Single Mom Van Life: VAN TOUR
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- Опубліковано 15 лют 2018
- In this video, I’ll walk you through our van before, during and after we made it feel like a home on the road! The first 30 days of van life we’re the most enlightening because we had to shift our awareness and be open and flexible with change in order to adjust.
About us
My name is Bionca and I have a 9 yr old son named Carter. I’m a cultured high energy globetrotting life coach, public speaker and soon to be an author. Carter is a spiritual goofy homeschooled kid, gamer, and humanitarian. Together we want to inspire others to be bold enough to chase their dreams despite any challenges along the way.
Our journey began when we decided to get rid of our fancy things, home school and travel the world until further notice. Then in October 2017, we decided to buy a van that would enable us to work, home school, explore the world and give back in the U.S! This 1989 Ford Econoline is a symbol of freedom and service to various communities.
Our values (L.E.G)
Learn
Engage
Give back
Some examples of what Carter and I love to do throughout our travels:
-Life coaching and delivering empowering speeches which include speaking on the issues of bullying in schools.
-Learn and explore various regions of the world while engaging with locals
-Cook delicious foods
-Host play date meetups for traveling families with kids
-Feed the homeless
-Rescue animals
-Clean up beaches
Right now we wish to relaunch an anti-bullying nonprofit foundation called the Bully Barricade Foundation. It is going to take a lot of work and we need your help!
We hope to meet many of you during our travels!
With love,
-Bionca and Carter
Contact Information and more
For all business inquiries, collaborations, partnerships, suggestions or sponsorship opportunities please email us at
offthegridwithakid@gmail.com
To join our team and support our efforts, you can become a patron today! / offthegridwithakid
OR you can make a one-time contribution via Paypal to help rebuild the Bully Barricade Foundation
www.paypal.me/bullybarricade
From the bottom of our hearts... WE THANK YOU INDEFINITELY!
Most people have no idea what we have to go through sometimes and we appreciate your contributions that will allow us to build something creative and sustainable that will benefit humanity!
Please keep in contact!
Social media
Instagram
@offthegridwithakid
@bioncasmith
@bullybarricade
Facebook
/ offthegridwithakid
/ smithbionca
/ bullybarricadefoundation
Twitter
/ offthegridwakid
Snapchat
@OTGWAK (Off the grid with a kid )
For public speaking and personal development events, please subscribe at www.bioncasmith.com
Thank you for being a conduit for love, connection and for change with us!
Disclaimer: Bullying is not allowed on this channel. With your help, we can make this channel a safe space to communicate. All inappropriate comments will be removed and accounts will be reported to UA-cam.
your kid is so lucky to have you as a mom. you are giving your child an absolutely amazing childhood full of experiences to treasure forever. :)
lainey marie - So true
I saw ur video, and I must say iiiii love it. May God bless you and ur child in every way n where ever you go. I can tell that you have a beautiful soul, ur brave n smart. Love ur van. Take care you n ur baby
Oh hell yeah I've never seen another black person in Van/Bus life!! You go girl!!!
Borrego lol
Plz cheak out my new bus build
Visit Arizona
Hands raised 🤚🏽 MEEEE! #solovantravel 😂 I have a channel
So glad I've found your channel. I'm a single mum and my daughter and I live in our van in the UK. It's always great seeing someone else doing things differently like us xx
Pachamamamedicine awesome😍
Pachamamamedicine how old is your daughter? I have an 11yr old and am considering doing this to save etc...
To Pachamamamedicine , do U have YTube channel?
Same...but NE europe...
I'm not going to lie when all my children get grown and move out this is how I'm going to live.
Thank you for being responsible! Too many people put their wants over their kids' Needs.
Wow that’s an apt on wheels. Best to you and your son!
This video is so awesome! I love following your journey because you don't see a lot of us full-time traveling single mommas out there! ❤❤❤ Let's keep showing our kids the world and showing that single moms can do this too!
Trippin' Momma ن
Plz cheak out my new bus build 🗽 stay safe
I love this!!! I’m a single Mom, African American and I’ve been watching off grid van/camper/RV living for weeks now while trying to decide if it is for us! Thank you soooooo much for sharing!
Did you do it
Finally a Black Woman doing Van Life!!😩🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾! You are my motivation to start someday 😊
I love you. Be my friend!!!!!!!!! Puhleaseee!!! Black girl magic!
Plz cheak out my new bus build
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! You go girl!!!! Time cannot be regained once gone. What a valuable lesson you are living for your precious little one.
I would not mind living in this van. You have me considering van life myself 😂
Liberated Bodies same here
@aLiberated Bodies
Its cool you can save money also. I have one kid so it could be nice
Omg! How envious am I???
Blessed. Please enjoy.
I've been living in my 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor Class A rv since 2011. I'm currently living with my 2 rescue, well, it was 1, but I've since rescued another dog from a drug addicts house that's since been demolished, in a wonderful mobilehome park community with pool since November 2017.
Love the life more than ever now!
So glad to see you're sharing your van life with the world so that people can see it can be done even more simpler since you can park anywhere unlike I can.
Such a beautiful momma and family. I myself am starting my travels with my son and spouse soon! Glad to say we're going to vlog our everyday life's as young parents on van travels. God bless you mama bear you got this whole parenting down. You're an inspiration truly.
Yes, yes, Yes! Love it. That van is awesome. I just finished my Tiny House and looking to get a van very soon. If you are ever traveling to Orlando let's hang out!
Peter Abundant
Hey...I'm in Orlando also, actually I'm in Winter Park.
Peter Abundant proud of you too, stay grounded.
Amazing van!!! I would LOVE something like that! And kudos to you for embracing unconventional parenting/living. He is going to learn so much more, experiencing the world those those new set of eyes!
He truly is!
I’m so excited that I’ve found your channel!! A fellow Black woman WITH HER CHILD living a simple life of exploration and freedom! 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰 I’m working towards this goal. I lived in my van in Hawaii. Now that I have a two year old, I’m researching how to get my fully function off the grid van on our journey to buying land for an earth ship or tiny house. Living my dream is goals! Congratulations sis! I look forward to watching your journeys, memory-building, and growth!👍🏾
As a black girl interested in van life. Seeing Cantu in your van was really satisfying! Best of luck to you guys! x
I wish I had the idea, courage and financial ability to live in a van when I was single parenting my youngest child back in the 90’s. I feel certain that it would have not only enriched his life as he would have been home-schooled and traveling to different places, but mine would have been enriched, as well, only sooner. I am currently traveling and living in my van now since December. The very best to you and your child.😊❤️
Van? More like a mini RV. Good luck and have fun on your adventures.
Beautiful! What an amazing way to raise your child!
Thanks so much!! We have a lot of fun!!
I see you with your cute self. Hope you two have amazing adventures together!
Off The Grid With A Kid hey can I ask you something. But in private. Nothing inappropriate. Actually .... more like an offer $$$
Off The Grid With A Kid mam do you know what type of couch that is called
Private? Feel free to email us at @offthegridwithakid@gmail.com
Living off grid has been my dream FOR YEARS... when I had my son, it dampened my goals.. But this is showing me that IT'S POSSIBLE!! THANK YOU!
Nice off grid freedom
Paul Young pķ
You just filled my heart with joy. This makes me extremely happy. You are giving your son one of the greatest gifts ever.
Honestly this is so fucking beautiful .I can only imagine your baby all grown up being successful and looking back at these videos.I give you mad props for being an amazing mom!
Its so nice to see a family so happy. Every time it breaks down get in there with the mechanic (someone you trust, use your instincts) and learn. There's a lot of info on the internet. Last time I let the dealership take care of my car they replaced a $350 radiator and found out it was a split hose. Now between my son and I we got this. Good luck, stay ☺ happy.
Peace and Blessings to you both. May you two be safe in your travels and enjoy the experience. Thanks for sharing. ❤
Thanks for reminding me why I want to keep freelancing and traveling around with my daughter :) looking forward to seeing your channel grow even more! I hope to van life one day, as well :D
Your giving me a lot of inspiration, my sons father passed away 2 years ago. We allowed our grief to change us. We started camping and hiking and road tripping even kayaking. To have a van we could travel past Texas and really see America. You are goals!
Ur child is so blessed to have such a wonderful, free-spirit of a mom. You are awesome
Cool roll out bed, i didnt know 1980 vans were this cool . . . i just subscribed based on this vlog . had fun
Welcome to our channel Regina!!
Not a "roll-out" bed. The back flips over and completes the bed.
This just makes me happy
So happy for you. Stay safe on your adventures.
What a coool childhood Carter is having
Very nice work beautiful sister be safe out there
iAdmit: iWas a bit skeptical at first...but 2 min in, I'm sold on the freedom, stress-free, whimsical lifestyle you and your baby are enjoying together. I love it! I wish you lots of love & joy. ❤New Subscriber, Naj
Nice van. You were super excited about the shower. I know having the ability to shower in your van is always a good feeling.
I think this is so awsome living life in a van and actually breathing with out having to be stuck on mortgage and all this congrats beautiful family God bless
Awwwww! How amazing! Thank you for sharing you journey! 👍
Awww. I'm so happy for you! Peace and Love Sis!!
You both are so humble and happy. I hope you guys continue your traveling journey and inspire millions to not give up and make the best out of what they have💜
I just want to say you are a HUGE inspiration in my life right now! your words of encouragement are exactly what i needed to hear! i just told my hubby i found my long lost sister! LOL seriously some van goals, THANK YOU FOR YOU!
I’m just thinking of all of the memories your son will have. Awesome 😍😍😍
Ur son is so blessed to have a mom like you. Sending u love, peace, safety n prosperity in great abundance. 💜
Yes girl! You're an amazing mom thank you 🙏🏼 THANK YOU for taking the responsibility upon yourself to simply BE better 💗✨ blessings
Mrs. Binoca You are a great inspiration, you are brave and I enjoy watching your channel, I truly believe that there is a huge need for you to speak among our world to make change in the hearts of Americans. I Hope to get to continue to watch your journey on UA-cam. I also have a son who is enrolled in connections academy and we are new to that school would love to hear you talk more about that school process, and would love to see the scenic views of your travels, and day to day in van life 💌. Thank you for sharing
I loved this video! Everything about it. You two are adorable. Be safe, happy, and prosperous
You're taking Brave to a whole new level! you two are just in for such an awesome adventure! be safe, be safe, be safe! 🤯🚐😊😊
You have a great life!! And I'm so glad that you are teaching your child the greatness of living simple but happy!! Congratulations. Love, hugs & kisses.
Awesome! So very proud of you. I love your spirit and the life lessons you’re teaching your son. So inspiring.
The video haven’t even started and I already clicked on the LIKE button and subscribe with alert ON! Shout out to ladies around the world doing stuff with their kids or alone! RESPECT! Much love to you both and be safe! Can’t wait to see your journey and check out your videos! 💕💕💕
Oh! I can't wait to see what adventures you guys have!
I am so proud of you, Sis. I hope. I can enjoy the van too. Thank you dear💕!
Love the energy..."day by day aware... true value of time... aware u dnt have to be in a rush"
I LOVE HER SO MUCH ❤️!! She’s such a great mom and she’s so independent
Love your towels!!! Your son is lucky to have you as a mom! Stay safe❤️
Welcome to VanLife! VanLife is truly AWESOME! LOVE that’s colorful rug!!! We love our Roadtrek Van. Happy travels!
I watched your video, and then I joined your channel...not because of your van or your voice, nor was it what you were doing.. It is clear to me that you have found the perfect balance in it all, as though the answer came to you in a dream...happiness is a fuel for the balanced and blessed...with that you can do anything. Rock on Super Mom...keep creating. M.
Just because your son mentioned it in your most recent video I will share my feelings so he can see them---I think you both are so inspiring and your son is simply adorable! You both are such adventurous souls. Thank you for sharing your lives with us!
Thank you so much! Reading this made my night Leah! Sending love and light to you! ❤️✨
♥️♥️♥️ beautiful video. So good to feel your joy !
Blessed on top of blessings!! Im sooo happy for you, but mostly for your child!! ❤
Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssss this the part of UA-cam that I belong in!!!!
This is by far the best off grid ive seen! Blessings to you
Hello! I am an single mom to be and I am so happy to find your page. I have been dying to find someone who has been doing this.
I’m a solo mom and doing this life with my daughter in a car. I would love to follow your journey if you start.
You are right, we should have awareness about what around us. Like your life style and attitude
This is awesome! You go girl, love life!
this is so beautiful cant wait to follow your journey
Beautiful life... Much LOVE... Amazing journey...
Love it! What an exciting adventure to see your beautiful country!
Omg you are such an inspiration to me! I have been research vanlife on and off for over 2 years. I am from the Modesto area and now live in Florida. I am also a single mom of a 4 year old daughter. You are your son remind me so much of us!!!
Very cool! What a great adventure to share with your little one.
What a sweet ride!
Amazing vid...I wish you the best on your great journeys!!! I love this!!!
What a fantastic van! May you have many wonderful adventures in it. Peace ,love, and blessings to you.
This has been a dream of mine for my daughter and me. I can't wait. Good luck to y'all!
This lifts my spirits soooo so much!!! I am new 2 nomad livin but I have been for going on 2 months now! I get some crappy feedback from friends & family because its me & my kids ( 6 & 14) We feel so much more free & connected. We discuss it all and feel like we get 2 live how we want. We have lived in a secure home as well but now following our free spirit we are down for the adventure in this moment.
Such a great find. We lived in our motorhome for nearly four years with three children. I wouldn't trade those memories for anything. Congratulation's and enjoy your journey.
wow a 4 burner stove?! Never thought I'd see that
Dude, im totally about to do this
I Love💕 this journey!!! Looking forward to Learning more💗💕💕
Love your free spirit!!
Love this van! Had one when I was lil and my parents took us three kids out west in it. Was the best time of your life!
Oooh that was lovely..I hope you have a great time and stay safe. Wish I had done that with my three boys when they were younger...Enjoy your adventure.
I love this! Safe travels!
LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!! Ahh so super excited to have found it. I’d love to give my son the same experience. Way to go Mom!!!!
Congratulations!!! Your home looks soooo cozy! Happy travels!!!
Never seen something this precious in my entire life.
Awesome spiritual message!!! Big congratulations on your blessings!!!! Very inspirational!!!
Awesome purchase! I love it!! Beautiful.. Enjoy and prosper sis!
This is so awesome. Congrats. Beautiful van by the way I wish you and you son all happiness
wow, i stumbled upon your channel and this just so happen to be the first video i’ve watched! i’m so excited and looking forward to more vanlife videos from you two ! 💞
You are blessed with such a wonderful van. Good luck on your travels. 🙏
That’s a great deal! I can’t wait to do this.
Love Love Love this !
You are very blessed to be able to experience this with your kid..... and cool....you're a trooper girl. Praying for your safety.
So awesome God bless safe travels.
I subscribed before watching the video… What a great deal you got in the ready made van.. be safe and keeping on trucking..
Just awesome and safe travels.
WOW, You are BLESSED !!!! AWESOME Van. It's look GREAT. MANY MORE BLESSINGS !!!!
You inspire me in so many ways ❤️❤️❤️❤️