How I Afford To Live In The Woods and Renovate A Cabin (Story 15)

[@UsernamesForDummies]

You need a Patreon account! What you’re doing is quite unique and I’m sure lots of people would like to support you because they want to see you succeed and live vicariously through you.

[@ritagordley4699]

Ditto, I have been commenting on this. I would love to send little bits of money to you or even a store you patronize in town so you have monies to use‼️❤️ Come on Rosie, we love what you are doing!!!!!!

[@Sundheden]

Do it!!

[@caro_letta]

Yeees absolutely!

[@paperthistle]

Patreon is an excellent idea. You are very inspiring and I admire your hard work ☺️

[@miamildh4521]

Agree whit a Patreon account,amazing idea!♥️🍀🙏🤗👍

[@joannepoland9664]

The hidden treasure you possess, is your open minded thinking, your upbringing, and your faith in yourself. You go girl.

[@aNaturalist]

I wish more people made videos about actual frugal rural living, like this. Most of them make vids about rural living with a comfortable income.

[@madametrafficjam8347]

Or an inflated influencer's income where every single product was sponsored and didn't cost them a dime.

[@charonstyxferryman]

@@madametrafficjam8347 I don't mind people who are living a frugal life are earning a lot more than they want to spend. The best economical buffer is to have so much money that can live for 6 months without any income. Note: Very frugal, not luxuriously. There may be a time where one really need money. It could e.g. be to become unemployed and then get a job some time later. Another *very* unpleasant one is you managed to get out out of your burning house alive, but what are you going to do next.

[@SeaTurtle515]

Some thoughts: first off, you have beautiful hair and your new haircut is adorable! I get what you are saying about higher taxes vs. how many services benefit us, but in the last few years, I’ve come to look at that differently. My taxes are paying for benefits that I don’t receive, but the idea that as a community, we can all have enough food, safe shelter, access to health care and the ability to get an education or training, benefits all of us, by hopefully, reducing crime, mental illness and all the problems that arise from chronic poverty. I realize that no country in the world is doing this perfectly, but many countries are trying harder to make it a goal to ensure their citizens have basic needs met. I never used to look at it this way, but I’ve come to see that I feel better, thinking that we, as developed societies, are trying to make life less desperate for those who have true needs. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your videos immensely. 🌿

[@admiralfloofz658]

The problem is that a system like this only works if everyone do their part, which they dont. And its very naive to think people will.

[@SeaTurtle515]

@@admiralfloofz658 The world is an imperfect place. But there are many people who are striving to make it a better place for all; we can’t give up bc of the selfishness or narrow mindedness of others.

[@jorgenpersson1193]

​​@@admiralfloofz658 The absolute majority needs to be honest and do their part. So yes, we are at turning point. Either we slowly get it more right again or we will soon have to use a more restricted system.

[@magspies]

❤

[@carofischer9934]

I think one fact a lot of people forget is that anyone can end up unemployed, sick or homeless if enough bad things happen. I'd rather pay for others (which I can only do when I'm better off myself) than not being able to receive any help myself should I ever need it. It's funny how many people seem to forget that the government doesn't just magically have money to pay for roads, hospitals, schools etc., if you want great infrastructure you need to help pay for it.

[@brynnsuesanders]

Thank you so much for your honesty. KZbin happened to suggest your video during this exact moment of me in tears in my off grid cabin my husband and I built by hand. It’s been a year, a cold Maine winter, and we’ve spent the past two days tearing apart the house battling carpenter ants (found the nest, all is well). So many people showing life in the woods on KZbin only show the romantic parts. So, thank you. I don’t feel so much like a failure. Not so alone out here anymore.

[@ginagonzalez6547]

You are not a failure on the contrary. There are many people out there who wished they could do the same but can't at the moment. You have a husband who loves you and supports you, you have good health I hope, if not so good, at least you are able to do what you want to do. Count your blessings. You are a conquerer. : )

[@allisontison40]

I found that peppermint essential oil gets rid of ants. I put a little on small pieces of paper towels, and keep them behind my kitchen appliances. They used to find a way in behind molding on a kitchen window. They don’t come in anymore.

[@jackiecauthron-schafer9554]

@@allisontison40 It also helps keep mice out.

[@margaretrenwick-vl3cf]

Borax is another thing you can use cockroaches hate it! Good for multi purposes, worth investigating!

[@charonstyxferryman]

You can plug all holes and fill it with argon (a noble gas), it's heavier than air to it will sink to lowest void it can't get out of. Insects will of course die if they don't get oxygen, so that could be a good way of killing every one of them without using insecticides (poison against insects). You would need to plug all holes. A pine tar, cement, and 7% water mix is good for doing that. It becomes a ceramic once it had solidified. You you can easily chip it off, if you later want to plug it using something else.

[@sophiablow3422]

As an ex video editor, your work is exceedingly good. I understand the amount of work you put in to creat these videos. Really nice shot set ups and very accomplished editing. I am just going through your back catalogue, you are a very inspiring person.

[@stevesolo1512]

This really shows how important it is to reward people who make free entertainment for us with a like and a subscribe it's the least we can do

[@wildaltarose]

I found your site quite by accident, and I am so happy to follow you. You are living the life I always dreamed of but didn’t have the opportunity to do. I will eventually go back to the beginning of your videos, but I am too excited to see how you manage to afford this lifestyle. So now I will get to watch you live my dream. I am 76 years old, married to my best friend from first grade. I am a book maker, quilter, and an amateur painter. I was a registered nurse and had the opportunity to live, work and travel to several different countries. Now in my retirement years I am living vicariously through other people. Please stay safe and healthy.m

[@jameslim1979]

The worst case scenerio in life is not chasing our dreams when we still have the energy and time to do so.

[@johannabjorkell4226]

Started on episode 72, watched til the end and now have started from the beginning. Just binge watching these. Thank you for your craftmanship with these videos, I can tell they take a lot of time and care in creating and editing. Prolonging the sound over clips is just genious and I’ve not found many people who do that. The calm music is brilliantly chosen too. Thank you also for only occasionally speeding up your videos and more often slowing them down (?). You talk often about wanting to garden, and then ending up with the help of your mom this summer with the late gardening. Today I watched a video on lazy gardening which might suit your garden to a T. I’ll just give the handle and name of video as to not share any links. Know that you bring hope and warmth and inspiration on so many levels. You go. This project is awesome. ❤

[@johannabjorkell4226]

KZbin channel: Anne of all trades. Video name:

[@johannabjorkell4226]

Start a lazy garden from scratch - never weed/water again

[@solobee]

"We all have two arms and two legs. We can all do anything!!" So true. Thanks for saying it and living it.

[@vickycallender7224]

With everything that’s going on in the world right now, it’s so lovely and inspiring to see your beautiful, honest, peaceful vlogs, thank you Rosie x

[@joeb4142]

Wholesome 🌻

[@johnwindberg9120]

So nice to see someone trying to live a simplistic life without all the problems of the our World we live in ... always look forward to watching your vidoes ! ... best wishes from West Australia

[@cindyshilanskis8503]

I'm enjoying your videos so much, Rosie. I, too, have lived on nearly nothing for most of my adult life. I prefer to cut my own hair and make so many things myself - cooking, sewing, building. I live in the U.S. and we have a lot of thrift stores where I do a lot of my shopping and I find very good quality items for very good prices. I'm so thankful to have found you. I feel much more "normal" after watching how you live. It's totally worth it.

[@tommyandpeter]

Hi Rosie, we like watching your videos. They are very real and normal, nothing fake or dramatic, which is very nice 😊 Sometimes we think about Sweden, a little cabin in the woods with no people in the surroundings sounds great to us. We now live in the countryside of the Czech republic on a former farmstead, quite a frugal life like you. But there are still neighbors... We like to be alone, we definitely prefer to be in nature than around people. Thank you for talking about all the things, like groceries, taxes and so on - it's not easy being a freelancer in Sweden.

[@Nate1975]

Very true. Lovely videos, very real indeed

[@YourMom-kg1tb]

I want the same.

[@wildrosie]

Thank so much! Glad you are enjoying these videos :) Hope you also find the perfect spot for you

[@c.s.6851]

In the first place I (a single woman in Switzerland in a similar situation of life like you) also planned to buy and renovate an inexpensive Swedish house in the woods (and do lots of Nordic-Ice-Skating in the Winter :) but now I fell in love with the idea of building a cool tiny-house on a ponton-float in Sweden- with no experience - by myself. :) Courage is the first step, right? All following steps for a project will come by themself and you can process them one by the other. :)

[@Lupupu]

Just do some research on how the pontoon floats will survive the Winter and the water freezing (and the weight of the snow on the house). The water by our Summer cottage freezes every Winter (in Finland) and we have to drag the dock on land before Winter every year. There are some pontoons that can withstand the ice, but most people have to take their docks out of the water before Winter. The ice is very powerful and it can break many things, and even move big rocks under the water.

[@inspiringsimple]

Courage is the first step. I love that.

[@ibislife]

All inland lakes freezes in the winter, so you might be better off with a tiny house on wheels. And, you need to have an agreement with the landowner, if they will let you moor your houseboat on their land.

[@c.s.6851]

​@@Lupupu Thank you for that tipp. Little details make the difference between sinking and swimming. ;) I considered this point and will search for good, frost save models of pontoons.

[@c.s.6851]

​@@ibislife thank you for your thoughts and comment. I will search for good, frost save models of pontoons - and will enjoy all the frozen lakes, to hop on my ice skates after coffee on my little terrace in the morning. And come back in the evening to hop in my micro Sauna/bastu. :) On wheels there are restrictions in weight and size: 3x5m (+1.5m terrace on two sides) are so much more spacey than the 2.55x6m you are allowed on build a regular trailer. I opt for a spot at a (not too fancy and pricy) Marina outside Stockholm where my tiny house boat could stay during the whole year long. Or easily swim-drive somewhere else. ;)

[@richardskaff1]

You should be very proud of yourself! You're an amazing woman who has stepped out of the "normal" (whatever that is!) and done something for yourself that most folks would be too afraid to do. You are a strong, intelligent woman. Be proud of what you've done! And ask the community that watches your travels for answers when you need them. As someone said to me at a time I wasn't sure I wanted to go on, "Hang in there!"

[@squirrelcovers6340]

A peaceful existence is everything. I live in a log cabin in the USA in the mountains beside a stream. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Your laugh at 07:23 made me giggle, I really enjoy your videos.

[@MalinEllegaard]

Hi! I live in sweden and love seeing your videos. If you would like to save some money on food, at least in summer grow your own vegetables and berries! Much you can save for wintertime. You have a big garden so start with a couple of gardenbeds, or maby you already have some? you can also save seeds from your own garden for next year to come wich will save money. You can also grow cucumber and tomatoes in your window during wintertime...

[@paulawagstaff686]

I was surprised a food garden wasn't her very first priority, even chickens for eggs.

[@hsoderberg6505]

Other vloggers I've followed who have moved to Sweden found they were not able to stay there year-round because of immigration laws. I wonder if the same thing will happen to her.

[@meladversity]

building that is pretty expensive tho and the cost wouldn't come back with savings on food for quite a while. i think that's something that can be done once the major things are finished on the house

[@Brembelia]

I would suggest looking into growing beans; white, red, and black beans. You can grow them in summer, dry then store them for winter. They are a great source of clean, plant protein for a healthy diet. 🍃

[@josefine635]

@@hsoderberg6505considering she’s from the Netherlands originally, the EU passport should take care of that :)

[@dayde22]

Thank you, I find it so refreshing to find someone that is truly doing this solo without having wealth or a “village”of people to help them. ❤

[@poeticposturing3850]

People are always amazed that I don't have a car, especially now that I moved to a small town from a city, But to watch you living without a car in the country is pretty impressive. I too use a bike all year round and I'm of retirement age. It keeps me healthy and happy to ride a bike and saved me more money than I thought when I gave it up.

[@Cruzenwolf11]

Thank you for sharing your story. I love the shelving with the straps of leather. What a fantastic idea! Watching from South Island, NZ... aka Middle Earth

[@The58stupot]

You are a true inspiration Rosie. The cabin is coming along very nicely and well done so far.

[@Nate1975]

She’s very level-headed, skilful, brave and resourceful. Anything is possible

[@deanozx6]

Hi Rosie, excellent videos. It could be worth checking with your electricity provider if it's possible to downgrade your supply. I live in Jämtland and work as an electrician and I'm often doing it for people. The avgift that you pay for your supply here is very expensive and downgrading can save you thousands a year. It's a very simple thing to do aswell, it just means changing your main fuses for smaller ones. The way you live, I should think you could easily be on a small supply.

[@wildrosie]

Hi - thanks for the tip! Electricity confuses me haha. Does that mean going down in voltage?? I only have 6 and 10A in my fuse box right now...

[@deanozx6]

No the voltage stays the same, it basically means the size of your main fuses. The main fuses will be located wherever your electricity meter is. From what you've said though, it does sound like you may already have a smaller supply. Probably easiest to phone your electricity supplier and see what size you are paying for and if it's possible to downgrade it.

[@lindaathandcraftedhistory8393]

@@wildrosie more on savings from a fellow small business woman; look up all ways to save on taxes and how to incorporate all your renovation costs on your business etc. There's also a huge market for second-hand everything; clothes, kitchenware, building materials, furniture etc. Many times you can get nice old doors, windows etc for free. Best of luck!

[@carolynclitheroe3588]

I love how the subtitles hear the water boiling as applause. It’s quite poetic 😊

[@lindyrobertson8062]

Yes, also heavy rain is applause! ❤

[@odulcina]

Quite a challenge but yes, you can do it :) I have quit my 6 digits job in November, bought a farm, starting a homestead and I have no experience! Learning from KZbin, things that fits with my style and goals. The beauty of that is being able to make revenues from home as freelancer. I sell digitals on Etsy for junk journals (a bit like scrapbooking) and I count on that to get some revenues. When we have no depts, it is totally viable as lifestyle. The worst that can happen is to have to find a local job for few hours per week. I work tons of hours every day but it doesn’t feel like working like when I used to work in the IT industry. My brain doesn’t see it like a work ... my happiness and freedom feeling has never been that high! I don’t regret the move and I guess you feel the same for now. The first 2-3 years will definitively be the worst as we need to build or repair lots of things (buying equipment for the animals in my case) so, it is hard on the budget and energy but then, what a quality of life there will be! I am already happy with this lifestyle so ... it will just be better and better! :)

[@judithwilton1383]

Good job with your haircut it looks pretty even on the sides With regards to your heating if you get your fire looked at, if it's ok collect the wood from the forest that has just been cut down, cut it to size and store it for next winter.

[@Nate1975]

Yes, wood burner is a must but I think she was referring to electricity/light

[@Miranda-lu4ge]

Hallo Rosie, wat ontzettend leuk dat je zo open en eerlijk vertelt over de kosten in Zweden en je worstelingen om een leven te leiden zoals jij dat graag zou willen. Enerzijds leid je een droomleven, maar anderszijds laat je ook zien dat het niet allemaal glitter and glamour is en ook echt wel afzien op momenten. Het is heel inspirerend om te zien dat je zo authentiek en moedig bent en doet wat jij denk dat het beste is om een zo vrij mogelijk leven te leiden. Ik wens je heel veel succes en ga vooral door met ons meenemen in jouw leven.

[@kristoferhindersson]

I love watching your progress and I'm very moved by how you've basically taken a leap into the unknown to follow your dream. I live in a flat myself and I'm finding it difficult to motivate myself into putting up new wallpaper even though I dislike the current ones so everything you do impresses the hell out of me. :)

[@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350]

Thank you for putting a fine point on the real costs of living in Sweden. You are certainly very brave and strong.

[@evaburgess3648]

I think there is a way to stay genuine & have people contribute through patreon, or something similar. Your content is authentic & unique & beautifully filmed. So watcheable

[@Marie-yx5ie]

Hi Rosie, you may know this already, I make my own oat milk, cahew milk. Oatmilk recipe 1cup of Organic Oats 4 cups of filtered water 1 pinch of organic hymalay salt /sea salt Method Sterilise all item's, glass bottles /jars /jugs /utensils before use. Put 1cup of organic oats in a jug Add 4 cup's of filtered water 1 pinch of sea salt Blend together for 1 min no stopping. Sieve into a jug and sieve again into jug, don't leave the oats in the water, sieve pretty quickly, because it gets all gooey. I use the pulp with more porridge oats to make porridge and there is no waste at all. Cashew milk 1 cup of cashews 3 cups of filtered water And the same method. I hope this is helpful. I love your materials and looking forward to see what you create. I love that room and your cosy chair too 👍😉🇮🇪🍀

[@wildrosie]

Thanks! I've been thinking about doing this myself... not sure I have the right blender though.... :/

[@SusanBuckingham-ut2ez]

Very eye opening Rosie. Your fortitude is so inspiring. Being frugal is a learned habit and not for the faint of heart. Our family has never had much money for at least 3 generations. We learned how our grandparents survived and follow in their footsteps, changing our circumstances to fit our times. We've always had the basic necessities and been content, not caring to keep up with the "Jones". And we ALL have worked hard! No being on the dole! Your outlook is so refreshing, thanks for sharing!

[@Swedishviking2]

This would be my dream. I was born in Sweden and would love to go back and buy a little cabin in the woods ❤

[@sugarbomb26]

Rosie, I just LOVE your videos and wish that they did not have to end! It was fascinating hearing about your financial responsibilities, and I am going to pray that your KZbin channel grows rapidly, so you won't have to worry about your bills anymore. After watching half your video this morning, I was so inspired by your spirit for life, that I decided to get out there and build a dry stone wall in my garden that I've been procrastinating over for a year. I worked all day lifting and placing heavy slate slabs without any help and managed to finish the entire project by the evening! All thanks to you!

[@jeaniechampagne8831]

University is free? No wonder taxes are high. But seems to balance out considering all the benefits for the good of your community. Enjoy your videos. So calming and serene. You inspire. Thank you for all your thoughts, your story and bravery. You may not feel brave because it seems to come naturally to you! You lead an adventurous lifestyle of your own choosing. Good for you! You're a treasure and inspiration!

[@andreasweber7828]

Happiness mostly doesn’t include wealth or brand products. The simpler=better. Improvised shelves often surprise with longevity and style and that’s a life-fact-hack. Totally celebrating what you’ve done so far. A friend once mentioned something that became an important mindset to me : sophisticated simplicity !

[@jorgengabrielsson6660]

Less is more 🤗👍🏼

[@wildrosie]

Sophisticated simplicity - I love that!

[@petro3441]

I can just think that it is not always such a smooth walk like some KZbinrs make it to be. Thankyou for being honest. Strongs

[@Justafonso]

Your channel is growing and your videos are getting better and better. I have no doubts in a year or so you'll be more than able to make enough money through youtube (directly and indirectly) 💪💪

[@hawkkim1974]

Thank you. A valuable lesson learned here. No matter where we go, we can't get away from the freaking money problem. But at the same time, we don't need any exit plan because we won't take anything with us after this body dies.

[@creamberry]

Thank you ! I'm Swedish living in Germany. I really enjoy going back home with your videos! Your voice reminds me of the time I studied at London college of Fashion. Enjoy your day!

[@rrd9826]

Great idea with the armchair- being able to relax in it will help so much- it’s a great investment in your well being. Love the shelves.

[@bthomson]

Bravery and foolhardyness are close cousins! But nothing ventured nothing gained! The video is beautiful and a worthy work of art!

[@tjortaraja]

Rosie, I laughed out loud and said "I love it" when I saw how you cut your hair. No little snip snip for you, a few big cuts and you were done and it looked great. You are so real and it's heart warming. One things that I really love as well which answers one of the concerns I had about starting my own channel was that I see so many DIY YT'ers completing a project every video. You don't. And for me this is more real. When you are newbie like myself it takes so long to get anything long and trying to show it all in one video as if it would be completed in a weekis absurd. Thanks for sharing in a truly authentic way.

[@Susanrogers-pt9mf6hx1w]

I love how straight forward and unpretentious this video is - solo female thing is inspiring as it’s not so common on this platform

[@sherelynwhite4130]

Thank you lovely lady for sharing all of this with us! I find your journey quite interesting. I have been following you for a while but I usually don't comment. I really applaud everything you are doing to try to stay on the path of an untraditional lifestyle. I know from experience how difficult it is when we don't fit into the cookie cutter role society has deemed for us. I came into young adulthood in the early seventies and was one of the original flower children who lived off the land as best I could in a very simple way. It was difficult and I had two children so that made it almost impossible to get ahead ever! It seems that no matter where you live it's almost impossible the way it's been set up to step out of the system with any kind of comfort unless you are born into wealth. I wish you all the best in your life and will continue to follow you and watch your journey as long as you post. Take care lovely Rosie and sending many blessings to you as you navigate your life and enjoy your cabin in the woods!😘🏡🌲🌲🌳🌲🌲💚

[@wildrosie]

Thanks for sharing your story! So interesting to read :)

[@AlexanderBlumenau]

What people who did not make a move like you did often miss, is that once you change your way of living and your surroundings so drastically, spending less does actually not feel like a big deal, it does not feel like a major sacrifice. There are so many other things you can enjoy in a close-to-nature environment while some negative factors from your former urban and social environment disappear. A lot of luxury consumption in the western world is just compensation for fundamental flaws in how we treat our bodies and souls in our "modern" lifestyle. Of course you still spend money, but you spend it more on practical things such as building materials and functional clothing that will keep you warm and last. My spending patterns have turned upside down since I moved to northern Sweden 7 years ago, and it feels great :-)

[@inspiringsimple]

I so hope you make more and more money on KZbin! I enjoy every single video and wish you every success.

[@littlemaniacinmyhead]

I am an interior design student from germany and you inspire me so much. I will be done in summer with my bachelor and will start my masters degree in winter 2024. Watching your videos give me so much strengh and fuels my passion for interior design and interior architecture. Many people think a very "girly" job with fun colours and choosing furniture. But its so much more! Just like you show with building your cabin and designing it the way you want it to be. I really look up to strong women like you ❤

[@Maervyn]

I think getting a Patreon account would be quite beneficial for you. We supporting you in your lifestyle and getting inspiration on one hand and you getting financial aid on the other is a great deal for both sides :)

[@venusahtram]

ICA is often considered one of the more expensive grocery stores in Sweden, while Willys is known for offering some of the best prices.

[@isaoftheearth]

It's really very impressive what you have achieved through all these months of renovation, Rosie. I came to Sweden around the same time, but was renting and a month ago I left as I couldn't afford it anymore (living off my savings). Taxes are big in Sweden, that's true, and living similar lifestyle I do get that we may not really want to pay for something we'll most likely never use. That's one of the ways in which for us, single women, life can be hard sometimes. When I was watching you at the beginning I thought to myself: "Maybe I could do that a decade earlier, but not now". These days however, having a deeper realization that my home is where my heart is, I started seriously considering a bus to make a conversion and instead of looking for a house in all the different countires, I can always take my home with me. Living in Nature, in a tiny house ar a yurt has been on my mind for some years now, but never dared to consider doing it myself. Let's see how far I will go with this idea! Nice haircut. I used to cut my hair as well 😃

[@GA-lx6ib]

Rosie, wow I’m so glad I found your channel. I learn much better being around someone doing the thing I want to learn instead of watching a video. I going to look for a women-teaching-women when it come to home improvement. I want to feel the satisfaction you feel creating something useful and beautiful! All the best to you friend!

[@spaceforgracehealing]

We often complain about the awful world we live in today but if these loving, supportive Comments are anything to go by, all is not lost! In fact, humanity has a lot to celebrate 🎉

[@marcinucjan1954]

Hi. I am impressed with how well you are doing in the circumstances around you. I will show your films to my daughters (10 and 7 years old) as inspiration and proof that you can manage and live your dreams, even if sometimes it is difficult ... I wish you a lot of good and I look forward to the next films :)

[@ViviendeVanny]

I love what you are doing and can relate the feeling of making the cabin a home. Loved the apple and berry pie, the preparation of the pastry. Continue what you are doing, well done for following your goals.

[@trumpetplayer6397]

Thank you very much for sharing all that info :) I especially enjoyed the financial parts of it, and comparing the costs here and there. I don't have anybody here that I can compare similar situations with. I started out with my house spending all and everything of my money (which was very small sum) on a mortgage. I had decided to spend almost everything in income from my employment every month in addition to my monthly mortgage, in order to buy my self free. The first thing I did was to remove any radiators in the whole house that were not absolutely necessary. That meant a cold kitchen, for one thing. Doing all my laundry by hand all year 'round, not spending anything in excess. I was absolutely dependent on having a car, though to take me to and from work, about 120 km per day. I also have 3.5 km of gravel road, out to the main road where there is a limited bus service. But going by bus with all the connections, was totally ruled out. I would have not had enough hrs in a day to do that. Adding the need of bringing in building materials, groceries, getting enough hrs for sleep while working overtime, etc... would have only brought miseries. I did all repairs and maintenance on the car, that I was able to by myself, and all the construction work on the house, as well. Since the house was not finished when I bought it. It was built as a summer house, just like yours. But I did have 2-glazed leaky windows with moving curtains on windy days. My real worry was hoping the job lasted long enough to do the final down payment on that mortgage. When that day came it was a huge relief. And the job situation was going gradually worse as we tried to hang onto the business we were doing. And it did go out of business shortly after. But all the pierces fell more or less exactly into place, and I was a free man. Relatively, anyway. I have also lived in other countries before this. Such as Canada, the US, and Norway in big cities. One of them was NYC

[@julietreagus7043]

Rosie, ure such a beautiful person, honest, real and down to earth...take heart..

[@pimacanyon6208]

major congrats to you for taking a leap of faith and just following your heart even though you hadn't yet worked out all the financial details. What you did takes courage and commitment. Here's to your continued success with the remodel, with your finances, and of course with this youtube channel!

[@PS-bs8oe]

Some years ago (before Brexit), in Europe there was a big trend, started off by British expats but followed up by many people from other countries and nationalities. They set up a l.t.d. company in the U.K. and thus paid (maybe very little or no?) taxes in England.( Estonia had a very good deal for businesses.) Lots of people started providing their services for to set you up. It was a very simple and quick process. I guess that's your option. Don't get me wrong, I love the svenska system because it supports lots of roads, schools, healthservices, allowances, communityservices, etc. I also believe it is essential for all, you included. E.g. : If you brake your leg or worse , hospitals will give you good care, an ambulance will come fetch you. Trains ride on time, etc. Just wait for your taxreturn and see if in your case a simple ltd (online registration) would be better . So you can continue to spend your money in swedish shops & support the society of your new homeland that way.

[@MsYingyang2]

Wow, that is very good information.

[@clovermark39]

Sounds good.

[@joycekepic8947]

You are very kind for sharing that with her I’m sure it will be a great help

[@PS-bs8oe]

@@joycekepic8947 Honestly, dunno if that still works. But above all as an éternel expat I do believe one needs some impro as well as some sound research. In order to keep your business and household afloat, one cannot just move abroad. But Rosie, used to travelling and being an expat, puzzles us with these incometaxes. But Sweden is quite a safe & clean country and that is worth a lot.

[@johannaengman2594]

I think you are suppose to pay taxes in the country you live in.

[@ScribeSeph]

I discovered your videos today and I went on a watching spree. You're absolutely brilliant. Everything I've ever wanted to do in life... it seems that you've already done (the hiking) and currently doing (the home). I love it. Bless you heart and may you keep doing what you're doing and much more. It was a pleasure seeing your progress.

[@citygirlingraham]

I find your lifestyle fascinating, I see you sew which certainly saves you money. Your food is healthy we can see that, it costs money to live and we don't need most of what we buy. I admire you immensely.

[@clovermark39]

You are so inspiring. Get a Patreon account going. Would love to help. Love watching your progress.

[@louiseemerson331]

I am amazed you’ve only been there nine months. Look what you have accomplished in that time. Be proud of yourself; you are amazing!

[@dorkladytravels]

Fantastic, Rosie, thanks for sharing your story. Your fortitude in the face of so many obstacles is impressive, and I absolutely adore the new haircut, it frames your face so beautifully. It’s nice to see quiet, sincere people succeeding on the platform like this. Also, that chair looks amazing, so glad you allowed yourself that little luxury… 🥰

[@leonardoaguilar4473]

A veces olvidamos lo simple de las cosas, creo que el hecho de estar inmerso en el día a día, en lo que dirán los demás nos hace olvidar que las cosas simples también funcionan y tienen más valor en tu vida

[@thomaswhelan2483]

I love your approach to your life. And it definitely IS inspirational! Thank you

[@smallslope]

It's actually so inspiring to hear all of this! Thank you for being so open it makes me feel less scared about hopefully chasing some of my big crazy dreams in the future! :)

[@theforestdweller625]

Loots of mosquitoes and deer flies during the summer time. But dont let that scare you.. You will need a bug jacket. A lot of Swedish people that live werry far out in the country side, often try to support themselves with hunting and fishing. Fruit trees and gooseberry, redcurrant and blackcurrant. Rubarbs and potatos. Sometimes they dig a pond, to have traut and crayfish too. Remember too keep at lot of long lasting foods like pasta and rice and canned food. Food prices in small town shops, are also much higher than if you go to a big city and shop. Prices in Denmark are higher than in Sweden. And remember that if you go out on your bike on what they call a high way or a bigger road, where there is no space for a bike. Be werry carefull because the truckdrivers dont give a f.... There are a lot of people that get killed on these roads on bikes or motorbikes. Thats also one of the reasons why you can drive a car at a werry early age in sweden. Sweden also have a lot of Second hand stores with a lot of cheap nice things.

[@allyirvine7537]

I found this really interesting

[@ticasan]

I love everything about this, that is the way I am going for in the future!!

[@teresawilson1850]

You are so resourceful! And so humble and grateful for what you have. I love your videos. I’m learning from you that I can live with much less material things than I currently have. I need to simplify so I can enjoy nature and the beautiful natural things in life more thoroughly.

[@Jason.Zeus2178]

You are Living a Dream enjoy. You don’t have to live in a city to figure out what brings you joy!

[@arturmartinssoares6915]

Ik ben blij en ik heb respect voor je omdat je hebt zo beslissing durven nemen. Ik wil heel graag die stapt nemen maar ik ben bang voor. Nogmaals veel respect voor je Artur

[@andreav.betancor7383]

I'm admiring you and I have a very big Respect, how brave you are. As a German, I'm living many, many Years on the Canary Islands, Lanzarote, Spain. When I See the Prices, in some Parts are we here more expensive than in your swedish Marc & Spencers... but the Income is much more los, than in Sweden. You are a strong, intelligent and very sympatic young Woman. I'm 62 Years now and following you here on You Tube with Faszination, whow great are your Skills!! Bravo! You do every Day a great Job. I hope, that you will live one Day from all that Skills. You look very pretty with the cut open Hair. Congratulation ❤ Hugs, Andrea

[@ionawoodart]

Thanks for sharing! :) You see so many videos about "simple lifestyle", but none share the TRUE costs of living. It's nice to see a truly realistic approach and see your way of thinking/doing. Last summer we moved into a "cottage" in middle Finland we also bought with our savings. (Saw a lot of familiar items with your groceries! LOL) And we're fixing it up as we go, trying to spend as little as possible, while still wanting to live "comfortably". So, very similarly to your situation - even in costs and such - apart from the fact that we are two. I admire your bravery. And you are learning so much along the way and it's so nice to see your reasoning and doing. That's worth a lot! Keep going! 🥰

[@wildrosie]

I wish you all the best with your renovations as well!! :)

[@janapolak]

Hi Rosie, its great to see the progress you make on the cottage in every video and thank you for being so open and sharing the struggles too. There is not much of that on this platform but I think being open like this encourages people to communicate, share tips and learn. I am an expat too, trying to work freelance in a foreign country and its tough! But work and perseverance will pay off. I wish you all the best! I hope you keep making these videos, i am sure your channel will grow! 🌷

[@jonnyberggren4598]

I think you're an awesome person and a wonderful woman. Whatever you decide with ure life and future plans . Offcourse i hope that you countinue your journey in Sweden. But I will follow your journey as long you want to share it with us... You are incredible inspiring. Much love from Stockholm Sweden/ J

[@MsYingyang2]

Thank you for your video and story. First, I want to compliment you on your haircut. It looks amazing. You have covered so many topics in this video and I find it very informative. The taxes are a killer for sure. You live so modestly but the utilities are also quite high. Do you have a fireplace or a wood burner? I am glad to see you have some adverts in your episode. Hopefully this will help financially. You are so inspiring and if you are like me I find that fixing things or decorating your cabin can be uplifting.

[@wildrosie]

Thanks! Fireplace needs fixing so I money first to get that done!

[@rosecrow810]

Am I the only one addicted to this channel?!?! Thank You for taking the time to create and share this video with us. Love this simple and healthy lifestyle in nature!

[@joannepoland9664]

I just subscribed today. I’m addicted. She is a practical dreamer making her dreams come true. Independent thinking but she is a practical young lady, as she is explaining her detailed expenses. Yes, a financial boost is what she needs.

[@jamesfairbairn1588]

Very impressive young lady. So inspiring.

[@anthonytodd3408]

Hi Rosie great video, wow how brave you were to make the move and using most of your saving to purchase the house. The shelves you made look great, and the material you purchased for making dresses really lovely. I see you’ve added a new skill this week, might be able to get a job as a hairdresser. Tony UK x

[@bellaellis2813]

I want to send you a small amount of money !!! You my dear are an inspiration to me !!! I am 72 years and look forward to seeing you and your progress ...also you are so talented and charming !

[@loricone3184]

You are a very brave, adventurous women. Good for you! Well done! 💕

[@dariazychowicz6884]

Very interesting story, you are brave. In terms of taxes I would check cooperatives for freelancers, it can lower the costs. I think they are common in Scandinavian coutries.

[@sallywinterbourn1780]

You are one special lady. Very talented, I enjoy all your vlogs. Thank you for sharing your life!

[@naturelover6520]

Lovely video ☺️. Your hair looks great 👍. Ten minutes haircut compared to 1 hour in the hairdresser and probably same result and free. One day you might talk about how you feel about living isolated and why you don't feel the need for social interaction. It's a subject that has always intrigued me because I feel the same but most people don't understand it.

[@joannabusinessaccount7293]

Most people underestimate the entertainment and nourishing values of being in Nature. Watching the earth sky change, seeing the sun rise, hearing the sounds at night, seeing how the seasons being different feelings - are very fascinating - wow, look at that!

[@beccamarie9782]

You're doing well, and I admire your independence and the choice to move to another country in a cute cozy little home.

[@bettybboo5575]

Rosie you are so inspiring. Your videos calm me. I love watching with my granddaughter. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@klcarty]

Would love a new update video like this now that you're at part 70! 🥰🙌

[@tracybarnes6608]

Loving your videos,you are so honest about the cost of everything which is very refreshing. I can’t wait to see more of what you do,and wish you so much success.❤

[@lifeislikeanicecreamenjoyb4360]

Buying land,house is the best decision!! You will never regret in life❤

[@sandrakulikowski6305]

I just found your channel. I can’t wait to see the rest of your videos. I am so inspired by your strength. You are very brave to take on a new life. Thank you for sharing. Well done. It’s always messy at first but you will find joy and peace in the coming years.

[@livus3787]

That was the quickest nonchalantest big chop I ever witnessed in the online or even offline ever 😃 good job 🙌

[@valeriee8579]

I have been following since when house hunting. Congratulations on the big leap, congratulations on your hardest Winter, on all the work done ! Those shelves are smart & stylish and I can't wait to see you wearing the Summer blue & white dress !! I hope you will make more & more money on YT and beat those nasty taxes xx

[@debradevine3949]

Enjoy your adventure. You are a warrior.

[@c.s.6851]

Hej Rosie, I love to watch your videos and experiencing your thoughts on your life and your work on your projects. Thank you so much for sharing all that with us and being the true, honest, curious and strong person you are. :) I wish you the best time and that you enjoy every nice and sometimes challenging step.

[@ibislife]

You remind me of Ronja Røverdatter (Astrid Lindgren) She is wild, kind, independent and loves nature. 💕 About money, as long as you can support your lifestyle, that is enough. I am working part time, as I want time and energy for the things I love, like gardening. And yes.. groceryprices.. I travel from Norway to Sweden 3-4 times per year, as everything is cheaper in Sweden than in my country! 😅

[@Ryu-lg9yq]

Just discovered your channel, I am living in Stockholm and just started looking into doing exactly what you have done. I can honestly say your videos are the most inspiring and calming. I love that you included the prices and have a level of transparency in your videos that help me get a better picture of the road ahead of myself! How do you plan to get things from day Byggmax etc with no car? Maybe you covered it in another video? Keep up the great work :)

[@Nate1975]

The best decision ever leaving London. What a beautiful life.