Living in my van | The slow days: Part 2

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  • @michelleheinz1854
    @michelleheinz1854 8 місяців тому +133

    I have a tip for keeping salads fresh in ziplock bags. I do this for all of my greens. Place a paper towel in the bag with them. If it's a smaller bag, just fold it. It will absorb the moisture and keep it from settling on your foods. I've kept greens fresh for up to a month in my fridge this way. When you open it to take some out, place a fresh paper towel in. Let the paper towel you remove dry, it won't take long. That way you repurpose it, and you're not wasting anything. 😊

    • @hsoderberg6505
      @hsoderberg6505 8 місяців тому +1

      Recommendations I've seen, including from Glad, is that the paper towel should be slightly damp, so that's not really necessary to dampen?

    • @michelleheinz1854
      @michelleheinz1854 8 місяців тому +6

      @@hsoderberg6505 , no, not at all. I think doing that will only limit the moisture it'll be able to absorb on its own.

    • @rosannatrevino2860
      @rosannatrevino2860 8 місяців тому +4

      I do this. It works great 👍🏼

    • @laurawitt4451
      @laurawitt4451 8 місяців тому +8

      I just add a dry paper towel and it helps our salad greens last longer!

    • @michelleheinz1854
      @michelleheinz1854 8 місяців тому +3

      @@tracker5849, if that's the case, try sandwhiching your greens between 2 paper towels in the bag. Keeping it in your crisper drawer helps as well. I wrap green onions, Celery and even a whole head of lettuce in paper towels. And because it's just water, once they dry, you can reuse them. No waste.

  • @777LadyVenus
    @777LadyVenus 7 місяців тому +7

    I will become a nomad this Friday! Every time fear comes up…. I think of you and ruby …. Thank you for the inspiration and courage… I love that you’re grateful… it reminds me to remain in an attitude of gratitude 🙏
    Much love ❤

    • @justrowan
      @justrowan  7 місяців тому +1

      You’ve got this! 🙏

  • @NancyMoody-ec7wt
    @NancyMoody-ec7wt 6 місяців тому +7

    If you like fish, any kind or salmon, that is really good on top of a salad as well. I add mandarin oranges And use poppyseed dressing it is wonderful

  • @sattooh
    @sattooh 3 місяці тому

    Stunning cookery pot candle DIY
    I absolutely love your home and cooking tips.
    Bon appetite. You play, girl. 🫶🐾🐾🦋

  • @SharonBell6123
    @SharonBell6123 8 місяців тому +26

    I feel like These vids with Rowan and Ruby are the only peace I’m getting these days. It helps me feel centered to share her days, see nature, darling Ruby etc. THANK YOU DEAR ONES ❤️🍓

  • @jenniferparrott8260
    @jenniferparrott8260 8 місяців тому +18

    Beeswax has a higher melting point and takes longer to melt. I get beeswax from an apiary and love it. Soy is easier if you ever want to try that out. Also, you never add essential oils to product during the heating phase. You add the oils during the cooling/cool down phase. They're more fragrant that way. You burn the essential oils, you not only kill the scent, but kill the properties if you were adding it to body butters or scrubs.

  • @taragatorade
    @taragatorade 8 місяців тому +5

    your pup is living a life most suburban and city dogs could only dream of. Great decision getting a puppy.

  • @moonshadow3559
    @moonshadow3559 8 місяців тому +2

    Ruby needs a piece🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶

  • @kathiehawley
    @kathiehawley 8 місяців тому +8

    That is one beautiful soup pot

  • @christycullervideos8871
    @christycullervideos8871 7 місяців тому

    Hello Rowan, I loved your candle making video, so cool. I also adore your companion, Ruby ❤ Take care and safe travels

  • @leannaestep3066
    @leannaestep3066 8 місяців тому +4

    I would love to hear you talk about how you learned all the things you know about making your teas, salves, candles, etc. Do you forage? If so, how did you learn? Were you raised with folks who were self-reliant or are you self-taught?
    I meant to mention this in an earlier video, but I really like your window covers.

  • @joycewedel9084
    @joycewedel9084 8 місяців тому +10

    Hi! I'm surprised your candles weren't strawberry scented. Hee hee. Very good about getting a Wish List together.

  • @annabellegettingwell1531
    @annabellegettingwell1531 8 місяців тому

    Loving the music

  • @SharonBlair-p2d
    @SharonBlair-p2d 7 місяців тому +6

    I am becoming a fan of these two travellers

  • @helene1779
    @helene1779 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you RnR, great video!🤌🏼Take care and stay safe!❤️🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼❤️🐕❤️

  • @joycewedel9084
    @joycewedel9084 8 місяців тому +39

    Awww.... Ruby wants a little steak. Sooooo sweet.

  • @marshasullins3555
    @marshasullins3555 8 місяців тому

    Love the music and the beautiful views! I come here to relax and that is what happens when I watch your videos! I wonder if you could put some of those beautiful blooms in the candles. I have never made candles, so not sure how that would work. Steak and salad is one of my go to simple meals. Also, I find it helpful to use scissors to cut up my greens into more manageable bites, it took me many years to realize you can do that...duh! LOL! Peace and Love! Give Ruby kisses on her pretty round head for me! 😁

  • @marymahar8446
    @marymahar8446 8 місяців тому +28

    Your self care is healing to me Rowan. ❤ The beauty, creativity, peace and pace with Ruby is all so special, even when simple. Your new lights over the kitchen make it look like a bistro. Really sets off the rest of your cool space. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe! 🌲 🐕 🍓

    • @inspiredinspirations
      @inspiredinspirations 8 місяців тому +2

      I agree😊

    • @Beezer.D.B.
      @Beezer.D.B. 8 місяців тому

      If you ever need even more concentrated light, like task lighting right over your cooking area, I’ve recently found some cool (and cheap) small strip under cabinet lights on Temu…
      I know, I know… but if you’re careful you can find some neat things there, you just have to play whack-a-mole with them to get what you’re looking for.
      Anyway, the lights are rechargeable, and can run solid, or in Motion Detection mode, and come in various sizes, some small enough for drawers, steps, etc.
      They come with double stick foam tabs for placement, but also magnetic, so you have a few options!
      Anyway, I ended up with 3 (I only remember ordering 2), but they’ve come in so handy I’m glad they goofed. 🤭

  • @kimberlyw3847
    @kimberlyw3847 8 місяців тому +7

    I always enjoy watching your videos. I suffer with anxiety and all the things that come with that. Your videos are so calming and I love seeing your ideas for van life. **hugs**

  • @deniseloomis729
    @deniseloomis729 8 місяців тому +15

    I'm so impressed with how you are adding things to improve your van. It really has become a very comfy cozy home. Ruby is growing s fast. What a beautiful companion for you.

  • @misslindalou6479
    @misslindalou6479 8 місяців тому

    I'm not feeling well today, so this was a nice relaxing day with you. I like the spot you made for the guikelale.

  • @Quartzone6145
    @Quartzone6145 7 місяців тому

    Your little kitchen is so lovely and cosy.think Ruby wants some steak😂

  • @kerrylazarica5231
    @kerrylazarica5231 8 місяців тому

    Hi Rowan I'm Kerry from England and I love watching your videos... Please can you do some more videos as I've already watched them all and your so calming.. I have a very stressful job and look forward to your videos 🥰

  • @cowdogconnoisseur2809
    @cowdogconnoisseur2809 8 місяців тому

  • @vetechgrl2000
    @vetechgrl2000 7 місяців тому +3

    So I only recently found your channel and started watching you. The first video I saw I think you were in a car. Now you are in a van with a dog! I love it but I've got some catching up to do! I also want to tell you your van gives off such a cozy, homey feeling! I enjoy your videos!

  • @Amyjot
    @Amyjot 5 місяців тому

    Thank you and Ruby take care

  • @OwlingDogDesign
    @OwlingDogDesign 8 місяців тому

    Hello Rowan & Ruby! I absolutely love your van & all that you do with it. You are so creative & I'm learning a lot from you about living on the road. It's been a few years since I've done off-on-road living. I used to go exploring overland with my adult sons. My youngest son Colin went to heaven too early & I haven't been since then. In fact, the last time I was able to hug him was on our trip to Vermont & we had such a beautiful time. Anyway - I am off for the first time since then. I took a longish road trip down south to visit my best friend and IT WAS HARD. I need a lot of tweaking on my set up (Jeep Wrangler). Sleeping in the back in a teeny space made me feel I was in an episode of 'Hoarders.' 😂But, I hope the trip home is better. Thanks for the inspiration & God bless you & yours. KIndly....

  • @soulieobelissevan
    @soulieobelissevan 8 місяців тому +2

    Ruby agrees with the snacks ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Cfabulous990
    @Cfabulous990 7 місяців тому

    My favorite thing to cook is a hamburger salad!

  • @BetterDays_Now
    @BetterDays_Now 8 місяців тому +1

    There's a CIRCLE BIT, that drills HOLES IN THE BOARD UNDER YOUR BED. EASY TO DO. ❤ MAKE LOTS OF HOLES TO PREVENT MOLD. LOTS OF PEOPLE SAY THEY LEARNED THE HARD WAY. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ love your van and videos. ❤❤❤

  • @ramonabayron8
    @ramonabayron8 3 місяці тому

    I found your channel about a month ago. It’s just so amazing to watch you travel and just live in the van with beautiful Ruby.

  • @BillieChristine-d5c
    @BillieChristine-d5c 7 місяців тому +1

    I am inspired. Enjoyed this very much. Blessings. ❤

  • @pattin4015
    @pattin4015 8 місяців тому +3

    I come to your channel to chill, and you did not disappoint on this one! I love your sensibility and your photography, overall calm and smart approach to van living. Love that ukulele....so soothing. Ruby is growing up!

  • @genelynrivera457
    @genelynrivera457 8 місяців тому

    Love your ukulele background music. 🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️

  • @quiltingmell
    @quiltingmell 8 місяців тому +1

    Awesome to see you today, you make my day. I’m learning the guitar (well, giving it a go) I play the piano and a few other instruments, music soothes the soul❤ love me some Ruby running about. Your steak salad looks 😋 yum. Enjoy your day.😊

  • @amytraut4621
    @amytraut4621 8 місяців тому +7

    I've been making candles for 10 years professionally and I've never seen the method you used before! It's so smart - so little clean up and very effective! I'll definitely be using that for at home projects in the future :)
    Thanks Rowan!

  • @marymaisch4225
    @marymaisch4225 8 місяців тому +2

    Love your Ukulele playing in the background.

  • @TexasGlitter-hs7bz
    @TexasGlitter-hs7bz 6 місяців тому +2

    Hi Rowan I love your videos.. You make Awesome Videos.. Me and my husband have been nomads for almost 20 yrs now and we love this life style.. Please be safe out there and remember Safety is always first.. Love the Candles..

  • @kevinwilson296
    @kevinwilson296 6 місяців тому

    One day Ruby would save your Life with her warrant 🙏 I enjoyed how you make cooking easy

  • @lynnfiegl4953
    @lynnfiegl4953 8 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful place you’re camping in. Hope you and Ruby are having a peaceful time and relaxing!! Happy Camping and Safe Travels!! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🐶🐶

  • @nancyjean266
    @nancyjean266 8 місяців тому +1

    I am so happy I ran across your channel! Your set up is awesome. What a wonderful way to explore life. I love to watch the way you cook. Thank you for sharing your van life. I am certainly a big fan! Hugs to you and Ruby.

  • @dl4693
    @dl4693 8 місяців тому +2

    How fun! Making candles , took my daughter for a hike ...45 yr ago and we made sand candles :))) So happy for you putting. It all beautifully together , Ruby has grown so fast ❤ Happy for you❤ looking healthy ❤ God Bless

  • @karengoodeaux5926
    @karengoodeaux5926 3 місяці тому

    Good job making the candles. Enjoy watching you.

  • @gayeflockheart4258
    @gayeflockheart4258 8 місяців тому +1

    It looked fairly easy to make the candles I always imagined it would be difficult and fussy. Your van is looking so pretty and comfy.. I loved the big pot you made the candles in. It's a beautiful park you have chosen to stay a while in so peaceful especially with the ukelele music in the background.. take care of you and Rubes 😊

  • @graceverssen5651
    @graceverssen5651 8 місяців тому +2

    Awwww...Rowan....your presence in these videos is also very enjoyable. Thanks for taking us along. 🌸🌸

  • @geaknol
    @geaknol 8 місяців тому +1

    I love your vlogs, your van is so cozy, the music is so nice, I saw the cute lamp from your previous van again, Ruby is such a sweet dog, you don’t even notice that he is there! And most of all you are a lovely person❤ Thank you for sharing it with us all🌹

  • @kimdolly
    @kimdolly 7 місяців тому +3

    I just loved watching you make candles. I used to make them in my youth. I would take a quart or half gallon milk container. Put a regular sized tall candle in the center, then layer ice cubes all around the tall candle so that the candle is in the center of the ice. Melt your wax, and you can also use a drop or two of food coloring to color your wax. When the wax is melted, fill the carton with the melted wax. Let sit in a spot until the wax is completely cooled. Then tear the carton off your candle, while it's sittin in a bowl or over the sink as the cubes have melted. This makes the most beautiful candle to use as a centerpiece and it's so wonderful when you burn it because it has holes and patterns all over the candle so that when it burns, it makes a beautuful pattern. You can use a smaller carton also, as long as you can tear the carton off when the candle is set. Let the candle dry and you're ready to go. I used to put a little garland around the bottom of the candle for festive occasions. I just love your videos. Bless you in your journey. ❤🦋

    • @meman6964
      @meman6964 7 місяців тому +1

      I remember making these in Girl Scouts. We used broken crayons for coloring the wax

  • @sharonw9229
    @sharonw9229 8 місяців тому +1

    Loved the ukulele opening! Love to you and the Rubes…Be safe! ❤️

  • @buggyfamily47
    @buggyfamily47 8 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for checking in! Always love seeing a new video. Love the music. Beautiful pics. So calming

  • @Frankie_Lee2
    @Frankie_Lee2 7 місяців тому +1

    I’m so thankful you popped into my feed. Just lovely, you. And your fabulous style. Feels like I’m back to living in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Now to sit back and binge on the life you and Ruby are creating. 🙏🏻 Wendy

  • @kaydarish1859
    @kaydarish1859 7 місяців тому +1

    I just love watching you. And l love your little laugh. If you ever come to Michigan l would love to host you and ruby. I live in south east Michigan.

  • @cindywalker9422
    @cindywalker9422 8 місяців тому +4

    Row and Ru's Happy Life!!

  • @luvmuz40
    @luvmuz40 5 місяців тому

    I love the candle making. What a fun and easy project.

  • @susanlucero5958
    @susanlucero5958 5 місяців тому +3

    I think this is what I love most about your post, such beautiful shots of nature

  • @pamelarooke236
    @pamelarooke236 8 місяців тому +3

    Did I say the last time I watched this you are positively adorable!!!

  • @vivoyeur
    @vivoyeur 8 місяців тому +7

    Your uke playing makes me desire to pick up mine and really learn it. I own 2 and I purchased an expensive 1 to force myself to learn...yeah, that didn't work out. 🙃 Hey, your video is soooo relaxing. My life is so 😢🫣😬; watching you helps me to picture myself living in the quiet environment of nature. Thank you and Ms. Ruby too. 🐾🐾🐾👋🏼👍🏼🙏🏼

  • @CrazyCaliprepper
    @CrazyCaliprepper 8 місяців тому +4

    Hi again Rowan and Miss Ruby, you always take us to nice places thank you for that! 🍓🍓🍓

  • @mitzilouwho
    @mitzilouwho 8 місяців тому +28

    I sorely needed to see you and Ruby today. Your videos are calming for me.

  • @janinedevilliers510
    @janinedevilliers510 8 місяців тому +5

    The candle making is a nice idea with recycled jars. 👏
    I have a bag of wax to make candles. Don't ask me why I haven't actually started. Sometimes I overthink things. And you just quickly made some candles. 😅
    The steak looked delicious in the salad.
    Ruby is so cute, she could smell the steak and came looking for some.😋
    I hope that you have friends and family to visit to keep you company sometimes while you are grieving over the loss of your mom. Be kind and gentle on yourself hun, sending you and Ruby lots of love. 💕🦮🍓
    The lights look cute. 🎸🎶🎵

    • @justrowan
      @justrowan  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you 💖 Have fun with your candle making! 🕯️ I put it off for a bit too but it was pretty easy and worthwhile!

  • @rebecca-chrisndrewsmom
    @rebecca-chrisndrewsmom 8 місяців тому +7

    I feel peace when I watch your videos! Thank you Rowan & Ruby ❤️

  • @awildanieves8744
    @awildanieves8744 8 місяців тому +2

    Looks cute ,the lights n the guitar😘

  • @flyRICfly
    @flyRICfly 6 місяців тому

    Enjoying ‼️‼️

  • @tessbrown9885
    @tessbrown9885 8 місяців тому +2

    Dang, I camp in my car on weekends. I did the reflectix with no fabric but seeing how colourful yours is, now I’m tempted to add a fabric.

  • @jeanieirwin4747
    @jeanieirwin4747 8 місяців тому

    The van home you built suits you. You have everything you need. It's nice that you found yourself and are living your best life with your pup. How many hours do you work each week to earn money that supports your life style?

  • @kailadavis7665
    @kailadavis7665 8 місяців тому +2

    How fun! You really did make candles!! I really enjoy watching you. 💞

  • @avz655
    @avz655 8 місяців тому +5

    Day made! Greetings from CT, South Africa. I was looking forward to an upload ❤️

    • @justrowan
      @justrowan  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you, enjoy!

  • @Stay_tooned
    @Stay_tooned 8 місяців тому +1

    Sometimes I mark the date on the container of a product . When it runs out I look to see how long took to use it up. Weird little fun thing to do.

  • @Beezer.D.B.
    @Beezer.D.B. 8 місяців тому +4

    Candle making segment: LOVE that pot!! 😍💖✨
    And the jars! Ball brand had canning jars similar to those a while back, but I think they stopped manufacturing them because people complained that they were too hard to clean! But I loved them for DIY body butters, creams, etc.

  • @Tam.I.am.
    @Tam.I.am. 8 місяців тому +1

    If you can find them, go for the reusable silicon zipper bags. I have a bunch of those, and they're really useful.
    Thanks for letting us chill with you.

  • @LiliMarchlewicz
    @LiliMarchlewicz 8 місяців тому +3

    Hi there!! Beautiful views! Yummy to anything with steak! Stay safe

    • @justrowan
      @justrowan  8 місяців тому

      Hello! Thank you!

  • @lievepensaert566
    @lievepensaert566 8 місяців тому +5

    Your van appartment is looking awesome. Take it easy. God bless 🍀⚘️

  • @bernhard9911
    @bernhard9911 8 місяців тому +19

    Glad to see your keeping busy, crafts make me feel good too! Love your candle making! Stay well little lady! 💕

  • @emmsmom1848
    @emmsmom1848 8 місяців тому +2

    Good to see you again 😊Add some real butter to the skillet along with the olive oil next time you’re cooking steak. Adds tons of flavor and helps to get a beautiful color on the meat.

  • @turtlegram31656
    @turtlegram31656 8 місяців тому +1

    Love hanging out and chilling with you and Ruby girl.🐢🐩🐶🐕🌊🌺🌻☮️🌙🌈✨

  • @KalamityJ216
    @KalamityJ216 8 місяців тому +9

    BeauTiful! Ruby is too adorable! Thank you for the virtual riding shotgun with you Rowan. PS: the ukulele never disappoints. See you on the next one. Be safe out there. 🙏❣️👍✌️

    • @KalamityJ216
      @KalamityJ216 8 місяців тому +2

      * how cool would it be to locate a 🍓 field someday, with you and Ruby planted in the middle of it …🍓💯🍓

  • @marciacoco9549
    @marciacoco9549 8 місяців тому +4

    Your in a beautiful spot 😊 I just love the candles let us know how they smell. Your van is wonderful ❤

  • @jessicacauble6686
    @jessicacauble6686 8 місяців тому +1

    Ruby said mama that smells good can I have a bite 😂😂😂 she is so precious ❤

  • @normamccafferty3053
    @normamccafferty3053 8 місяців тому

    Good to see you. :) Thanks for the video! Such a pretty setting.

  • @holliholbert5618
    @holliholbert5618 8 місяців тому +1

    I love your videos and soothing voice as well as sweet Ruby!! ❤❤

  • @christineandpup
    @christineandpup 8 місяців тому +1

    Love that I think that is you playing your own ukulele! 😊. Sounds great and thank you for sharing!

  • @sandywehnes3232
    @sandywehnes3232 8 місяців тому

    Lavender is great to repel bugs!

  • @terrylutz7597
    @terrylutz7597 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi Rowan-thanks for sharing your lovely day with us!

  • @trazeyjo974
    @trazeyjo974 8 місяців тому

    i love your videos! thank you for sharing your life 💜💜

  • @l.g.4451
    @l.g.4451 8 місяців тому +12

    Always enjoy watching you enjoy your life. The cooking is such a treat too.

  • @dfree1here
    @dfree1here 8 місяців тому +3

    It looks like you are doing as well as can be expected as you move through your grief! You are finding your fun where you can get it ! You are very resilient!❤

    • @justrowan
      @justrowan  8 місяців тому

      Thank you 🙏💖

  • @conniebradley9307
    @conniebradley9307 8 місяців тому +1

    Continue on your adventures!!
    Stay safe !!! Enjoy the road !!!

  • @yuval560
    @yuval560 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the vid. Its so soothing and inspires to just be❤❤❤

  • @kendrasmith6637
    @kendrasmith6637 8 місяців тому +2

    Glad to see you resting a bit. 😊 I love pepper on my food too. Your meat looked yum, Rowan. Hi to Ruby 👋 from
    bubba 🐶

  • @kimpeasester
    @kimpeasester 8 місяців тому +2

    TIP: WHILE MAKING your candles, wrap the excess wick around a pencil. Balance the pencil on the edges of the jar making sure the wick is in the center. This is how I learned to make candles.

  • @renegerace7489
    @renegerace7489 8 місяців тому

    Your videos bring me so much peace and joy. Love you Rowan and Ruby! Ruby was my beautiful German Shepherd Dog I had to put down a year ago.She was a gem and so is your Ruby! God bless you both. :)

  • @OrangeWedge-xc5gh
    @OrangeWedge-xc5gh 8 місяців тому +1

    I’ve learned so much watching your channel thank you!

  • @susanmartinez5895
    @susanmartinez5895 5 місяців тому

    Strawberries are great on that salad also

  • @Judi-lm2fj
    @Judi-lm2fj 8 місяців тому

    Great video

  • @mell1201
    @mell1201 8 місяців тому

    I've missed your music. :) Slow days are nice. It's good to have slow days every now and again.

  • @tessbrown9885
    @tessbrown9885 8 місяців тому +1

    You are so ingenious with the ukulele hanging spot. Take care.❤

  • @barrisa5189
    @barrisa5189 8 місяців тому +5

    A joyful kitchen with all these lights👏🏼 from Paris

  • @adriennefreshman3910
    @adriennefreshman3910 6 місяців тому +1

    I think your bread boxes are adorable and found them on Amazon. I now have a really cute bread box on my counter, thanks to you! Thanks

  • @inspiredinspirations
    @inspiredinspirations 8 місяців тому +1

    I love little Ruby❤❤❤

  • @ckobaya3170
    @ckobaya3170 8 місяців тому +5

    Your videos are a huge part of my self care routine😁. Thanks for sharing your day - and Ruby of course!!!💕

    • @justrowan
      @justrowan  8 місяців тому

      You’re welcome! 😊🐾

  • @jeannepotter3051
    @jeannepotter3051 8 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the video, Rowan. I enjoy your company, too...and Ruby's.