Single Mom Takes On Tiny Living To Break Free From High Costs In The City

Welcome to Tiny Home Living with Mindy and Chase! 🏡✨
Mindy and Chase are excited to show you around their cozy tiny house, named the "Little Lotus." This space is designed with a relaxed, zen vibe, perfect for their lifestyle. From their full-size couch for cozy family nights to their multifunctional furniture, every piece serves at least two purposes to maximize space.
Living Room & Workspace
Their living room doubles as an office and dining area. They have a coffee table that lifts up for ergonomic work and a bistro set where they can stand or sit for meals. They love light, breezy spaces that are easy to maintain, and their furniture, including a storage stool that doubles as a tabletop, reflects that.
Kitchen Essentials
Despite the small size, their kitchen is designed for big cooking and entertaining. It features a full-size propane range, microwave, two-sided sink, and a wallpapered refrigerator for a personalized touch. They prioritized ample storage for their serving ware and cookware, with plenty of space to keep everything organized and within reach.
Bedroom Bliss
The master bedroom in the loft is the largest they've ever had, featuring a king-size bed, extensive clothing storage, and plenty of room for yoga and meditation. Chase’s bedroom downstairs offers him privacy and space for his interests, with room for friends to stay over and plenty of storage for his books and toys.
Spacious Bathroom
Their bathroom, one of the largest they've had, is designed to be both beautiful and functional. It includes a full-size shower with seats, ample storage for linens and toiletries, and a light, airy vibe. They have a full-size toilet and use electricity and propane just like a regular house, ensuring comfort and convenience.
Efficient Hallway
The hallway is incredibly functional, with a full-size stackable washer and dryer, storage for cleaning supplies, and a library area for hats, scarves, and accessories.
Why Tiny Living?
Mindy and Chase transitioned to tiny living to reduce costs and simplify their lives. With a monthly cost of just $1,000, it's cheaper than renting in San Diego, and they enjoy the added benefits of a yard and a close-knit community. Their journey into tiny living was made easier by finding a pre-designed tiny home on a lot with all utilities set up. It was a perfect solution for their needs.
Personal Touches
They cherish items that bring them joy, from artwork by friends and family to special artifacts and personalized decorations. Their home is a blend of functionality and beauty, reflecting their love for a healthy, organized, and joyful living environment.
Thank you for joining Mindy and Chase on this tour of the Little Lotus! If you're curious about tiny living or want to follow their journey, connect with them on social media. They hope to inspire you to create a space that brings you joy, no matter the size.
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[@mindy777-n2f]

Just so everyone knows- the birds and cats are rescue animals. And they go outside everyday. I have a catio for them. 🙌🏼🙏💕

[@erinbrown6962]

God bless you for rescuing them! I love your home 🏡!! It is beautiful!!! I think this is the best layout I have seen. God bless!❤

[@GrummanIsComin]

Wallpapering your refrigerator is an awesome idea. Your big 😊 tiny house looks amazing.

[@imusthavethemountains_]

Your home is beautiful!

[@raidenstark315]

How you doing

[@rhondaillar3906]

I love your home

[@sharlenedegazon-legay9746]

This is by far one of the best tiny houses that I have seen. It checks all the boxes,size,comfort, and beauty!❤❤❤

[@jenniferromero571]

This is not a tiny home. This is a huge trailer.

[@PenPalJohn]

The altar made me almost cry. This family of two is really special. Beyond the home… this mother is a really special person. What a wholesome story. Thank you for showing this to me KZbin!

[@mindy777-n2f]

Thank you. What a kind response. 🙏

[@Beachlifeforever-vx9bz]

I loved the altar it was so special,this home is beautiful and a perfect fit for mom and son. ❤️🙏🏼

[@ErinRipka]

This is a beautiful tiny house. Your son is a talented artist and seems like a really sweet kid. Thanks for sharing your home with us.

[@BeckBeckGo]

That child is quite intelligent.

[@TricriForever]

Mom is so loving giving her son the bedroom on the ground floor. I feel the same way and think it was a good move giving an area of space to call his own and to allow for that sleepover with friends when the time comes. I’m so happy for them but so upset with the circumstances in our country and the economy that has pushed hard working citizens out of the housing market and has made them seek other alternatives in order to live. This mother said something similar to what my aunt told me a number of years back and has stuck with me since “ the way you’ve done things here isn’t wrong sweetie it’s just a different way “ . This after being told how wrong I was I so appreciated that and hearing this lady say something similar made me smile. Best of luck to her and her son, they seem very delightful.

[@smartmouth0457]

Usually when parents downsize, they don’t prioritize a private space for their kids. It makes me happy to see that she gave her son his own space, and not just a cubby.

[@jenniferromero571]

Thats a boy. Gotta be the hair. Exactly why boys shouldnt have long hair.

[@labab1048]

Oh it’s a boy

[@DonnaKWeaverAuthor]

I like the idea of making all items have at least two uses.

[@briana14333]

Yes! I’m not living tiny YET, but I’m going to adopt this policy so I’ll be ready when the time comes.

[@uteme]

I do this in my full size house...♡

[@jnhosier3]

I wasn't going to watch this video, I thought of just another tiny..... But the size, layout and use of space are wonderful. Great design.

[@adrianarnold1239]

I love your son, 's confidence and his ability to say what he likes and he's still a kid, very boyish and likes to do boy stuff so refreshing... Great job Mom!❤❤❤

[@barbaraadelman2391]

Gorgeous home! Can't believe it's only 399 SF....seems so much larger and doesn't appear as if you're missing anything. So impressed. 😀

[@tanastoiberg7981]

I agree. This would be my dream home if i could afford to buy something. Lots of space and open land for a tiny home. 🏠

[@SueP-jg9vx]

cuz its 2 floors knida

[@rose-marie7351]

This tiny home is better than my city apartment, well done! More expensive than others but very nice.

[@concettamiller1360]

My favorite tiny home. Gorgeous and spacious.

[@annabluhm8214]

Love your spacious & bright, lovely home. It feels so peaceful! Chase seems so intelligent & articulate.

[@Sheila-wb7rt]

Good for U both

[@pacificnorthwestgirl2725]

This is a really nice tiny home and I like her decorating style. :)

[@janinepettit2019]

What a sweet well spoken little boy and a cheerful home.

[@luvyatubers]

The decorating of the interior makes it such a great looking home

[@lyfandeth]

Cody, that's called a trundle bed. I grew up on one. Except it had a steel frame, and if flipped a lever, thst came up to full bed height. They used to be very popular. Very nice interior, sounds very reasonable in today's housing market, too!

[@SueP-jg9vx]

i am gonna buy one of those that have legs you can fold out to make a queen bed when you need one. Seems ideal

[@Maymeganjade13]

Ur little boy is so full of life and has a good personality wow good job mama !

[@pla4825]

Such a beautiful home 😊

[@loriurban1070]

Soooo cozy!!!! And good job, mom…your son is amazing!

[@camarojai6832]

I love this home. And she’s raising such a little man. I love when children find the things that really bring them joy 😊

[@rogertemple7193]

They live in a very nice tiny home and it is awesome especially on the inside and this is the ultimate tiny house thank you. 🇺🇲🏡🏡🇺🇲

[@sylvanramble1757]

This is the nicest designed and decorated tiny home I have seen on KZbin or in person. You hit the jackpot! I am very happy for you.

[@hopehamby9287]

Love your layout!!! And what a cool kid!!! He's definitely going to go places!!! ❤😊

[@weston.weston]

Your home is beautiful, thank you for sharing the Little Lotus with us.

[@staceyp434]

I absolutely love the layout. It looks huge in there. I look at thousands of tiny homes. This one is incredible. I’m proud of you Mom for giving your son a home. He’s a sweetheart very secure and what he likes and what he doesn’t like. I can’t believe the lot rent is $1000 thoughthat seems so high and you know the lot rent gonna keep going up you’re gonna have to have a side hustle

[@JulyMoon82]

Very nice tiny home. The bathroom is great! So is the kitchen. This house has a great layout that is very functional.

[@lunabear4195]

This house is so cute. A lot of tiny homes have so much character compared to a “regular” size home usually they are so bland inside with no life to them.

[@rtyria]

Didn't used to be that way. A lot of old houses are full of character.

[@lulzhh5177]

I would love a home like this. Because tiny but yours is everything.

[@Sbj24]

What a wonderful son! I have a 10 year old boy as well, it’s such a sweet age 🩷 I love your tiny home!

[@salscycleshop3416]

What a great layout! Beautiful

[@ТатьянаБорисова-ъ5ь1о]

Великолепная атмосфера дома. Атмосфера релакса и уюта. В нем хочется жить. Дом продуман до мелочей и эти многофункциональные "штучки" в виде табуретка, который превращается в столик и кофейного столика, который вдруг становится полноценным рабочим местом - всё это полезные изюминки дома. Мне очень понравился выпуск. Счастья этой милой семье.

[@xjxy1213]

One of the most beautiful tiny houses i’ve ever seen!

[@rhonda6791]

Your home is so spacious, it doesn’t feel like a tiny home. Well done!!

[@paulus894]

What a cozy tiny home and so attractively decorated 💯👍🏻💯👍🏻💯👍🏻💯👍🏻💯👍🏻

[@DeeMontezx1]

Beautiful! So cozy and clean! Great job! He's lucky to have such a lovely mom!

[@claireoshaughnessy5032]

So cute and not a bad price for such a nice space. ❤

[@heatherdavidson8801]

I loved watching this. Funny informative & downright delightful! 😊. Thank you. Fantastic home you two have built.

[@debbiepeirce7509]

It’s a beautiful home

[@jdee1891]

Please ignore the haters. All the best to you and your son. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us.

[@SueP-jg9vx]

i didnt see any haters??

[@-greentoad]

What haters are there??

[@seattlegirl2077]

'Everything needs two uses to stay"... towel storage doubles as cat bed!

[@cindee1794]

I have 3 cats - that was my favorite part. 😁

[@janicesullivan8942]

That was cute to see the cat there.

[@amabla975]

😻😻😻

[@BeckBeckGo]

Oh at least two uses. Because many other things in the home can do double duty.

[@CAM-wk3dj]

Excellent advice❤️

[@stacybridgeford2829]

$1900 for that is diabolical. I do think she's done well making it into a home but she literally can't even stand up in her bedroom 😢

[@Joanne-n6b]

Beautiful tiny house, love it ❤

[@vickytimmerman1365]

Your son is absolutely adorable, having lived in California Southern California for 30 years, you're comparing everything to living in California many many homes fit a full size king size bed

[@NosyHausfrau]

What a great space and what a great mom. For me, that "place for everything and everything in its place" mentality is more important than space.

[@Bosslady0202]

Chase is so cute and happy❤❤❤

[@lauramcnally1805]

Beautiful tiny house! The refrigerator with wall paper is a great idea! ☺️

[@robertg92103r]

Hi Mindy. This is Robert. We met yesterday at The Redwing on Saturday. Thank you for the positive energy you exude and your wonderful sense in fashion (those yellow shorts!). I love your tiny home and you have a terrific eye for decorating. It's so beautiful. It's given me some ideas for when I move to a brand new renovated unit downstairs. Peace and blessings to you and your wonderful son.

[@mindy777-n2f]

Hi Robert! Thank you. It was lovely meeting you. And your polka dot shorts were amazing!!!! 🎉

[@kathydean6097]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@valynteena]

Great house and design. I loved how you attributed your finding out about this property to being a gift from God cos the way everything worked out for you shows it truly is.

[@dbdouglas]

Best floor-plan for that size, very nice!

[@elsyanaa6595]

Beautiful design for Tiny House.I like it❤

[@quietestkitten]

I love that very simple loft bedroom. Not complicated. It has enough space for a bed and storage. A lovely place to simply lie down and relax

[@sandraburruspropertygroup]

Love your tiny! I’ve lived in my tiny for 7 months…best decision I’ve ever made. I love it!!

[@bonnies9861]

What a great family you are! Your tiny home is beautiful, as are you and your son. The layout is great - you seem to have everything you need. Sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always. I love you.

[@MomsTravelTeam]

Awesome! Looks amazing. Thanks for sharing. Im in Southern California and I've heard of a couple tiny home communities- thanks for sharing your home.

[@charmaccents6278]

Where do they have tiny home communities in southern CA? I lived in San Diego for 25 years and miss it so much.

[@xraydemo4157]

This is such a beautiful home 💚 I had no idea spacious tiny homes were even possible. Thank you for sharing this.

[@kemicecormier5687]

Lovely home and family🙏🏽🤍

[@bumblebee_ms]

I would live in this house any day. So lovely!!! ❤❤

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Thankyou for sharing your tiny home~ you have a lovely home. Neither of you seem to want for anything.

[@ShadesofSage]

Super cool 🤩! Thanks for sharing 🙏🏿!

[@marieneu264]

Beautiful home!

[@RD-vo5vq]

Mom gets to feel like a kid again in her loft. I’d love a loft to turn into a Movie watching room. I really wish states would start allowing tiny houses neighborhoods so you can own your own land. In this housing market that would make the most sense.

[@SueP-jg9vx]

i didnt realize they don't? why wouldnt they

[@RD-vo5vq]

@@SueP-jg9vx So far from what I’ve seen on KZbin Texas has a planned tiny house community where you own the land and the house. The houses are built like regular houses and are not on wheels.

[@EnglishCoach3Ts]

I recently visited on of my students in Germany and they served me a breakfast very similar to this one. It's fun to see how the traditions are across the world. Thank you

[@marymateika2449]

Beautiful Tiny Home! Very Nice family! God Bless you!❤

[@roxanneberry1250]

Beautiful tiny home fr. Kudos to her son and his art.

[@GiveHerFlowers]

Little littleler….so cute. I love this set up

[@marlenecampbell6446]

Wow every where looks great wonderful 👍👍👍❤️💖💞♥️👏👏😊

[@citygirl713]

LOVE THIS ONE! Her interior design and the colors… love how light everything is. From the curtains, the wall color, the paint color of the kitchen cabinets, the couch. She did a wonderful job! The only thing I’d change for the builder, with this tiny home is, I wouldn’t waste the square footage for the outside of the house.. I’d rather have the square footage inside and just have the front porch. The wrap around porch just seems like wasted square footage that could have been used for more space inside for the living room area.

[@mothercrow333]

Very nice! Wonderful energy as well! Happy Tiny Living! ☺

[@briana14333]

Adorable little home and family! I especially like the bathroom and the color scheme in the living space. All very cozy and pretty. Well done✨

[@lilianatsiopoulos7836]

What an amazing tiny home !

[@agl5132]

Beautiful space.

[@m_r---123]

Great tiny home and, certainly, a great family! ❤️

[@wisdomwombpodcast]

Really sweet, airy and surprisingly spacious.

[@Kitpu917]

Beautiful tiny home ❤ it. Ty for sharing your lovely home

[@TraceyBergum]

Fantastic home you have I am so happy for you that things worked out so nicely in finding an already built place with a spot and set ups. I think it's wonderful there are 2 spaces for you and your son to have your own space and privacy and I am very glad he gets to have an outdoor area to do "boy things" as he says : ) May you have many years of peace and joy in your lovely tiny home!

[@carolynrebeccadick3907]

Awesome tiny home Very classic style

[@Cynthia-s2p]

Biggest feeling tiny home ever! Love this one the best!

[@capuchin334]

I love the kitchen which is pretty huge in a tiny house. I love your gold accents and the wall paper on the fridge. I was really impressed with your loft bedroom. I love order and beauty and space which is so great. Its great that Chase has easy access to the bathroom. I also love your treasures. Chases bedroom is awesome! His art is really amazing. I love his carnivorous plants and the measuring tape on the wall. The bathroom is awesome. The cat was cute cuddled up in the basket. Chase has long hair like my son though his hair is past his bottom. You did a great job in every way with this home and a great parking spot to boot. I look forward to a future update to see how you are all doing! What an incredible mum you are. I am so glad you got exactly what you needed when you needed it. Have a great day.

[@Uma06]

Gorgeous.. love her energy and style. 💙💜💛

[@vivianhang5284]

What a sweet family ❤

[@vivianhang5284]

She really has very good taste of decor and color.

[@luisajorrin9267]

I looooove your colour scheme, absolutely fabulous 😍

[@deb9806]

Very nice! Love the size of the rooms and your son's room reminds me of my son's years ago. Rent seemed high but then I remembered where you were. ; )

[@PenPalJohn]

Love it. And seems plenty big enough. Inspiring story!

[@sira451]

I love your home and would love to know who makes this model. As a single, senior female, I am desperate to downsize and have less financial responsibilities from having a large home. Your video is truly inspiring! Thank you!!

[@maggiezemanek9656]

Beautiful!!

[@dawnmariewolden6815]

I love tiny homes ❤ yours is really nice and cozy!

[@taniadolphy5122]

What a lovely home ❤.

[@bee-anca236]

$1K a month rent?! That’s high - but I guess for Cali it’s comparable and at least she will eventually own her home

[@gemini022]

Compared to a NEW York city studio dump for 2500-3500. Take my 1000$

[@TheRachelHaircut]

In our country we paying $2680 a month for rent & thats the avg round here

[@lauriekerze3461]

400's in Ohio. Garbage included.

[@jodynuttall3215]

I agree. It's just for the privilege of parking the home. Comparing it to renting an entire apartment isn't really accurate.

[@michellestevens2454]

I love the kitchen!

[@stacyhackney6100]

Nice family, nice home.

[@carolyndymond4065]

What a lovely place ❤

[@EMc2-Zed]

I think it’s fantastic

[@aletheasmith1013]

Wonderful Tiny Home for you and your son🥰👏🏽

[@amandahirschfeld7382]

Im so jealous. I would love to move back home to San Diego for 1900. I would need another half tiny home for all my clothes and handbags😂 very cute tiny home❤

[@Ch-yz4yt]

I actually liked this lay out. Was the loft by ladder or staircase? I couldn't tell for sure. Also, his art is awesome! He has a lot of talent.

[@mindy777-n2f]

Staircase.

[@jackie4588]

Nice idea for clothes!

[@hollyvick181]

Love all the orange touches!