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View of Mountains and Lake in Sandpoint, ID

I’ve traveled all over the United States, but North Idaho feels like home

As someone who has personally lived in or at least spent a good amount of time in 49 out of 50 states, I can honestly say that North Idaho is a special corner of the world. I was born in Utah and spent my early years bouncing from Boise, ID to southern California and back…
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A side-by-side comparison of our lives in Denver vs. North Idaho

I was thinking today about the differences between living in Centennial, Colorado versus the cost of where we now live in Boundary County, Idaho. As a side note, when we first moved to Northern Idaho we lived on the outskirts of Sandpoint, Idaho in Bonner County for about a year. We decided to go further…
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Why I left the city and moved to Northern Idaho

There I was living with my young family in a rented 4-level split house in a suburb of Denver, Colorado. I realized that I would never be able to afford a house to fit our needs because the area was exploding with growth.

5 Reasons why Sandpoint, Idaho is a great place to raise a family

Chances are if you’ve spent any time in the northwest, you’re probably familiar with Coeur D’Alene.  It’s a popular tourist destination, with its gorgeous scenery and mountain & lake activities.  But if you drive another 45 minutes north, you can enjoy the mountains and lakes with the added appeal of a small-town feel.  As a…
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My Work from Anywhere Work Station

My Work From Anywhere Project – Phase 1

So I asked myself this question. If I have to spend 40+ hours a week working in front of a screen, is this where I want to spend all of it?