Single Mom raising son in kid-friendly spacious Tiny House on farm

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Fortunately, just after she signed on with Mint Tiny Homes, Kayla learned she was pregnant, so modified the tiny house design to be baby/child-friendly. It's an adorable, comfy home with loads of storage, including a walk-in closet. Little Indie has lived his entire life there & is thriving. The 34' THOW is parked on a friend's 10-acre farm, where dad lives too--a wonderful modern family arrangement!💖 👉 *Watch a TOUR of a family tiny house with 3 bedrooms:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/nojUhZ-va7aIo6s

[@judylong841]

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[@diealovesveggies1762]

How beautiful

[@Jackie-fw9ek]

I wonder what she does for work. Sounds like she gets to spend a lot of time with her kid. Being able to stay home is a blessing

[@kamivelasquez3119]

I adore this tiny home and the mama and Indie and love that the dad lives nearby. Maybe the parents will end up together - but even if they don't - they are both able to be present for their son in incredibly beautiful surroundings. Kayla is very beautiful and laid back and has created a wonderful home for herself and her son. Absolutely gorgeous

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Beautifully expressed! 🙌💕

[@deborahdishington735]

💓💪🏻🙏🏻

[@motherwolf1529]

I think there’s a reason they arent

[@kamivelasquez3119]

@@TinyHouseExpedition Thank you so much!

[@peri3818]

I like when she said she hated being so secluded but then she saw it through her sons eyes and the benefits to him and now really likes it. A good example of looking at the gifts and not the negatives.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Absolutely!

[@zyneil6827]

Excellent kzbin.infoUgkxYGamVaHfdHiPlAQaLa7zkwR02OKpGYDU . I built the basic model with its help and it turned out great . It is intensive and really educational. Ryan got another victor! No one can represent it better than Ryan. Thank you, Ryan!

[@ShadowMor00]

My favorite part is that she teaches her son a new affirmation every week ❤️💕

[@heathersmall9403]

I loved this family….Austin is just patiently waiting in the wings. I think he clearly loves this woman. The son is lucky to have such an involved dad even if his parents don’t end up together. May God bless you all.

[@b_uppy]

One cheap alternative to blackout curtains is the foil backed foam, attached to the foil faxed and backed bubble wrap. Add magnets to attach to the skylight/window frames. This also reduces heat and cold loss. You can make them yourself pretty cheaply. Love the dedicated storage. Things I store would be more mixed.

[@icturner23]

I didn’t get why she didn’t just black out the skylight rather than the whole end of the room. Maybe light comes from windows downstairs too.

[@kg91351928]

That is a great idea! And sounds more removable than my blackout curtains! Sadly, because of the open geometric wall, light was coming in from everywhere - not just the skylight. I even tried putting shades on the windows nearest to the bedroom (in addition to the skylight), but there was still just too much light coming from the rest of the house🥴

[@LuvMyCardiKids]

For the skylight, have a cushion (like a sofa cushion) made for it. Measure the dimensions of the skylight and make a cushion that’s just ever so slightly larger than the dimensions. It’ll stay in with just friction and will totally block the light.

[@msuehale]

She has utilized every bit of space which is fantastic. Love the homey effect. Perfection.❤

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

We think so too!

[@cyndylivingston6586]

Love the idea of the slider for the loft. That is a very original idea that I had not considered before but makes great sense

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Seriously clever & fun 😉

[@AtsircEcarg]

I love seeing how people make tiny homes work for families! This was awesome

[@nopenadaOG]

Love what she did here.❤🎉

[@coloringjenn1975]

What a beautiful place to call home. She's a lucky gal! I love how she put her son first❤

[@FreebornLivingWoman]

Indy chose his parents well .... May they all be blessed with continued good health for that is their wealth 💖🙏💖

[@4BWVan]

What a huge closet! The bedrooms were too low for me but they were so well designed. What a lovely home.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thanks for watching!

[@famousnobodyz]

I love how she personalized every inch of her tiny home.

[@aris6756]

Okay everything was fine...but the loft scooter! Loft Scooter! Genius!!!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

It really is!

[@SheriLynn-q3p]

In love with this house! The STORAGE is amazing!!

[@straightarrow372]

that little dolly that she's moving around on is a great idea

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Seriously!

[@margaretjames6611]

Gorgeous bathroom design with that walk-in closet..yes

[@debraannreed]

That was one of the most organized and beautiful Tinys I've seen. Just beautiful ❤

[@kejarboe]

Beautiful, beautiful home, and thank you for modeling positive co-parenting! It does exist and can be done well 😊

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Absolutely true! ❤️

[@1SprintCarLady]

Beautifully decorated and designed home. Love the open closet for Indie! The green turf looks extremely useful… extending your home to the outdoors. (Indie looks like his dad!) Praying the very best for all 3 of you! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thanks for sharing the love! We can’t get over what a wonderful home & parking situation they have 💓

[@margaretjames6611]

Really excited about the pretty wood lattice design of the staircase..it provides security and privacy

[@aprilshorty4094]

Woooooow I absolutely love this tiny house the bathroom is very spacious and I love Indies little room it's so cute 😊❤

[@charlidabomb3723]

This is a lady who has figured out that it's all about living for your child once a child exists in your world. The late night partying, social life aspects are no longer the goal. The goal becomes security, quiet peaceful places for your children to have sweet dreams and great nights of sleep to grow and thrive, fresh air and sunshine and animals for their bright days, nature and life and water and grass, all the goods. She even has the benefit of his Dad being close by even though she's not necessarily his partner, she still let's them be close and bond which is so important to a boys life. She has a great start going for her boy. I wish her the best and kudos for being one of the ones who figure it out quickly, thats is, the things that raise beautiful humans.

[@Jadeywadeyfadey]

There’s nothing like the happiness you feel inside when you see the world through your baby’s eyes. Those last couple mins of her talking about this resonates with me so deeply. ❤ beautiful home & family.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So true 🙌💗☺️

[@nelliestorer6150]

Making the best of situation... definitely smart, cohesive, adapting. Glad dad is a part of baby's life. Perhaps make the shade fit the sunroof instead of block off part of room

[@miriammcfarlane6972]

You chose such nice peaceful music behind this video. Kayla sounds quite peaceful too and the slow mo shots moving around...ahhh....breathe in....breathe out....relax!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Appreciate the kind feedback ☺️✨🧘‍♀️

[@tehrcanine4175]

Just about the time we think we've seen everything..... someone comes up with something new! Amazing closet. I'm definitely going to use THAT idea when I'm ready for my build. Lots of stuff to get rid of first. Maybe an auction.....

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

You can do it! Auction, flea market & yard sales are good options for downsizing and fundraising for your tiny home. We had a flea market booth once a month for a few months for our “best” stuff then did a big yard sale for most the rest

[@carla5830]

Outside of the crawl space bedrooms, the place is so well decorated, it's really nice, I mean really nice! Very well decorated, and what a good mom she seems to be , she certainly is taking care of her little one!

[@maryv9464]

Kayla Your house is so beautiful.

[@CuriousHumbleMarie]

Such a blessed woman and child to be surrounded by so much beauty, love, safety, and peace. A beautiful home and happy child is priceless.

[@reconstructingleslie4597]

Love this and that Dad is nearby ❤❤❤️ There's a blackout window cling you could try over the skylight

[@amandawilcox5106]

Absolutely wonderful family and friends! The house is just sweet; I’m glad she caught Mint while there was still time to make the physical changes needed for Indie, Well done, Mom and Mint This family home should suit you for years to come! Very nice Video, Alexis & Christian! Thank you for showing us the young family and their home I love that she and Indie have been in the tiny 2 years already!!!🏠🏡🏚

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So happy to share such a wonderful home & supportive relationships! 💗

[@JacquelineHahn1]

I think it is a lovely house. I am gobsmacked at how someone could own 50 or more pair of shoes I have three pairs for going out or for walking and three pairs for gardening this covers all four seasons. When I lived in Zambia I made do with three pairs

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Shoes for every occasion! 😁

[@inolagranville7832]

This Was all the best tours I have seen thank you so much so many go into so much detail about what’s in their cupboards that no one cares about but you had a perfect balance of you know, showing what you basically have and where you put it the design is fabulous I really like the closet and where you put your clothes and so you can have a lot of hanging dresses in and the walk-in is incredible. Your design is beautiful and and I enjoyed so much how you’re teaching your son varying encouraging on the layout and where you’re at I’m so happy for you.

[@lisasweller6711]

Don't get rid of the sky light. You will want that for science and astronomy for your little one, you can always get white velcro and velcro a really pretty dark piece of fabric. Easy cut to size and put of the way. Plus it looks like a great spot when is warm you could open it all the way and stans and stretch. Maybe some how build a viewing deck from the window for night time viewing of the sky. You have a lovely little home. If an when you buy your own land you can build on the tiny home for extra room. Have a shed etc. Its great he gets to be out side and doesn't get much TV time. It will makes learning much easier I feel. Well good luck, enjoy take let's of pics, many memories. I LOVE YOUR BATHROOM WITH THE WALK IN CLOSET AND LAUNDRY AREA. JUST CLEVER AND SO EASY TO KEEP EVERY THING IN ITS SPOT. NO REASON NOT TO PUT THE CLOTHES AWAY. WELL UNLESS YOUR SUPER SICK. JUST A LOVELY WONDERFUL COMFY HOME. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thanks for sharing those great ideas & the love!

[@laverite1050]

This is a beautiful, well appointed home and property. Perfect for this beautiful young family.

[@sandrap3047]

Beautiful home for her and her son! I think you need another pair of shoes! Great that your son's Dad lives nearby so he can be a huge part of raising him!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

👠🥾👢😂

[@sandydouglas3799]

That's a beautiful home and the land that it is on. Lovely Mama and little boy.

[@MBMCincy63]

That background story and that they are still together, is amazing. She designed well. And with her allotted space she can hang dry many things, or even put the hammock swing outside if needed. Wonderful tour, and lovely woman. shivering black bell thumbs up.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thank you kindly! We love a great co-parenting relationship 😊🫶

[@icturner23]

She specifically avoided saying that they are together, so I’m guessing they’re not, or not really. They just both love their son and are grown-ups about it.

[@shenandoah1322]

LOVE this beautiful tiny home! I think a tiny home might be my retirement plan. It's nice to know that there is a good tiny home company here in Canada!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Right on! Happy researching 😊

[@puppycat58]

You have a Beautiful home....love your closet...too bad you can't stand in your bedroom... Indie is adorable ❤and it's great he has his dad close by....lots of luck ...

[@jeannerosen9024]

Love the closet, the bathtub, the stairs. Also the beautiful land. Looks like a great home for Mom and toddler. Also great that Dad is nearby.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

A truly wonderful setup 💚💛🧡

[@janinafisher101]

Really nice tiny home, and perfect for a little one too. If I were Kayla I would attach the black out curtain with velcro to the outside (or inside) of the skylight - they they have all the air they need and a bit less light. I think she'll be happy that she has the skylight in the long run!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thanks for sharing!

[@danamccabe2609]

Hmm, you CAN have a walk-in closet in a tiny home!!!!! :)

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

🥳💫

[@gplourdes]

How inspiring. Go forth and conquer!...slowly😉. Enjoy the journey.

[@kristinevaldemor6448]

Your house and surroundings are beautiful! Very good for your kid ;)

[@daisysmum7336]

That closet tho! 😍

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Right?! No need to swap seasonal clothing out from containers in a harder to reach spot; all out & accessible 👌

[@12Gaile]

Love the tour, Kayla & sweet Indie. ❤

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So happy to hear it ❣️

[@camarojai6832]

This home was lovely. Indie is the most ADORABLE EVER

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Seriously! 😍

[@lifeofjoy9404]

That scooter is a great idea!

[@rachelrochelle3714]

This is my new favorite tiny home video!

[@concettamiller1360]

This is my favorite tiny home. I love everything the space, design and decor 🥰

[@ariel393939]

This is fabulous !! You did a fantastic job !! The amount of storage, that closet, shoe rack !!!!! You made a lot of intelligent changes when you found out little Indy was coming. And speaking of little Indy, that fellow has a nice collection of hats, he loves his hats 😀 This tiny does not seem so tiny, with the planning and storage decisions you made. I love how you decorated your tiny. That bathroom really got me. You are the first one I saw that used a scooter for the lofts, good ideal. I'm going to check out Amazon I need a few shoe racks like yours. I hope you both enjoy your beautiful home. Tfs

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Well said. 🙌 Her scooter for the loft is brilliant!

[@ariel393939]

@@TinyHouseExpedition Indeed

[@giearomin2738]

5 stars love her tiny house😍

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

🌟💫✨⭐️🤩

[@litwin707]

GORGEOUS!! Your style and decor is beautifully curated. 🧡

[@laurapigg-ls1bn]

Just a beautiful home!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

It really is!

[@carolewarrenrealtor]

Love your home and really thought out well for both you and Indie. What a perfect environment. 🥰

[@leslie6189]

thank you for the video guys ...what a BEAUTIFUL HOME !!! Mint Tiny Homes does it again !!!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@leslie6189]

@@TinyHouseExpedition xo Love you guys, thank you for all the hard work you do... to bring us great footage of the Tiny houses we dream of. You bring hope and motivation to get where we would like to get to. We are in Vancouver BC, and would like to have a tiny in the Shuswap Area, to visit once a year, and rent out during the rest of the year. We dream of land for a tiny house community in BC.. Or consistent access to a tiny home community here at an affordable price. On disability, our income is only about 1'200a month.. And tiny house parking goes for 600,800, to 950....so for us, it's out of reach here in BC. But we watch your shows, dream and hope. So far we got 3 tiny house parking spots on Lease in Tennessee, and Sublease them out.. And have our first tiny house on the way as a rental down there.. God willing... Not sure if we can pull it off, but trying. Our spots are at Incredible Tiny Homes... So far that's the only place we could get started in our budget... We look forward to any Canadian content you find.. Especially communities... And look forward to your videos always. Take good care, xo Leslie and Hamza, Vancouver BC

[@sharonsutherland5520]

Your tiny home is just perfect..just LOVE everything about it 💕 Sooooooo much room for you guys. 🤗

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Really a lovely functional family tiny home they have! 😊

[@shannonnkurlu5002]

Kayla’s home is beautiful. Her storage options are bountiful and well organized. 🎉🎉 This was a great video!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Appreciate the love Shannon! ☺️

[@Aleera616]

Fantastic design! I rarely like tiny houses with that are mainly kitchen downstairs but this one is amazing. The property they park on is also beautiful

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

The design beautifully balances function & openness!

[@Scaredofficials46]

@@TinyHouseExpedition How come the dad doesn’t live with y’all

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

@@Scaredofficials46 the parents aren’t a couple but are co-parenting Indie

[@kerryhughes5321]

Loterally the onky thing i would change is the toilet 😍 its perfect. I have ti have shower in morning and bath at night as my routine ans this is literal perfection ❤

[@catherineferguson7646]

This is lovely home. It is the home which our grandparents with our grandparents would bring up up many children. We have become to used to giant homes. The only thing I would changed is the length of the kitchen counter to make more room for the living room.

[@MDH4444]

Lovely tiny house..!You can cut that blackout fabric to fit your skylights,is much easier ,and the room won’t get stuffy ,you can do that in all skylights that you have ,on when you need it,off when you not

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thank goodness for blackout fabrics! 😅

[@Offred]

Beautiful home and family ❤

[@janewright2800]

Lovely home❤

[@dianeyoung2914]

These people always seem to have family or friends with land, so jealous!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

It is wonderful that many tiny dwellers can stay or rent a spot from loved ones, but fortunately there are quite a few strangers who welcome them as well. 😄We’ve parked in many great backyards & farms!

[@kg91351928]

Any tips on finding land to rent @tinyhouseexpedition ? Austyn and I actually had to move 500 miles down here to our friend's property in SLO, because I tried everything I could think of to find a spot in Humboldt with no luck!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

@@kg91351928 happy to help! Definitely watch our parking advice video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWa8n3yIiNx0mZI). A great way to find a parking spot in a backyard or farm is to post in local Facebook groups like Buy/Sell/Trade groups or other chill community-oriented groups. It takes some leg work & the occasional not-so-kind comment, but it's worked for us and many others. Post pictures of your home, share a little about you & your parking needs, and your ideal budget. Networking through friends and friends of friends looking for property owners interested in making a little extra cash or a work/trade situation (full or partial). Also, a movable tiny home (aka tiny house on wheels) can be permitted as an accessory dwelling unit (on any property with an existing primary dwelling) & in manufactured parks. More on that: humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/114582/ADU-Moveable-Tiny-House-PDF?bidId=

[@shante2chaney]

This is literally perfect timing! I have a toddler and looking for more tiny houses options. This is very helpful

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So happy to hear it! Best wishes with your planning ❤️

[@kg91351928]

Aw, I'm glad you found it helpful! It's been tons of research in the making, and always changing 😅 feel free to message me on IG if you have any questions!! 💕

[@dianamiles-hannah1286]

Love your video content and the stories you bring to your audience. Thank you so much for sharing another great tiny house success story!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

You are most welcome! It really is a joy to share these stories. So grateful we get do what we do ❤️

[@CorpseBride64]

Love this home, it's really beautiful. 💜

[@suezaple4950]

Beautifully decorated and excellent design well layed out, whata sweet little boy looks like daddy. You are such a great mom and dad an awesome dad giving your sone ths gorgeouse home to grow up in and beautiful property for lots of fun and adventure . Ontario Canada

[@carolkokx9638]

Beautiful tiny home

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

She did such a great job guiding the design & doing the decor 🫶

[@MagnoliaEmporium]

Great space.... they do have black out shades for skylights... she could also look at an RV magnetic black out cover made to the size she needs... Gorgeous wee one!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Good points! He is a doll; isn’t he?! 😃

[@Yaya1030]

Gorgeous!

[@pamyacuzzo6614]

Beautiful home!

[@zyneil6827]

Well said. Thumbs up. And great backyard storage

[@susanfudge1737]

Those are great friends.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Seriously 😄

[@Elegancedefined247]

Beautiful family. ❤

[@Reno500]

Try automotive window tint. If you put in 2.5% tint it should help plus if it’s not dark enough you can add a second layer. Or maybe 20%? Pick a percentage that works for what you want.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Good idea!

[@robertasfavorites8739]

I suggest you buy a large size truck window shades. You know the kind that fold down, silver in color. You can cut them to fit. Cout a little bit larger so they push right in. And you can use contact paper on the inside part and matching duct tape on the edges. I hope that is a solution for darkening your room 🙋‍♀️🌺

[@marianmartinez3881]

What a lovely home

[@krisbrown522]

Beautiful design!

[@nell8170]

Gorgeous home, TFS!

[@meiraloraduncan8953]

Kayla you have a beautiful home and I really love the wood design on the railing on the lofts and stairs. The design is beautiful. To help blackout the light from the skylight I would either have someone make a shade that fits the opening or make it yourself. You can add some magnets to the window frame or surrounding wood and then put magnets in or attached to the shade that line up with those on the window frame or wood. I would suggest that the shade be multi layered with reflectics or some cotton or wool batting sandwiched in between the fabric used on the outside. To help reflect the sun and heat use white or another light colored fabric and then use a darker fabric on the side facing the loft. You want a snug fit to help prevent any sunlight from coming in. You could get creative and design it to coordinate with your loft decor or make it an interactive learning game for Indy. You can also make a bug screen that attaches with magnets so that you can open the skylight and let some fresh air in. I have seen others who live in converted buses and tiny houses that have made shades like those I suggested. I hope it helps you with trying to make it darker in the loft area.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Great idea!

[@mariamoshogianni7008]

Nuce home thanks for sharing god bless stay safe 🙏 ❤️

[@karateana7593]

Beautiful

[@HappinessHouse]

So beautiful! I love tiny house ❤

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

It such a lovely & livable tiny home 💫

[@HappinessHouse]

@@TinyHouseExpedition Congratulation ❤️

[@HappinessHouse]

@@TinyHouseExpedition Currently, I am also designing tiny house models for everyone's reference

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

@@HappinessHouse fantastic 👏

[@tmcbgrrl0074]

i just loved this story and home

[@sharlenedegazon-legay9746]

Love,love this !❤❤❤

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

🫶🥰

[@carolynthomas4527]

This is so lovely, I love her bedroom, but not good with stairs, so I don’t know how those would work for me

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

We can appreciate that. There are many great tiny homes with bedrooms on the main floor 😊

[@CuzmicTarot]

Oh Let Me say, I Just got To The vid Tour! ❤❤❤ Love It already! Thank You 🙌🏾😻✊🏾🤌🏾

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Most welcome & nice to “see” you again! ☺️💕

[@deborahdawson2489]

Try the black out/ privacy covers they use in RVs they come maganic if you have the capability with the sky light, if not, you can by maganic strips to put around sky light area. Just make sure you measure the space appropriately.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Excellent tips!

[@kg91351928]

Thank you, I never thought of magnetic rv coverings!! I did use strong adhesive Velcro to put the cut-your-own blackout curtain on the skylight, but there was still too much light coming in from the rest of the house. Plus, with the intense heat/sunlight that came in the skylight, the adhesive always failed 🥴

[@deborahdawson2489]

@kg91351928 Also, maybe theirs exterior covers for the sky lights, maybe like a lid of some sort that fits over them. Again, maybe someone could design for you.

[@kg91351928]

Great idea to work with gravity😅 I never thought about covering the outside!

[@cheryljobe5118]

On your skylight. Think about adding the foil car front windows fold outs. You might need 2 or three. Easy fix by velcroing them together and velcroing. It to window edges. It will work great then for sleeping. You might see the car window covering together then velcro to window edging

[@poetmaggie1]

Line drying is very nice and they have clotheslines on poles that work very well I've been using them for years.

[@AnnMitt]

Such a sweet video

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thank you ☺️ ✨

[@despicabledavidshort3806]

Oml, Indie's mom reminds me of my dil, Brianne. Shes also beautiful, they look incredibly alike, she's just the coolest person and I love her. Shes also another wonderful mom . I wish Brianne would do this with her daughter but they rent a big house with her sister and niece and that works great for them ❣️