Hi, I love your strength and independence. I've lived in mobile homes and vehicles for a long time and I want to share something that hopefully with make things a lot simpler for you by keeping you so much warmer. IF YOU PUT BOARDS ALL THE WAY AROUND YOUR VAN IT WILL RAISE THE TEMPERATURE INSIDE BY 10 DEGREES. It is really easy. Just lean them against the van and put a rock in front of them. By stopping that airflow under the van it is a game changer. I hope this helps you and Akela stay warm. It won't take you 15 minutes with wood scraps. ❤❤❤❤❤
Crazy how you can be told how to live on your own land. I understand disposing of human waste properly and such in order to keep our rivers and lakes clean etc… but what form of structure shouldn’t matter. Love your channel and love love love Akela noises in the morning. That’s how I feel lol
Stove hack, clean the glass with a damp cloth/paper towel dipped in ash, easy ❣️. Love straw bale building ❣️. Terrible that we don't have the right to live as we want. Take care ❣️❣️❣️
Stay safe, stay humble,stay as smart as you are..listen to your true self..you’re a wonderful beautiful human being..be good to yourself..and u and akela stay warm..
I came to your channel because of Akela. She looks so much like my guy who I lost in the summer. She has so many of the same expressions and mannerisms ❤❤
WOW!!!! This is an extraordinary video to say the least!!! WOW!!! Girl, YES!!! I agree with SO MUCH of what you presented in this video!!! As I just celebrated my 65th birthday in January....... I applaud so much of your way of thinking!! I look back on parts of my life and sometimes think "I should have ........". Something to ponder - " how can one man put down on a piece of paper and expect another man to live that way"?? Thanks for sharing such true feelings. Stay safe!!!
Wow you are amazing!!!! So excited for your straw home build. Even though you are being forced to have a homestead. Glad your studio will be done first so you can unwind their being creative when you need a breather. You are the best dog mom.
A sign of real intelligence so rare in America today is learning something about your interest or intention before formal education in same. Good for you! It’s so soothing to hear someone intelligent speak for a change. Thank you!
Girl, your photography today is more exquisite than ever. Thanks for sharing. I’m so excited for your home building to take shape. I can’t even imagine how unique and beautiful your home will be! This 69 year old is proud of you and in awe of you. God bless and keep you thru every day❤
You’re from Wisconsin so I’m sure you are aware of the many strawbale homes around Viroqua/gays Mills area. Many wonderful people live in that valley and would be more than happy to show you their designs. I’ve worked on straw bale homes. It feels more like an art project and you do get to know natural materials In an intimate way. It’ll be fun and a totally spiritual experience for you!! You also don’t have to live in it. It could be your “guest house” I’m ready to take this journey with you!! Exciting!!!
I am also from Wisconsin. I believe Dane County is the only County that may allow tiny home living. I really believe it boils down to property values and money. I get they don't want all your stuff laying around but they are forcing her to have to keep up with the Jones
I think you made a good choice with the strawbuilt house. I hope you will be ready when the house is. I know you love your lifestyle, but I can see you two living your lives in a beautiful home you built with your own two hands, 🫶🏼 so close to Mother Earth, Turtle Island. Give Akela a hug!
FOR YOUR SOLAR POWER STATIONS I have a cord/wires for mine (actually works for all of them) that they are 25 ft 50 ft or 100 ft long they go from your panels mc4 connectors into a short adapter whether you have the xt60 or whatever and you need for your power station. This way you never have to take them outside unless you're shlepping them over to a project. Having mine plugged in to the solar panels I just leave it connected 24/7 and when the sun comes up and it starts charging it does it automatically I don't even have to think about it.
I followed your lead and have a tea bash in 24 oz of water in the am. Coffee at half strength at 1 pm after lunch keeps me energized for the afternoon. I feel much calmer all day long. Thanks for making my life 100% better. … bob
I share so much of your frustrations about our current society. Some days it’s really gut wrenching but at the end of the day I just try my best with what I’m given. I’m excited to watch the process on the house, I’ve been looking into natural building materials for a while now!
We think we’re free, but we’re not. If we were, you could buy property & live on it however you please. We’d pay tax once & be done if we were free. But we have to pay property taxes every year, & they can take away our property if we fall behind. And they can raise the tax yearly. They can force insurance that doesn’t protect you…We’re so not free.
"we have to pay property taxes every year, & they can take away our property if we fall behind." But, as the good congresswoman said about taxes; We have a voluntary tax system in which people voluntarily pay taxes. Maybe that's why Trump wants to get rid of the Federal Income tax. At least, that's my take on it.
the more the government pushes these 15 minute cities- the more control they have over us. they want to tell people if they don't have over a acre of land they can not have a few birds. they can have no chickens at all! it goes on and one. They say it's good for the enviroment. its a lie. its only good for control. watch out people . they really don't want us to have any way to feed ourselves. they control food they can control the people.
Nothing worth having comes easy so, you do what you have to to stay warm. You are so smart and resilient. I believe you will do okay. God Bless you and Akila, from Ontario, Canada, where it is freezing, too.❤
Hi Linnea and of course Akela!! Please stay warm and safe ! I cannot wait to see you build that house and finish the studio! Yay for you and see ya next week!!
I love how you are reconnecting with our planet. Love the straw bale house idea, it will be fun to watch. Absolutely think our government needs to be downsized and reformed by the people, to serve the people.💛
I’m watching this and I’m literally wearing the same green sweater as you! 😂 Love your videos. I’m living vicariously through you and your cold adventures. -Flannery
I am so excited to see what you design!! I had a 2 story 20x30 cottage built that I designed and it was so fun to see it come to life! You will never regret any of the things you are doing 🎉
I love all the sounds Akela makes in the morning. Makes me LOL. Also I agree with you, It boggles my mind that we can buy land but we have to put a house on it and not just any house it has to be a certain size and a lot of other things. Pisses me off. All that being said I'm sure I'm going to learn a lot when you start your build. I think you are amazing and I look forward to learning with you.
Totally, totally, agree. I have always felt that I must have been put on the wrong planet. I am A Joe D fan as well. Loved him in..” What the bleep”. Love always. Can’t wait for the straw bales build!!
Pro tip, when you take your devices out to charge, put them about a foot above the ground. The cold ground will draw the warmth out of them if they sit directly on it.
Comment to spread love & support your channel, Linnea. I too recently quit coffee, switched to cacao, love the same Dr Joe meditation, struggle with Colorado building regulations and dream of building a straw bale or earth ship adobe style home - living from my Subaru until then … so many similarities in our paths. You’ve been a huge inspiration for my new channel.❤Much love.
I love all the natural, organic things you do. I am a meditation coach and a sound healing practitioner so it always makes me happy when others find benefits in these practices.
Hi Linnea, I feel that you are so AMAZING! I feel that you're meant to live this lifestyle! I mean some people will try it, but for whatever reason they can't handle it! You are such a strong independent, dedicated, inspirational woman who's making her mark in how SHE IS LIVING! Linnea and Akela truly one and love each other! Linnea I'm so in awe of you! Keep on doing what you're doing because it's working! 😊❤🐕🦺
100 percent agree about the restrictions your encountering on your own land ! Such BS Ok enough of that ,Akela moaning throughout the beginning of your morning 😉😂😂😂 We are so Looking forward to following you on this path Love from BC ps had a straw bale home down the road from me ,Loved it !
I want a mud house or bale house myself. Maybe a crazy hybrid. I also love the earth ships that use tires and dirt. The idea of using old tires makes me feel like I almost have to use that style at least a bit to put all of those garbage tires to use. I'm sure people who have old tires would be thrilled to dump them off somewhere. Free supplies! 😄
I love straw houses. I've always wanted to build a ramped Earth house. I actually have a design for one. But when you build your straw house if you want cheap cooling and heating this is what my uncle did..... So before he built the foundation of the house. And the floor underneath he dug trenches that zigzag back-and-forth the whole footprint of the house. One side he left open to the outside the other side. He had a duck up into the house and what he did is use the house itself. To cool the house off because underneath the house, it has a constant temperature. Which will help keep your house cold in summer and And warm in the winter. And all you did is put a fan at the openinto the house. And he pulled the air from underneath and pushed it through the house when it was on the hottest days to duckwork. And the very opening. He put a Mr. System in it, which helped with the cooling only on the hottest days he used that. For the winner, he built the fireplace and he put fans around the duck work of the fireplace and he vented it through the house and while he had his fire going, it had a thermostat and it would keep the fans going and heat the house through the whole house using the heat from the chimney.
I am so grateful that you have a venue to share Your gifts and talents. It inspires others to take the risk and do something similar in terms of letting our light shine a little more. Loved the 13 month moon journal, ordered mine. TY!!!
Couple weeks ago I camped in -25F temps. That was up in northern Wisconsin. I stayed three nights. The webasto gasoline heater kept the van at 70 degrees. Sure was cozy. I’ll be looking for land this summer near Williams AZ. I’ll be sure to check zoning so there’s no surprises. I really enjoy your channel.
That's amazing! I've been interested in clay but haven't heard of straw built houses. I share so many of your views on alienation from nature. Good luck on your house journey!
Wow Linnea, I’m so excited on the news of the strawbuild.!!! I can remember years ago watching somebody in New Mexico building a stawbuild home and I was fascinated by it. I think it’s the perfect idea for you and your setting and can’t wait to see what you’re going to do with all the natural materials that are used, ex: tree trunks used as structural beams, they made their own clay and covered it in clay, and did passive solar windows etc.. I can see it totally being your style!! I see you not having any issues doing it on your own .. with all the other work that you’ve done and you’re determination, willingness to get into it and learn as you go attitude, you will have no problem !! Although, some occasional help is always nice!This is great news and something to really look forward to!! thanks again for sharing everything, hugs and kisses to your sweet girl Akela.❤
I love your videos. I don't have van life or anything close. We may even be pretty politically different, but I enjoy all people. I look forward to your weekly videos. With that said, OMG, I would have never thought someone could tell you that you had to build a home. How horrible! Peaceful learning and living.
I have some friends currently building a straw bale house! I’m super excited for you! I really can’t wait to see what you come up with for a design. Also, Akela’s morning grumblings are SO CUTE! I make those same noises… hahaha 😂. Have a great week!
You probably have terrific night skies for Stargazing out there. The cold of winter Always gets me looking forward to Spring and Summer. At least the cold eliminates most flies and mosquitoes and The Milky Way is more prominent. We The People Need To Rein In Government Over Reach. Stay Safe and Warm. Keep posting and I'll keep watching 🙏👍🐕🦺🇺🇲
Thank you for sharing your experience using the bluetti! I just started to use mine and am tracking how it charges in the cold weather...good to hear you bring yours inside....
It’s so much more “natural” to live in a structure you’ve built from scratch than bunking on top of a machined frame, synthetic tires and a tank of petroleum. I think you’ll blossom in a small straw house!! The wheels will always be outside waiting for an adventure. Good luck, dear! You’ve got this!👍
My friend Mary lived in a cavas tent in Breckenridge Colorado for 2 years 30 years ago with her German shepherd she is now living in Tenakeesprings Alaska it’s a island no cars just atvs and a community freezer . You go girl
Looking forward to seeing the house build, our cold, dry climate is well suited to building with straw bales. I get the feeling of being forced to do something - the truth is, we have constraints placed upon us all through life. Some are physical constraints like it's fricken cold out, some are placed on us by human systems (you have to build a house to live here), and some are placed on us by love, be it for an animal or a family. What I've been discovering is that creativity is possible within those constraints, and so while on one hand it might be inconvenient, I can choose how I satisfy those constraints and have fun doing it. Like a straw bale house. You'll build it, but nothing says you have to use it. You'll build it, but you can make it an amazing if unconventional place to be. Anyways, thanks for uploading the video!
You probably won't have time to read this. But a fair amount of energy and ingenuity. Surround the top of the wood heater st least 2 layers of copper pipes the about 2 feet from connect to pvc pipes send them around everything you not gonna be moving for awhile preferably finned with a small pump and relief valve and you probably double the usable heat from your little wood stove 😮
OMG, I love journals and just bought one but this is a cool idea. It's definitely going on my list. - In regards to the mouth tape, there is a great book called The Oxygen Advantage that talks about the science behind mouth breathing vs. nasal breathing. Research shows that taping the mouth before bed can reduce asthma, sleep apnea, snoring, bad breath, etc. ❤ The straw bale house sounds kind of like an earth ship, just straw bales instead of a tire wall. In regards to land, I've been looking for years into buying land and building out a van. But you have to get "unrestricted" land outside of the city limits. And still you have to make sure that it's ok to live on it in an RV or camp on it, if it's ok for a tiny home and modular home, mobile home, manufactured home, and if there is a minimum square footage.
Linnea, I LOVE your perspective, please keep sharing. Building a straw home is an amazing idea and I think it is so incredible that you are living the life you desire! I support you all the way, you go girl ! This may sound crazy - I know you don't know me - but I would love to come help you build a straw home.
Love the straw home idea. For you it will be an art form too. Love your 2025 goals. Totally reachable. With your local friends who also built a straw home May give you a local pair to lean on occasionally.
Yes I was going to suggest this for some reason where she's living now someone has a big Burr in their butt about what she does on her land. And they may not allow it because it's not their traditional building code for that area. Many people do not know this but there are places where you can get land and do what you want. It's hard to find. UNRESTRICTED/ZERO RESTRICTIONS is what you are looking for.
I’m so excited to watch u build your straw bale home! I started watching when u built your van. This is going to be fun. I’m sorry u were forced into it, though. 😢
I'm of the living close to Nature clan but having to live in a dense population, here in the uk, so I am going to really enjoy your journey. I live (one of) my vicarious existance with and through you. GOOD MORNING AKELA 🙃💜 I know souls like you who also love a lay-in!
Ohh How wonderful!! Sure makes a lot of sense!! A land home will expand for you a whole lotta goodness in a whole lotta more space! Life unfolds, while we can stand still..but limitedness makes stagnation for growth in consciousness, mind & spirit. Your evolving beautifully toward your highest potential in so many ways..wish I had an earlier life chance too do as well. Kudos my Kindred Spirit~Much L♡VE to you & Akela❤🤎🐾☮️
I have been considering using mouth tape for quite sometime. May I ask what brand you use and your review on it? Thanks! I love that I found your channel and you are friends with others I’ve grown to know living close to your homestead. You are amazing. 🤗
Love the straw home idea. For you it will be an art form too. Love your 2025 goals. Totally reachable. With your local friends who also built a straw home May give you a local pair to lean on occasionally. Bob
Congratulations on your 2025 goal. I have questions I won't ask and thoughts about the "legal crap" I'll keep to myself. My confidence is very high on you successfully achieving your dream home. You have an awesome construction support family who'll no doubt be there with you all the way.
Oh my goodness Love, yes yes yes about living with the lunar cycles. I observe the Sabbats as well. I love Journaling as well. I am using ChapGPT to give me 30 days of prompts based off what I ask to write about each month. I love the ideas, very thought provoking. So happy for you and the road ahead!!! I took a Cob workshop and loved that Earthen building. I'm on east coast where Clay dirt is everywhere. ❤❤❤ It seems like the year ahead js going to be exciting!!! ❤
Hi, I love your strength and independence. I've lived in mobile homes and vehicles for a long time and I want to share something that hopefully with make things a lot simpler for you by keeping you so much warmer. IF YOU PUT BOARDS ALL THE WAY AROUND YOUR VAN IT WILL RAISE THE TEMPERATURE INSIDE BY 10 DEGREES. It is really easy. Just lean them against the van and put a rock in front of them. By stopping that airflow under the van it is a game changer. I hope this helps you and Akela stay warm. It won't take you 15 minutes with wood scraps. ❤❤❤❤❤
Awesome advice. Thank you from a fellow van owner. Not living out of my van at the moment but you never know. Ty again.
Straw bales work as well.
Linnea don't worry about people that are trying to tell you how or when to film. they just want to see if you will let them control your life.
Love Akela’s reaction to “Good Morning!” I’m kinda like that myself! 😂
😂 I’m the very same!
Hoooonkg😂
Love Akela’s noises when waking up 😂love your mixture for hot morning 🥤 thanks for sharing your positive thoughts of simple living.
Linnea, just a suggestion get you a heating blanket on these cold nights it'll work off your battery pack it will not take too much energy at all
Remember its nice to be important, but its important to be nice, this is one quote I like.
Lets all keep commenting it helps her channel, Defund Negativity in life.
I LOVE this!
Yasss you are so right
Crazy how you can be told how to live on your own land. I understand disposing of human waste properly and such in order to keep our rivers and lakes clean etc… but what form of structure shouldn’t matter. Love your channel and love love love Akela noises in the morning. That’s how I feel lol
"the most beautiful kind of gratitude" love that
I did too. 🌼
Stove hack, clean the glass with a damp cloth/paper towel dipped in ash, easy ❣️. Love straw bale building ❣️. Terrible that we don't have the right to live as we want. Take care ❣️❣️❣️
Sending you and Akela tons of love and positive vibes. Stay safe and warm beautiful souls❤
Stay safe, stay humble,stay as smart as you are..listen to your true self..you’re a wonderful beautiful human being..be good to yourself..and u and akela stay warm..
I came to your channel because of Akela. She looks so much like my guy who I lost in the summer. She has so many of the same expressions and mannerisms ❤❤
WOW!!!! This is an extraordinary video to say the least!!! WOW!!! Girl, YES!!! I agree with SO MUCH of what you presented in this video!!! As I just celebrated my 65th birthday in January....... I applaud so much of your way of thinking!! I look back on parts of my life and sometimes think "I should have ........". Something to ponder - " how can one man put down on a piece of paper and expect another man to live that way"?? Thanks for sharing such true feelings. Stay safe!!!
Wow you are amazing!!!! So excited for your straw home build. Even though you are being forced to have a homestead. Glad your studio will be done first so you can unwind their being creative when you need a breather. You are the best dog mom.
A sign of real intelligence so rare in America today is learning something about your interest or intention before formal education in same. Good for you! It’s so soothing to hear someone intelligent speak for a change. Thank you!
Totally agree. She’s very wise and focused on quality of life.
Not being able to live how you want on your own land hurts me physically.
Girl, your photography today is more exquisite than ever. Thanks for sharing. I’m so excited for your home building to take shape. I can’t even imagine how unique and beautiful your home will be! This 69 year old is proud of you and in awe of you. God bless and keep you thru every day❤
You’re from Wisconsin so I’m sure you are aware of the many strawbale homes around Viroqua/gays Mills area. Many wonderful people live in that valley and would be more than happy to show you their designs. I’ve worked on straw bale homes. It feels more like an art project and you do get to know natural materials In an intimate way. It’ll be fun and a totally spiritual experience for you!! You also don’t have to live in it. It could be your “guest house” I’m ready to take this journey with you!! Exciting!!!
I am also from Wisconsin. I believe Dane County is the only County that may allow tiny home living. I really believe it boils down to property values and money. I get they don't want all your stuff laying around but they are forcing her to have to keep up with the Jones
It is insane how much control government has over a person.
Do what you need to do to keep being you ❤
I hope you have a Carbon Monoxide detector in case you fall asleepz, you can get wifi ones which tell you how clean the air is .
I think you made a good choice with the strawbuilt house. I hope you will be ready when the house is. I know you love your lifestyle, but I can see you two living your lives in a beautiful home you built with your own two hands, 🫶🏼 so close to Mother Earth, Turtle Island. Give Akela a hug!
Thank you for taking us along on your journey. Be well, stay safe, and take good care.
FOR YOUR SOLAR POWER STATIONS
I have a cord/wires for mine (actually works for all of them) that they are 25 ft 50 ft or 100 ft long they go from your panels mc4 connectors into a short adapter whether you have the xt60 or whatever and you need for your power station.
This way you never have to take them outside unless you're shlepping them over to a project.
Having mine plugged in to the solar panels I just leave it connected 24/7 and when the sun comes up and it starts charging it does it automatically I don't even have to think about it.
I followed your lead and have a tea bash in 24 oz of water in the am. Coffee at half strength at 1 pm after lunch keeps me energized for the afternoon. I feel much calmer all day long. Thanks for making my life 100% better. … bob
Akela grumbling in the morning reminds me so much of my dog. 😂
I share so much of your frustrations about our current society. Some days it’s really gut wrenching but at the end of the day I just try my best with what I’m given.
I’m excited to watch the process on the house, I’ve been looking into natural building materials for a while now!
Gratitude. A beautiful thing.
Please be safe ma’am. I’m praying for you. You got this.
Love the video. Your dog is so loved and well cared for by u.😊
We think we’re free, but we’re not. If we were, you could buy property & live on it however you please. We’d pay tax once & be done if we were free. But we have to pay property taxes every year, & they can take away our property if we fall behind. And they can raise the tax yearly. They can force insurance that doesn’t protect you…We’re so not free.
"we have to pay property taxes every year, & they can take away our property if we fall behind."
But, as the good congresswoman said about taxes;
We have a voluntary tax system in which people voluntarily pay taxes.
Maybe that's why Trump wants to get rid of the Federal Income tax.
At least, that's my take on it.
And that sucks!
We are far from free.
the more the government pushes these 15 minute cities- the more control they have over us. they want to tell people if they don't have over a acre of land they can not have a few birds. they can have no chickens at all! it goes on and one. They say it's good for the enviroment. its a lie. its only good for control. watch out people . they really don't want us to have any way to feed ourselves. they control food they can control the people.
Nothing worth having comes easy so, you do what you have to to stay warm. You are so smart and resilient. I believe you will do okay.
God Bless you and Akila, from Ontario, Canada, where it is freezing, too.❤
Hi Linnea and of course Akela!! Please stay warm and safe ! I cannot wait to see you build that house and finish the studio! Yay for you and see ya next week!!
YYYAAAYYYY!!!! Straw bale house!! I cannot wait ❤
I love how you are reconnecting with our planet. Love the straw bale house idea, it will be fun to watch. Absolutely think our government needs to be downsized and reformed by the people, to serve the people.💛
Requiring you to have a septic system prior to a house is putting the cart before the horse, and reflects illogical thinking.
Lots of straw bale structures in sw Co. They work
I’m watching this and I’m literally wearing the same green sweater as you! 😂
Love your videos. I’m living vicariously through you and your cold adventures.
-Flannery
I am so excited to see what you design!! I had a 2 story 20x30 cottage built that I designed and it was so fun to see it come to life! You will never regret any of the things you are doing 🎉
Probably none of my business, but he was there a lot, is Chris gone? Like Done? Sending love. A straw bale house was always my dream...
She mentioned that he spends the winter in Nebraska, I believe
I love all the sounds Akela makes in the morning. Makes me LOL. Also I agree with you, It boggles my mind that we can buy land but we have to put a house on it and not just any house it has to be a certain size and a lot of other things. Pisses me off. All that being said I'm sure I'm going to learn a lot when you start your build. I think you are amazing and I look forward to learning with you.
Totally, totally, agree. I have always felt that I must have been put on the wrong planet. I am A Joe D fan as well. Loved him in..” What the bleep”. Love always. Can’t wait for the straw bales build!!
Pro tip, when you take your devices out to charge, put them about a foot above the ground. The cold ground will draw the warmth out of them if they sit directly on it.
I love the journal!! ❤❤
Hi, Sometimes life throws a curve ball and I love your attitude and ability to pivot. Excited to be along for the journey!
Keep on keeping on lady. Learn, live, and have fun while doing it. Pretty good at it so far.
Comment to spread love & support your channel, Linnea. I too recently quit coffee, switched to cacao, love the same Dr Joe meditation, struggle with Colorado building regulations and dream of building a straw bale or earth ship adobe style home - living from my Subaru until then … so many similarities in our paths. You’ve been a huge inspiration for my new channel.❤Much love.
I love all the natural, organic things you do. I am a meditation coach and a sound healing practitioner so it always makes me happy when others find benefits in these practices.
May sunshine warm your soul*
Also I met a teacher on straw built home and he said the hardest part is getting the mixture correct.
Hi Linnea, I feel that you are so AMAZING! I feel that you're meant to live this lifestyle! I mean some people will try it, but for whatever reason they can't handle it! You are such a strong independent, dedicated, inspirational woman who's making her mark in how SHE IS LIVING! Linnea and Akela truly one and love each other! Linnea I'm so in awe of you! Keep on doing what you're doing because it's working! 😊❤🐕🦺
100 percent agree about the restrictions your encountering on your own land !
Such BS
Ok enough of that ,Akela moaning throughout the beginning of your morning 😉😂😂😂
We are so Looking forward to following you on this path
Love from BC
ps had a straw bale home down the road from me ,Loved it !
I want a mud house or bale house myself. Maybe a crazy hybrid. I also love the earth ships that use tires and dirt. The idea of using old tires makes me feel like I almost have to use that style at least a bit to put all of those garbage tires to use. I'm sure people who have old tires would be thrilled to dump them off somewhere. Free supplies! 😄
I'm so excited to see what you do next!!! Thank you for letting us into your life!!
I love straw houses. I've always wanted to build a ramped Earth house. I actually have a design for one. But when you build your straw house if you want cheap cooling and heating this is what my uncle did..... So before he built the foundation of the house.
And the floor underneath he dug trenches that zigzag back-and-forth the whole footprint of the house. One side he left open to the outside the other side. He had a duck up into the house and what he did is use the house itself. To cool the house off because underneath the house, it has a constant temperature. Which will help keep your house cold in summer and And warm in the winter. And all you did is put a fan at the openinto the house. And he pulled the air from underneath and pushed it through the house when it was on the hottest days to duckwork. And the very opening. He put a Mr. System in it, which helped with the cooling only on the hottest days he used that. For the winner, he built the fireplace and he put fans around the duck work of the fireplace and he vented it through the house and while he had his fire going, it had a thermostat and it would keep the fans going and heat the house through the whole house using the heat from the chimney.
I am so grateful that you have a venue to share Your gifts and talents. It inspires others to take the risk and do something similar in terms of letting our light shine a little more. Loved the 13 month moon journal, ordered mine. TY!!!
Thank you for sharing! I really enjoy seeing people live with nature in mind as you do 🌿 Love from across the see in Australia 🌸
Couple weeks ago I camped in -25F temps. That was up in northern Wisconsin. I stayed three nights. The webasto gasoline heater kept the van at 70 degrees. Sure was cozy. I’ll be looking for land this summer near Williams AZ. I’ll be sure to check zoning so there’s no surprises. I really enjoy your channel.
That's amazing! I've been interested in clay but haven't heard of straw built houses.
I share so many of your views on alienation from nature. Good luck on your house journey!
Wow Linnea, I’m so excited on the news of the strawbuild.!!!
I can remember years ago watching somebody in New Mexico building a stawbuild home and I was fascinated by it.
I think it’s the perfect idea for you and your setting and can’t wait to see what you’re going to do with all the natural materials that are used, ex: tree trunks used as structural beams, they made their own clay and covered it in clay, and did passive solar windows etc.. I can see it totally being your style!! I see you not having any issues doing it on your own .. with all the other work that you’ve done and you’re determination, willingness to get into it and learn as you go attitude, you will have no problem !! Although, some occasional help is always nice!This is great news and something to really look forward to!! thanks again for sharing everything, hugs and kisses to your sweet girl Akela.❤
I love your videos. I don't have van life or anything close. We may even be pretty politically different, but I enjoy all people. I look forward to your weekly videos. With that said, OMG, I would have never thought someone could tell you that you had to build a home. How horrible! Peaceful learning and living.
I have some friends currently building a straw bale house! I’m super excited for you! I really can’t wait to see what you come up with for a design. Also, Akela’s morning grumblings are SO CUTE! I make those same noises… hahaha 😂. Have a great week!
You probably have terrific night skies for Stargazing out there. The cold of winter Always gets me looking forward to Spring and Summer. At least the cold eliminates most flies and mosquitoes and The Milky Way is more prominent. We The People Need To Rein In Government Over Reach. Stay Safe and Warm. Keep posting and I'll keep watching 🙏👍🐕🦺🇺🇲
Thank you for sharing your experience using the bluetti! I just started to use mine and am tracking how it charges in the cold weather...good to hear you bring yours inside....
Wishing you the best. You're so brave ❤
Now you just need a straw bale connection! 👍😁
Oh I so excited to watch the house being built! What a rewarding adventure it will be!
It’s so much more “natural” to live in a structure you’ve built from scratch than bunking on top of a machined frame, synthetic tires and a tank of petroleum. I think you’ll blossom in a small straw house!! The wheels will always be outside waiting for an adventure. Good luck, dear! You’ve got this!👍
You are an inspiration for this lil lady at 50. Much respect from Mackinac
My friend Mary lived in a cavas tent in Breckenridge Colorado for 2 years 30 years ago with her German shepherd she is now living in Tenakeesprings Alaska it’s a island no cars just atvs and a community freezer . You go girl
Looking forward to seeing the house build, our cold, dry climate is well suited to building with straw bales. I get the feeling of being forced to do something - the truth is, we have constraints placed upon us all through life. Some are physical constraints like it's fricken cold out, some are placed on us by human systems (you have to build a house to live here), and some are placed on us by love, be it for an animal or a family. What I've been discovering is that creativity is possible within those constraints, and so while on one hand it might be inconvenient, I can choose how I satisfy those constraints and have fun doing it. Like a straw bale house. You'll build it, but nothing says you have to use it. You'll build it, but you can make it an amazing if unconventional place to be. Anyways, thanks for uploading the video!
FYI if you need the info. They do make lithium packs that have heaters in them to protect them. .. bob😊
Thank you for sharing your next steps. 😊
Cool! You won’t regret it!
Love your videos and love Akela!
You probably won't have time to read this. But a fair amount of energy and ingenuity. Surround the top of the wood heater st least 2 layers of copper pipes the about 2 feet from connect to pvc pipes send them around everything you not gonna be moving for awhile preferably finned with a small pump and relief valve and you probably double the usable heat from your little wood stove 😮
Ps use antifreeze not just water if you sleep in or get otherwise preoccupied
I just started down the Joe Dispenza path a couple of months ago. It's absolutely life changing! Thanks for everything you share! ❤
Even in the winter, you are in a beautiful place. Straw bale homes are beautiful.
OMG, I love journals and just bought one but this is a cool idea. It's definitely going on my list. - In regards to the mouth tape, there is a great book called The Oxygen Advantage that talks about the science behind mouth breathing vs. nasal breathing. Research shows that taping the mouth before bed can reduce asthma, sleep apnea, snoring, bad breath, etc. ❤
The straw bale house sounds kind of like an earth ship, just straw bales instead of a tire wall.
In regards to land, I've been looking for years into buying land and building out a van. But you have to get "unrestricted" land outside of the city limits. And still you have to make sure that it's ok to live on it in an RV or camp on it, if it's ok for a tiny home and modular home, mobile home, manufactured home, and if there is a minimum square footage.
Linnea, I LOVE your perspective, please keep sharing. Building a straw home is an amazing idea and I think it is so incredible that you are living the life you desire! I support you all the way, you go girl ! This may sound crazy - I know you don't know me - but I would love to come help you build a straw home.
I’m sending you warm vibes that’s the best I can do for you❤
It will turn out to be perfect timing. ✌️❤️🏡
I’m actually envious of your lifestyle,I know it’s hard and you seem to be happy and well adjusted to homesteading!
Love the way you think, the way you live ❤
Love the straw home idea. For you it will be an art form too. Love your 2025 goals. Totally reachable. With your local friends who also built a straw home May give you a local pair to lean on occasionally.
You can do this! 😊
I love all of this for you and Akela!
Please check for building codes before you invest too much. Especially because you have already had somebody report you to the county.
Yes I was going to suggest this for some reason where she's living now someone has a big Burr in their butt about what she does on her land.
And they may not allow it because it's not their traditional building code for that area.
Many people do not know this but there are places where you can get land and do what you want. It's hard to find.
UNRESTRICTED/ZERO RESTRICTIONS is what you are looking for.
Congratulations that is super exciting. House building...straw bails.
OMg. I have been waiting for your next video. 🎉
There is a Lutheran Church camp in Pennsylvania that built a straw bale house that is off grid. It's amazing.
Glad your doing well stay safe and warm 💓 😊
Sending you a warm hug!! ❤😊
I’m so excited to watch u build your straw bale home! I started watching when u built your van. This is going to be fun. I’m sorry u were forced into it, though. 😢
Straw bale houses are beautiful and the perfect choice for you both. I can't wait! ❤
I'm of the living close to Nature clan but having to live in a dense population, here in the uk, so I am going to really enjoy your journey. I live (one of) my vicarious existance with and through you. GOOD MORNING AKELA 🙃💜 I know souls like you who also love a lay-in!
So happy you’re doing it your way even through the circumstances ❤
Ohh How wonderful!! Sure makes a lot of sense!! A land home will expand for you a whole lotta goodness in a whole lotta more space! Life unfolds, while we can stand still..but limitedness makes stagnation for growth in consciousness, mind & spirit. Your evolving beautifully toward your highest potential in so many ways..wish I had an earlier life chance too do as well. Kudos my Kindred Spirit~Much L♡VE to you & Akela❤🤎🐾☮️
I have been considering using mouth tape for quite sometime. May I ask what brand you use and your review on it? Thanks! I love that I found your channel and you are friends with others I’ve grown to know living close to your homestead. You are amazing. 🤗
What is the purpose of this? It's the 1st time I'm hearing this ?
Love the straw home idea. For you it will be an art form too. Love your 2025 goals. Totally reachable. With your local friends who also built a straw home May give you a local pair to lean on occasionally. Bob
Congratulations on your 2025 goal. I have questions I won't ask and thoughts about the "legal crap" I'll keep to myself. My confidence is very high on you successfully achieving your dream home. You have an awesome construction support family who'll no doubt be there with you all the way.
Oh my goodness Love, yes yes yes about living with the lunar cycles. I observe the Sabbats as well. I love Journaling as well. I am using ChapGPT to give me 30 days of prompts based off what I ask to write about each month. I love the ideas, very thought provoking. So happy for you and the road ahead!!! I took a Cob workshop and loved that Earthen building. I'm on east coast where Clay dirt is everywhere. ❤❤❤ It seems like the year ahead js going to be exciting!!! ❤
Yes, you should be able to live on your land as you like as long as you’re not hurting anyone else. We’re definitely not “free”.