Downsizing to an Affordable Tiny House - Retirement Made Possible

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  • @KascadeTV
    @KascadeTV 2 місяці тому +162

    This is what the average person should be able to do. What a great story!!!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you 🙏 i absolutely agree! 👍

    • @flamlingo3566
      @flamlingo3566 Місяць тому +2

      She and her husband are so industrious--they're so blessed and fortunate to have so many skills which they have been able to use to build up their homestead--and they enjoy their hard work too.
      I so admire all the wonderful things they have built to live off the land and off grid in such a peaceful place. Just having a creek would be enough for me--love the comforting, serene sound of a flowing creek in the country.

  • @almamarais7235
    @almamarais7235 2 місяці тому +154

    Now this is the life!!!! This is a REAL tiny house!!!!! and the homestead is just so functional and amazing!!!!!!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +10

      Thank you so much ❤ 🎉 we love our tiny home ❤😊

  • @susangreen9958
    @susangreen9958 2 місяці тому +226

    I love every inch of this place! So many people would be so much happier if they would simply go back to doing things the way we used to. I admire everything you and your husband are doing, God bless you!

  • @citytrees1752
    @citytrees1752 2 місяці тому +49

    I love how they built it for their own life and there is nothing pretentious about it. Comfortable and practical.

  • @Ms_Siri
    @Ms_Siri 2 місяці тому +85

    I love you, sis. You have a beautiful heart. I don't know you, but I feel that good people with beautiful hearts are rare. So, I wish you all the best with your life and husband. Thank you for the tour.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +9

      You are so very kind 🙏💞 thank you ❤

    • @elsie9649
      @elsie9649 2 місяці тому +4

      I feel the same. We would be great friends.

  • @SkyblueHippie
    @SkyblueHippie 2 місяці тому +32

    I'm so happy for this lady and her hubby. She lives VERY well with only a tiny fridge, becuz what she eats is mostly FRESH produce and really, what else does your body need? Hope her homestead runs well throughout the years and the family lives comfortably in retirement. Thanks for the video!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +6

      Thank you very much for the kind comment ❤ we definitely eat fresh food around here🍃🍃 it’s been a wonderful experience living simply 💞👍

  • @NitaZeng
    @NitaZeng 2 місяці тому +35

    I love your content. I am African, i always tell my friends that one has to rescue him/herself.
    You cant complain without taking action to rescue yourself.
    I love the way you found ways to live a better life.
    Good thinking skills.
    Blessings to you.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +6

      I have a friends from the Ivory Coast that says the same thing. Such a great motto! Greetings from Virginia- thanks for watching our tour ❤

    • @mangafq8
      @mangafq8 2 місяці тому +2

      For sure. The victim card is for losers.

  • @taramcdonough3599
    @taramcdonough3599 2 місяці тому +140

    FREEDOM is priceless!!! Bravo to this couple for breaking free of the corporate world & downsizing. 💪
    Puppy is adorable & so happy running around freely. 💙

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +7

      Thank you ! It has been life changing for sure 💞

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +8

      Our puppy is such a ham / he just tuned 6 months old ❤🐶🐾

  • @evelyn2178
    @evelyn2178 2 місяці тому +32

    All those times you were laid off, it was a blessing and when it happened the last time and you quit, this was the time that it was meant to change your life for the better. What a wonderful homely and calm place you have made for yourselves. Well done to you both. We don't need a lot of stuff to be happy. We just need to live without stress and love what you have and are with. Your place is beautiful and you have such an aura and grace about you. Hope you do more videos for us to watch how you are doing.

    • @Kennedycruise4589
      @Kennedycruise4589 2 місяці тому

      Hello there sorry for bothering you
      Due to the nature of my job its really hard to communicate with anyone can we be friends please 😊😊😢

  • @annapacatang5079
    @annapacatang5079 2 місяці тому +71

    This is the most inventive, original, creative design for tiny house living that I've ever seen. Kudos to you and your husband for all you're doing to keep life simple, yet complete!👍 Blessings and Aloha from Hawaii 🌺🙏🤗

  • @activatingchangewithsteph1259
    @activatingchangewithsteph1259 2 місяці тому +12

    This is lovely… while I personally couldn’t live this life I totally admire this couple for seeing some land that others would see as trash and they have found a way to resurrect it. The gardens look lovely and it’s amazing how much they already are supplementing the couples lifestyle but her ambition to get it to a much higher percentage is great!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you 🙏 it’s definitely not for everyone but it has been such a blessing for us! Thanks for watching ❤

  • @GhettoBuddha
    @GhettoBuddha 2 місяці тому +28

    lOVE THIS COUPLE ..this is a HOME ..its so great to have a partner that you live "on purpose" with ...it eliminates the need to be ostentatious and fill you space up with ego ..this is what I call "living true" ...live with what you REALLY need ...it has opened my eyes to redirect what I've designed for my future home ...it REALLY doesn't have to be ANYTHING like what we see .they've nailed it

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +4

      Thank you 🙏 we really love this simple life and being able to have time together/ it has been life changing! 😊

  • @barbwatkins3676
    @barbwatkins3676 2 місяці тому +33

    What a brilliant setup! The creativity and practicality combination of this property is clever and aesthetically attractive. This is REAL living. Congratulations to you and your husband on your very many achievements. 🦋

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +3

      Thank you very much ❤ we appreciate it and glad you enjoyed watching 💞

  • @nosmallfeat311
    @nosmallfeat311 Місяць тому +6

    I love how Melanie and her husband live a holistic tiny lifestyle, especially their continued efforts to become self-sufficient foodwise.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving Місяць тому +2

      Thank you 🙏 it’s been quite the journey! We have enjoyed it soo much! 🌱🌱💞

  • @Jerylyn-sg7ey
    @Jerylyn-sg7ey Місяць тому +14

    This space is evolving into a very unique space, and I like it a lot!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving Місяць тому +2

      Thank you 😊 it’s been a lot of work but we love how it is coming together ❤

  • @janinafisher101
    @janinafisher101 2 місяці тому +9

    What a great setup! And she's absolutely right - simplicity is a big key to joyful living. Homesteading is work, but it comes with a lot of freedom - including freedom from being laid off! Very inspiring video.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much! It’s been a lot of work but we enjoy it ❤ thanks for watching 💞

  • @jessicathompson1456
    @jessicathompson1456 Місяць тому +6

    This is fantastic. So proud of y’all for learning on purpose to live w less. A few years ago we gave away 98% of our stuff-three houses worth-and moved into a very small 700’ square (not legit tiny) home. We do have the amenities, albeit no room for a dining table, but we are slowly learning to live without so much, and it is getting to feel so normal and healthy. We have a bit to go, but I see people constantly buying things-so much plastic and so many electronics and so much junk food-and I feel like we have come so far. We did move to a lot that is almost completely as if it is a gravel pit w an inch of top soil on it, full of fleas and rock, so we’ve had to put in raised beds and use whatever rock we dig up to create islands where we use cardboard and then add compost and top it off w mulch to try to at least start somewhere. It took us two and a half summers to get our first zinnia, to be honest, and we celebrated that little flower. It’s been so disappointing, but we are learning as much as we can w full time jobs and all that rock. Next place will hopefully, please the Lord, be more fertile and ready. For now, we are finding farms from which to purchase better food when we can and are getting better at reusing everything we can in whatever ways we can. It’s amazing how much clearer I can think now without all of that “noise” in my mind. Thank you for some really fantastic ideas that we can absolutely use now, even as renters. Coming soon-find some land of our own.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving Місяць тому +1

      I’m h I love so much of this for you! And I agree I see so much waste in shopping too. I’m glad you got some ideas. And I wish you all the best in finding a perfect place for you to buy! 🎉❤

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving Місяць тому +1

      Celebrating that flower with ya! Growing is so challenging 🍃

  • @suzieschaum
    @suzieschaum 2 місяці тому +18

    I love their tiny house! It amazes me how much or little they are able to have in their tiny! I dream of having my own homestead

  • @cynthiaswain4070
    @cynthiaswain4070 2 місяці тому +8

    I've seen many of these tiny homes videos, and your entire set up is in my top 5. Everything about the house and homestead is amazing. I'm not sure how much of it I can do as I am partially disabled. You are living my dream. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home with us!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +4

      Thank you ❤ we appreciate that! I’m sure you will make your dream work for you the way you need it too 👍😉💞

  • @ddddonewith
    @ddddonewith 2 місяці тому +10

    I do not blame you for quitting the corporate world. I left it a long time ago. Broke and happy instead of stressed and miserable ❤ love y'alls spot and house 😊

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you ❤ I’m so glad you got out of it too! 🎉 yay!

  • @msmichele-SixtyistheNewSixty
    @msmichele-SixtyistheNewSixty 2 місяці тому +11

    I love everything about this story. A lovely example of true freedom.

  • @carolynthomas4527
    @carolynthomas4527 2 місяці тому +28

    I love this, I especially like all the plants and chickens 😊

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +1

      The chickens are so much fun! 😂 they keep us on our toes lol 😂

    • @carolynthomas4527
      @carolynthomas4527 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Serenitastinyliving I bet they do

  • @InsideouttrainingWB
    @InsideouttrainingWB 2 місяці тому +15

    The Hobbit route seller is inspired! Love, love, love their ingenuity!🎉❤

  • @TamarLitvot
    @TamarLitvot 2 місяці тому +12

    Really creative people! It's not the life for me but I admire and respect them for doing this. And they have such fun quirky things they've built.

  • @jacki6794
    @jacki6794 2 місяці тому +13

    This home is fabulous! You've done so well, I'm jealous. You have it all figured out.

  • @JeanetteRoberts-m2t
    @JeanetteRoberts-m2t 2 місяці тому +6

    I am so impressed with what you guys have done on such small acreage. You are so right...we ALL could live without a lot of the things we have. Life could be so simple !

  • @Mogambo3-g4e
    @Mogambo3-g4e Місяць тому +5

    I love what they have done with a piece of land that was in such bad shape, they probably have worked their tails off, but the result is amazing. And she is right, we really don't need all the comforts we have become so dependent on to live a nice, peaceful, fruitful life.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving Місяць тому +2

      Thank you so much ❤ we have worked hard but just one project at a time so it wasn’t too overwhelming. We love that is has become a beautiful place again 🌱💞😊

  • @rebeccarothfuss-ym3gs
    @rebeccarothfuss-ym3gs 2 місяці тому +10

    Wow. I'm so impressed with what you and your husband have accomplished in just a few years. Obviously you are a great team!! I'm also very happy for you. My best wishes and God's blessings.❤😊
    Rebecca

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much 😊 he is my best friend ❤ we appreciate that! Blessings 💞

  • @demetrisrobinson4026
    @demetrisrobinson4026 7 днів тому +1

    I love the idea we recycled material for our environment, I love the tiny house ❤🙏🏽

  • @christinedreams8099
    @christinedreams8099 2 дні тому +1

    Melanie and John: Making Magick happen one maverick moment after another! So amazing to see all these wonderful updates. Love it all, especially the garden, garden gates, and the Hobbit pantries! May the universe continue to empower the trailblazing as you light the way and steady the path for so many. Blessings!

  • @ekaterini2957
    @ekaterini2957 2 місяці тому +5

    Understandable this took you so much time. So carefully thought out, so amazing. Your serenity is what I admire most, you prioritize living over all else. Thanks so much for sharing...

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for commenting! We appreciate it. It’s been an amazing journey and we have loved it. 💞 we only get one life right 🙌

  • @cmsmith3010
    @cmsmith3010 2 місяці тому +8

    Awesome build and homestead!!! Wow! I am really impressed with all you have managed to jam in an acre!! Love, love, LOVE it all!! Thank you!!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you 🙏 it helps that we have kept everything small and simple and functional on the acre. It looks so pretty when the gardens are all up and growing! ❤

  • @christinatom9146
    @christinatom9146 2 місяці тому +7

    What a great tiny house living situation! Love the garden, chickens, and food storage!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thank you 🙏 we sure love it 🥰 appreciate you watching ❤

  • @peacockbass1966
    @peacockbass1966 2 місяці тому +22

    I like Melanie. She's cheerful.

  • @tamiweber9409
    @tamiweber9409 9 днів тому +1

    The unlimited storage they've created utilizing everywhere ❤❤❤❤❤ Beautiful house ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @natureatitsbest751
    @natureatitsbest751 2 місяці тому +4

    Good for you ! Taking the time to see what is most important in your lives. Fresh air, and no obstacles to create stress. Happy Living!!! 😊

  • @rogertemple7193
    @rogertemple7193 2 місяці тому +16

    This is another really awesome tiny house and as always it looks
    really very nice both inside and outside have a great weekend and
    thank you.🏘️🇺🇲🏘️

  • @candacecarnicelli8145
    @candacecarnicelli8145 2 місяці тому +7

    FABULOUS . . . and the Hobbit Root Cellar . . . Stellar! CONGRATULATIONS on living your Vision. Well done~

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much! It’s been a labor of love and we have been having fun 😂❤

  • @Redl16
    @Redl16 Місяць тому +2

    This is one of the best place I've seen. I love every inch of this property. This couple has done a great job.
    This is an example of the way life should be lived. ❤❤❤

  • @tanyajessop9773
    @tanyajessop9773 2 місяці тому +8

    This is amazing love your story and what you have done with your property. This is what I want to do thank you for the inspiration. You have given me a better vision for what and how we want to build. God Bless you and keep you safe in your travels of this life.😊

  • @cynthiawilliams5508
    @cynthiawilliams5508 2 місяці тому +4

    Love the organization of the kitchen. Kudos to the couple.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thank you 🙏 the kitchen was a fun space to design and we love cooking in it 💞 thanks for watching ❤

  • @mandyellis876
    @mandyellis876 2 місяці тому +3

    Fabulous tiny. I absolutely love the way the house looks from the outside and also the 4 degree roof pitch that gives so much extra height. Fair play to you both for creating such a sustainable lifestyle for yourselves!

  • @lindaohanraha-hanrahan2817
    @lindaohanraha-hanrahan2817 2 місяці тому +12

    What a brave and amazing adventure you’ve decided to take together. I think it’s just wonderful.

  • @james7420
    @james7420 2 місяці тому +2

    Super smart and resourceful couple. They know how to truly live without things they don't really need. I am impressed with how they set this tiny home up to allow them to actually retire someday. They took the reigns and took control of their lives. I wish I was that creative. Very inspiring!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching and we appreciate the compliments 🙏💞 it’s been so peaceful living with less and we are so thankful we made the choice to do this 💞 have a wonderful thanksgiving 🍁

  • @LittleSparrow400
    @LittleSparrow400 2 місяці тому +4

    Amazing what this couple has done with hard work and talent! Love it! This couple is rich!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +3

      Thank you for the kind comment ❤ we have worked very hard at making this a great home for us and we appreciate it ❤💞🥰

  • @pdq5465
    @pdq5465 2 місяці тому +3

    I’ve found that you need to live in a space for a while before you can figure out how best to organize your home & store things. Plus, your needs & tastes change over time. Your home is beautiful. I’m glad that it’s working for you & your husband & that you’re happier. That’s such a blessing. Good for you 👍🏻💐❤️🇨🇦

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +1

      I completely agree - we started with bare bones and added as we lived in it and changed it as we needed - it’s a huge help in a small space to build simple and grow into it! ❤ thank you so much for the comment. 💞🙏

  • @bryanbortman4562
    @bryanbortman4562 17 днів тому +1

    I’m jealous - in a good way.
    Spending quality time with the person you care about is priceless.
    Your beautiful home and rustic property are amazing.
    Keep enjoying your life to the fullest!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 15 днів тому

      Thank you so very much! It’s been an incredible journey and I’m so glad I got to share it here! Time is the most precious thing we have 🙏🩷

  • @kemicecormier5687
    @kemicecormier5687 2 місяці тому +2

    Amazing homestead!! I love how they created to suit their needs. Free and independent.

  • @salscycleshop3416
    @salscycleshop3416 2 місяці тому +4

    What a Beautiful Homestead!! All of the personal touches are truly inspirational 👏 ❤

  • @elizabethleightaylor8025
    @elizabethleightaylor8025 17 днів тому +1

    I admire this couple so much. I’ve lived in the city all my life and was never an “outside” person. I would not be confident enough in learning the skills to grow and preserve my own food and to properly take care of the animals who maintain my sustenance. But it is my desire to convert to a minimalist lifestyle. Her website and book will definitely be a reference. I wish them a successful homestead life.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 15 днів тому +1

      Thank you so much! I grew up in a city - Las Vegas actually! I have learned so much in this process so it’s definitely possible! Just one skill at a time so it isn’t overwhelming ❤ I hope you enjoy my books and the downsizing process. It is life changing 🥰 best of luck 🤞

  • @sheliaberry877
    @sheliaberry877 2 місяці тому +4

    Thank you for sharing your homeplace. Y'all are very creative and have done a FANTASTIC job with everything! God bless y'all 🤩

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      You are so welcome 🤗 thank you it’s been a labor of love for sure! We appreciate that! ❤

  • @user-hz7kv6js6l
    @user-hz7kv6js6l 2 місяці тому +2

    Good for you. I love that you decided to take control of your life. ❤ I love your labor of love that you put into your property.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thank you 🙏 it’s been a lot of work but so worth it 💞 we appreciate that.

  • @gardenboots7464
    @gardenboots7464 2 місяці тому +6

    WOW. What you've done, and are doing, is amazing - and inspiring! Thank you :)

  • @jmo2104
    @jmo2104 2 місяці тому +2

    I've seen a lot of these, and this is my favorite tiny house ever.

  • @littlehummingbird1015
    @littlehummingbird1015 2 місяці тому +2

    What an amazing build.....incredible. Glad you can be together and end up creating such a great homestead!!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thank you ❤ 😊 it been a fun process for sure! 💞

  • @elizabethmckenzie6977
    @elizabethmckenzie6977 2 місяці тому +2

    Lovely video. You were clever enough to see the potential of the land. Well, septic, hydro but a lot of junk. Good for you to see all that and just went to work. A little paradise.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thank you 🙏 ❤ it’s been a labor of love but I’m so glad we have made this place nice again 💞 thanks for watching 🍃

  • @longlivedemocracy756
    @longlivedemocracy756 Місяць тому +1

    I have so much admiration for this family.
    Wishing you and yours continued success and all the blessings!

  • @christycritser2819
    @christycritser2819 2 місяці тому +4

    I think you are brilliant. We live in a tiny also and it's great advice to see how you can live on a little and be very happy. Thank you

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +1

      @@christycritser2819 thanks I love that for you too 😉💞

  • @nancyanneberg403
    @nancyanneberg403 23 дні тому +1

    Thank you. This is such an attractive homeowner who expresses herself so well. The house is such a comfort. And to return the dustressed land to be useful,even in drought is affirmative. Makes mevthink whst i can fo without.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 22 дні тому

      Thank you for the kind comment! ❤ we really love being able to make this land beautiful again and have a wonderful place for our tiny home ❤ thanks for watching ❤

  • @thesun-N-moon8885
    @thesun-N-moon8885 2 місяці тому +4

    We have to start living our own happiness! Congratulations on finding your happiness…. Beautiful spot.

  • @watchthesky2215
    @watchthesky2215 2 місяці тому +4

    Amazing! Well done, it is a real credit to you both 😊

  • @tabitha-sk5kc
    @tabitha-sk5kc 2 місяці тому +3

    I'm really happy for you guys. You seem really content with your life now. Best wishes for the future...

  • @lindaroyal8161
    @lindaroyal8161 2 місяці тому +2

    Kudos to her and her husband, for finding a way that works for them and beats the system!

  • @Laura-ih7vv
    @Laura-ih7vv 2 місяці тому +6

    Beautiful place! Happiness is priceless!

  • @sputnik94115
    @sputnik94115 Місяць тому +1

    I just want to give you a hug and say "job well done!" Really enjoyed the video and appreciate what you and your husband have built.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving Місяць тому

      Oh thank you 🙏 ❤ I’m glad we shared our story! 🥰 have a wonderful day! ❤

  • @topnotchpiperdad
    @topnotchpiperdad 2 місяці тому +1

    This lady and her husband have certainly hit the nail on the head, hard work has paid off,really nice place.

  • @djf8619
    @djf8619 2 місяці тому +4

    You have done very well for yourselves. Thank you for sharing.

  • @narcydishon8389
    @narcydishon8389 2 місяці тому +3

    Wow! This couple is amazing at what they have done. I think that this one I have enjoyed watching more that any❤! Can’t wait to follow you and see what you do!

  • @hollyslaughter5505
    @hollyslaughter5505 2 місяці тому +2

    Wow Mel and Jon y’all have a beautiful homestead! I’ve seen pictures of most of it, it was fun to see how to see is on video. Thanks for all the hard work you in the tiny universe.

  • @EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY
    @EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY 22 дні тому +1

    Wow! Melanie you are a prolific writer and champion for the tiny house movement. HaPpY New Year to you both 🎉

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 22 дні тому

      Thank you 🙏 happy new year to you as well! We sure love living tiny and it should be an option for anyone that wants to do it! ❤

    • @EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY
      @EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY 22 дні тому +1

      @mrscopeland1 I plan to be in the ITH Buffalo Creek neighborhood next spring. You guys are loved there ❤️

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 22 дні тому +1

      @ that’s very cool and nice to know. I know a lot of tiny dwellers in those communities! So many wonderful people 🩷🥰I hope you love it! And wish you all the best!

    • @EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY
      @EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY 21 день тому +1

      @mrscopeland1 Thank you Melanie. God bless you too ❣️

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 21 день тому

      @@EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY thank you 😊 🙏🩷

  • @SylviaTrujillo-g1g
    @SylviaTrujillo-g1g 2 місяці тому +2

    So happy for you!! You seem truly content and relaxed and enjoying life. 👍🏽☮️

  • @stanbyme7874
    @stanbyme7874 2 місяці тому +30

    Some play the lottery to hope for happiness. You have happiness, freedom & love. I’d call that the Best Prize of All. Thank you for sharing

  • @Want2cJesus
    @Want2cJesus 2 місяці тому +2

    Melanie is adorable. Thos video made me feel happy.
    We live tiny, too. You inspired me and gave me dome great ideas.
    God bless you.

  • @carriecreates1207
    @carriecreates1207 2 місяці тому +2

    I am very happy for them!!
    This is a great homestead!!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much 😊 we have worked so hard to make it a nice place for us and we appreciate that 🙏💞

  • @Weezieweeks
    @Weezieweeks 2 місяці тому +3

    Amazing! Thank you for sharing that what we are seeing right now is process of growth over a few years.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thank you. Yes for sure, it takes a lot of time and work to bring a property back and we have had a lot to do. ❤ it’s pretty now … but lol it was such a mess 😂

  • @glennagoss7335
    @glennagoss7335 2 місяці тому +2

    So Great to see your life is so stress free!!

  • @luciallugo3503
    @luciallugo3503 Місяць тому +1

    This is wonderful. Bless you and your home. I worked 40 years and was laid off because of automation. My home is in disrepair. I love your tiny home concept. Bless you and husband.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving Місяць тому

      Thank you so much 🙏💞 the layoffs are so hard- and I’m so sorry you had that experience too 🙏 wishing you nothing but the best in the new year. ❤

  • @danielheller6430
    @danielheller6430 2 місяці тому +5

    Wow! The perfect life. Best part is always something else to get to spend your time doing.

  • @judythom8395
    @judythom8395 2 місяці тому +2

    Wow! I am impressed! Hope you are happy and healthy.

  • @janlint7434
    @janlint7434 2 місяці тому +4

    Great job 👏 Melanie! I’ve followed you on FB for a few years now and have seen all that you’ve done on your property. It’s nice to see everything presented in this video. I love ❤️ your place. ❤❤❤

  • @sweetypatnett6123
    @sweetypatnett6123 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm happy for you and your husband.
    Time is precious, so you made a wise decision.
    Love your little house. It's nice and cozy. Wish I had one myself. Enjoy, and thanks for sharing. 🤩

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! I couldn’t agree more! Time is sooo precious ❤ thanks for watching 💞

  • @sheilabartlett6044
    @sheilabartlett6044 2 місяці тому +2

    So admirable, your home looks great. I admire you for breaking away and enjoying life.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! 🙏 it was a scary thing to do but I’m so glad we did it! 💞

  • @wynnedraper4833
    @wynnedraper4833 2 місяці тому +2

    Your home is amazing I love the storage solutions you and hubby have built ❤

  • @rachaelsupadventures
    @rachaelsupadventures 2 місяці тому +3

    This makes my heart happy ♥My adventure is similar in ways. We became debt free during covid with all those checks they sent out. We lived in Washington state and buying a house there was ridiculous! We started looking elsewhere for a livable fixer upper. We moved in 2023 to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and we love it.
    We bought a house on almost 1/2 an acre for $23,000 and paid cash. We have lots of plans to become more self-reliant. We also have chickens, 5 hens and 1 rooster which is almost too much eggs for just the two of us but it allows us to sell a couple dozen to earn back the cost of feed for them. Essentially they have paid for themselves.
    I now work very part-time as a substitute teacher which I love and my husband has retired. However he has tons of things to keep him busy! Stay blessed Copeland Family!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому +2

      Oh my goodness I love this for you so much! It’s an amazing feeling to be debt free! And a huge congratulations 🎉 for that! I’m very happy for you guys too! ❤

  • @maclac48
    @maclac48 Місяць тому +2

    Awesome, awesome, awesome! Thanks for sharing a part of your world with us. Much continued success & happiness to U & your husband. 🙏🏿

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving Місяць тому +1

      Thank you so very much ❤ thanks for watching! We appreciate it and are glad we got to share what we have done here 🙏💞

  • @ListedInTheSouth
    @ListedInTheSouth 2 місяці тому +2

    Melanie is such a lovely person. Met her recently at the tiny house festival in Palm Coast, FL.

  • @lunzie01
    @lunzie01 2 місяці тому +2

    This tiny is a very clever design. What a wonderful homestead!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thank you we appreciate that, it has been a wonderful home for us ❤

  • @gracel3320
    @gracel3320 2 місяці тому +3

    I love you tiny house and the very heartwarming farm! God bless!

  • @annnorris5992
    @annnorris5992 2 місяці тому +2

    Such an awesome home! Good for you! Enjoy this wonderful life!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thank you ❤ we are enjoying every moment of it! Have a wonderful day. 💞

  • @donnaclark6201
    @donnaclark6201 2 місяці тому +1

    Your house and your homestead aware great I’m glad they’ve made you so happy! 😀

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thank you 😊 I’m glad they have made us so happy too! ❤ thanks for watching 💞

  • @TheNot4ever
    @TheNot4ever 2 місяці тому +3

    What a nice and functional little house! Best wishes to you both from germany! 💚💚

  • @TomLloyd-18
    @TomLloyd-18 2 місяці тому +3

    Congrats on your tremendous success. I'm envious

  • @marygirl8291
    @marygirl8291 2 місяці тому +2

    A great story sounds like your shining and much less stress in your life good for you love all the little storage areas you have😊

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thank you 🙏 we definitely have less stress 💞💞

  • @clairedebbs9972
    @clairedebbs9972 2 місяці тому +1

    So motivating, inspiring, uplifting, adorable, achievable and believable - thanks a million!

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching ❤ I’m glad you enjoyed it and it makes me glad I shared our story and tiny house 🙏💞 thanks 😊

  • @user-fs6ou3fk9p
    @user-fs6ou3fk9p Місяць тому +1

    You and your husband are remarkable people. Blessings to you.

  • @leilaburris4850
    @leilaburris4850 28 днів тому +1

    Awesome homestead and way to live frugal and naturally!! Bless you and keep up the great work.😊💗

  • @jeffrobinson4523
    @jeffrobinson4523 2 місяці тому +2

    I so enjoyed watching your video ! Hopefully it will inspire others to down size their lives and live a more simple life and truly be HAPPY !

  • @DanTownsend-o7s
    @DanTownsend-o7s 2 місяці тому +2

    Best Tiny House video I have ever seen! Thank you for sharing your joyful adventure😊

  • @njaya2411
    @njaya2411 2 місяці тому +6

    Im so happy for your happiness❤

  • @OLGTB5514
    @OLGTB5514 Місяць тому +2

    Love what they are doing with their property. I hope to do something similar, I just have to remind myself that it takes time.

    • @Serenitastinyliving
      @Serenitastinyliving Місяць тому +2

      Thanks 😊 it definitely takes time! We just do one thing at a time and finish and then the next but it has taken years. You got this! 🙌💞 thanks for watching ❤