Self Reliance Lessons from my Dad | First Overnight at the Cabin

Welcome to my cabin.
In this video, I make some progress at the off-grid cabin including framing the bathroom walls and building the kitchen island. I then take you through the rest of my day at the cabin, as I cook some dinner and prepare to stay overnight.
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[@ShawnJames1]

I'm really enjoying spending this time together and I'm very proud of you!

[@SusanLindsey2407suz420]

Was so nice to see you two working together.

[@northrupmj]

I’m really enjoying her channel. So glad I found it through your channel. She is so fun to watch

[@Wreck-itRick]

Father of the century...

[@pelegon1257]

Great work and really nice to see how well you guys work together. 👍

[@hillbillydeluxe5534]

I thought the reason we haven't been seeing Shawn as much was because he was in the trucker convoy!!

[@pondgazer]

You could not possibly be learning these skills from a better teacher! It's great to see the progress! You have the best family in the world.

[@chazleighann]

Your doing a great job. Your Dad must be very proud of you. Good to see him too.

[@edwardalvarado8889]

The cabin already looks cozy, can't wait until the inside is fully finished. Emily your going on strong with this project, enjoy it and cherish every moment of it. you have a good supporter, your dad. He must be very happy with you. Keep up the good work.

[@kevinjefferson3957]

I love it when a family works together. You picked a great helper but I'm glad he didn't try to drag a tree in on his back and make a wall out of it. The cabin is looking great.

[@westend3019]

I see the "apple didn't fall far from the tree", your eating habits are like your Dads, lol. Thanks for sharing your overnight with us!

[@barbarasnookolderandwiser]

Cali seems at home here at your cabin too. Good to see that good pup. And your dad too. I really like your cabin. It's going to be such a nice place when you get done.

[@kayfabe591]

That dinner looks delish. You go, skilled craftsperson, Emily! My husband taught me to use various tools, starting in my late 20's, during our own earliest home builds/repairs. Soon after, I discovered that my fave woodshop hobbies are constructing children's furniture and dollhouse miniatures. Right after completing her 2 college degrees at 22yo, our daughter learned power tool skills to do major renovations with her new husband in their first home. I'm happy for you, and hope you enjoy all those comforts and the equity-building benefits provided by your handiworks.👩‍🔧🎓🏆

[@HummingbirdJa]

Ok, I forgive your Dad for no videos in the last week! You go Emily, its the first step up on the property ladder, and you are blessed to have awesome parents to guide your every step of the way. It's the way to go girl. All the very best UK.

[@bandit3242]

The outside color of your cabin is stunning! That black is a brilliant choice! I bet you just started a trend! Also it's great to see your dad. Neat that you have a built in expert cabin builder handy! 😊

[@counteldamar5135]

Great content Emily! That we Cabin is really taking shape and developing into a great we nest! Good luck with the rest of your bathroom install and it was nice to see Cali put in an appearance too! ✌

[@jimbojam687]

This is going to be a great channel to watch. Great info for someone starting in off grid living. Great design and sense of style. Great to see a woman’s perspective! She put a wall together, installed a pocket door ( which I can’t do!) and made a delicious dinner. Great place for her to get away to study too! Keep up the good work Lady! Can’t wait too see what’s next!

[@bilbobaggins3336]

Thanks Shawn for putting this link on your channel. Emily is blessed to have you as her father. Emily I am so looking forward to following you and you have impressed me with the abilities you have already mastered at such a young age. Giving us a glimpse into your life outside of the cabin has been a plus. Your editing skills have also improved since the first video you released. Your are a role model for all in your generation.

[@emilyaisling]

Thank you so much!!

[@markking1960]

Your cabin is coming along nicely! What a great place to get out of the rat race, to clear your head and fill your heart! Keep up the great work!

[@irenemathieson4229]

You made a lot of progress today. I love that you used a pocket door and added an island, great use of space. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for next week.

[@donaldnorth3714]

“Not appetizing”??? That supper looked fantastic! And I look forward to the future progress of the cabin!

[@brendagervais5566]

Looks lovely and the perfect peaceful get away. Thank you for sharing

[@ernabueing4250]

It was so nice to see you and your dad working together to put the walls up for the bathroom and I really like the pocket door (that is what I need for my powder room downstairs. Can't wait to see the next project you are going to be doing. Keep up the great job you are doing on your cabin. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@shereew214]

I thought your dinner looked fantastic and I'm all about one pan meals. Glad you are cooking at the cabin. You have a quite, peaceful place to study. Wishing you lots of success in everything you do. That sky was beautiful and I'm glad you took some time to enjoy it and share it with us.

[@keeneterry1603]

Place is really starting to take shape and it's looking great. The tranquil solitude is very calming for ones soul. Thanks for bringing us along Emily. Can't wait to see the continued progress.

[@foskco87]

Looks incredibly peaceful! Interested to see what you come up with for the cabin. Thanks for the new content!

[@lynsmith2698]

Your cabin looks awesome. I love how bright it is in there with the white walls. I decided after watching all your videos my summer kitchen we are building this year is going all white. Even though we are on grid our power goes off all the time and as you know winters in Canada can be long and dark. Love what you are doing at the cabin. Cheers

[@emilyaisling]

I made the mistake of painting my room too dark before. The white really makes it brighter and lifts your mood - especially in the long, dark winters. Thank you for the support. I hope your kitchen turns out well!

[@lynsmith2698]

@@emilyaisling thanks.

[@marjour22]

It’s always beautiful to see a father spend time with her daughter!! In Spanish we say: de tal palo, tal astilla… Most be something like, the branch it’s always like the tree.

[@michaelwolfman4546]

My daughter watched me rebuild my home in Long Island and a 54' Jag roadster, during the 70"s and 80's. She picked up skills by watching and helping me along the way. Now she does her own repairs and small building projects. It's great to see how independent they've become. So I'm sort of reliving those years with you and your daughter. Thanks much for the memories. 🐺

[@chim_7]

This place must be amazing for studying! Excited to see the future progress of your cabin :)

[@reneedla]

Good job! This brings back memories of working with my dad who was a plumber. I am nearly 60 now and still use and appreciate the skills he taught me.

[@anarumorgan5852]

great to see the progress Emily, to see your dad helping shows how much he believes in you. Keep up the awesome fitting out fitting out of YOUR cabin. Proud of you Emily, keep up the great progress.

[@ReadyOrNot556]

Looks so great Emily👍 that sunrise was definitely worth stopping for. I love to soak in those moments whenever possible. Helps me stay grounded, focused and realize what's important to me. Moments and memories are all little pieces of our story. I appreciate you sharing yours with us and I can definitely see how proud of you your parents are. It's awesome that your able to share these times with them. Stay warm and stay safe my friend. 🙂

[@lieuwina]

That was a good idea putting a pocket door on your bathroom. Well done. What a lovely place to be able to go to and study in peace and quiet. Have a lovely day.

[@terijohnson3110]

With every little personal touch you add to your cabin, it's looking more and more like home. Nice job!

[@NolanderGaming]

You have your Dad's knack for filming, well done on the video! Be blessed you and yours!

[@lynnmoore2664]

Just keeps looking more comfortable with each addition you add to your cabin. Looks like a very quiet and peaceful place to study. Take care and wish you all the best with your studies.

[@arthenry498]

WOW!! That looks great!! I love a stove like that. It just FEELS so much better than standard heating systems. My apartment has electric heat and it has NO personality. Good for you Emily!! More power to you..

[@carolyngregory9354]

Like Father, like Daughter. So proud of your cabin build.

[@hollynoelle1281]

Another great video Emily! Your cabin is looking really cozy!

[@jmar5787]

Great to see what Mr. James has been up too! Shawn and the James Family have a great weekend!

[@markholland2612]

You are blessed to have a Dad willing and able to teach you these things. And kudos to you to accept what he has to teach you about life, problem solving and creating beautiful spaces.

[@dmarken100]

Great job once again! Your video editing skills are spot on. Shawn James, glad your spending time with your daughter helping and teaching. Always great to see Cali, and tell your mother she raised a talented young lady. Keep up the great work.

[@tomgrantham9992]

Good Job girl. You are a great role model. Remember, it's winter, spend it outdoors.

[@almathees3839]

Family that builds together/ Grows together!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Great job! Self Reliance!👍🏻

[@1976smb]

Emily, don't knock yourself. The food looks great, good job on the cabin. We really enjoy your work ethic, your Mom and Dad must be very proud of you. My Mom, and I enjoy your Dad and your videos. If everyone was like your family this world would be a better place. Thank you for sharing with us, I wish I could give Cali a hug.

[@emilyaisling]

Thank you so much!!

[@1976smb]

@@emilyaisling I vote for the color/colour of your door like your Yeti mug. Red is over done, a light blue would really pop. Hilarious the post below is your Dad saying he is proud of you. I can't wait until you both have your cabins done.

[@jayweston6893]

I have been following your father since the beginning. Congratulations on what looks like a generational new start for you.

[@markfuller9328]

I watch your fathers channels and I think it is simply great you are following in your fathers footsteps in becoming self reliant as that is the way the world is going now and it is important people learn these skills now, well done Emily will continue to watch your progress

[@bluejeans8001]

Building more than an off-grid cabin, priceless memories that will be yours forever. Great job.👍👍👍

[@haroldfoust]

A great video can't wait to see your dad back on his cabinNC👏

[@charlespowell4583]

Emily, you are without doubt a positive role model for young people and your own person. The greatest compliment that I know to give you is that you are your father’s daughter! Well done. From Santa Chuck

[@darlenekozlovskis6907]

Love seeing you and your Dad working together ❤️ your quite a cook!!!

[@janrudolflohne]

What a good feeling you must have had after a day like that. Lot of progress, working together with your parents, good result and a good tasting finish meal.

[@shoban5037]

We've been following your dad for several years. Excited to see your adventures!

[@RH-cx7nt]

Your dad is the best! It's so heartwarming you guys working together.

[@kevinscudamore2711]

Thank goodness for mums and dads 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@lory2622]

I feeds my soul to watch your dad building IKEA furniture, the world is now spinning in greased grooves.

[@nancycolbert2703]

Very cosy abode. You have done well! And that dinner looked delish.

[@marylott3076]

Hey Emily. I love what you have done with the cabin. It looks so cozy. I enjoy watching your channel and look forward to seeing the rest of the build unfold.

[@unpredictable913]

It is an appetizing dinner! It's good to see you are working along with your father. Good video.

[@shirleymack8651]

Your cabin is looking great Emily. Its great your parents and Calli were there to help you. Stay safe.

[@karebear5349]

Very nice, Emily. You are doing a great job! I know your folks are super proud.

[@elwoodtaylor1092]

looks good Emily you will have that cabin very cozy in no time with all the amenities needed to live in

[@kevincerce5056]

Like Father, Like Daughter, Shawn drops everything lending Emily a helping hand. That my friends are what love is all about.

[@MG-vy1ev]

You and your family inspire me sooooo much. I have been watching your Dad for years and am enjoying seeing your content too. Your cabin is becoming so cozy! I moved to rural Maine in order to live a more self reliant lifestyle too and I draw so much from your energy and determination. Keep up the great work and thank you for the enjoyable content.

[@tracymanno2285]

Omg! I just found this! Cant wait to watch more! Your Dad....and I love he was willing to help put together IKEA! Love it!

[@MarcvanExel]

It's getting more (your) home every week. Great setup you have there and nice to follow along. Have a great weekend ahead!

[@nursemettsmsn]

My son is almost finished with his accounting degree. He just made a fire in the pit, thanks to your dad getting him outdoors. Great job.

[@welderman1221]

I recognized that handsome handyman!!! He brought my golden haired angel with him!!! I like dad and Cali!! Good stuff EMM, dinner looked delish. Pocket doors are the best , space savers!! Cabin is looking good. Thank you for sharing.

[@angelagentry562]

I’m really enjoying your channel Emily! I also love that you’re doing one of my favorite things I love about your dads channel. The cooking 😉. I love it when people show me their cooking skills and what they like to eat. I can’t wait to see everything that’s coming on this channel in the future and the knowledge and skills you are going to learn from dad. Keep em coming, Big Love Beautiful Girl ♥️

[@trishaorr1987]

Got so much accomplished! It is going to look so nice and cosy!

[@wwaldron3]

Cabin looks great, love the celebrity appearance of your dad.

[@brentbrown8393]

Your cabin is turning out to be a cabin with a wonderful warm and cozy ambience, It's going to be a wonderful place to go to empty the mind and meditate about faith, important plans and decisions, and of course relax, and eat good food.

[@kerra3699]

A job well done, a lot achieved. You are a lucky girl to have really supportive parents. Great teachers too. I love how well it’s coming together for you.

[@crazyoldbat7600]

I have a daughter who is working full time, online college courses, and navigating running a household. You are doing an awesome job. Life is about learning but also about having serenity in doing it. You seem to be juggling a lot of that and it looks good on you.

[@emilyaisling]

Thank you! Your daughter sounds amazing as well

[@wandal.rodriguez7253]

Looking good nice to see you love doing what your Dad does. Showing women can and like to build and can fellow in their Dad footsteps too.

[@delmasparker5184]

Very nice. I had the same experience with my daughter. When you were cutting with saw it brought back many memories. You have a wonderful supportive family. Best wishes. ❤️🙏🏻

[@joyceb5864]

You really are your father's daughter!! So good to see you working together, but even better is watching you tackle tasks that would scare most young girls. I have no doubt you could survive anything your Dad could. Your parents must be extremely proud of you!!

[@karennicholls8618]

Love watching your dad and how much you respect him for his knowledge and working with him must be such a joy a great way to create memories that will stay with you forever. 🌻💕

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Good to see you with the family including Cali. Cabin coming along nicely. Will look fantastic when you're finished. Take care.

[@richardzeiders5496]

After watching your father these past few years and admiring his knowledge and expertise, it's obvious you couldn't have a better mentor to help you on your journey of self reliance. Good luck and best wishes. Tell your dad I say great job raising you and hello from me.

[@jamesfraizer9455]

That Dinner Looked Fantastic. You Learned A Lot From Mom And Dad! God Bless!

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again EMILY Your cabin is starting to look like a little home now! What a great team you and your Dad make. You can be sure you'll learn alot from him. It's going to be a wonderful peaceful retreat for you and you'll have it finished in time to really enjoy the spring summer and beyond. So happy for you to have your very own corner of the world!! Thx for the update and will catcha next time. Stay safe...

[@Hallsurfer2U]

I was pleasantly surprised to see you spreading your wings into the cabin life. Like father like daughter. You must have caught the wilderness spell from dear old Papa. Awesome to see your progress and putting your own spin on things. Very best of Luck to you Emily. You have me as a subscriber. Keep up the great work !

[@csnelling4]

The cabin looks great, thank you for the video. What a beautiful sunrise !!! 👏👏👏👍🍷🇬🇧

[@walkingstickwoman]

Thanks for taking us on your adventure.

[@michaelcann280]

Great to have you back, and its going to be a super cabin for your future years. Thank you for your time here to show us

[@maggiemae444]

That was sweet. So nice to see you working together. Thanks!

[@lavernwright9074]

I love your cabin beautiful

[@janettroyer7003]

What a fun and awesome cabin. So glad we can also watch your adventures. It's obvious you're a go getter like your dad. Can't wait to see all the fun things you will be doing!

[@charlottecannon314]

It's looking beautiful! So cozy, warm and especially suited - just for you! And that makes all the difference in the world to have your own special home and peaceful refuge! Really looking forward to seeing it come together. Your dad is amazing, you are so blessed to have such a smart, intelligent, blessed- hands on father, Shawn is amazing. So very happy for you. Can hardly wait to travel through in witness to your new adventures, thank you for sharing these special memories with us! Best wishes.

[@janebrommet7942]

Hi Emely, i am Jane 73 from Holland. Live in my gipsy wagon tiny house. I have heaps respect fit your father and in love with the woof. What a gift to work with your dad and learn so m uhch of his skills. Love your cabin....will follow.. Stay safe and strong Love jane

[@iakinthiiakinthi7355]

GOOD LUCK EMILY IT'S VERY NICE TO SEE YOU SHAWN👍😂

[@johndebolt5853]

Hi Emily, thanks for the great video. Making progress on your cabin. Your parents, I'm sure are very proud of you for continuing with your education. It's something that know one can ever take away from you. Great job. Be well.

[@johndebolt5853]

Hi Emily, I think your stove was your dad's old stove. I could be wrong. Say hi to mom, dad and your sister. Be well. At 50k subs you should have the income of a full time job. Get em girl.

[@idaberrones3809]

So nice your helping your dad with the cabin,your pretty efficient!! It’s really nice

[@stevenshanofski6801]

Your place is shaping up well. It’s awesome that you are learning lots of useful skills that will serve you all of your life. Good to see your parents not just doing everything for you and letting you figure things out. Trying to do the same with my kids. Looks great. Enjoy!

[@gladysbrown-mcnamee8965]

Wow, it's certainly good seeing what all was accomplished in one day.

[@annalorree]

Building, cooking, living off grid…. You are definitely your father’s daughter! It’s a wonderfully cozy cabin, may it bring you many years of comfort and joy.

[@MSDOGS1976]

You have a good instructor. Nice progress made and looks 👍. Keep the videos coming.

[@sharonnorvell3397]

Enjoying your videos, The cabin will be lovely for you...so far, it seems you inherited your Dad's love of nature!

[@hermanrombouts276]

Good Progress .I noticed you're swinging that hammer very good indeed.Watching your dad helps a lot .The cabin looks very nice .Well done.HR.

[@pmac5587]

New sub who's been a subscriber of your dad's before M.S.R. reached 1000 followers. Married 30 years with two daughters of My own ... I know your dad is so proud of you. Keep up the great work!

[@judyhodgson9713]

I love your cabin and I really love that you take time to smell the roses, however in this case, pull over and enjoy the beautiful sunrise!! You are a Jill of many trades and it's wonderful to watch you and your Dad work side by side. Your cabin gets cozier each week! God Bless and stay safe Emily.

[@jamesbourdeau-3337]

Thank you for sharing, Blessings to you!😎

[@josecondemarin9586]

It's good to have supporting and helping parents, love to see you putting furniture together it's awesome to be independent doing the right things for your future. You are following the right track for that. Good content in your video young Lady. Take care thanks 😊