The Burgundy Zine #9– Back to School!
It is so much fun collaborating with fellow writers and creative minds. I hope you enjoy The Burgundy Zine’s latest issue…
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Tag: Lifestyle
Tiny Living: Van Design Reality
I have spent the past few months researching options and reading reviews from established Van Life bloggers and it has only made designing my van more difficult. My research has uncovered the hardcore reality of Van Life.
Read MoreThe Burgundy Zine #5-Be Present-Culture
The Burgundy Zine asked me to submit a feature article that would fit their 5th issue—Be Present-Culture. It is such an honor to be invited back to this digital publication. After some thought about what it currently means for me to “be present” and the current meaning of “culture,” I could think of no better topic than Tiny Living.
Read MoreTiny Living- Is Van Life For Us?
I can remember when I could fit all of my belongings into the back of my car. Of course, I was seventeen at the time. Things have really changed since then. Now I have decades of keepsakes, photo albums, and cumulative collections of things I enjoy. Add in business endeavors, two marriages, two grown children, and a few dogs; and you have a lot of items in your living space. Downsizing to a tiny home was challenging enough, but can I downsize more to enjoy life in a van?
Read MoreTiny Living “Spark of Joy”
Our tiny living journey ties in very well with Marie Kondo’s KonMari method about the energy and spirit of things and how they affect you.
Read MoreTiny Living Week 19-Getting Personal
Everyone seems intrigued by the idea of Tiny Homes, but there isn’t much publicity on why people are thinking about a minimalist lifestyle. This discussion really should be front page news. Tiny homes are not a fad, they’re a reality for several different types of people across an array of society ranges and cultures.
Read MoreTiny Living Week 18 -Missing Comforts
I’ve written about the benefits of down-sizing and raved about the results of these benefits, however, just like in any situation, there are cons. One of these is the missing comforts of larger spaces. It hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows in our tiny home.
Read MoreTiny Living Week 14- How far off the Grid?
Choosing a tiny home lifestyle often coincides with a change in life choices. For some it is a retirement plan. For others it is a more sustainable way to live with Mother Earth. For us it was a lifestyle choice– Carpe Diem! or Joie de Vivre! Whatever your reasons for thinking about moving to a tiny home, you’re not alone.
Read MoreTiny Living Week 10- Reality Sets In
We’ve spent enough time in our tiny home to settle in and return to our normal routine, but normal has changed.
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