spoonie_life
    @Living_a_spoonie_life Год назад +45

    What a treat! I always enjoy watching Christoffer cook...or do anything if he's speaking. He's so sweet.

  • @C.81409
    @C.81409 Год назад +149

    I live that through your content people who don’t live in Salvbard can still experience what it’s like ❤

  • @lorrainemassimo6410
    @lorrainemassimo6410 Год назад +6

    Cecilia, you are a real powerhouse, you work like a man and chip in with every project. Christofer is very Lucky to have you with all the chores you do!

  • @cathleenm9986
    @cathleenm9986 Год назад +385

    It was hilarious how quickly Christoffer said that he would not take an ice bath 😂😂

    • @CeciliaBlomdahl
      @CeciliaBlomdahl  Год назад +29

      🤣🤣

    • @barbraallbritton4222
      @barbraallbritton4222 Год назад +39

      I’m with Christopher!

    • @parryyotter
      @parryyotter Год назад +32

      Immediately!
      Cecilia: Will you take an ice bath?
      Christoffer: No, never.

    • @seamripper0000
      @seamripper0000 Год назад +13

      Cecilia, just wait till you are menopausal, then you will really enjoy that ice bath. Lol
      Because that's where I'm at, hot weather, hot showers, hot places, they're miserable.

    • @taterpugz
      @taterpugz Год назад +4

      Same! 😂

  • @Goobychat
    @Goobychat Год назад +134

    What a great idea to make a 'cold' tub! Now being an oceanographer, the first thing that came to my mind was...the water will freeze! Your best option (in my opinion) to decrease the freezing temperature of the water would be to add salt. Ocean water has a typical salinity of 35 parts per thousand (3.5% salt content) and freezes only at −1.8°C (28.9°F). Your tub will still freeze but it may help. I was also thinking that the seawater also contains lots of other beneficial salts. So pumping your water from the ocean would be another idea since it is too far down to climb up and down. But you might have already found all this information from Mr Google. Any ways....food for thoughts! Have a good week!

    • @l.b.3148
      @l.b.3148 Год назад +4

      Extra fire hose, and a water pump on land from the top, so no walrus or polar bear. It might be very expensive however.

    • @justynalisok5102
      @justynalisok5102 Год назад +8

      haha! I agree! Atmoshperic physicist here! Just wanted to suggest adding salts as well !! Fahrenheit 0 is actually derived from the freezing temperature of a water and salt mixture. You should look up what percentage of salt will lower the freezing temperature. The more salt you add (up to a saturation level), the lower the temperature will be.

    • @barbraallbritton4222
      @barbraallbritton4222 Год назад +4

      That’s a great idea to add salt or pump it from the ocean❤

    • @daniellereid01
      @daniellereid01 Год назад +1

      I was thinking the same thing whilst I watched your video. Hugs to Grim ❤

    • @buffyjohnson1035
      @buffyjohnson1035 Год назад +8

      Yeah I agree with pumping the water from the ocean. Those little pumps aren’t super expensive or I’m sure you could borrow/barter the use of one from someone? Then you are bathing in the beautiful ocean water and it won’t freeze!

  • @bradmattocks7112
    @bradmattocks7112 Год назад +60

    My FAVORITE part of this…. “..I’ve been wanting to go In the water but you know.. polar bears, walrus’s..” Nope, no idea what that’s like but I’m super happy you found a solution that eliminates that problem! Just love the nonchalant way she brings up GIANT, unique and unusual monsters of animals like we all have to deal with them. You guys are awesome and I love the content you put out! 😘

    • @empitsu8483
      @empitsu8483 Год назад +2

      I played that part several times! Lol she said it so casually like oh walruses, just another day 😂

  • @dalebogucki
    @dalebogucki Год назад +4

    How to stop water from freezing. Here in youtube you will find videos farmers have made to stop their large troughs from freezing in the winter. They use motion to stop it from freezing. Sometimes a simple plastic bottle with enough water in it to keep it from blowing away works. The outside wind keeps it moving and bobbing which prevents freezing. It’s really cool!

  • @Perriax
    @Perriax Год назад +96

    Best wishes to Grim! 🐕‍🦺

  • @cdn0199
    @cdn0199 Год назад +40

    With life being so stressful, I stumbled upon this channel last week and have been using it as my "escape". Longyearbyen seems like such an ideal and beautiful place.

  • @colleengiven5927
    @colleengiven5927 Год назад +8

    In Ontario for cattle troughs, we have a submirsable heater to keep the water from freezing.

  • @RainbowSky3693
    @RainbowSky3693 Год назад +6

    I’m with Christopher…..’No Never’ 🥶😊

  • @mylittlesuperhero581
    @mylittlesuperhero581 Год назад +150

    I just clicked on this video so I don't know much but I pray grim heals up well and feels better soon. Poor handsome boy. 💜

    • @CeciliaBlomdahl
      @CeciliaBlomdahl  Год назад +20

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @itsanorristhing3825
      @itsanorristhing3825 Год назад

      @@CeciliaBlomdahl Hi Ms. Cecillia I left a message asking how to move up there and some else replied with a phone number and told me to dm them on whatsapp. The person replying did not reply from this name with the check marked. It just had your name and channel after it. I just wanted to let you know. I am a big fan!

    • @JuviaLockser1
      @JuviaLockser1 Год назад +2

      @@itsanorristhing3825 Yeah, those are scams. Never click on those.

    • @itsanorristhing3825
      @itsanorristhing3825 Год назад +1

      @@JuviaLockser1 I almost did then I looked at everyone else's reply from her and the user name was not the same.

    • @JuviaLockser1
      @JuviaLockser1 Год назад +2

      @@itsanorristhing3825 I’m glad you didn’t do it. I report all the ones I see.

  • @Lizzie-h3j
    @Lizzie-h3j 3 месяца назад +4

    I hate the heat and sun so living somewhere like this would be a dream for me. Just me, my dog and total peace.

  • @McCullogh
    @McCullogh Год назад +79

    Woho, awesome. I hope people don't think I am weird but I love to have you, Kristoffer and Grim (well, your awesome videos at least Cecilia) as company for my sunday dinner. The upload timing is just so perfect and it have become a weekly routine for me. I know this will be a great video, they always are.

    • @CeciliaBlomdahl
      @CeciliaBlomdahl  Год назад +25

      I love that! We are happy to be your dinner buddies 🤝😃✨️

    • @codrutabocsa7915
      @codrutabocsa7915 Год назад +9

      Same here 🙂. It become a Sunday routine . Greetings from Romania !

    • @diannalocke997
      @diannalocke997 Год назад +6

      Same here!!! LOVE GRIM!!!

  • @stevenmilloy3933
    @stevenmilloy3933 Год назад +14

    Through experience, I find the key to saving money on groceries is:
    1. Meal plan
    2. Buy to the meal plan
    3. Get out of the shop ;)

  • @felicitaschofield252
    @felicitaschofield252 Год назад +79

    Aww. Poor Grim! Hope he feels better soon. Thank you so much for continuing to share your life in Svalbard. ❤

  • @carolannfox1644
    @carolannfox1644 Год назад +24

    I’ve seen you wear that gorgeous blue polar bear sweater before and absolutely love it! If the knitter would take orders, I bet you could keep her in business for years making more of them. I know I’d buy two alone!! 😀

    • @bsteven885
      @bsteven885 Год назад +2

      I would love to order that polar bear sweater too, but I'm allergic to wool! 😢 Nevertheless, it's wonderful. ❤

    • @rebeccamandelos3164
      @rebeccamandelos3164 Год назад +2

      YES ! Would love to buy one ! 🩵🐻‍❄️🧊

  • @NurseMJ986
    @NurseMJ986 Год назад +29

    Sending hugs to Grim. Hope he gets better soon. He looks like our pet that passed. His name was Tundra. We rescued him and they said he was a husky mix but now that I see Grim, I am thinking he may have been the same breed😊

  • @ReneeOh
    @ReneeOh Год назад +7

    Christopher is really in his element and looks like he really enjoys the meal preparation. Looks delicious

  • @ms.mightymightymunson8871
    @ms.mightymightymunson8871 Год назад +26

    We have a hot tub that needs extra heating during the winter months (Utah, USA) and we use a heater that you put in horse troughs to keep them from freezing over. It’s easy and very inexpensive. Good luck on your soaking tub!

    • @amandahodgin9316
      @amandahodgin9316 Год назад +7

      I was just going to suggest a stock tank water heater.

    • @schmup53
      @schmup53 Год назад +6

      Like an immersion heater?

    • @bnso3692
      @bnso3692 Месяц назад

      Bit late to reply but that might not be allowed on Svalbard actually. Afaik, the reason houses are on stakes is to protect the permafrost I think. So the tub might damage that?

  • @victorianikiforov2227
    @victorianikiforov2227 Год назад +12

    I love it that your dog is just staring at the Ocean and getting energized and peacefulness from it.

  • @brendalorden-aguayza6964
    @brendalorden-aguayza6964 Год назад +4

    I was watching PBS Newshour in New York and they did a story on a seed bank where they store seeds from all over the world and when they said it was in Svalbard, Norway, I was like, " I know that place!!" Have you ever mentioned that in any of your videos? Anyway I am so thankful that you have introduced that part of the world to me, something I would know nothing about.
    I love watching your videos and so admire your lifestyle. Thanks Cecilla!

    • @bnso3692
      @bnso3692 Месяц назад +1

      She's shown the entrance once, and talked about it a bit, ya! But she's not allowed in unfortunately ):

  • @gwillis01
    @gwillis01 Год назад +1

    Putting a wooden decorative shield around the water container will make it look nicer. just like a lamp with a lampshade looks better than a naked incandescent bulb hanging on a string attached to the ceiling.

  • @kater.7563
    @kater.7563 Год назад +11

    A good way to keep a handle on food expenses, is to make a weekly meal menu (taking advantage of food on sale,) and maximizing leftovers for lunch/ dinner the next day. At the store, you shop off the menu ingredient list.

  • @thepixiepicker111
    @thepixiepicker111 Год назад +7

    I haven’t looked it up, so I can’t say for sure, but it seems if you added some kind of salt to your ice bath water, it wouldn’t freeze unless it got a lot colder, similar to the ocean. Have a great week!

  • @ourcozymountainlife
    @ourcozymountainlife Год назад +5

    I feel your budgeting pain! We spend a similar amount here (Sparwood BC Canada) and I have a few tips! 1. Have only one person buying groceries, the one who is least likely to impulse shop and can stick to a list. 2. Make a list! 3. List Needs and Wants. Then remove most Wants. 4. Prepackaged processed foods cost much more usually than diy versions. Snacks are usually very expensive. Make your own! 5. Frozen vegetables are usually much cheaper then fresh and are just as nutritious, often more!
    Hugs to Grim. It's hard when our furbabies have surgery or illness, so glad his anesthesia reaction had a good outcome, yikes!
    And super jealous of your ice bath! Well done with that find! Definitely look into the horse trough heater option or heat trace. Good luck!❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @freedom5584
    @freedom5584 Год назад +2

    Cecilia you can add a basketball or a jug with some stones in it so it floats around from the wind, keeping the water from freezing, that's what we do here in Wisconsin.

  • @Kari_B61ex
    @Kari_B61ex Год назад +8

    Hope Grim feels 100% better soon. Cecilia your name should be 'Wonder Woman' You accomplish so much!

  • @dianaschon8411
    @dianaschon8411 Год назад +2

    Gifflar haben wir sogar in Deutschland im Supermarkt, die mit Zimt sind die leckersten! 😋

  • @lindamckibben1763
    @lindamckibben1763 Год назад +29

    Hope Grim feels better soon! Sweet boy!❤

  • @candiceguilaran3161
    @candiceguilaran3161 10 месяцев назад +2

    Your place is really interesting, the best part of your videos are these grocery shopping hauls and daily life updates. It really amazes me. Greetings from Philippines!

  • @ctw594
    @ctw594 Год назад +5

    So nice to see Christopher cooking!

  • @Wowookie
    @Wowookie Год назад +1

    For the ice bath, try making a large bottle of very salty water to float in bin. It works in small scale to keep bird baths and water pans from completely freezing. I learned it from farmers. Not sure if sea water is salty enough. I use table salt. From a source, "20% mixture by weight Reduces freezing down to 0° F [-18° C]"

  • @julieschumacher2402
    @julieschumacher2402 Год назад +43

    Congratulations on having over 600k subscribers! It’s great that more and more people are enjoying the adventures of Cecilia, Christoffer and Grim on Svalbard!

  • @LorraineinPNW
    @LorraineinPNW Год назад +13

    I hope Grim feels better soon! How cool that big movies are made around Svalbard.

  • @Jensquiltandknitclubhouse
    @Jensquiltandknitclubhouse Год назад +10

    I just love watching you two! Really enjoy when Christoffer is cooking. ❤ love to you Christoffer Grim and village residents ❤️

  • @kimberlyprieto2846
    @kimberlyprieto2846 Год назад +1

    That's the one thing I love so much about Swedish/Norway is the love of cardamom, I make Pita buns or cardamom buns, the kids called them pita or pida because they would tear the bread and didn't says peices, so that flavor is my childhood ❤❤

  • @marinawolf
    @marinawolf Год назад +26

    Big fluffy hugs to Grim!! ❤

  • @janisgriffin7278
    @janisgriffin7278 Год назад +1

    You might be able to use a sump pump to pump water from the ocean to your ice water tank- it might work‼️❣️🥰💁🏻you can also place a special kind of rod heater into the water to keep it from freezing over completely….

  • @pattyburge655
    @pattyburge655 Год назад +4

    You've truly piqued my curiosity in the health benefits of ice water plunging. 💦🧊🥶 Thank you!! I'm looking forward to now doing my research. So glad to see Grim doing so well following his surgery.🤗 It's such a difficult thing to see our fur buddies in any type of pain or distress .🦮😘 I got tickled at Christoffer when you asked if he'd ever take an ice bath. "No, never!!," he says with a strong emphasis on both no and never, lol. He's funny without even meaning to be so. The two of you compliment one another beautifully. As always, thank you for another entertaining, but yet informative video. May the three of you have a great week ahead, as Grim finishes up his convalescing. Much love and blessings abundant. 💞🙏

  • @gwillis01
    @gwillis01 Год назад +2

    Hello Cecilia Yes of course you are working up a sweat and getting warm after all that energetic snow shoveling.

  • @savannahbrown1170
    @savannahbrown1170 Год назад +26

    Hope Grim recovers fast!
    Thanks Cecilia I enjoy your videos so much ❤
    Love from Australia

  • @verstrickt.und.ausgerechnet
    @verstrickt.und.ausgerechnet Год назад +1

    little advice for the grocery budget situation: It looks to me like (almost) all the things you listed as a "want, not a need" are things that will keep for a few weeks, a month. So what I would do is, for the first 3 weeks of each month I would cut them out entirely, and then at the last shopping session of each month, where I can see exactly what's left of my budget, I can just use that amount of money to buy as many snacks and energy drinks as my budget allows. And stock my pantry with these. That way I can make sure I stay within/ spot on my budget and I'll be able to see exactly the amount of snacks and sweets in my pantry, and know how long they need to last me until my next "end of month shopping". And if I constantly finish my snacks after 2 weeks, then I know I've been overspending because of snacks.
    If, however, I end up with hardly any snack budget at all - ie I have (almost) used up my monthly budget before buing any "wants", then I'll know I've been overspending on ingrdients for my actual meals (the "needs"). So I would have to look into these things, for example compare fresh produce prizes, and ask myself if I really need the brand-name milk or cereal.

  • @edwardparkhurst9804
    @edwardparkhurst9804 Год назад +4

    You never fail to deliver to us that watch your channel a informative and interesting video. Thanks for taking the time to make this for us to watch.

  • @daveriches4507
    @daveriches4507 Год назад +1

    Pump air or water 😊through the water in the tub. Moving water won’t freeze

  • @missshellybelle
    @missshellybelle Год назад +29

    Aw Grimmmy. We love y’all! Always looking forward to seeing Sunday videos! Xo hugs to all three of you!

  • @carolinegeraghty3146
    @carolinegeraghty3146 Год назад +1

    Try keeping a plastic football in the ice bath. The air inside the ball will be slightly warmer than the air outside, so should help with the freezing surface. The ball will also give the ice somewhere to expand to, rather than pushing out and cracking the bath walls. People who keep fish use tennis balls, so the fish can come to the surface to breathe.

  • @theawecat27
    @theawecat27 Год назад +23

    oh poor grimm, hope he is better soon. thank you for the cooking segment & good luck with the ice bath!

  • @cheriethompson2266
    @cheriethompson2266 Год назад

    A livestock tank bubbler to keep motion in the water would stop it from freezing over, a livestock water heater with a cover would work too. It won’t heat the water too much.

  • @nicoleparker1442
    @nicoleparker1442 Год назад +4

    I couldn’t think of anything more fulfilling than chilling in your cabin, with you 3, enjoying the chicken curry and great convos on your life in Svalbard xx

  • @sarahslovely08
    @sarahslovely08 Год назад +2

    Thankful Grim is doing ok. Hope his healing is going better. Good video, thank you for sharing.

  • @LoneTraveler-nc6rf
    @LoneTraveler-nc6rf Год назад +3

    A ice bath is a splendid addition! From all I’ve read, it’s incredible for your health and energy level. Enjoy! 😊

  • @guygaron1162
    @guygaron1162 Год назад +1

    Wow at 7:46, noticed the MS Nordstjernen in the background. The ship is back for the summer cruises in Svalbard.

  • @taterpugz
    @taterpugz Год назад +73

    I love how comfortable Christoffer is being on camera now! I hope Grim feels better. ❤

  • @Farmer-bh3cg
    @Farmer-bh3cg Год назад

    I'm constantly amazed at not only the grocery prices (My 2022 grocery bill was $US 4,001for the year), but more by the variety and freshness of the fruits and vegetables. In addition, so many of the items are the same as here. I have Old El Paso tacos and tortillas as well as Sunmaid raisins. I'd be right at home there for the groceries, but not at all for the prices!!
    And No, I'd Not At All be interested in an Ice bath! Years, well decades ago, I had to take a swim in the Winter North Atlantic to free a boat prop from a lobster pot line. I Never, Ever want to Ever find out how cold that water was...
    Thank you again for all the work you do to share life in a small Arctic village with us.

  • @kathyblalock8078
    @kathyblalock8078 Год назад +5

    So love Grim happy he's doing well, your videos are so loved and the interaction with you and Christopher is so awesome ❤❤

  • @snow24lion
    @snow24lion Год назад +1

    What do u do with your food waste, recycling, and garbage? To keep the water from freezing. Try finding a way to keep the water moving. Lots of people in Canada will use. A small under water pump to creat circulation.

  • @fleciashreve2313
    @fleciashreve2313 Год назад +11

    Grim look's happy & healthy! I love his little heart!!❤ TFS! I love your weekly vlogs & my dog's watch w/me. They bark at Grim.😂 My cat's were playing with the snow you were throwing over your shoulder, so my whole family enjoyed this week's episode!!😃🐈‍⬛🐕

  • @lorrainehinchliffe5371
    @lorrainehinchliffe5371 Год назад +1

    My daughter in law is 6’1” so if you want to feel tiny come visit.
    Where I live you can buy A frame shaped, double ladders for children’s above ground pools that would make getting in and out of your ice bath much safer. Maybe look and see if you could get one there or build something similar.
    Grocery prices have jumped everywhere so I’m not surprised your bills have gone up so much.

  • @debby891
    @debby891 Год назад +14

    Extra hugs to Grim for a quick recovery❤

  • @icegypsy99
    @icegypsy99 2 месяца назад +2

    That's a lot of water to be moving...love the idea of an ice bath. Now you just need the Sauna to go with it. Ps. what is that animal at 8:07 by the deck? Looks like some sort of furry weird sheep / pig combo lol. Edit: Had to go looking at Svalbard animals. it's a Svalbard reindeer without antlers. Legs must be deep in the snow making it look like stumpy pig legs lol.

  • @sanaamashruwala9965
    @sanaamashruwala9965 Год назад +10

    Get well soon, Grim !

  • @freeagent8225
    @freeagent8225 Год назад

    Camping near the airport, i got my water from the camping ground. Used to seek in for a cold shower when the camping attendant left for lunch. Ah the memories of s frugal traveller .

  • @thestampingzoo6757
    @thestampingzoo6757 Год назад +4

    I always love catching up with you three. I’m not sure why but I find your day in the lives intensely interesting! Even your trips to the grocery store. Good luck with your ice bath!

  • @lylemacdonald6672
    @lylemacdonald6672 Год назад +1

    On cattle farms here in Canada they put aeration pumps in the water troughs to keep them from freezing in the winter. The air bubbling vigorously to the surface agitates the water and keeps it moving thus inhibiting icing over. Once you have your tank properly insulated this might work for you. Kind regards. 🇨🇦

    • @q-man762
      @q-man762 Год назад

      They could buy a stock tank heater for a small amount. They keep the water about 40F and run on 110 electricity.

    • @lylemacdonald6672
      @lylemacdonald6672 Год назад

      @@q-man762 Yes, unless 40F is too warm for her ice bath! Not my cup of tea.

  • @bsteven885
    @bsteven885 Год назад +5

    Christoffer, your voice is so calming and you look like a natural on video! 😊 I'm glad you grace our screens and contribute when you can. Cecelia, great job on ALL these vlogs, and wishes for many more in the future. ❤

  • @blkirishbeauty
    @blkirishbeauty Год назад

    Groceries are more expensive everywhere it seems. Our family of four only does two trips to the grocery store a month and I always make a list, it really helps with staying on budget.

  • @jennifer6833
    @jennifer6833 Год назад +4

    Feel better sweet Grim. Holy cow, filming Mission Impossible there, sweet! Congratulations on getting the cold plunge tub, that’s going to be incredible for you!

  • @erinpetersen7824
    @erinpetersen7824 Год назад +1

    Prices are high everywhere now. I try to only cook with whole foods, as opposed to processed foods. I grow sprouts indoors to have fresh greens. They don't need much light, only a rinse twice a day. Try buying bulk items like dried beans, rice and grains to cook and bake with. Cook large batches of meals to freeze and eat later. Cook from basic ingredients.
    Loved your video! Hugs to you all!

  • @nadinekore6308
    @nadinekore6308 Год назад +13

    I think it's amazing how Grim is a bilingual dog and when you asked "was it yesterday?" He said yes and nodded! He will speak I'm telling you!

  • @blueboats7530
    @blueboats7530 Год назад

    I've cut out expensive cans and bottled drinks and juices by brewing herbal fruit-flavorede teas. You can make a large jar, sweeten to taste and drink hot, warm, or room temperature over a couple of days at a very small cost.

  • @AngelLuluBlu
    @AngelLuluBlu Год назад +14

    I want to do ice baths too! I’m very tolerant of cold, Norwegian blood 😂🤷🏼‍♀️
    I hope Grim is feeling better! Thank you Cecila for being a beautiful, bright light in this world! You actually inspire me to be a better person and to live my best life!
    Love from Idaho, USA🫶🏼
    Angel

    • @SWIdaho2
      @SWIdaho2 Год назад

      Idaho here, too!

  • @gwillis01
    @gwillis01 Год назад +1

    A cold, fast moving wind always makes it colder on an already cold day

  • @annewalsh1666
    @annewalsh1666 Год назад +5

    I always wondered where you guys fill your water tanks! Now I know. ....Love that you shared your height. I'm a 6'3" woman from San Francisco and have the same issues with clothes! Thanks for all the awesome content, it's always a treat to watch at the end of the week! 😘

    • @karinklaustermeier4009
      @karinklaustermeier4009 Год назад

      My daughter is 6'3" and has to buy men's pants too. She can find some specialty women's pants online but has to pay so much for them. She can buy men's pants off the rack on sale.

  • @Jasonmcromer
    @Jasonmcromer Год назад +1

    Cecilia! Greetings from Portland, Oregon. My girlfriend and I have a recommendation for you to cut your monthly costs on groceries:
    We recommend buying more produce and raw ingredients (beans, rice, potatoes, quinoa, barley, onions, pasta, and other vegetables/fruits) instead of prepackaged and processed foods. The raw ingredients are much cheaper, healthier, and will make you a lot of meals, versus the processed foods that disappear quickly, and cost much more.
    We enjoy watching your channel, and as a couple who visits Iceland often, we love your passion for hygge and a cozy atmosphere!

  • @lizvickers7156
    @lizvickers7156 Год назад +5

    Hugs to Grim, poor little man. hope he feels better soon. Love watching your videos it looks awesome there. Greetings from the UK.

  • @mkistach7115
    @mkistach7115 Год назад +1

    I absolutely love the music choices for all of your videos. Watching you shovel reminded us of shoveling just yesterday on April 1st after our surprise blizzard in Minnesota! I guess cold weather makes us northerners appreciate summer that much more 😊

  • @libbybertrand9320
    @libbybertrand9320 Год назад +15

    Great video! Wishing Grim well during his teeth surgeries 😊❤

  • @debby891
    @debby891 Год назад +1

    I so could live this way. I’m a winter girl, love the darkness, snow and cold. This is heaven on earth. Great video and so interesting

  • @WeezieLou
    @WeezieLou Год назад +12

    I hope Grim feels better soon! Inflation seems to be affecting grocery prices everywhere.

  • @carochan86
    @carochan86 Год назад

    Dogs are so resilient. I watched Bionic vet and it's crazy how fast the animals recover .

  • @vonholley
    @vonholley Год назад +3

    Feel better Grim!! ❤

  • @couttsw
    @couttsw Год назад

    To stop the freezing, try using a aquarium heater. With that volume of water, it will keep the water a few degrees above zero but still cold enough the give you a chill bath.

  • @greekchickie
    @greekchickie Год назад +5

    I was hoping you were going to ask Christoffer if he was going into the ice bath! Hysterical! He's like, "nope!"
    And that was so fascinating to understand how you get water for your cabin. And it's so cheap! Our water here in the States is so expensive!
    Give lots of love to Grim. He's such a sweet boy!
    Marianna💜💜

  • @shirleymack8651
    @shirleymack8651 Год назад

    Feel better soon Grim. Our dog had 22 teeth pulled in august and september last year. She is doing great now, eating a lot and gaining weight. Enjoy your ice bath and stay safe.

  • @stacybrown6546
    @stacybrown6546 Год назад +4

    Finally getting to see you guys fill the water. I've been curious about this since it was installed.The Polar Bear sweater is so, so cute, what a pretty color. The dusty pink cap is also sweet! Not sure about that ice bath - looking forward to seeing how you make it work.

  • @cyndigonzalez611
    @cyndigonzalez611 2 месяца назад

    Love watching you guys, the peace and tranquility lifestyle you guys have. This is the first time I've ever seen Christopher smile always so serious 😂

  • @ritabenaglio4518
    @ritabenaglio4518 Год назад +7

    Not only I do love your vlogs but I certainly adore your life in Svalbard. Hugs from Milan

  • @miguelpaquin20
    @miguelpaquin20 Год назад +1

    A good way to help so the water doesn’t freeze is putting a circulating electric pump in the tub.. the fact that the water is moving in circle will help lots! Keep the video coming! 👍 @ 17:28

  • @videopyc
    @videopyc Год назад +3

    Dear Cecilia, to keep your tub water cold, you need to add styrofoam panels on each side and also bottom and a top... like a hot tub. Each panel should have a minimum thickness of 10 cm (20 cm would be better). Then you need to immerse an electric heating element of 1500 watts inside the water tub. If you keep the water in the tub for a long period, then add a 1/4 of a liter of liquid bleach to prevent bacterial growth or order a small bucket of chlorine tablets that are use to sanitize hot tubs. The styrofoam panels will block sunlight and prevent algae to grow. Adding salt does not prevent algae to grow and the tank to freeze like an ice block. You would need so much salt that you may become Lot’s wife (reference: Bible).

  • @goddess610
    @goddess610 Год назад +2

    I hope Grim feels better soon!!! Such a darling boi! Seeing him in your videos makes ma happy. Hihihi. Hi, Grim!

  • @agatarosati8570
    @agatarosati8570 Год назад +4

    What a fantastic video! Thank you Cecilia!

  • @JoannaLouise200
    @JoannaLouise200 Год назад +1

    I feel so much for Grim, and hope he feels better soon. Hope the vet gave you antibiotics for him ~ for safeguarding against systemic infection while the healing takes place. Until you get a proper wooden surround, maybe wrap an old duvet or blankets around your ice-tub tied with rope/string for the time being, as it may crack the plastic/polyethylene if it freezes into a giant ice cube! 💙