Marine Veteran & Her DIY School Bus Tiny House - Family Life On The Road

[@TinyHomeTours]

How awesome is still story!? After serving in the military, Jessica built a DIY school bus conversion to reconnect with her children. Skoolies are growing more and more popularity and I love the opportunities they provide.

[@lestonthompson8495]

I've seen some busses with extensions on the back, I was just wondering have you ever seen a bus with the toilet, and shower on those rear extensions?

[@jacquelenbialozynski6671]

Bless you

[@barbaraaugustyniak7610]

I 44444444444414509623you 3

[@louieriver6058]

I know I'm kind of off topic but do anyone know a good place to watch new tv shows online?

[@knoxbenjamin656]

@Louie River Flixportal xD

[@yummyemmaJ]

That circle piece of wood on the bus handle is such a clever idea! There you have a working table.

[@kamivelasquez3119]

Wow. You are truly an inspiration. Your bus is beautiful, your courage and creativity in dealing with disability and the fact you spent ten years risking your life as a marine is so inspiring and impressive. May your life be filled with blessings and serendipity.

[@lailja21]

Lovely, lovely, lovely!

[@gypsyhermitishtarot]

You are a blessing to other veterans. Whenever I see a homeless veteran I give whatever I can to them. peace

[@starpenta]

Your bus is so beautiful! I love the wood and 'smokey teal ' kitchen and I think it's wonderful to supply art supplies to veterans 💙💛 My husband is military and I'm the 'artist'. This seems so amazing to me. Your children must be so proud 😁

[@LabradoodleTofuBoy]

Utmost respect to you! Former Marine & currently Nomad life. No bodyguard needed. Wish you many journeys & beautiful chapters ahead. Thank you for your service

[@justkidding7523]

That’s one bada$$ momma right there. 🥰 From one Navy chic to a Marine Chic-Thanks for your service. Beautiful home.

[@rcgkreations]

Nice bus, great that you are helping others

[@Pridegriffin]

Hi Jessica! I think your bus is terrific. And your cats are adorable. I'm happy to see another retired veteran doing something that makes them happy. Have fun in your travels and stay safe! Carolsue Griffin (SSgt Ret. AF)

[@barbarazebrowska7348]

Military colors and a warm atmosphere 🙂💓

[@homesgardeningcookingBr3X1T]

Beautiful home, beautiful woman. Inspirational.

[@katrinaphipps8681]

I love how you treat your animals like family. You must be a fantastic mother. ❤️

[@ramonaramos2381]

Great advocacy! Her life is so meaningful with the way she is living it :) brave woman

[@hero2006]

Great story and setup. Respect to this young lady.

[@kevinadventures481]

Awesome & Outstanding

[@greenbuckeyelove]

Thank you for your service to our country!! Your families bus is beautiful and it is very inspiring!!

[@virtuallyenlightenme6747]

That steering wheel desk is so original!

[@null1764]

I stole it from @numberjaunbus :)

[@crazycritterlady8788]

Sweet! You go girl! I personally wasn't in the military but was an army brat! We learned early to fix just about anything my kids call me Ms. MacGyver! Single mom of 6 kids over a span of 30 yrs. I'm also retired now so I'm thinking of going stealt van type of living. Just haven't made up my mind yet.

[@Xaforn]

Awesome for her! Getting rid of your debt makes living simply so much easier, then you see how much further a dollar goes. I love this simple design. Thank you for your service!

[@cenedraleaheldra5275]

May you find your bliss. Great build

[@ljg6979]

So well done Jessica. Kudos to you on a well designed, functional, and visually appealing bus. Surprisingly I find that I Love the olive drab exterior. Also the shade of blue inside along with mix of wood and white.

[@BoxCarChronicles]

Wow! I'm on love with your Zen garden! Beautiful build 🤍

[@mjremy2605]

Thank you for your service, Jessica! What a beautiful and warm home. Your kids and pets seem very happy! I like the laid back rustic look of your house on wheels and especially the large outdoor table. Lovely large bathroom too, nice to have the space. Some ideas and tips which may help: 1. Rust - Loctite Rust Neutralizer spray can from Lowes (not H Depot) is great for rust touchups on outside metal. Spray and it bonds the rust to the metal and chemically neutralizes it. Prime and paint over this when dry. Handy for an RV. 2. Be sure to have some wheatgrass growing indoors for your cats. They all get hairballs which kill them. Fresh raw meat, cooked fish, shredded carrots and kale plus their usual catfood. Egg Yolk Lecithin - 3 weeks of 600 mg 2 x day with meals will expel all hairballs. Lecithin dissolves the grease around the hairball in stomach so it becomes thinner and can be ejected out. Use only the Egg Yolk type. Do this once a year for 2-4 weeks till all hairballs are out. This is like a transmission flush for cats. 3. For both cats and dogs, use 1-2 squirts of fish oil in their food. Amazon - Iceland Pure Sardine Anchovy Fish Oil (keep in fridge). Not salmon oil. Works wonders on health, heart, skin, fur, eyes, everything. 4. If you ever need a UV resistant spray paint, use Montana Gold brand. Very UV resistant to fading. Huge palette of colors. You can also coat with Spar Varnish over this for additional water protection. Enjoy your time with your kids - they grow so fast. Wonderful life you are leading now, well done!

[@lindawoods7948]

Thank you for your service. You and your son have a blessed life. This is one of the best bus builds I have ever seen. Safe travels.

[@bethaniejify]

I love this lady. I think I saw a tour originally a few years ago, and I’m glad she’s still making it work. I like how sort of patchwork her bus is. It’s sweet!

[@cocokai9661]

Thank you for your service. All three of my kids have served in the military. My son did 6 years in the navy. My oldest daughter did 9years in the navy (just got out) and my youngest daughter is still serving (10 years) in the army. My daughter who just left the navy is wanting to do the schoolie lifestyle too. I think there's something about the freedom that just especially appeals to those who've served in the military. God bless and hope your trails are happy ones!

[@null1764]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m from a big military family too!

[@gregorygagnon4641]

That's a Bussy McBusface weld job I think. Y'all are awesome. Semper Fi. Semper Fortis.

[@denisephillips9269]

Thank you for your service 👍🇺🇲. Great Mom for putting your son first. Like the schoolie, color too. What a way to demonstrate self reliance to your son as well as educating him. Stay safe and good luck on your journey 🙋

[@marshacook7510]

Thanks for your service and your continued personal service to others.

[@dashie07e.92]

Being showcased AGAIN!!! AWESOME!! I LOVE THIS LADIES HOME!!!👏👏👏😉

[@johncichon9499]

Thanks for sharing. Your story is encouraging.

[@reginapolo3357]

Thank you for your service SF Doc

[@maxfastest]

Hope you never have to stop quickly ! Beautiful setup !

[@zedwolf1589]

Jessica I don't know if you know about Stand Downs but usually they run through the spring and summer and they help veterans. My family runs security for the North Coast Stand Down in Ferdale CA. But there all over the country they offer all kinds of services and you'd be appreciated there. Well at least after we get through this pandemic. Looks like you're in a lovely sunny spot enjoy the freedom. ✌

[@RoseLawrence765]

First of all thank you for your service to country💞🎈 secondly awesome job on that bus🎉🎈 God bless you and your family🙏💞🎈

[@taragraham9294]

Thank you for your service.

[@HH-vc8hn]

beautiful

[@UnKnown-zy1km]

Lovely Bus, I love it. You have so much counter top space and cabinets its a wonderful kitchen. I also love the very long couch with all the storage. Your bus is very nice and it very functional Great Job.... Many Thank you's for your service its very much appreciated... I hope you and you family have many Happy Adventures and make lots of wonderful memories together... Safe travels and I Wish you all the Best.. ❤❤👍🏻👍🏻👏👏

[@terrycureton2042]

Thank you for your service -- and your service to other veterans! I like your functional design and rustic interior. Have a happy life roaming around and doing good works! [USAF vet.]

[@loisnewton1876]

Love your home. You've done a great job. The animals help a lot to make it a home, also, and I am sure are much loved by your son. Good luck in your travels!

[@nutrientsonadventure9620]

Love every single thing about this. Thanks for your service, Jessica! 🙏🏻❤️

[@maggyyosin3361]

Thank you for your service. I have 3 sons who are Marines

[@null1764]

One tough Momma bear!

[@StephaniePifer]

What a beautiful bus and a wonderful veteran centered nonprofit too. Stay smiling yall!

[@rosewiththorns4669]

This is an amazing build

[@terenceramonal]

Home sweet home

[@AT.inbetween]

Excellent job. It seems nice and comfy. The colors are really warm too. Fellow Veteran here.

[@shortcake951]

Love it beautiful cozy peaceful

[@robertmacdonald8519]

Outstanding!

[@lynnescaddan8919]

What an inspiration, she did a fantastic job. She's got a fantastic home. 👏 👏👏👏👏 Men take note. . .

[@Izastwin]

Many blessings to this woman and her lil travelling family. Her home is all her and it's beautiful. 🙏🏽😊

[@mchangmi]

Thank you for your service. God bless you always.

[@bettystevens5397]

Beautiful home ❤️ thank you for your service!!

[@Robert-rn3ys]

So glad you and your children can see the country that you served and protected.👍 Semper Fi 😊

[@kathym5307]

Thank you for your service. You have a lovely home.

[@CuBanMumzy]

thank you for your service

[@orangekayak]

Really inspiring story here and a great bus build. I lived in a skoolie and was amazed with how little you need as far as money goes once you don't have to spend much. A great example of how modest retirement/investment/disability/UBI incomes would provide a decent lifestyle for people. Having used a composting toilet, I would be surprised if that is something 3 people use every day! We found that there is no substitute for REAL plumbing, and there are plenty of options about everywhere you go. Awesome job. These kids will remember this time fondly as adults.

[@mjremy2605]

I disagree. You bag #2 solids with sawdust or peat moss. You empty out the #1 liquids in any toilet every other day, or pour on trees - its uric acid urea fertilizer - good for trees and sterile. No trouble at all. Regular plumbing has a heavy carbon footprint ecologically and uses too much water. This is a viable solution that should happen in homes too.

[@joecastaneda7739]

First Thank you for serving our country and God bless you and your family. Now I love the simplicity of your home. Its perfect. Its got everything you need and then some. I do plan on doing a short bus for small and long trips. I just might make the inside like yours. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@patrickhathaway6178]

Great video. Thank you for your service. Be safe and enjoy your travels.

[@euchrideucrow1970]

A beautiful home and a beautiful story. Very inspiring.

[@null1764]

Thanks so much!

[@Tbrownie116]

This was a awesome video and thank you so much for your service💞🤗

[@marycorbett1881]

Lovely home ,very cleverly set out,you are a very talented lady.I wish you many safe journeys and much happiness.Stay safe in your beautiful home,💖Love from England.🇬🇧😀xx

[@lexichapman7588]

So many pets! Very cool.

[@gracecallowayable]

Wow!!! Your home is gorgeous!!!👠🚌👠

[@denisebulich24]

Thank you for your service. Well done. God bless and be safe.🙂

[@LarryB-fr1zo]

Thank you for your service!

[@gsadventures678]

Rambo, you have great survival skills!

[@PegasusDreamer1]

Job done well .. improvise, adapt, overcome .. truly a home. It would be an honor to get one of those! The guys are needing great stuff like that. If you come thru central North Carolina yell I'll help when I can. I'm a disabled veteran Navy 11 yrs.. I get where you are at because I'm looking to travel full-time in a couple months. Semper Fi Marine

[@Kueytwo]

This is a full but purposed built tiny home.

[@ElliesDonna14]

Love your home. And thank you for your service in and out of the service

[@MrDbarr62]

Thank you for your service!... what a nice build..love how you planned it out.

[@danyek7476]

Pretty nice.. Wish you two all the best. Thank you for sharing 🌼.

[@laruedouglas7972]

You did an awesome job and proud of you. Keep it up.

[@null1764]

Thank you!

[@suzannecranford6819]

Thank you for your service! I hope you show is some of your art work some day. You've built a wonderful home and life. Safe travels!

[@kimlatham4552]

I am more impressed with her, than the bus,

[@heatherliketheweather9539]

LOVE your Skoolie! Very inspiring.

[@widowswatch6610]

Your home is really nice. Thanks for showing it and telling us about your non profit. Thanks again and God bless!

[@StephanLeming]

Truly awesome! Thanks for being you.

[@secondyaya]

Beautiful build! Loved watching it. And thank you for your service!

[@emckeon4659]

Beautiful! Helping healing others on your adventures 💕

[@gladysclausing8785]

Your bus is wonderful, great job! Blessings for continued great adventures.

[@lindac7146]

Beautiful build. Love the idea of the work you are now doing for yourself and veterans. Best Wishes.

[@Dignitatis]

Thank you for your service Jessica! I enjoyed walking through your home, and did I see a Turkish Van cat? God bless you and your family! Happy Trails!

[@chasityrichards1224]

You're awesome! ❤ Thank you so much for your service ❤🤍💙

[@mamawanderlust6000]

Fantastic rig and story!

[@goddesscapricorn]

Much love to you and yours 🙏

[@grayeagleswolves]

She's Great I'm a fan

[@pattycake5365]

Enjoyed the tour of your bus.Love your home set up and your cause to fellow vets.

[@null1764]

Thanks so much!

[@carlaportocarrero6464]

My respects. It is functional and cozy. 🤗

[@null1764]

We build a home perfect for us!

[@gregorystark1217]

Looks great. Cozy and comfortable.

[@bambihargrove6499]

Awesome Build, I Love what your doing, God Bless you

[@withstella9172]

Watching from Philippines💜 Tiny houses is really cool.. Wish i could build someday♥♥

[@johnnyhunter4345]

You got it all together...

[@margaretjames6611]

Really love this Rustic look and design for this Skoolie Bus..love the inside design easy living

[@deborahharvey6484]

Absolutely love ❤️ thank you for your service. Bus is ❤️

[@slackerman9758]

Thanks for sharing! And, technically, needing to get a better view in some beautiful places is a emergency, so exit is well marked lol

[@annapacatang5079]

Great job on how you fixed up your home on wheels. I'm sure you are used to your fridge doors opening away from the kitchen. I think it's so much easier to have the hinges on the left side of the doors, so you can open them facing the kitchen. (Sorry to be so anul about little things like that.) I dig all of the natural wood. You and Liem have lots living space with your furbabies. 😍 Stay safe and protected with God's Blessings. 🙏🏻

[@null1764]

This fridge only goes one way, we love are fridge.

[@johnwayneeverett6263]

WELL DONE WISH I COULD BE THERE ...WELL DONE

[@rebecca-chrisndrewsmom]

Thank you for your service ❤

[@petmom74]

Spectacular build!