Snowed In! Winter Hits Off-Grid Cabin in the Woods

[@Vanwives]

Soo what do y’all think - do we need CHAINS for the tractor or what? 👀 We are sending merch from our cabin to you! (No purchase necessary) to be included- leave some love in the comments 💛 happy holidays to all- thank you so much for being here on this journey with us each Sunday. See you all in the NEW year… lots of love Crystal, Jazmyn, Bella and Izzy xx

[@reneecarol2130]

Yes. Merry Christmas

[@NancyS-qx3ez]

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2024 to you all! 🎄🎁🎊

[@BigPotatoChill]

I would run studs on the front and chains on the back. And don't forget that backhoe, would have had you unstuck in a few minuttes.

[@lynnhoffmann247]

Merry Christmas to the pack! 🐾🐾👭🎄✨🎅🏼🐾🐾

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

yes, you NEED chains. Clementine needs all the help she can get in that kind of weather, especially in deep wet snow. not only that, but it sure beats having to shovel her out. 💚💙🩵💜🩷 After all you dress up for Winter, shouldn’t you show her the same kind of love?

[@sherrywisler3718]

I’m 76 and live with a lot of cats. Watching your videos during my chemotherapy sessions made my life bearable. I’ve had my surgery and finished radiation. You two are an inspiration to this old lady. Watching you build your homestead has been awesome. I’d love a t shirt. Size large if possible, any color is fine. They are beautiful shirts and I’d buy one, but medical expenses have left me living check to check. I make sureI watch you every Sunday. I know it gets dark way to early. Same here in Indiana.

[@annierae6355]

Medical debt is killing me too sister, being a grown up isn’t as much fun as I thought it was going to be 🎉

[@versedi]

@@annierae6355 everyone reading those comments get yourself checked, i'm still grieving loosing my closest and only friend out of nothing recently. don't ignore small symptoms.

[@michaelbryant2071]

God bless you.

[@derekutt1809]

Hello - I’m 59, and going through my second battle with cancer (Colorectal Cancer 2015, Metastatic Melanoma - 2022). You are a true warrior to be going through treatment in your advanced (ahem) years. My hat is off to you. I too, have enjoyed watching them build their homestead. After watching them from the beginning of VANwives, I had no doubt they could accomplish great things together in the woods. Jaz/Crystal - I would like to offer to pay for Sherry’s T-shirt. All you have to do is reserve both an XL T-shirt, and an XL sweat shirt for me (I will pay for mine too). Who knows Sherry, maybe you/we will be the lucky winner(s).

[@meggggg]

​@@derekutt1809 This is such a sweet gesture, I hope they see your comment! You're both such strong souls ❤

[@nicolasleep1358]

My family and I watch you together as a fam every Sunday ❤ today we sat with our coffee and hot chocolate and enjoy watching our fav vanwives work their magic with the tractor! We are in NB ❤

[@lacreshahale2684]

I just wanted to say that being apart of the pack is honestly the only friends that I have, I’m in a new town, dealing with an incurable illness. I love watching you and you’re like my family! I look forward to Sunday mornings watching you.

[@ktkrogstad]

I'm with you! I live at home with severe ME, and my online communities are my world! Love these spaces of connection and living vicariously through different channels!

[@lotstosayalways]

I would be happy to become pen pals. I live in Alberta Canada. Where are you located

[@thomasinakinney3008]

I am 59 and live alone with my two furbabies. I have enjoyed watching you ladies and your beautiful doggies. I look forward to Sundays and can’t wait to watch the newest episodes. I have learned so much from you both. Sending much Love and Thank you so very much for entertaining me Always ❤️

[@jackrolfson312]

I get my weekly fix Of van Wives, It gets the next seven days a great kick start! I think most of us want to Live the same type of lifestyle that you two do. Very simple, But very rewarding And a lot of hard work , That i'm sure is very satisfying. Please take this time to meet with your friends and family at this christmas season. Looking forward to next year, To see what happens in your Little piece of paradise. I hope you have a merry christmas and a very happy and prosperous new year!❤

[@tuxedo_cat_lady-mw9ip]

I also used to have tricolor collie who I miss very much. Her name was Deidre or Dee. I miss all of ❤ our fur babies! They are the best!

[@elsienorback7689]

Same here! I love Sundays because all those I follow post on Sundays and I get to sit inside cozy house and look outside and see cold winter sky and watch vlogs from all over the world.

[@Vanwives]

Oh Thomas, thank you so very much for your all your kind words. Fur babies are the best! Happy Holidays to you. We will see you back here in 2024. Sending love back to you and your fur babies from the pack. 💛🌞

[@hybboul7377]

This 70 yr old absolutely loves your channel ! I also like the winter and your joy is palpable. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@SteveTheFordGuy985]

Happy holidays, ladies I have a tip for you. To get your tractor out of the ditch. Use the backhoe bucket (bottom of bucket, teeth up in the air) on the low side or ditch side to lift the rear wheels off the ground & move rear wheels back onto road. Then, connect your tow strap to the rear of the tractor with pickup in (4x4 low range) to pull the tractor in reverse. Also, use the tractor in reverse (low range) to get it completely out of the ditch and back on flat ground.

[@tracybaldwin1370]

I'm not in the best place....When Jaz said "It's incredible how much can change in one year!" It's exactly what i needed to hear today. It's true and not just for home improvements. Inspired me...one day at a time...keep moving, improving and looking forward. Thanks girls!

[@stevens-buk6830]

Same. But we can all turnaround our lives to be in a different place, in our heads and IRL

[@scottm5221]

What an incredible year! Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Happy Holidays! Can’t wait to see what 2024 has in store for y’all!

[@Vanwives]

You are so right Tracy, not just in home improvements. Just one moment, one hour, one day. Sending you lots of love today. 💛🌞

[@Kinghauler2012]

Keep in mind, you can use the backhoe attachment on the tractor to pull itself back if needed. You can also push down with backhoe to raise rear wheels and then swing it over for a bit of directional control. Your first winter with the tractor, you’ll get the hang of it and all it can do.

[@nekoroms]

also it might have a pedal/button for difflocks too :) could also say that plowing with the bucket is stooopidly crappy...a plow in the front would be epicly good

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

@@nekoroms It's so easy to say something nice and or encouraging, and yet...

[@riffraffsam4168]

He is being encouraging. He is trying to help them be more capable with their tractor. The first step would have been to check if the brake pedal is split you might be able separate the rear brakes and get traction by stepping on the brake to the tire that is spinning. If still stuck, look for and apply differential lock pedal. If you're still stuck, lower the backhoe out riggers to about 3 inches off the ground (as wheelie bars, put the tractor in neutral and use the backhoe to pull yourself off the ice. Just be super slow and super careful doing any of this. There is probably some youtubes of these procedures. Be safe, and good luck.

[@lesliesmith7312]

Here is my fave soup recipe, a pack of vegan chorizo sausage chopped, one medium onion, diced, two to three lbs diced potatoes, four to six cups of veggie broth or vegan chicken style broth, two whole bunches of kale, de-steamed nd cut into bite sized pieces. Salt and pepper to taste, tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne, and two bay leaves (I also add a couple dashes of oregano and fennel seed but they're not in the original recipe) To prepare heat oil of choice in a pot, brown the sausage and onion, add potatoes, broth and seasonings and bring to a boil until potatoes are almost fork tender, then add the kale and put on the lid( it will look like there's too much kale, but trust me, it shrinks) and simmer until the kale is cooked down. I like to serve it with a ton of parmesan cheese and crusty bread with butter

[@elizabethlecheminant7913]

I am a landscaper and a lot of the time i get a bit burnt out but seeing y’all’s enthusiasm for all you outdoor projects especially pushing snow gives me a new sense of happiness for what i do. Winters magic is coming back to me seeing you get so excited to to play in it

[@michaelbryant2071]

Say, "Be gone Grinch!"

[@Njanderson]

As a fellow Canadian around a similar age to you two, you both are so inspiring to me. Seeing strong, confident, skilled women do the things you do makes me so proud! You two are the reason I wake up with a smile on Sundays!❤

[@Vanwives]

Wowee Natalie, thank you for the huge compliment. You made our day. 💛🐶

[@tammycruz8189]

I would agree 💯 with this ❤

[@Vanwives]

Hi Natalie Anderson, Jaz and Crystal here! Your comment was chosen by Pack Man (the snowman) and we would love to send you merch. We will send it to you in the mail- as soon as possible please email us at [e-mail]

[@madijo182]

YAY! It’s winter! This looks so magical! Here is an Amazing Orzo soup recipe Veggie stock Flour Butter Soy milk S&P Garlic Celery Onion Carrots Orzo Take the top items and create a roux, then once it gets to a thick almost gravy structure take the second group of ingredients chop and sautee them in with the roux. Cook for 15-20 ( add water/veggie stock as needed to keep consistency good), adding the amount of water called for in the orzo package. Once the roux has thinned out to a more watery consistency, but still tastes good add in the rinsed orzo. Cook until orzo is soft. Serve with side of bread.

[@shirleyrowe4078]

The drone shots over your lit up land and property at dusk and night time are stunningly beautiful. As much as I enjoy you and the pups, the scenery, the land shots, are just spectacular. Is there some sort of award show for filmmakers of KZbin? If so, you’ve got this! Have a wonderful Canadian Christmas from warm San Diego!❤

[@katiehall6557]

I agree! Wouldn’t a video of just snowy drone footage set to non-trademark winter/holiday music be dreamy?!

[@saramullens1786]

You guys are the best part of my Sundays! Having a new baby boy can be exhausting!! But seeing all the hard work you two do makes me push that much more! Our Sundays aren't complete without our little breakfast and you guys on our big screen! It brings so much joy to our tiny little family ❤

[@ashleemiranda-222]

Why I LOVE THE PACK so much. 1- you’re all genuine and nice people. 2-you’re not fake. 3-your content is loving, educational and really smooth and nice to watch every week. 4-you’re both humble and nice and loving people. 5-I get pumped to watch The Pack every Sunday. 6- you’re Canadian, just like me. 😬😬 I have MAD respect for the two of you! Love y’all!!!! 💜🫶🏻

[@kerrylynnparsons7879]

Merry Christmas, Crystal and Jasmin, Bella and Izzy!!! 🎅🎁🌲🎶🎶🎶🥰🇨🇦

[@josephyarbrough4049]

Hi Pack Leaders. My name is Joseph C. Yarbrough Cemetery archaeologist. I been watching you guys for 2 years now. I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised on the bayou. Lived there for 30 before moving to Pearl River, Louisiana in 1988. Yall asked for new soup recipes. Well here on the bayou we eat something called a GUMBO. You need chicken, sausage, ham slices, shrimp crab and oysters. Salt pepper garlic onion parsley gumbo fila and flower cooking oil and water with rice. you start off by making a RUE. Put several spoons of flower in a pot and add some cooking oil. Stir on a medium heat til it turns brown . After its brown add water (3 or 4 cups. Stir until it all mixes together. Next add the spices to your taste. I like it mild. Then add the chicken seafood and other ingredients. Cook on a low heat for about 45 minutes to a hour. In a separate pot cook the rice. A cup should be enough. Serve the gumbo over the rice in a bowl. You can serve any kind of bread with it and some wine. You can also make a ice box lemon pie or lost bread. I know this must sound strange but this is all Louisiana food. Love what yall did with the property. Wish all the best.

[@Vanwives]

Hi Joseph! Jaz and Crystal here! Your comment was chosen by Pack Man (the snowman) and we would love to send you merch. We will send it to you in the mail- as soon as possible please email us at [e-mail]

[@chip6534]

I grew up in an off grid solar powered house as well. However, we had all sorts of quirks such as our water pump shutting off when we had too little or "too much" electricity, which is why it's so cool to see how you're making your systems work, and the improvements in technology. It brings me a little nostalgia to see that lifestyle again❤ (And also it's not the whole snowplowing experience if half the job isn't digging out your plow that got stuck lol)

[@wickkedwolf]

Sure hope you ladies are okay.. We miss You both!!

[@freshwaterfuentes6776]

I've been wondering the same thing. I hope they are OK.

[@alicecain4851]

Goodness! So many wonderful comments! I love that you have brought so many people together who feel like they are pack! A pack is a family, and thats beautiful. Having a piece of clothing that can remind you that you have a pack to help uplift and support you leaves you with an amazingly warm feeling inside. No matter how cold it may be outside. What a family you have brought together! Thanks, pack! ❄️ 🐕 ❄️ 🐕 ❄️ ❄️ 🚜 ❄️ 🚜 ❄️

[@debradarnutzer4621]

You two have got to be so proud of yourselves! Conquering every obstacle with such joy and lightheartedness. Love your merch and how it spreads your good news!

[@Double..M.]

You ladies and the pack are inspiring, and I am learning so much. My dream is to live off gride and have a community garden to share. Thank you all for taking us along on this adventure with you. Cheers to many more seasons. 🌱🌿💚

[@Double..M.]

My go to chicken soup. Chicken Cabbage Carrots Corn Peas Onion Can of Mild Rotel Potatoes or Rice (dependant on your liking) Cumin, Salt & Pepper to taste

[@barryryan6612]

It's inspiring to see what you women have accomplished. I've been a member of vanwives, packchat and patreon since day one. You have made me more confident in starting projects I never would have considered before. You both shine a light into so many people's lives.

[@Vanwives]

Oh Barry, thank you so much for all those compliments! Most importantly for being part of our pack from the very beginning. Thank you. 💛🐶

[@paulcaccomo8372]

Happy Holidays. My daughter and I have been watching your channel for a couple years now. I love the independence you two have. As a girl dad, watching my daughter watch the two of you build and create an off-grid lifestyle with minimal assistance embraces the true meaning of girl power. Cheers to many more years.

[@tonicarroll3281]

Why do I love the pack?????🤔 Because I live in the UK and all it has done this year is rain!☔️ no spring, summer or autumn just winter. Watching your channel helps to helps to push away some of the rainy winter blues. If I woke up and there was snow like that it would make my year 😂. I love your freedom and courage to just do what you want and makes you happy. 😊

[@marylouschubert2974]

Why do I love your channel? Your exuberance, love of adventure , learning new things and your willingness to attack any problems head on with fun and positivity! At least on camera 😘 Also how much you support each other with love and understanding. A pretty good pair you two ❣️

[@Vanwives]

Aww Mary Lou what you see is what you get really. Thanks for all your kind words. Love having you in our pack. 💛🐶

[@Vanwives]

Hello Mary Lou! Jaz and Crystal here! Your comment was chosen by Pack Man (the snowman) and we would love to send you merch. We will send it to you in the mail- as soon as possible please email us at [e-mail]

[@troyrambo6804]

I was just about to comment that you may want to build Clementine a shed, and low and behold you have a new canopy. You ladies are inspiring. I send your videos to my daughter all the time. You’ve both come such a long way since starting this adventure. The property looks amazing!

[@Vanwives]

Thank you Troy, for all your kind words. We love that you are sharing our video and thinking about Clementine… we will do this soon!!! 💛

[@anlorlsxluvr]

I am a 65 year old man in Texas and have been watching the two of you for a couple of years. I am so impressed by the work ethic you have and making the little cabin a real home along with the help of your friends and community. Both of you are very inspirational and such positive role models for the people of the world. I would like to win any of your merch to show support of you and the good which you are doing. It truly has been a joy to watch you share parts of your life with you community. Enjoy the holidays and keep enjoying life

[@Vanwives]

Hey Anlorlsxluvr Jaz and Crystal here! Your comment was chosen by Pack Man (the snowman) and we would love to send you merch. We will send it to you in the mail- as soon as possible please email us at [e-mail]

[@johnlewis6569]

I’m so happy to see the off grid homestead is finally starting to grow more. I’ve been following you from pretty much from the van life to the cabin. I love my weekly dose of the homestead and the girls. You take on any challenges that come along and I love that. I’m 67 years young and live in Montana. I cut my own wood and heat my small home on 50 archers that I purchased when I was 25 years old. I raised my both of my daughters here and look forward for when they visit come to visit with my grandkids.They Love it here. I hunt and fish and have a small garden in the spring and summer. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@Vanwives]

John, that sounds so beautiful. Good on you for living the lifestyle you love.💛🐶

[@purneybrook3346]

Where are you guys ! Is everything ok ?

[@interpretertracy9066]

I’ve been wondering the same thing. Hope the Pack is ok 🤞🏽

[@whoasusie]

I love the pack because everyone is helping everyone else learn and grow! There's not a lot of judgement for not knowing things, but there's SO much support for learning how to do things and improve.

[@ronparis6393]

As a father of two young ladies, I cannot get over the skills you two present each and every week. I know your Mom’s must be very proud of you. Trust me when I say your dad’s would be over the moon with what you two do each and every day. I have a hoodie coming after Christmas, the one with your two friends on the back, I should have ordered a hat to match. It is a small way of showing you how impressed I am and your dad’s would be with all you have accomplished in such a really short time. What you do with your new property will be nothing short of spectacular. Take the time to rest and think about what 2024 will bring. We all know it will be something very special indeed. A very Merry Christmas, and the very best to you both and your loved ones for 2024.

[@ibreatheforgenevieve]

I look forward to seeing all the progress every week. Thank you all for sharing. I appreciate both of you and all the supportive comments. Keep killing it ladies! ❤ Merry Christmas 🎄

[@MichaelMauro-u7g]

Hey there. First comment ever. I ordered my merch and I am excited for it to arrive. As a lover of the outdoors, I have an idea for you for your tree for next year. Since you go for the smaller tree which I support. Here is my thought. Instead of cutting it down, dig it up with enough soil, wrap it in burlap, place it in a nice-sized pot, and then keep it watered. In the spring or after Christmas if the ground allows plant it back outside. Just a thought. I love what you guys are doing and thank you for sharing it all with us (your pack) please give Bella and Izzy a pet from me. I love dogs, mine would be jealous if he could read.😂

[@MeganXOXO1898]

This channel is one of the best things in my life right now. I get to escape every Sunday for 20 some minutes and imagine what my dream life would be like. Ambition strikes is cool and I hope eamon & bec is okay with their baby but vanwives is here to save the day. I wish I could meet you guys so bad. For years now I’ve watched y’all grow and prosper. So proud of everything you have accomplished! If I don’t get to snuggle an Australian Sheppard dog before I die my life will have been for nothing. Hahaha. Stay warm and just know even in the slightest ways you’re helping someone. ❤

[@cskvision]

Merry Christmas Jazz & Chrystal! 🎄It would be great to see a year-in-review episode of all the projects and progress you’ve done this year. It’s astounding how far you both have come on the cabin since day one

[@allanweir5972]

I know you’re not there anymore. You’re down in Mexico, but I wanna tell you something when you go to start up your chimney. If you ever come back here in Nova Scotia make sure you clean the pipe from the top of the pipe to the bottom with a brush size a little bit bigger than the size of the pipedown your furnace and clean it all out. Make sure it’s nice and clean because if you don’t clear so inside the pipe can catch on fire. This is just a heads up from Massachusetts and I hope you enjoy your place down in Mexico. We won’t be too much longer, but I appreciate the time I had spent with you both.

[@timan4111]

Y’all darn near gave me a heart attack going out on that lake without your PFDs. In summer that would be fine. People don’t realize how deadly it is capsizing in cold weather. A friend of mine lost his son this way. Stay safe, we love your vids!

[@oldguysrule5895]

Yes

[@lisasimpson8048]

Me too! Hubby is fire department.

[@Vanwives]

We agree, thank you for caring and sharing. We will do better next time. ❤🐶

[@lisasimpson8048]

@@Vanwives

[@bradruhs1429]

Love your channel and watching how you have transformed your homestead. Next time you’re stuck use your backhoe to pivot the tractor back on to the road. Extend out to the side, bucket down till the tires are off the ground, the pivot tractor back on to the road. All with the out-riggers up. Then back out to get the front on the road. Easier and safer than trying to use a strap/chain and a second vehicle.

[@warriorcherylann3801]

Why do I love the pack because you bring unity into this world -- a prime example of what this world needs right now is unity! Thank you for doing that!

[@sheilamichaels6268]

I'm a single, disabled 57 year old woman living vicariously through you guys. My dream growing up was to live the life you two have. Life had a different plan for me, however. Watching you make a wonderful, although hard life work as well as you do inspires me to do what I can to continue enjoying the life I do have here in Alabama. Thanks for brightening my Sunday evenings!🤗😁 If you can spare a hat, I'd love to add one to my collection of caps. I love this pack!

[@divekatdreaming]

It is not just the transformation of the cabin that is so amazing. The amount of skills that you have acquired is also stunning! The way you absolutely nailed the countertop last week was professional. Also, the fact that your gorgeous kitchen is complete has to be a relief! As much as I would like to see some little projects, like trim, done, I was much happier to see you out on the lake! You definitely work too much! It is nice to see you enjoy the fruits of that labor! Still stuck on the fact that you have 3 heat sources, running water, electricity, a finished kitchen, indoor bathroom and shower and a warm, cozy cabin with gorgeous views! You have accomplished so much! Also, I am glad that Bella is feeling better!!! Love and snuggles to her!

[@murraywelden2076]

I have so enjoyed watching you showing us your zest for life. All your moves seem to emulate the stones, rocks and eddies we all face in this complicated river of life. You uncomplicate it. I watch your "The you tube videos" (my 17 year kid old hates it when I call it "the you tube,") and they give me so much joy. I have siblings that identify with your "lifestyle" and in a way your videos give me a "peaceful easy feeling" LOL the Eagles. Enough about my family. Love the Pack. My kid that hates me when I call it "The You Tube" is size medium.

[@krisirolfe4332]

Love watching you two from Germany. I miss living “up north” in Minnesnowta, ND, SD, WI…. I miss the loons and herrings calling their mates. I miss the ducks n geese in a V overhead. I miss the smell of cut wood, tractor oil, and pine cones. I miss my grandma’s log cabin by the lake - when I was young it had no running water just a pump, and an outhouse. You make me smile when I watch your show!

[@pennysmason5134]

You ladies make my day with your silly wit and your charm! It’s a great day when your video comes out.🌞 Your merchandise is well deserving to be worn, maybe by this Lady!😉😉 Love ….One of the Pack!✌️🩷🌞

[@johnburch8358]

Hello pac leaders lol,I'm 62 and live with my 89 years old father making sure he has everything he needs, and my 5 year old fur baby Keely, I love watching you guys every week, and I love what you have done with the old cabin it looks amazing, You definitely need chains for clementine , you also could have used the bucket on the hoe attachment to pull yourself out or to lift up the back end and push it over, I can't hardly wait until next year to see what's in-store for the new property on the lake. Love you guys Merry Christmas and happy new year

[@DebbieZinn-x8j]

Hello lovely beings! I'm fairly new to the pack and got on board earlier this year. I started to watch the videos of your cabin build leading to the present. I now have gone back to the beginning of your journey on the van and am in the process of catching up on all your adventures. I just want to say thank you. I am a mom of 4 (23, 17, 15, and 13). My life path has been filled with an ebb and flow that has lead me through many of my own adventures...the most fulfilling being a mother. There's an integral part of my soul that has always sought the peace and tranquility of a simpler life. I'm grateful to be at a time where we as a family, despite being in the midst of a bustling city in Florida, live on 7 acres with horses, chickens, roosters, 2 mini cows, and a full size heifer. Enough space to separate us just enough from the hustle and bustle around us. Still, my heart wishes to be further away in a mountanous region, closer to nature where peace, beauty and tranquility abound. This is where you girls have so graciously stepped into my life. Watching your videos each week fills me with so much joy and makes my heart so happy. The beautiful symbiotic relationship between you adds so much love and peace to my life for those 20-30 minutes of my Sunday. Not to mention those beautiful girls, Bella & Izzy!! Thank you for being you and for sharing your beautiful lives with the world!

[@crumpledktee]

Hi :) I’m the youngest one living in a long term care facility in Alberta. I wait for your videos to come out every Sunday. It gets me through the week especially when there has been another death that week. You always make me feel happier. I would love some merch if you pick me and would wear it proudly everywhere! There are three of us here who gather around my phone to see what’s going to happen next! You definitely need chains for Clem. Snuggles to the pups and love to you both. You make me proud. Love Katie ❤

[@FireflyNanny]

I absolutely love spending time with y'all here on KZbin! I'm glad you were able to get Clementine out safely too. And if by some miracle my comment got chosen, I would absolutely love love love one of your caps 💜💜💜💜

[@ChrisandCharity]

Hello from Ohio, being part of the pack is a pure joy because we see nothing but positive vibes and love. It has helped us through our ups and downs and made it all that much more easy along the way. Receiving some merch would be a dream come true, either way we will tune in each week to see what the new adventure may be.

[@MoreGoodThanNot]

We love being a part of the pack because we are so inspired and motivated to complete tasks around our old Québec home when we watch your videos. Having the same seasons, and the same taste, your videos align with things that we are doing around our home which feel magical and manifesty at the same time. Painting the exterior black, new windows, electrical work, preparing wood for winter, etc. Woof woof woof

[@royje14]

Love it cause even when things are hard you guys bring it around and work through it. You put out uplifting videos. I don’t have dogs I don’t live in a van or a cabin or build things and really don’t have anything in common but I just keep coming back and watching 💞 well I do live in Maine so the snow is VERY relatable. It’s funny cause people in the US often don’t even realize we are a state and assume our family is either from Boston or Canada when we are traveling outside of our own state 🤣 would love Merch.. cause who doesn’t love Merch it’s half my wardrobe (from various events we do)😂

[@jhodges9006]

You want to know why I watch? You young ladies show the world what women are capable of when their minds are focused and set on goals to accomplish. I have watched since your purchase of this property, and I am amazed at your fortitude and progress. Your love for each other and your pups, your patience (and aggravations :) ); all of it is worth watching. I wish you so much happiness and success for 2024 and beyond. Thank you for sharing.

[@katiechambers2591]

Ladies and pups, me and my pup love watching you. For the longest time i thought it was just me until I notice my pup cleo literally watching you guys with me. Cleo is Bella and izzie number one fan. You ladies have made me realise I can do things myself. I put up my own pergola all by myself, I made storage cupboards, wood storage, changed light fittings. I would now do almost all DIY. But not just that, I love how you both love nature and love the little things. Top human beings. Merry Christmas to you both.

[@leannechambers]

All the very best for Christmas Pack.! I'm positive this soup recipe deserves some of your beautiful merch :-) Here it is: 1 x pumpkin squash, 4 x carrots, 4 x sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, brussel sprouts, 1 x apple, 1 x can of chopped tomatoes, 1 x can sweet corn, 1 x can chickpeas, 2 cups dried pasta, 2 litres of water, cumin, vege stock cubes and salt and pepper to taste. Method: Soften onions and garlic in a little oil. Add spices. Add pumpkin squash, sweet potato, carrots and mix into onions. Add 1 litre water with one stock cube. stir and bring to boil. Add next litre of water and stock cube and bring to boil. Add brussel sprouts and tinned goods and the apple. Once it has come to the boil, put the lid on and simmer for at least an hour. Then add the dried pasta and simmer for another 1 hour. When done. Blitz with a hand blender. Then enjoy with nooch sprinkled on top with your favourite crusty bread. You're welcome :-)

[@lkimbcan]

I’ve been watching the two of you since you were full time vanlifers. I have been a full time vanlifer, RVer , had my teenager live in a tent for several months one year while my partner and I lived in a van, lived full time in a truck with cap & again, full time in a van. I’ve watched So many videos & while I've definitely done work in each of my homes, I've never done one up completely. You inspire me to really do a full renovation in my next vehicle (either a stepvan or box truck). I've got some skills but the electrical freaks me out...my van is my daily driver & I just can't afford to blow it up 🙁. And, we all know, run your electrical first... I'd be chuffed to wear Pack gear & spread the word.

[@Hailey44]

Every Sunday morning, my partner and I get breakfast sorted and Would love to cozy up in some merch! Fun fact: one of the first things we talked about was Van Wives videos and now you are an integral part of our weekly routine! #merch ❤

[@Vanwives]

Hey Hailey Jaz and Crystal here! Your comment was chosen by Pack Man (the snowman) and we would love to send you merch. We will send it to you in the mail- as soon as possible please email us at [e-mail]

[@Hailey44]

@@Vanwives ❤️❤️❤️❤️emailed!!

[@Hailey44]

Hi ​@@Vanwives👋🏻 Happy Sunday! I haven't heard back since emailing my info Jan 28 😅 Do you have ETA on shipping? Thank you so much ❤

[@Bradoman5]

My husband and I found you through Tal and Mads! 😂 we now watch you both every Sunday! It's something we can watch together as you are building things and living off grid so it keeps him interested not only watching you build stuff but drool over your tools lol 😅 we also would love to live off grid someday so watching you has taught us a lot. Keep up the great work girls! We secretly love to also watch Bella and izzy get into mischief 😂 He bought me a Hoodie for my birthday I can't wait for it to come in! We will be official members of the pack 🐾

[@abicarpenter]

Our fav cold weather recipe that’s so versatile is Salsa chicken! I make it in the crock pot but it works in any slow cooker or even Dutch oven. It’s just chicken breast, a jar of salsa, a packet of taco seasoning which has (1 tablespoon chili powder. ¼ teaspoon garlic powder. ¼ teaspoon onion powder. Pinch of cayenne pepper. ¼ teaspoon dried oregano. ½ teaspoon paprika. 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin. 1 teaspoon salt) and then at least one to two cups of broth or stock. When it’s done you can shred it and have it as taco meat, add more broth and veggies to make a soup, ect! This is a Texas home staple!!

[@leisageorge4188]

You guys are AWESOME and make MY Sunday each week but what makes you’z even more incredible is that the joy you bring is multiple multiples multiplied all across this world 🌍 ThankYOU for the joy you bring US ALL 🎉🎉🎉🎉🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@penglingwhisperer3382]

We love having a queer couple to live vicariously through. My wife and I have been watching since the beginning of cabin life. We had a similar lifestyle in Kielder Forest (UK). We went there for our honeymoon and never returned home. We lived there for three years but had to move closer to civilisation due to complex medical needs. We’re pretty much housebound now as a result so really enjoy watching your adventures together. Its our weekly escape. Would love some merch as money is tight. Would you be interested in bartering? Hows a soup receipe for trade??😂 -carrots, parsnips, potatoes, squash/turnip and chopped apple (skinned). -Chop all, put in a pan with a dash of oil and very lightly brown the veg. -Add a jug of water and slowly bring to boil. -Once the carrots/potatos are soft grab a blender and blend the crap out of it all. You end up with a lovely thick winter warmer soup. -Add a dash of salt and pepper (chilli if you are spicy) and enjoy! With love from the north of England, Carrie & Lisa

[@LillyTomlinson]

I love being part of the pack and watching your videos because it inspires me to be brave and bold in my crafts but also in showing me that good things take time. You inspire me to step into my masculinity as a very feminine woman and you inspire me to live freely.

[@Aoverh]

My wife and I look forward to your videos every week, we laugh a lot and learn a lot. Love seeing women do the work 💪

[@susanbradfield3316]

Butternut squash soup. Roast squash,onion,carrots garlic in oven cut up into small pieces with olive oil and whatever spices you want. When tender, simmer in stock for half hour on stove. When cooled down a bit puree in pan and add coconut milk then serve! Yummy

[@Paddlin01]

The joys of living on a lake, just being able to go a paddle when you feel like it(well when it’s still unfrozen) I used to live on the lake and go every morning with my dog. Once I left them behind and it was so upset with me, destroyed the cabin 🛶 As your have experience, and probably will keep experiencing until we get chains. They are useless without them in the winter, but once you have them, makes a world of a difference. Keep up the amazing work

[@TaunaJobe]

Girl Power!!!! Much Love from Ohio. If you don't succeed, you two have proved KEEP TRYING, you will eventually get it. It has been fun watching you two fix your dream cabin and what you have achieved on your land and sharing your journey with us. Yes put chains on your tractor!!!

[@frankn267]

May your days be merry, your nights be bright, and your Christmas be wrapped in delight! Merry Christmas!

[@NateDamm]

Well if you get through this many comments, nice work. ❤ Look into getting some liquid put into your tires, for the extra weight. Also you have a backhoe on it, you could have used it to pull yourself out... maybe. The front bucket can also be tilted down to push backwards, and if you're leaning, swing the backhoe to counter it.

[@Scot_WestTexas]

Love you gals! Glad to be part of the pack 🥰🥰

[@ashwinachu4102]

The reason why you gals is because of you perseverance and love towards each including Abella and Hazy... You gals proved that nothing is impossible when you work as a family towards a common goal and nothing can stop us and separate.. Proof for all the above mentioned is you and your life.. You gals are inspiration to me and many.. Stay blessed... Remember we all love u.. Enjoy the winter...

[@joanne9195]

I enjoy the pack because no matter what kind of mood I’m in you gals make me smile. You show us all that woman can do anything if they set their minds to it! Thank you for that. I would love some merch to feel proud to be part of such a great pack (group)! Love you gals ❤️

[@celestryalcelestryal6690]

My grandmothers Lentil Soup: 1 bag of lentils (soaked overnight), a ham bone works best but 1/2 pound of bacon works great too, one LARGE onion, 6 carrots peeled and halved, 6 stalks of celery cut into 3rds, 3 quarts of stock - beef or chicken (I prefer two beef and one vegetable stock), 4 bay leaves, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer till thick. This will thicken even more over night so just add some water or more stock when you put it back on the stove next day and of course you know soup, like stew, is always better the next day. ENJOY! Wishing you a magical Christmas and 2024.

[@Rhaorth]

Love the little tree. When i was a kid that is what i would do cut down a little tree just for me. I grew up in nova scotia and watching your videos is almost like being home. Thank you

[@tedzoller3897]

Proud to be part of the Pack. Fell in love with Nova Scotia by working with entrepreneurs in Cape Breton. Ya'll are the best Ambassadors for Atlantic Canada!

[@frankn267]

An attorney from South Florida has followed you both since forever. I must say your skills are second to none. Keep up the good work, stay happy!

[@NeilMaclachlan]

I was laughing when the tractor went off the road...good nobody got hurt...i love sundays when your video comes on...the cabin and surroundings are awesome...well done to you both..stay safe...god bless

[@paige8263]

My girlfriend and I got inspired to start vanlife by watching your videos. We have been going strong on the road for 3.5 years now!

[@ALLANWEIR-sm8qr]

I’ve been watching you for a while but all of a sudden we don’t get the same thing new that you guys are doing keep showing videos of your old time when you first got there and building the same thing over and over and over again I don’t think that’s right I would like you to upgrade me so I can see the rest of your videos what you’re doing and that on your land what you do with the other cottage What did you do with the rest of your land up there? You need to show us I know I’m only a couple states away from you, but at least I like to see what’s going on for Massachusetts. I know you’re starting off a new year in 2024. Thank you very much ladies, very proud of you. Wish I had you as daughters.

[@lorriey5344]

My husband and I watch you weekly. We love u both. And miss you!! We are hoping you are ok?

[@hanserikkratholmrasmussen6623]

So do I. Love you both. I dont think you can feel the vibes all the way from Denmark though 😊

[@thementor18]

My 15yo son and I love watching y’all’s videos!! I am planning a bus build and then to build/buy a “tiny home”. He is dead set on getting himself a tiny home on the same property as me… y’all have shown him that he can build anything that he wants and he is already planning his build lol!!! Thank you so much

[@gordon317]

You 2 women have done a tremendous job transforming your cabin. I absolutely love your little paradise!...I would love a place like that!...You've put a lot of blood sweat and tears, along with some twisted ligaments..(Crystal). Keep up the great work !!

[@DianePeace420]

Hello everyone! Haven't seen any new posts from you girls in a few weeks, is everything okay? How is your snow globe doing? Such a beautiful, peaceful looking place! Peace and Love☮️💜❄️

[@andreashedman8243]

Hello from Sweden 👋🙂 I have followed you for a couple of years before you got your cabin in the woods. I followed some other youtubers from Sweden who lived van life. I like to follow vanlife people because you get to follow along and see so much out in the world. I think it's fun to see what you have managed to achieve with the cabin in the woods. I hope that one day I will have the opportunity to fulfill my dreams of building a camping van. In the meantime, I get to enjoy living in our caravan at our campsite in the summers 🙂 So fun to follow you and your journey at the cottage. Everything you are built and created there. Keep up the good work, you guys are the best ❤💪❤❤❤

[@terristenacious2279]

I love being part of the pack. Watching you girls succeed at dreams makes me feel like it's my dream too. I loved when you traveled but I'm ecstatic watching you live day to day in the wild. You made your house so beautiful. I also enjoy just having a cup of soup with you relaxing and enjoying each other's company. I love the pups too. I would love a hat.❤❤❤❤❤

[@sherpa972]

We live in Cape Breton, have a few steep hills in our laneway, had to chain-up the tractor tires this past snow storm to plow as tires were spinning. Took the back ones off for this warm/rain/wind we are having now. Never a dull moment!!!

[@AnnaHunt-m3c]

My girlfriend showed me you two when we first started dating earlier this fall. (She has been watching you since you started on KZbin years ago!) We are absolutely in love with your stunning approach to life, nature, and family. It is such a treat to get to see you and your beautiful home every Sunday! With each video, we feel so calmed and inspired to build our own lives around nature, pets, and a hearty love like yours in the near future :) Can’t wait to receive your merch and see more content in 2024! Thank you for your realness and kindness, and lots of love from Massachusetts!!! 💛🧡🩷

[@travissanford5316]

you also need a snow blower attachment for the tractor! the yard would be waaayy cleaner than with the bucket, and no little gravel piles all over the place in the spring!

[@sincityscott]

My beloved Kathybear and I have been watching you Canadian cuties, Bella and Izzy included since the first episode....in the van. We love your channel and your positive, can-do, attitudes and watching as y'all learn and grow and conquer! Your cabin is so cute n cozy now. We love you Pack ❤

[@lorigibbons2732]

@Vanwives I live vicariously through you two!! I would love to live off grid and do the things you do. I'm almost 62 yrs old now, but have always absolutely loved nature. I love your dogs🐶🐶, your land and your cabin. Have a very nice Christmas.

[@entcave]

We have been watching you two for over 3 years solid! Yay merch!

[@Catieb11]

Watching you two is so entertaining. Not only do we learn how to do projects but we can laugh or cry along with you. Keep up the great work.

[@davevanbeers6944]

It looks like clementine could use a roof, new project maybe?😊 like a carport 😅 I really like my veggie soup… just cut whatever veggies you have, 2 onions, a few toes of garlic 2 veggie bullion blocks and 1,5 liters of water optional some vermicelli. 3 spoons of oil. Just simmer the onions first in your oil of choice, add the garlic and the veggies. Add salt and pepper as you like. Add water put on low heat. Add the buillion blocks and the vermicelli. Slow cook it for a few hours and smell it get nice. 😊

[@arjaitheoriginal]

You have got to look up Peanut Butter soup. There are hundreds of varieties and simple to make. It is such a nice warm up in the winter!

[@navywife52204]

We love being part of the pack and have been around since the beginning!!! We love watching you do amazing things and teaching us all that WE can do anything we truly put our minds too :) Our dog Styxx watches too and is VERY fond of seeing the girls on screen. Thanks so much for the community you have created!!! WE LOVE YOU! - Meghan, Amy and Styxx

[@renegadejane6122]

All I can say is-I live vicariously through you guys in all the fun, joy and self-sufficiency you two have! ♥️🙏

[@rustybell1819]

Thank you for sharing your lives with me and Thank you for a wonderful years 💕💕💕💕 hugs and kisses from Florida

[@rustybell1819]

PS send some merch my way

[@kril5290]

Per your request: Sausage/spinach Tortellini soup You’ll have to get these ingredients at the store. But worth it. 2 tbs olive oil 1 med. onion, chopped 3/4 lbs sweet Italian sausage Salt 6 cups chicken broth 1 lb. Cheese tortellini 5 oz. Baby spinach chopped 1 can petite tomatoes 1/2 can garbanzo beans (optional) Brown sausage and onions Add broth cover - bring to boil reduce heat. Add in tortellini - simmer til tender Stir in spinach, tomato’s and beans Serve topped with grated Parmesan I cook this in crock pot for a couple hrs before adding tortellini for another hour. I think you could let this simmer on your wood stove and get the same outcome. This also tastes almost better the next day as leftover soup. Enjoy

[@FromThePrairies]

Treevenge. It’s a must watch for someone in Nova Scotia. Soup: butternut squash, pealed and lightly cooked in olive oil with an onion and an apple salt and pepper and nutmeg. Add stock. Cook until you can blend and serve with sour cream, cheese, bread, wine, whatever.

[@benjiborjas3498]

Hello guys are you guys OK haven’t seen a video this year yet. I look forward to Sundays to see what you got going on. Praying you’re OK.

[@blooriver]

It's honestly so wild how far you girls have come and I can only imagine how you both feel. It is so beautiful here in Michigan and I dream of being remote as you both one day. It is wonderful and amazing to live vicariously through you both. We live on soup and tea during these cold months. Got Rosetta Stone for my father in law for Christmas!