Jazmyn’s Weirdest Trait and Revealing Our Secret Project

In this episode, we sit down to catch you up on our life updates and share our daily thoughts. We reveal one of Jazmyn’s weirdest traits, strange facts about how time was made up, how we switched our dogs to a raw diet, and all the wildlife we see on our property. We also tease secret projects, share where our inspiration for our cabin renovations come from, and how much work we still have left to do.
Episode Overview:
0:30 - The song of the summer
1:30 - Apple’s new vision headset
4:10 - Jazmyn’s weirdest trait
5: 15 - Weather in Nova Scotia
6:30 - How time got made up
10:30 - Our travel plans
13:00 - Switching our dogs to raw food
17:30 - Our new MERCH line
23:00 - The inspiration for our windows
27:00 - Building in virtual goggles?
29:00 - Wildlife on our land
34:00 - Excited about visitors
37:00 - There’s still so much work left to do
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[@Con_blue]

I agree with Jazmyne's mom, i can't only listen to podcasts that is why i only watch them on youtube.

[@80884bpresley]

The new windows are so nice!!! Yall have done an incredible job at making the homestead so cool for sure!!!

[@marybethmatterfis4560]

Right there with you Crystal. Writing things down is essential! I have a special little binder book for all my projects & make lists, notes and sketches for everything.

[@toomanydogs2]

Yes Merch! We need a sticker for our RV!

[@chrisdenning9816]

I enjoy sketching projects and adding dimensions and building it. Paper is good. Thanks

[@8888riqui]

Looking forward to supporting you both! Yes I am a 66 yr old retired guy who loves your channel and thankyou for sharing your lives. You brighten up my day.❤ Good luck with your designs and merchandise. Looking forward to owning and supporting the pack!

[@robertbotoole]

I've been waiting so so so so so so long for merch! So exciting.

[@shaunsheldon1219]

Can't wait for some merch hope there's plus sizes ❤

[@ebal08]

The history of the song "makeba" is incredible. Great vide btw ❤

[@barbhaley1820]

Without Tyler& Todd,I wouldn't have found you ladies. I Love both of you guys content. Truly enspirering

[@vanwivespackchat]

Our besties 💛 happy you found us xx

[@janavanbeelen8489]

I found Tyler and Todd through you guys!

[@christinewentzell7365]

We found you guys from watching Tyler and Todd also. So glad we did.❤

[@melrescuebar7496]

Found y'all through a Kara & Nate episode with Eamon, Bec & Lee. Y'all led me to Tyler & Todd and of course Max & Occy followed by Ride and Seek and now Tal & Mads. I love how all of y'all lift each other up and support each other. In any other field there's so much competition but KZbin is very unique in where creators hype other creators and collab together to help each other be successful. I'm all about that positive energy! 🫶

[@christinecleaveland3702]

I love watching u 2 and the dogs. i love all the work that u have done on ur cabin. Porter is such a great guy. Thank you for doing what u do. I live in Illinois .

[@lesray5788]

I am intriged by Jaz's hair! The shape as it seems to change the shape of the head, before falling to her neck. ❤

[@debsteele4258]

Your windows & doors brought so much light into your tiny home. You will love them in the winter.

[@suepersinger1728]

Yes to merch!!! Can’t wait to see it!!!!

[@alexius23]

Before the spread of Railroad there was no need for a standardized time. When trains started rumbling down tracks it became obvious to develop a universal regional time.This is what lead to Time Zones based on Greenwich Mean Time. The spread of the Telegraph assisted in this process.

[@randomgirl2650]

Yes to merch!! And yes…. Come to Australia !!!! 😁🇦🇺

[@critterkarma]

As for virtual reality devices. Back in the 1990’s, I went to a symposium/talk by Dr Timothy Leary (yes, that Timothy Leary, before he died) on the future of communication. He was working with the engineers developing and designing the beginnings of virtual headsets, tactile gloves, and suits, all of which we now have. It was very cool, as he brought with him some patented prototypes for demonstration. And here we are now reaping the benefits of futurists, like Dr. Tim’s ideas. Oh and Jaz, as a native New Yorker here’s the stats on Times Square: The triangularly-shaped 44th Street to 45 Street Broadway plaza is 173 feet in length and stretches as wide as 27 feet.

[@tonyagrimes219]

I love the windows and all the upgrades that you guys are doing I watch your videos every Sunday ❤

[@arkrosebud1540]

I love those windows!

[@rudymartinez4996]

Great, great, great. ❤❤

[@KimberleyBennett-i1c]

Would love merch. Pls include all sizes.

[@lyndasecrest2853]

Omg I have that song , Makeby stuck in my head also, dancing in my garden

[@limejockey123]

the song is definitely a bop. Jain is the artist and Makeba is the song; the video is on here if you all want to look it up. Great pod, I could listen to you two all day and not get tired of it

[@vanwivespackchat]

Ahhh, thanks for writing it down for everyone. Such a bop. 💛💛💛

[@PatrickPoet]

I think he was talking about time zones. People used to figure it was noon was when the sun was highest, so a few miles away someone would have a different noon than you. The railroads needed everyone to agree to a standard time so that across a big area they'd all have the same noon and it would simplify scheduling. When you got farther away, into the next timezone, the time would just an hour, so that depending on the direction you were going, noon for you would jump to 11:00 or 1:00. So they invented standard time zones.

[@kimwatson7463]

We have bears in Colorado Springs, CO which has just under 500,000 people. It’s crazy to see them there. I had two mama bears with their cubs, one set was the cubs from the last year and then a mama with new cubs. You just have to bring bear spray and bear bells so that they can hear you coming. We are taught to stand still, don’t look them in the eye. If they start to go toward you you make yourself bigger and noisy. That and a lot of praying will help!

[@terrilepine9065]

You brighten up my day.

[@peggymargaret2274]

OMG I LOVE the Lower Deck especially when Signal Hill was playing!

[@doctormo26]

People used to use solar time or true local time (sun dial) and the railroads got tired of the inconsistencies of local mean time - so cities eventually changed to standard times regionally. Oh and BTW - Merch!!

[@Mrs.Katiex0x]

That song from Jain has been around for years. It has been on many commercials!

[@mannyg53]

Waiting to see what you come with in tee shirts for a 70 year old widower that when I have a rough day I know watching one of your videos or listening to your podcast will brighten my day

[@VinnieJo]

Love how Crystal forgot she was on a podcast! You two are so genuine and I get so drawn into your conversations! Can’t wait to see the merch for the Pack! I love being in this Pack!!

[@lukekao8136]

The idea is if you have 4 wheel drive then when you drive into a sandy area, you may be able to get out of the area without getting stuck. And maybe even adding a wrench in the front bumper too.

[@debraanneclark2188]

Love the podcasts I listened to it on Spotify. So much fun hearing the random chat and Jazmyns habit of cracking toes. Glad the wildfires passed you by and the rain has come to help dampen everything.

[@vanwivespackchat]

Thanks for tuning in xx 💛

[@ke4uyp]

My personal opinion is Crystal's new nickname should be sexy toes. But seriously, you too girls are absolutely amazing. Your dedication to your new homestead is off the charts. Every episode I am so impressed with how much you have accomplished. Keep up the good work. It'll pay off in spades as the years click on.

[@raymondburlage6927]

Love these chats. Take care and be safe.

[@TidyTribe5280]

That song is fire! Thank you for sharing, I have been dancing all day.

[@aliciav7725]

Do a van life road trip to Tofino! Would love to see that

[@angiewarren6045]

Y’all should go visit Max! Check out his new place! Be great to do in the winter! Can’t wait for merch!

[@vanwivespackchat]

I would love too! So far to leave the girls though :(

[@kaitlinshares]

Omg when I lived in Halifax, Real Fake Meats was my favourite place for a delicious grilled cheese on my way to work! So so good!

[@Juliathehealthgirl]

This time story is hilarious 😂 and adorable at the same time .

[@cmaas73]

I would totally buy merch! This is exciting

[@vanwivespackchat]

Yay xx

[@12Daze]

Listening to this while I clean my house... Every time Jaz talks, I move 10x faster. She is on one! I love it.

[@celinel9750]

JAZ IT'S SUMMER TODAY 😎 have a good time, forget about the inside, that is winter project, summer is for the outdoor 🤪

[@christinafreeani2149]

I fall asleep to asmr every day…. ASMR Jas or The Cozy Hospital 🤣

[@rendellnoble7465]

nice love it..

[@karencurtis6141]

Yehh 😂 I love you forgot we were here…. I couldn’t stop looking at Jazmynes feet 🤗 and how clean your sofa is …only because mind are exactly the same the soles of my feet 😳. I really could listen to you both everyday, you would be great on your own radio station. Take care xx xx

[@shannaralee7117]

Come to Aus! Do an Australian states tour! You guys will love it here

[@alyadams6388]

I wish so badly we could post photos in the comments: I have a picture of me whispering to my friend in one of the corners of grand central 😂 It’s the way the ceiling is arched: if you face one corner and speak at a low voice, someone standing in the opposite corner can hear you no problem: no matter how many people are talking loudly between you. ♥️

[@jimlovey2148]

I'm not sure but I think you are talking about Penn Station with the eco wall where one person and another person can stand on the opposite side of the of the room and whisper into the tile. You can hear each other like you are next to the other person.

[@lynnebriggs6184]

Yes we want merch! Just make sure those of us in the USA 🇺🇸 can order too!

[@michaelwilliams7481]

I couldn't watch live today, sorry girls. I had a visitor, and she watched your last Sunday's Video because she is not on the internet. Except for the part about the forest fires, she never stopped smiling watching the rest of the video. Today's pack chat was so good to watch, you make everything so interesting. Love to you both from Mike. ❤❤

[@amorl4520]

Definitely love the cabin videos!! It is a blast to have a vision of your project and make it with your own hands. Love❤to you both be safe

[@barryryan6612]

I want, no need...merch 🤗

[@leemcfarlane6473]

Absolutely love watching you both. Have inspired me to live my best life. Thankyou❤

[@NannoWappi]

Thanks girls. This is so fun watching you girls just ranting out ideas and what that has to be done. And laughing the most of the time 😂. Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday's episode. As always stay safe all ❤Michael 🇩🇰.

[@danielashton5697]

Bring on the merch!! 😊

[@HannahbananaDIYingLYFE]

So love listening to your podcast, so easy to listen too! I’m in love with the cabin, you two have done an awesome job!!! Can’t wait to visit Canada later this year 😊

[@wendywilson9760]

Yes, visit Max and Occy

[@tinaknight7616]

Can't wait see the merch. Let's hope it can be sent to the UK ❤

[@dominikbenz8349]

Amazing Video ( Podcast) i enjoy very cool looking forward Rock this great time Take Care yourself stay Safe ❤

[@nomossrock]

Love hearing you two bat your ideas and plans back and forth. My friend and I do the same thing. Fun podcast!

[@tameliacowan2312]

Enjoy the podcast and wonder what the next project is ❣️ Be safe!

[@ReneeWalker69]

Vancouver islands amazing Pacific Northwest is amazing you should have a winter cabin up here and I live in Alaska right now moving back to Washington and a few months but then I’ll probably end up in Tennessee so I need one on each coast as well

[@iantulloch2809]

Evening Ladies, Just catching up with your podcast, Your hilariously, Loved how Crystal days your not looking at my feet, then sat with her feet tucked away😂👣, Merch, is a new adventure for you, Can't wait to see your styles, Until next time, Stay Safe and Warm 💖🐕🐕💛💛

[@carevega2106]

This was such a fun podcast…felt like we were sitting around together…laughing and just having a good time. Can’t wait for the merch!

[@Aoverh]

Looking forward to the merch!!

[@raymondbloomfield2587]

Happy summer solstice up there and happy winter solstice down here..... Also my birthday so 2 for 1. Love seeing you both living your best life and sharing for all of us. Cheers to everyone. 💐🌈💕🎉🍻🍾🇦🇺 Love and happiness from Australia

[@jmk1962]

Happy Birthday Raymond🎉

[@lisavincheski]

Merch!!!! Yes! ❤

[@ChristineAlexander-t6t]

Yay merch can’t wait ( is merch going to be available in Australia? ) love listening & watching you both hilarious ❤

[@ktmazz]

Excited for the merch!

[@marksaleski9890]

Countertops: why not build your own with wood? You've gotten rid of so much exposed wood (drywall on the ceiling, etc.) That they'd look nice. Plus, you can do them yourselves.

[@donnaingle391]

So much to do!

[@legalpuppy8602]

Crystal, don't crack your hip! I also was able to roll my hip out of joint when I was younger and I am so nervous about my hips now that I am older. You are smart not to do that anymore. Going to Vancouver Island in September.

[@paula1306]

Hey hey just listened to this podcast on my drive to my cabin, and I wanted to let you know that I grew up on a blueberry farm in PEI, and don’t worry crystal you haven’t missed blueberry season yet lol. Harvest for the berry farms isn’t until mid to end of august so your wild blueberries will probably start to be out end of July/ start of august! Happy picking!

[@Sammowrimo]

I can not get away from that song 😂 and I’m with Jazz, no talking about winter whilst it’s summer. Absolutely can not think about the future! Ps. Yes to asmr ❤

[@ReneeWalker69]

Popping your knuckles or your joints are your back is not bad for you that is a mess and the sound of the crack is actually air pressure, releasing between the joints to help your joints realign. My uncle is one of the top 10 naturopathic physicians in the United States and has taught around the world. If not for chiropractic care after two car accidents within six months, neither of which were my fault I don’t know where I would be it took years, but I am back to being mostly pain-free, and able to walk.

[@edsomers7814]

Loved the podcast love you both woof woof.!😊☮️

[@Poet1952]

Yes to paper notes!

[@EPsChoice]

Crystal, what cities did you visit in Portugal? Best wishes from Lisbon 😊

[@AnA2Cs24]

"The repetitive motion of cracking your knuckles wears down the joints and their protective cushioning. This means individuals who currently have osteoarthritis, caused by the breakdown of cartilage in the joints, could worsen their symptoms by cracking their knuckles repeatedly. However, cracking your knuckles plays no role in rheumatoid arthritis, which is caused when a person’s own immune system attacks their joints." Try taking hyaluronic acid supplements to lubricate your joints. It works! I had an injury to my shoulder that would cause it to creak when I would raise my arm a certain height. It stopped once I started taking H.A.

[@deannarose2424]

i have a condition that makes it so if you were to try and pop my toes or pull on them at all they would come right out of the socket. if i wear the wrong shoes they twist around like the girls head in the exorcist! The idea of someone messing with my toes freaks me out lol. Also I agree please dont pop the hip out if you can help it, popping it out is very different than just cracking air bubbles in the joints! dont want those hips wearing out before their time! I learned about my condition at 17 and wish i had known earlier so i wouldve stopped the ballet and bendy party tricks cause im paying for them now! And even if you dont have my condition, if your joint can move beyond a normal range, be careful with it cause it can wear it out a bit faster that you might like if you do it too much - and keep the muscles around that joint nice and strong!

[@kimkerley4218]

I cracked my ankles when I was young and now I have so much arthritis pain in my ankles that I can’t sleep sometimes. It’s bad! I really wish I was told!!!

[@wintersj85]

Yay!!! Super excited to sport your merch. I would be beyond elated if I met you gals 💜 🤞 one day.

[@vanwivespackchat]

Yay! 💛 thank you

[@lukekao8136]

Here's an idea: you can deasign a family pic then get it stamped onto a "tot" and there's your merch, that way people stop using plastic bags at the store. Just an idea. :)

[@deannarose2424]

thank you for telling the name of that song i kept hearing it but couldnt figure out how to find its name!

[@arbusco]

Most of the mid century early century Dome train stations have that you go to one side I go to the other side and you can hear each other because your voice trails up over the dome above the din. And you are correct kind of when it comes to the time clock situation. Time wasn’t invented, but it was organized by the train companies. At that point, the train companies were traveling from New York to Chicago from Chicago to Denver, etc. and so in order for the trains to run on time and for you to understand that you were to be at a train station at a certain time or the 24 hour clock was invented by the train companies. Up until that point the time on the clock for two different cities maybe two different times because each city or region determine their own time at that point, but once the train companies came in and said now you got to be here at 6 o’clock in order to catch this train but it’s 6 o’clock on our Clock that sort of changed everything. This is also what led to time zones for the exact same reason because they found at 8 o’clock in the morning in New York City is actually earlier than 8 o’clock in the morning in Chicago from a sun in the sky standpoint so in order to try to give continuity to each of the towns so that your 12 noon looks like my 12 noon that’s why time zones were invented and that is a direct descendent. Avoid Jasmine was talking about in that organized time structure was actually invented by the train corporations.

[@arbusco]

Oh, and by the way, that song is like five or six years old!

[@libbybertrand9320]

Would LOVE to see where you two lived on Vancouver island!😄

[@TheLesleymackay]

Personally, as a fellow outdoorsy lesbian I would love a ball cap! Something classic with like "Vanwives" on the front and "we love you pack" in smaller font on the back near/above the snap/velcro!

[@DOOODWDDDAD]

I WANNA BE THE MAYONAISSE IN YOUR SANDWICH

[@berniesenske994]

First off, love you ladies. And like Chrystals mom, I prefer to WATCH your podcast. Listening to you too is interesting enough, but it's so much fun watching the interaction. Besides I have to watch it since you don't give Bella or Izzay the chance to speak, geeeze. And today is the first day of summer - do not - do not talk about winter. Even though it's a million degrees out there, do not. If I want to get into snow right now, I'll continuing watching Tal & Mads Alaska adventure; so beautiful. Btw, I love Chrystal, the burger queen !!! 🍔 And regarding your merch, I hope you make some polo shirts as I don't care for regular T shirts. So many requests, so little time. Can't wait to see some bears sunning themselves on your deck. One time only please. I've seen you two flying down the trails - HOLY CRAP. And I bet Jazmyns mom thinks the same, but with all those miles, and miles of nowhere and it's so easy to get lost, what the hell would you two do if one of you got hurt in an accident. Sigh, my "dad" rears it''s caring head again. I can't wait to see your "secret video"; nice tease ladies. And finally, if you're getting countertops....let the pros install them, there's a lot to it. No shame on your part for doing that. Just think, when they're in, you get to wash them....yaaaaa. Sigh, this is no one line comment, so I'm going to shut up and let all you get on with you life. So, take care, sending love..... Bernie ❤

[@libbybertrand9320]

I want Merch!!!😄💗🙌🏼

[@lorribivens8399]

You need to design a racer back tank for people like me. I only waer tanks and I love you all ao much!!!

[@lorribivens8399]

BTW I am from North Carolina USA!!!

[@rickgrant5844]

It’s in the corner to corner yes it works.

[@Samsona75]

I think Prime in a rural area of any Canadian Province is slow. In Halifax, Prime is usually 2 days 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@monikastep5711]

Please say there will be puppy merch????

[@vanwivespackchat]

OF COURSE!!!!

[@EugeniaSoares]

You guys needs to go to Pride in Brasil next year! Is the world biggest!

[@marcialovejoy9926]

Since the wildfires this summer have you girls been making your place more wildfire proof. Can you girls make an emergency road out of your property. You girls rock. You know more then most men.

[@estherkalkbrenner5222]

😂 that was... intense. I am curious to see the Merch. I think the company wants to install the counter tops and window sills themselves due to warranty regulations. Wildlife: do you have trail cameras set up on your property? This would be so interesting to see which animals are around on your property. I hung one up as a unknown guest is plundering the squirrel feeder and it is definetely not a squirrel. I got interesting pictures of wind swiching branches and twigs so far 😂. I also found out recently that here, where I live there are 1 confirmed pack of wolves and close by another pack which they are not sure if they are really local or moving on. I never was able to hear them by now. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@richarddennis1453]

I always enjoy your podcast😊

[@vanwivespackchat]

Yay xx thanks

[@thesnoman2196]

I keep track of everything ! No reason you can't have 2 homes. You can rent one of them out when you're not there

[@fuzzyloveandlight]

The bears are probably around more cause of displacement from the fires. that is why all the wildlife will probably be more sightings of rare things cause they have to be closer to populated areas.

[@rjwesley1]

Couch talk! Love it. I love watching these but I've also taken you to the garden with me to weed. 😂 ❤