How Tiny Living Drastically Changed My Work Life I Surviving On a Minimal Income

[@williambent9636]

I say never give up. I have been working since I was twelve years old and now I am 67. I have had careers as a teacher and as a librarian and now that I have finally retired, I am launching my real work, writing histories of American frontier women and traveling around in a vintage RV doing my research. Finally my kids are grown and through college, my spouse is drawing a tiny social security check and I a tiny teacher's pension, our house and vehicles are all paid off and we can, minimally, now afford to live the way we want to live and do things we've always wanted to do. If you are supporting a family, or taking care of others, you may not be able to do this while you are young. But never give up. Instead, plan ahead and stay in great shape, physically and mentally, and you can get there, even if it takes decades.

[@noqueq9003]

I used to think that getting a degree and a dream career is what success would be about. Recently I realized that all that was what people around me expected of me. Not what I really cared for but what I had been chronically conditioned to believe I needed. Now I truly think the most successful thing to achieve is to create my own slow homestead with as few needs as possible. No hustling, no ambitions, no stress.

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Great to hear that! Thanks for sharing - and good luck!👏😊

[@caspenbee]

Volunteering has been prescribed to me by therapists more than once. It truly works better than an anti-depressant for me. Nothing beats working with others to make the world better.

[@kotykivna]

I am a 30-year-old Ukrainian woman. We moved around a lot when I was a child, and for 10 years of my life I lived in small villages surrounded by forests and fields. We lived in 2 such villages for five years each. In the first village, we lived on a street that was separated from the village by a forest, there were 10 houses on that street, but people lived only in ours and three others. My house was LITERALLY IN THE WOODS, wherever you looked, there was only a field surrounded by woods on all sides. I was 8-13 years old at the time, my brother was 2 years younger, and there were 4 other children of our age on our street. THAT WAS THE BEST, HAPPIEST PERIOD OF MY LIFE. In psychology, there is a technique called visualizing a peaceful place, I learned about it about 5 years ago from my psychologist and realized that I always had such a place: when I was anxious, when I couldn't sleep, and in many other situations, I always imagine summer on that Forest Street. And the village is called Long Field.

[@janetkoball44]

Thanks for explaining all of these different aspects of your life, interests, work and Volunteering. My youngest son, Luke, is in the Army but still volunteers mostly at pet rescues. And he loves it. Thanks for your videos.

[@may-maytanymaytany_s3417]

Many people are trying hard to get out of the rat race including myself. Support to the tiny house living and van life dwellers.👍

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

More are not being bothered 😕

[@miggy9260]

I have an acre living semi off grid in my Airstream. Join me.

[@kevinsupertramp27]

we to, just bought a little farm in norway.... i am going for it now! wish you all the same

[@vladimirvlad6441]

But what if he gets hurt or ill ? Does he can provide for himself?

[@moonlambo5229]

@@vladimirvlad6441 Isolation can be dangerous. A support network is needed.

[@vishnuprasadss]

This is the life Im carving for, I hope one day when I have saved enough and dont have to worry about tomorrow, will lead this kind of life.

[@Eli-oo9ec]

The last 7 years I learned, you don't need to go tiny to get out of the rat race. You can stop consuming however you live. You can stop wasting money in buying useless things. You can start growing your own food in nearly every garden, even on a balcony. Or you can collect fruits as berries, apples, pears, nuts and so on outside in nature. You can easily get used to need less without building a tiny house or van. It's not the outer form but the inner way you choose. I'm so glad working only 3 days in my "normal" job. Of course I would earn much more money, if I would work fulltime, but why?

[@shisuiuchiha9101]

Mortgage

[@ashleyslack5960]

You've had me until the very end. People work full-time to raise their families and provide for them. There is dignity in work. That being said, I agree that the tiny house movement and off grid living fad is unnecessary. A minimalist lifestyle, gardening, making the most of what you have already can deliver the same thing in a much more rightly ordered way

[@noone.1711]

Totally agree!

[@JoanneArc-or9sr]

You still have to pay rent gas electrical though. My rent and utilities come to 700 a week. Its insane. Thats nit even food and transport. Going tiny and if grid frees you up from so much. Your also learning survival skills.

[@cutechiangels]

Of grid isn't for everyone. Not for me. Very rudimentary and harsh lifestyle. I prefer to use my time for other things than survival, every day. We've come so far as a human race, to be able to live with certain confort, water and electricity, a washing machine,🙏 etc... I had to wash everything by hand for years, before!!😓 So, that's a no goer, for me!! I enormously enjoy the simple confort I have every day. Don't need to collect water, no need to heat it, be in the cold, etc... Such a luxury, I'm so ever grateful for that !!🙏 Eventhough one still has to do house chores, cooking, and so on. One neither needs to have kids. We're already over populated. Better to adopt, or invest time in giving or doing good deeds to others and animals. Forest, animals and nature are vital for me. I love being in nature, and go out a lot, far into nature. I consume very little, much less than most. I recycle, upcycle, and get food from nature or alternative shops for way less than that I would do having my own crops. I have a little garden. But, mostly for the biosystem. Plants, flowers, a little veggies. I don't work 9-5. Choose to work less. Lots of jobs don't have those type hours, anymore, anyway. Only mostly office jobs, which are changing too. I need to be in a equiped town for various reasons, mostly health (I was born with) and also I don't want to own a big petrol driven car. So uneconomical and not ecological. Never needed one, really. Bicycle, or other type of electrical or sun powered small two or four wheelers are great, and public transportation is quite fine. One needs to change inside, the outside follows. Luckily we can choose quite a lot, nowadays.🙏🌟

[@BigLu4]

I absolutely love this, people are finally realising that there is no point in playing a game where the cards are so heavily stacked against you that even those who make it need luck. This is the best form of protest you can do. Become self sufficient.

[@lizhutson1]

Great comment. Sums it up completely.

[@I-cannot-make-it-prettier]

❤😊👍🏻😎

[@stevevernon5038]

HOW??

[@o.i.c.uvanish9169]

But when our government comes after us for being self sufficient. I hope we come together to not allow them to bully us.

[@sunnymeee]

​@@o.i.c.uvanish9169fck government

[@bl3iv3s]

Good for you, congrats on fulfilling what many aspire to but never realise.

[@Lizziee_90]

I wish when I turn 50 years old I can have a life as you have now. It looks peaceful. ❤

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

🤞

[@lisapardini3594]

Greetings from California. Wow. Just beautiful. The wild horses at the end of your video took my breath away. I know it must be hard work to live as you do, but what peace it brings to your existence. Just watching this was grounding. It's really awesome you teach others how to live in and build tiny homes.

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

It warms my heart to read this. Thank you! And you’re right, it pays of: the peace and meaningfulness balances out the hard times for sure😊

[@lucyloncarevic7837]

It is so Rewarding, isn't it?we learn so much from our beautiful mother nature. Good work, God Bless you.🙏🕊🌿❤❤❤🌄🌅🌄🏆

[@ЯрославКривич-ч4э]

Nature can give us food and home. We sould appreciate it.

[@jeannetterobinson3748]

Beautiful living and less stressful. Your values line up with how you have chosen to live. Blessings.

[@The7rights]

Now that's something I call life. It's simply perfect in the imperfect world. Beautifully captured too❤

[@spacemansam_]

This is so peaceful to watch

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks!!😊

[@makdiose]

Im happy for you Anders! Sincerely happy.

[@rvnut1133]

There is so much in this video that speaks a truth about like minded people. I think that for me, the biggest frustration I have is that no one in my life understands what I am feeling and my way of looking at life and how I live it. I would like to from a small community where we can share and help one another with our lifestyle.

[@charmainewalker8627]

Totally agree

[@Tinyhousegardener]

You are not alone, many of us desire this

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Yeah, I Can really relate to that! Many dansih people have that dream too

[@rvnut1133]

And so I wonder what is holding people back from doing it. In my case, I am ready to start today, I just don't know where to do it and have been looking at different States (I am in the US) but can't decide.

[@anadorsamp3560]

Dinero es lo que hace falta..​@@rvnut1133

[@chasingsimpledreams]

I watch this video to keep inspiring me that someday, this can happen for me too. And it is very calming for me to watch too. Thank you.

[@matthecarguy1472]

Same here I am ready to start a homestead who wants to join me?

[@ExploreLifewithSaima]

Such an inspiring perspective! It’s amazing how tiny living can shift priorities and bring clarity to what truly matters. Can’t wait to hear how it’s impacted your work-life balance!

[@Anna-tw4bq]

"Volunteering to be part of a community, because it can get lonely" is the most honest and practical advice. Even though you live your dream, the dream might be difficult at times. Appreciate your honesty.

[@julianstier3821]

I immediately started shedding tears when I watched this. After spending 20 years in the rat race, getting fucked over by corporations, friends and partners, severe depression and absolutely no light at the end of the tunnel, this slow living approach is what I crave for.

[@alostpilgrimsjourney5953]

Just do it.

[@JudyShrouds]

Ask GOD to help you change your life to a slower, more enjoyable life. Blessings

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

It sounds like it! Thank you for sharing! Wish you the best🤞😊

[@onestarabove7027]

Hang in there buddy. I had an owner financed rock cabin and five acres of land with a stream, trees, deer, bears, etc. It was very difficult and nearly froze every winter but it taught me so much about inner strength and how beautiful the woods can be.

[@o.i.c.uvanish9169]

Maybe your calling is hear.

[@Jana_Rea]

Beautiful! May you be happy, healthy and free 🌱

[@jajajaja2606]

I live in a quite large house, but if I could I'd definitely prefer a tiny one like yours ❤ this is so awesome I'm envious

[@pauline-v3b]

Amazing. Don't worry about people's opinions , there are millions of different opinions & we can't please everyone, so just please yourself. One life xx

[@cyndykated358]

We are taught to consume..consume..consume. We need very little to be happy…I live in Los Angeles..almost everyone in big giant cars. This lifestyle has so many benefits and eliminates so much trash! Thanks for sharing your story.❤

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

You’re welcome❤️

[@fsh57]

its damn true! My family lives there and I hate to live LA. .....I live top of a mountain in Spain with my furry friends😻😹😸

[@TaosifMahmudArka]

I used to live in LA .Then last month I moved to my home country and living with my parents helping my father to grow his business.I’m so happy that I took this decision to leave a life where I used to work 5 days to live 2 days in a week . Now I’m enjoying everyday .Less money but happy life .

[@jacqueslee2592]

Los Angeles is a toxic mess. It has become an open air mental asylum and full of aggressive people. Materialistic minded people are the reason. It all started when the Armenians and Saudis started arriving and engage in inflation manipulation schemes to drive costs in housing, rent so that we can feed their materialistic overconsumption. Not only that we have to deal with their aggressiveness on the road and in stores in public. System of a Down's Toxicity was in fact talking about how they made LA into a toxic mess.

[@Hansen710]

@@fsh57 i dont know what is worse L.A or cats what have you done to deserve all this🤔

[@jimb3093]

He’s just not surviving….he’s thriving! He’s living! Love the dog as well.

[@burntbeansoup]

Everyone needs a dog

[@SIERRATREES]

I love that doggy...

[@_Bush_Bush_]

@@burntbeansoup Is it ok to eat dogs?

[@Pete_xp]

​@@_Bush_Bush_ turn off Fox News pal

[@Onthe9thlife3730]

I'm so jealous of people that have the health and luck to do be able to make their life like this.

[@WashingtonOwuor]

Thanks for your inspiration. I did the move last December it's challenging adjusting but totally worth it, eventually the peace of mind sweeps you.

[@hotelvasthorizon]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I like that you show parts of your life that are not just building/gardening/foraging. And that you talk about getting other sources of income and volunteering.

[@carolyn6290]

Good for you! So much less stressful. I live out of debt and have a house paid for but relish going tiny...less housework, less stress!

[@Mythoughtonpoliticaltopics]

This reminds me of my grandmother. I live in the states and we use to do this. But I use to make fun because I was young. But now I love it.

[@dr.MadisonSoley]

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[@Echoesofwhispers]

This way of life can be so beneficial to society as well because it enables you time to spend being in community and volunteering in your area. Investing in your community can be a huge blessing for yourself and for others.

[@SamuelStevens-ff7wn]

What a wonderful life you have built for yourself. I hope that you are extremely proud of what you have accomplished so far. Happiness radiates from you. You can see that you are a content person.

[@EcomCarl]

The tiny living lifestyle you've embraced is inspiring, especially your approach to blending work with environmental consciousness! Your journey into self-sufficiency not only enhances personal well-being but also sets a sustainable example for others. 🌿

[@PathsOfReason]

Peace, serenity and "Selfullness"

[@nghiagip3181]

This is peaceful living. If enough people start being self sufficient and not solely rely on corporations for income. Only then the workers can create some sort of leverage. I'm a hard worker, but these last fews years. I'm overwhelmed with work along personal responsibilities. Then the high cost of living to exist in society. Just working to pay bills, only having small amount of free time. I have my own plans on being self reliant, thank you for sharing part of your journey. I enjoyed your video, the nature scenery is calming.

[@trinahill4683]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful life with us, I also live in a tiny in BC Canada and highly recommend those who are called to find a way to take the leap it's very rewarding. Much gratitude to you.

[@djolezy]

Mr. you are shining a positive energy! Thank you for the inspiration. All the best from Serbia

[@shannonnolan7002]

What a beautiful lifestyle you have cultivated for yourself and your sweet pup. Thank you for sharing!

[@matthecarguy1472]

I am ready to start a homestead who wants to join me?

[@TB-xf3ob]

I’ve watched this video a dozen times. Idk what it is about it but it feels peaceful. ❤

[@saltberry1]

It’s about FREEDOM.

[@katekate8473one]

the dog is adorable

[@anferneec]

very inspiring and this video has given me more hope that tiny living is indeed a path that I can pursue with my wife. It's been challenging getting through the mental hurdle of redefining what work and making a living looks like when moving away from the hustle and bustle of city life. thank you.

[@Zer0Sympathy]

I have been on and off interested in tiny houses/alternative homes over the years and I always seem to come back to them and this pull to just… be outside and garden and take care of a few animals. I still want to be a small part of society and have friends and such, not gonna be the crazy man alone in the woods! But I really crave being out there and doing my thing. I have to go to school next year, but I will spend my school years preparing and planning for the life I want to live someday. Thanks for showing me how you’re living, it’s good to hear your perspective and to be aware of all the hard work ahead. The biggest headache right now is wrapping my head around the laws of my region and the finances. Thanks man, from a friend in Virginia!

[@shafquatirshad4360]

I really support this kind of living life as peaceful and to be with yourself. More so close to nature🌿🍃🌿🍃 is absolutely wonderful.

[@7Jennifer]

Yes, so much hard work, but so well worth it. Nature's rainbow bounty is the kindest and healthiest way to eat. Wild strawberries and raspberries? Yes, please. I really admire how he was able to use his passion to create a living and in doing so helping to educate others as well. I can also appreciate what a grind it can be at times, too. Work is work, after all. Such a gorgeous and idyllic location and you can't beat a lifestyle filled with healthy eating & movement, a calm and peaceful environment and a good dog by your side. Wishing this young man and his pup a long and happy life together.

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thank you so much! We hope so too😊

[@jayembee2109]

Hello from Michigan! Loved your video, thanks for explaining how you make it work. Hope to get my own tiny house some time soon

[@ЯрославКривич-ч4э]

Dude, you can get anything if you pray to God and don't eat meat.

[@CarlosCardenas-t5o]

Beautiful video! Thank you brother! All the love and peace to you and all living beings❤️☮️🙏🏻

[@wendyhonnor2487]

This video story of your way of life is wonderful. Thank you.

[@SIERRATREES]

Loved your story ! Unfortunately, I spent too many years in offices, under fluorescent lights, not being as brave as you. But am now retired and spend a lot of time in nature , living a minimalist life and eat vegan. Just so admire you for what your are doing. Along with this lifestyle, comes a mindset of being abstemious and thinking about the planet too.

[@nomadsome]

After traveling for a couple years I started feeling more at home in the countryside, no matter which country I visited. Then during the pandemic I visited a little Himalayan village and I am still here after 3.5 years. I run a hostel here and live the life I want. Low living costs, in the middle of nature, simple life and I still write software, but my software work now comes second after my relaxed lifestyle.

[@MarjorieRyanJoy]

Its been three years since I retired, and while inflation has made it challenging to maintain my lifestyle and even worse when I lived in the city, relocating to the countryside has helped to manage better, its lonely, as most of my friends and family are still in their routines but It's been easier to stretch my savings and hopefully, I won't outlive it

[@Joe900-px3nt]

I’m nearing retirement myself, and I had similar concerns. I started investing later than most, and just relying on ETF compounding wasn’t cutting it for me. After working with a financial advisor, I managed to restructure my investments and am now on track to retire with around $4 million. If I hadn’t sought advice, I doubt I’d be as confident in my plan right now

[@MarjorieRyanJoy]

I’m trying to figure out the best approach for my portfolio. How did you find your advisor? I feel like I need that kind of guidance

[@Joe900-px3nt]

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[@MarjorieRyanJoy]

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[@HelloWorld-zg3gs]

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[@Monsterchannel123-AY]

I'm so happy for you man! I have same plan to change my life style and be a part of mother nature as well. Spending time amongst trees is the best a human been can ever get. Not much time left till im there too, so cheers to the good change brother cheers🎉🎉🎉

[@judebutler535]

Dog’s living his, or her, best life. I relaxed just watching this.

[@glenhac5973]

Doing the same here in canada! My first summer was in a hammock! A lot of my food was wild edibles!

[@richarddharrison2]

Thanks for the visual treat. I live in crowded, hot and humid South Carolina USA. What a refreshing change is your beautiful country and lifestyle. You are blessed indeed.

[@swaters5127]

SC has lots of affordable land. Move and build tiny in the woods.

[@dennynisevic7848]

S C is my ❤ , but yes, it is getting soooo crowded.I came from Croatia 25 years ago and I looove South. People , food , culture, nature, but is getting so crowded everywhere

[@richarddharrison2]

@@dennynisevic7848 I agree. Where in SC would you suggest I look for the best land deal? I'm a single disabled vet and can pay cash. It would be nice to find a place with a Yurt already set up since I could never do it myself.

[@snakemouth69]

I have lived in SC most of my life. So many damn people everywhere now! I have no idea where they all came from. For a world where the birth rates are plummeting it sure doesn't seem like it to me.

[@CommoditySC]

@@richarddharrison2 I mean if you're saying its crowded, hot and humid, maybe go near spartanburg. Should alleviate those things a bit and you stay in the same state.

[@chiingekang8235]

It takes courage to live according to our inner calling. Agreed to start patially, getting some income n eventually move into it full pledge. May God bless you with abundant blessings 🙏

[@maggiealexis9957]

Inam so happy for you, you've made the right decision for yourself, God bless your journey🙏🏽

[@ruthnash8486]

It's definitely a lot of work but quite balanced ❤ When I've had 3 jobs it was great.

[@ElwoodPDowd-ed7pc]

Lovely area … thanks for sharing

[@kittywhite1924]

Beautiful Haven, glad I found your channel, enjoyed.

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Welcome 😊

[@2501me]

I have the same coffee grinder as you! And that dog is such a good companion, I can tell:) Your house is super cool & your plants are SO green & healthy😊-a very nice job!

[@ЯрославКривич-ч4э]

Do you know dogs came from space?

[@peacefullyearth]

Thank you for your good, natural, and helpful lifestyle information. I was so surprised when you could your tiny house by yourself. Amazing 👏 Go for it, your natural and healthy lifestyle. 👏

[@chasingsimpledreams]

I love how the animals in the forest must feel safe near you. That is my wish, to have a place where wildlife feels safe and that I can keep it that way into perpetuity. I am in the US, in Florida, and am watching the natural habitat be destroyed and it’s killing me to see it. I know that your way of life is a LOT (understatement of the year) of hard work. I love learning from you. Thank you so much for sharing your life. And big hugs and belly rubs to your dog. ❤

[@rosameijering5161]

This is inspirational

[@gabiangregoric2893]

The man living a way more simple life than most yet having so much more to live for

[@juanitasullivan3372]

I'm envious of your lifestyle. Your timing for moving in, in Spring of 2020 couldn't have been better considering the pandemic. I live in a small, old, rustic, A Frame cottage overlooking a small lake just outside of my hometown in southwestern Nova Scotia. I love it. But I would trade it for an old cabin in the woods in a heartbeat if I only could. Now it's time to start watching your videos from the beginning.

[@wangy8939]

Thank you for sharing this awesome video. I really love what you are doing- loving the earth and living with nature, forest garden and achieving self sufficiency, doing incredible planting. Living simply with work-life balance

[@CatherineDulaney]

Beautiful and inspiring ✨️ So calming to watch ❤ Thank you for sharing and I wish you many blessings living your dream ✨️ Mother nature is so beautiful and has everything we need to thrive ✨️ ❤

[@EmmilyTiampati]

Interesting story! I totally agree, life off the grid, far from the hustle and bustle of the developed world, is so fulfilling. I also moved from USA to rural Kenya, not so long ago. And I started a KZbin channel documenting my relocation journey.

[@SmartaPaul]

@EmmilyTiampati share your channel link or name.

[@tumbleweed1976]

Very proud of you! ❤ from 🇺🇸 California

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Wow, thanks, so kind of you to say!😊

[@nicolaiholst4199]

That's such a cool way of living!

[@hg4218]

I think you completely understood the meaning of life! Congratulations! I just discovered your channel and it is a real pleasure to follow you. I am sure there are more and more people around the world who want to change their life for something less stressful and more responsible for the environment and the nature. Thanks for what you have done ...

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks!! Really appreciate it💚

[@sallydeslandes7990]

This is such a great episode that as well as inspiring is a realistic and practical way to live a rich and rewarding life. Thank you for making and sharing.

[@AshnilSingh-zv5lm]

I'm from Fiji and I recently went to New Zealand and I got a shock that the cost of living is so high in NZ. Rent bills n all other crap costs. I am a chilli farmer in Fiji I produce n sell n it's my income. We grow our own food. No rent no mortgage. Free life.

[@caravanlifenz]

As a New Zealander, I always warn people about the high cost of food here. The cost of living is so expensive that people are constantly stressed now.

[@shiouming]

@@caravanlifenz I'm under impression that NZ has lots of lands suitable for farming/self sustaining life? No?

[@HappyGardener54]

Yes we do have lots of land but you need lots of money usually to purchase it 🌻

[@BargainExperts]

Investing in your trees instead of the stocks was so refreshing to hear! You will eat the fruit of your labor, my friend! - S.

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks!

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[@biancakaye2721]

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[@peterjensen1455]

I applaud you. Very dedicated and impressive lifestyle.

[@ЯрославКривич-ч4э]

Such lifestyle only for lazy and losers. Really man should work hard and achieve purposes.

[@OurEarthJourneys]

Really connected to this. Humans weren't ment to be in a 9-5 getting screwed over, over Consuming, eating food that is 90% Poison.. and so on makes me happy that people are waking up. We are all capable of doing this. It just may take more time than others. ❤

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thank you! So happy to hear that - and yes, totally agree!

[@trekker8033]

I am 65 now and still working. At least, I and my wife live on 5 acres north of the small city where I work. We have a greenhouse, barn and duck pomd, not independent yet, but working on it still. I applaud you friend, for figuring how to do it. Good luck with your future endeavours!

[@trekker8033]

That's duck pond.

[@Funes5]

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing. Look forward to seeing your other videos

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

You’re welcome😊Thanks!

[@moonchild7456]

How inspiring! Please don't burn out. You're awesome!

[@flamissia4]

This is so inspiring! Exactly what I want to do! Thank you for sharing how it works for you, and encouraging people to find the life in harmony with our hearts and souls...

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

You’re welcome😊

[@rachaelsupadventures]

My husband and I left our full-time jobs and moved 1800 miles away and bought a house sight unseen except for the video and photos! We have been here for almost a year. We are building a small house on the property to reduce our cost of living. It will be completely off grid eventually. We are also creating a forest garden as our property is very overgrown! We currently have 5 hens and a rooster and will be revamping a small shed into a mini barn to house the chickens as well as some goats and rabbits. Later maybe we will add some kune kune pigs! We will be installing water catchment and solar. My husband is 50 and retired. I am 54 and work as a substitute teacher a few times a month. We go fishing, cook by scratch, and love life. In this process we have discovered that less is more! Anders thank you for sharing stay blessed!

[@Rkok94]

How do you deal with the social part? Do you get lonely or something along those lines?

[@rachaelsupadventures]

@@Rkok94 LOL no we have lots of entertainment and social things to do. I still work a few days a month as a substitute teacher. We have a neighbor we visit with. We go to church. We go to the Senior Center for dinners about once a week. It costs $6 per person if you are not a senior. You get homemade soup, a salad bar, beverage (coffee, tea, milk, or water) dessert and the entree of the day. Tomorrow is the city wide rummage sale. We have a library with lots of free activities. We have hiking trails 2 blocks from our house and a ski hill 1.5 blocks away. We have lakes less than 2 miles away and a river 1 mile away to fish in! So no we do not get lonely!

[@prayer.online]

@@rachaelsupadventures How do you deal with hospital need ect? Or are you still in the city area?

[@lucyloncarevic7837]

It Sounds great, except planning to have rabbits, they will eat all your wegies, they even dig under the fence, they are unstoppable.

[@rachaelsupadventures]

@@lucyloncarevic7837 The rabbits will be food and in rabbit hutches not on the ground.

[@mybootscamewithoutstraps]

I hope your channel grows and you're able to get some good income from youtube as well. Appreciate you being out there, brother. Stay well!

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks!! It’s getting better day by day now😊👌

[@dayuwaisly03]

This is such a dream life that I wanted, no need to rush and everything is calm.

[@carolinependleton8445]

I have just come upon your channel,you have such a wonderful well balanced life,brought on by your hard work and endurance,you are an inspiration.

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks!!😊

[@armybabes2303]

I also love this lifestyle it's brings solitude to my soul. A quite and slow life away from noise.

[@SamuelBambang73]

This is the life that i want. Free from conflicts, freedom from shitty useless things. Yeahhh

[@boyongzkiebarr5130]

Great video! Very Impressive. This is what peace and happiness is all about. Kudos!

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks☺️

[@ingenuity296]

You're liviing the best and right way of life . ❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@johnlaforte700]

Such a beautiful place you live in. I admire your ambition and goals. Thanks for this video, I love it.❤

[@mediocretakes]

you're such an inspiration. thank you for sharing your journey and learnings!

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

You’re welcome!☺️

[@forestcottage7321]

I always find the people from your part of the globe so solid and intelligent! Thank you for sharing your wonderful happy, green life. Warm wishes and good health to you and your companion from The Dandenong Ranges, Down Under. 🌻🍀🐞

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Wow thanks😊And you’re very welcome! One of my biggest inspirations regarding worklife-design is actually from australia - Katherine Gibson from Melbourne University I think is was! So I’m also grateful - hope to come back downunder some time🏜️

[@JBLegal09]

​​Dandenong Ranges is a gorgeous part of the world (20 mins away) in Berwick 🇦🇺

[@malsirinidelivera3022]

Greetings from Sri Lanka ❤. Continue your good effort. When people have slow life styles they feel as if they are really living . Practice mindfulness in your life adds even more essence to your expected lifestyle .Good Luck bro !

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thank you so much!! Will do - have been practicing😌

[@rukshana140]

Hi I'm from sri lanka too. Also a mindfulness practioner. Wondering if you have some Tiny house movement here. Really interested in getting into it

[@mariamauclere7730]

This was a great video, very inspiring - thank you

[@Anna-b4x2w]

It's nice to know that there are other ppl out there who also think about issues like growing as much of your food as you can to diminish the impact of agriculture and transportation on planet. I always used to think it's only me who thinks of such things. I try to use as little plastic as I can and also trying to grow some edible things. I have very poor dry sand on garden but still I'm trying.

[@monikabender1024]

Bravo,you really can be proud of yourself.❤ Thank you for sharing your amazing life.