Family of 5... Living in a Tiny House for 4 Years!

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @kb9847
    @kb9847 Рік тому +178

    I think it's great. Society has put too much expectation on each child getting their own room, some even with their own bathrooms. I love the tiny space. We raised our 2 kids in a 500 sq ft house with 1 bathroom. It worked. We all still love each other, lol. Now being empty nesters it's perfect. Your addition is lovely.

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  Рік тому +7

      Thank you. I appreciate your words!

    • @indexasica
      @indexasica Рік тому +14

      I had to share my room with a brother and I hated it. Kids need privacy. Period.

    • @kb9847
      @kb9847 Рік тому +6

      @@indexasica I shared with my sister I had no issues.

    • @thetiredworm2100
      @thetiredworm2100 Рік тому +12

      @@indexasica Nope! That’s just a you thing. Period.

    • @thebranca1
      @thebranca1 Рік тому +4

      @@indexasica Éramos 4 irmãs em um quarto de 9m2. Ficamos bem. Éramos amigas. Ainda somos.

  • @claudialynettewhite
    @claudialynettewhite Рік тому +31

    Love how you are keeping it simple and avoiding clutter. Incomplete is a beauty of its own.

  • @margretkates1394
    @margretkates1394 6 місяців тому +38

    I grew up with only one bathroom and never heard anyone in the family complain about space. It worked.

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  5 місяців тому

      We all make work what we have to make work! That's the truth. Thanks for watching 👍

    • @karingasone7632
      @karingasone7632 4 місяці тому +1

      I wonder when everyone wants to do the second at the same time 😮😮that’s terrible 😞

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  4 місяці тому

      There is the master bedroom on the main floor. The girls shared one of the loft bedrooms and our son had the other loft bedroom,

    • @lorannamoody7011
      @lorannamoody7011 4 місяці тому

      I know. There were 6 of us kids plus hangers on. After we were all gone, my parents decided they needed a 2nd bathroom in their old age and added one.

  • @marjojohannasutinen406
    @marjojohannasutinen406 7 місяців тому +44

    The stream outside is dreamy!

  • @Deva-no3dn
    @Deva-no3dn 5 місяців тому +11

    When I was a kid in the 1960’s I had a friend who lived in a tiny house with her mom and two sisters. We lived in a standard 50’s style house - 2 Br 1 bath single car garage. I fantasized for years about our family of 4 living in her tiny home. I was obsessed with it! I still remember it to this day.

  • @amitas7047
    @amitas7047 Рік тому +32

    It's very beautiful the fact that you appreciate the small things makes it even more beautiful 😍

  • @granjan252
    @granjan252 Рік тому +87

    You have a delightful attitude, and I suspect, you have passed that on to your teenagers. Your home is wonderful!

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  Рік тому +6

      Thank you Gran. Yeah, I'm pretty proud of my kiddos. I sure like 'em a lot (most of the time!) 🤣

  • @sorted.1235
    @sorted.1235 Рік тому +14

    I bet you spent - and still spend - a lot of time manifesting your dreams and ideas for your family home. Let me tell you … it shows! Warm, functional, realistically curated to keep personality but avoid clutter, and absolutely dreamy, I enjoyed every second of this tour. I appreciate you making this video and sharing it. Inspiration abounds! I live in 600 sq foot condo in the city with an 11 and 14yo, and would love that dreamy outside space and creek. What a treasure you have there. ❤️ 🏡

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  Рік тому +1

      Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, we really enjoy our home! The addition of our outside space has been incredible. We spend a lot of hours hanging out together in that space! Well done making a small space work for you and your kids!

  • @MemoryLane23
    @MemoryLane23 Рік тому +4

    Sweet home. Great tour of your tiny home. TY. So 5 mouths and no dishwasher...you ma'am are a trooper. Bravo!

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  Рік тому +2

      Ha ha ha.... well, there are too many times to count that I would LOVE a dishwasher. Interestingly enough, we recently did an experiment with the number of dishes, cutlery and cups we keep readily available and it is amazing! Even the kids like having very few dishes around. I have a video planned where I'm going to talk about some of the practical ways we make it work. Thanks for watching 👍

  • @devildogsmom1
    @devildogsmom1 15 днів тому +1

    Cozy, warm and full of a loving family. Nothing better. Thanks for the tour. It was fun.

  • @cristinaevans139
    @cristinaevans139 Рік тому +7

    I don’t have a dishwasher only one bathroom 3 bedrooms post war in Australia raised 2kids and I’m still here❤

  • @mackulette
    @mackulette Рік тому +5

    You have a lovely speaking voice. So soothing. Thank you for giving us a tour of your lovely home!

  • @Evilgamesprite
    @Evilgamesprite Рік тому +12

    Beautiful home. I pretty much shared a tiny room with my sister always. We live in a lovely old Victoria house it had 3 bedrooms, and only the master bedroom had a closet. But I loved that home and those memories. Thank you for a peak into you home.

  • @MrTolykozin
    @MrTolykozin 5 місяців тому +4

    A life satisfied is a life fulfilled. What an incredible story, shows how we can all live with basic amenities. Many blessings!!

  • @ehayes4000
    @ehayes4000 4 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for showing your tiny home! It is an inspiration to others and the dining room addition and covered porch are things that I think more tiny homes should incorporate.

  • @tessajones9393
    @tessajones9393 11 місяців тому +14

    This is so cool! I love it! I'm Australian and 2A, 2K live in a 1950s cottage, our place is small, I actually think you have more livable space than us haha. Your outdoor space is a dream! 😎☕

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  11 місяців тому +3

      I really appreciate the character that older places have. I bet your place is pretty special! 😍

  • @carolynek1875
    @carolynek1875 Рік тому +48

    This is the first time I've seen your video and I got to tell you I like how you added the addition and you don't have to justify why you didn't do anything.. you will get to it when you're ready.. I love your place I love the outdoor space and love your new dining room .I love the kids rooms upstairs that walk way is kind of scary I would have to have more protection cuz I probably lose my balance and still fall through the ropes I am a klutz... I think you did a wonderful job.. I love how you look out to nature and the stream and the trees.. seems perfect!!

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much Carolyne! We are very blessed by our little corner of paradise!

    • @carolynek1875
      @carolynek1875 Рік тому +1

      You surely are Blessed!!

    • @hannikulju9990
      @hannikulju9990 6 місяців тому +2

      Lovely home, but it would be absolutely forbidden to live without staircases(and handrails at both sides) and at least 3 more cable to prevent falling down here in Finland. But we have so strict safety-rules. Your children must be so used to this that they remember to move carefully enough. I climbed easily that kind of ways, but better safe than sorry. I often see open stairs in other countries. You have created enough space for everyone. You must truly enjoy gathering together around that table. Nice. 😊

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  4 місяці тому

      Hi. Thanks for watching. What you said about our children getting used to it and knowing how to move safely is exactly what naturally happens. After going 3 years without a dining room table we LOVED sitting around it for family meals

  • @karenebarker9244
    @karenebarker9244 4 місяці тому +2

    Love the layout of your beautiful home. Your decor is so beautifully simple and lovely.

  • @joycemiller-bean1814
    @joycemiller-bean1814 4 місяці тому +1

    Not only is your tiny home cozy and inviting, your delightful attitude and cheerful voice as you describe your family’s home makes it even more so. 👍🏾

  • @MelissaLuvsHens
    @MelissaLuvsHens Рік тому +9

    This is the cutest tiny house I've ever seen. It's just beautiful and doesn't feel small. The covered outside space is beautiful. Nice to sleep outside

  • @ReginaCreates2
    @ReginaCreates2 6 місяців тому +5

    I enjoyed your video. In today’s complicated economy, we are all needing to think outside the box to adapt and survive. Wishing you and your family well 😊

  • @AidaBurgos-ey7dg
    @AidaBurgos-ey7dg Місяць тому +2

    I really love it. Very clean and organized house. This is a real home.

  • @judyhead3502
    @judyhead3502 Рік тому +10

    I think your home is cozy, very homey and perfect!

  • @michellepajot3414
    @michellepajot3414 5 місяців тому +3

    I just found your channel! This is such a homey and organized space. The addition is beautiful. I love the colors you’ve chosen for pops of color in your home.

  • @jillgott6567
    @jillgott6567 Рік тому +7

    Large tiny home - I really like it . The sound of the brook is peaceful

  • @DianaVillalobos-g1s
    @DianaVillalobos-g1s 5 місяців тому +10

    Your tiny house is beautiful the expecation of humans is always to have a big house,but really all we need is a roof over our heads to be comfurtable

  • @alyssajenaway3781
    @alyssajenaway3781 5 місяців тому +4

    You have a beautiful home, thank you for sharing.

  • @ArturGuzairov
    @ArturGuzairov Рік тому +7

    Alone with nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, a great place! And this is the result of reading the article :)

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  Рік тому +2

      Yes!!!! You never know when a simple moment will alter the direction of your path into beautiful freedoms ❤️

  • @homespundevotions
    @homespundevotions Рік тому +28

    This was such a pleasure to watch. I LOVE the stream flowing by your house and the setting is just beautiful. Your home is so cozy and inviting and warm. God has richly blessed you. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @swaziswimmer
    @swaziswimmer Рік тому +7

    Love your joy and gratitude that comes through-- also meeting the individual and different needs of each child!
    Also, your stream is a dream! Beautiful!

  • @jodimacdonald6096
    @jodimacdonald6096 4 місяці тому +3

    I just can’t get enough of your outside views! Oh my gosh! 😮💕

  • @judymccord871
    @judymccord871 2 місяці тому +1

    You have done so much to your tiny home. It looks so nice and neat! A person does not need so much stuff. If they would save their money and live normal. A good lesson is learned here. Thank you for sharing!

  • @lizabetx483
    @lizabetx483 10 місяців тому +2

    That stream is dreamy, so peaceful.

  • @widowswatch6610
    @widowswatch6610 10 місяців тому +1

    Your house is Beautiful!!! It is perfect and the windows are wonderful too. Perfect.

  • @EdnaWilkes-cy6ki
    @EdnaWilkes-cy6ki 6 місяців тому +1

    Great design and I love the little heater. People are getting more talented ideas to build their dream home. Very nice home.

  • @sdmsdm7926
    @sdmsdm7926 Рік тому +4

    Wow! That little black panther has found the best spot in the house! I love the green on the kitchen cabinets & I think the place has changed for the better & it’s really enjoyable to see this tour of the home!

  • @lynnloehr1566
    @lynnloehr1566 Рік тому +4

    Great little home!! You have 3 dishwashers, as my dad used to call my sister and I.

  • @nyceenaysh
    @nyceenaysh 7 місяців тому +2

    You have a very lovely & cozy home. So much love put into it. ❤

  • @tallblonde1976
    @tallblonde1976 6 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful location. That addition is wonderful, I know you enjoy it.

  • @lorirugato6463
    @lorirugato6463 6 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful tiny home filled with love ❤️

  • @ebychuks9797
    @ebychuks9797 Рік тому +3

    It's beautiful ❤️🥰. It's actually livable unlike many makes you wonder how they manage with space. Most of them have no closet and very tiny eating/dining space. But you don't seem to have much storage in your room.... only the small close for clothes. Also noticed you have no TV. The addition is fantastic, that's what makes all the difference and makes it so real and livable. People need space really after all, that's what it shows.

  • @linnettfurze9099
    @linnettfurze9099 3 місяці тому +1

    A beautiful stress free home.well done you.

  • @Myraisins1
    @Myraisins1 Рік тому +14

    This is such a warm, livable and realistic home. Love the layout and the location near that creek! Thanks for sharing. Where did you get that shower curtain rod? And those lockers. What a great idea!

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  Рік тому +2

      thank you! Shower rod is from amazon... designed for RV's. Lockers were bought off fb marketplace :D

  • @phumziledhludhlu1236
    @phumziledhludhlu1236 Рік тому +7

    simple, beautiful, unique and clean home. I love it! new subscriber👏👏❤

  • @IZLALE
    @IZLALE Рік тому +3

    Love your positive attitude and calming voice. Great job building out your home!

  • @mattiewilliams1138
    @mattiewilliams1138 Рік тому +10

    That outside space is LOVELY, that water sound!!!!!!!
    Wow would love to come over on a nice spring, summer, fall, or winter evening!!!😂😂😂

  • @rebeccarussell9618
    @rebeccarussell9618 Місяць тому +1

    I only had an outside loo and at night we would use a bucket on the landing..i loved that cottage

  • @ldv02
    @ldv02 4 місяці тому +1

    Wow! Awesome! ❤ What is the square footage on this?

  • @lindao1327
    @lindao1327 Рік тому +3

    Comfortable, homely, lived in. Just love your home! Thank you for showing us!

  • @antonettewalton1458
    @antonettewalton1458 5 місяців тому +2

    I love it very cozy ❤❤❤

  • @lisab9541
    @lisab9541 Рік тому +1

    This is one I could live in with a few more feet of width in the master, kitchen/living area. Love the addition. That part of the design cinched it for me.

  • @amy.thomson1989
    @amy.thomson1989 Рік тому +2

    What an absolutely gorgeous place to live! That stream and the snow looks like it’s from a fairytale ❤

  • @DH89715
    @DH89715 4 місяці тому +1

    What a lovely home! 😍

  • @sue1703
    @sue1703 7 місяців тому +1

    I just came across your channel. What a wonderful home u have built for your family! So warm & cozy and very minimalist. Thank u for sharing!:)

  • @Irene-yi7rg
    @Irene-yi7rg 4 місяці тому +1

    Hello from South East Asia... What a delight with dining and patio to chill.
    I echo that you have such a sweet voice nature and attitude....
    I live in a 30x10' depthand I use my patio to sit out and cook....
    God bless

  • @somethingtoremember-tz3tb
    @somethingtoremember-tz3tb Рік тому +7

    Hello from Russia! It's actually quite spacious comparing to the tiny flats in Russia, where most of the families live in Russia)) I love your house, cosy )and the view is fantastic😊

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for your comments. Yes, compared to many places in the world our home is very big 💕

    • @ReggieTime
      @ReggieTime Рік тому +1

      I didnt know Russia had sm living...do u know any yt channels about it 😁

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  4 місяці тому

      No, I'm sorry I do not know any channels

  • @hamidehguest676
    @hamidehguest676 4 місяці тому +1

    I take my hats off to you. I now have ideas for my next project.

  • @EternalRocks
    @EternalRocks 5 місяців тому +2

    I love love the lockers.

  • @allabakareva48
    @allabakareva48 Рік тому +8

    A wonderful cozy home , enough spacious for a big family. The only thing that feels uncomfortable for me - the steps upstairs and the safety . But probably everyone got accustomed to the staircase and to the corridor upstairs. It is a very good idea to separate space for the children. Great!!!!😊

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching! Yes, it works for us. Believe it or not, my son almost jogs up and down the stairs.

    • @vswild7005
      @vswild7005 Рік тому +1

      We used to have a similar staircase up to an attic loft room and I used to run up and down it full speed as a kid. Its kind of like typing on a keyboard - your brain can get used to coordinating all kinds of crazy movements without even thinking about it 😅

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  4 місяці тому

      Yes! That typing analogy is perferct!

  • @seaspeaktome9167
    @seaspeaktome9167 Рік тому +1

    Love it! Looks very comfortable and livable. And as for renos- yep that’s how real life non-HGTV renos go. Three year later and we still have to paint all the new baseboards/trim.

  • @brendataylor5371
    @brendataylor5371 5 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @annettenepple449
    @annettenepple449 Місяць тому +1

    Very nice home,I love the addition inside and out.❤

  • @DSJ72
    @DSJ72 6 місяців тому +1

    The property is so gorgeous too!! I live listening the creek

  • @pamelagay3303
    @pamelagay3303 Рік тому +1

    A very very cute house. My kids are grown age 50 and 43 with families of their own.

  • @gracavasc
    @gracavasc 6 місяців тому +2

    The idea of laundry room in your bedroom sounded strange but it makes a lot of sense to get the extra space in front of the machines to be used in the bedroom as well. Well done!👏👏👏

  • @sylvialauterbach5565
    @sylvialauterbach5565 Рік тому +1

    ❤it! Super cute. Thanks for sharing!

  • @chapman1569
    @chapman1569 7 місяців тому +4

    You home makes me think of the Weasley's home in the Harry Potter series; welcoming , cozy and without pretense.
    I never saw a tiny home with 3 teenagers, it can be done, maybe not by everybody but you make it work. We could hear the stream, fanstastic place to gather and relax.

  • @sharonroberts3397
    @sharonroberts3397 4 місяці тому

    VERY NICE AND COZY!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING 😊

  • @lizziejohny8730
    @lizziejohny8730 5 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful dear❤❤❤❤❤ your new subscriber ❤

  • @avathapliyal4300
    @avathapliyal4300 6 місяців тому +3

    Somehow,this tiny house seemed like a real home,not like other tiny homes that I have seen which
    are rather fancy, a little unbelievable and costly ,too.The lady sounds happy and contended and that speaks volumes. I just loved it.

  • @pfinniganallen
    @pfinniganallen 5 місяців тому +1

    Lovely home, lucky family

  • @maga2550
    @maga2550 Рік тому +1

    Es ist eines der schönsten tiny houses die ich gesehen habe für so eine große Familie!👍

  • @changeyourlife8231
    @changeyourlife8231 Рік тому +2

    Wonderful, love it. Greetings from Egypt 🇪🇬

  • @lindaharwood7462
    @lindaharwood7462 6 місяців тому +1

    I love your cozy house.
    Keeps family close. ❤

  • @krisztinamegyeri1974
    @krisztinamegyeri1974 6 місяців тому +2

    You have very kind voice, I like it.

  • @tessajones9393
    @tessajones9393 11 місяців тому +5

    People comment on our small home (1950s cottage in Australia 🇦🇺) and I'm always saying if people did the math and worked out how long they spent at home we wouldn't need big mortgages. With work, studies, school, hobbies, extra caricular activies etc how many hours a week are we actually at home? ☕💕✨

  • @luckypenny4263
    @luckypenny4263 Рік тому +5

    Wish you would produce more fun videos love it

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  Рік тому +2

      It has been a whirlwind watching the views of our humble little home get so high. It does make me ponder doing more videos! :D

  • @DSJ72
    @DSJ72 6 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful home!!

  • @Debbie-y8h
    @Debbie-y8h 6 місяців тому +9

    I was raised in a house of 900 sq ft with 1 bathroom with 4 people. I never remembered it was small. My sister and I shared a bedroom. The extra bedroom was my mother's sewing room. My mother made all of our clothes, plus hers. Of we did not much money. But, I never remember doing without our basic needs. Sometimes, I think we need to go back to just basic needs. I think we would be a happier society. People have too much stuff now that we spend too much time worrying about keeping up with the Jones.

    • @kathy5706
      @kathy5706 6 місяців тому +2

      I also was raised in a family of 4 in a 900sq foot home, 1 bath, 2 bed, one of which was split in half so my brother and I had a little separate space. It didn’t seem small. My memories are of baking Christmas cookies with my mom, running through the sprinkler in summer, sled riding in winter. none of my good memories involved material things. I’m 75 and I see people with big houses, lots of things, and kids today don’t enjoy life like we did.

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  5 місяців тому

      Agreed. Simple pleasures and satisfaction with simple things is beautiful 😍

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  5 місяців тому

      Beautiful childhood memories ❤️

  • @stewardofthehome
    @stewardofthehome 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this, I loved it

  • @cashopa
    @cashopa Рік тому +1

    So nice! That's a beautiful quilt. Where can I get one like it?

  • @jude1515
    @jude1515 3 місяці тому +1

    I like it. Everything you need. You could get a mini dishwasher. You just it in and drain the water in the sink. I love mine.

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  3 місяці тому

      A mini dishwasher is something I've debated many times over the years, however I just don't think it's worth the space it would take up...... for us. Everyone is different. Thanks for watching :D

  • @drmahimalall1874
    @drmahimalall1874 Рік тому +1

    Lovely 🏡 home. You gave the house tour so well.

  • @wandawilkinson9239
    @wandawilkinson9239 Рік тому +2

    Awesome use of space!

  • @seemausmani3044
    @seemausmani3044 Рік тому +2

    You and family are lovely and brave people. ❤

  • @nasheemashahbazi6055
    @nasheemashahbazi6055 5 місяців тому +1

    🎉🎉🎉absolutely Amazing 👏

  • @denisebd1000
    @denisebd1000 Рік тому +1

    I love your addition and outdoor covered living space. You can put a Christmas tree on the dresser and decorate your family table. It’s going to be beautiful!

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! Yes, the Christmas tree goes on our dresser/desk in the living room. Last year was our first Christmas with our dining room table and it was a JOY to decorate that room! Thanks for watching!

    • @denisebd1000
      @denisebd1000 Рік тому +1

      Absolutely your home is beautiful!

  • @pilartanagon4776
    @pilartanagon4776 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice space for everyone love it❤

  • @RosemaryBlantonCrosslin
    @RosemaryBlantonCrosslin 8 місяців тому +1

    I love it. And love the kitchen and y'all bedroom

  • @suzannemortimer9752
    @suzannemortimer9752 Рік тому +1

    Wow where I live in UK thats a BIG house! Except maybe we have bigger bathrooms, always a bath😊a lovely space

    • @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful
      @EssenceTinyAndPurposeful  Рік тому

      Yes, we understand it is only considered tiny in our part of the world. Thanks for watching 😊

  • @debbiefisher8596
    @debbiefisher8596 Рік тому +1

    That is an amazing space! I love the outdoors

  • @nerissaburnett9221
    @nerissaburnett9221 4 місяці тому

    From Kingston Jamaica I just love your home so beautiful just awesome

  • @kathyplentl2914
    @kathyplentl2914 6 місяців тому +1

    I love it! Cozy ❤

  • @brownkwabena
    @brownkwabena Рік тому +1

    i love it super cute and cozy

  • @ReggieTime
    @ReggieTime Рік тому +2

    A creek right outside!
    Dreamy❤

  • @marthamaeda8257
    @marthamaeda8257 6 місяців тому +1

    Lovely home for you and family ❤❤

  • @judydurda3101
    @judydurda3101 Рік тому

    I love your new addition and your outside porch. The stream is beautiful.

  • @miya2752
    @miya2752 Рік тому +1

    I love it

  • @danielleewig4983
    @danielleewig4983 Місяць тому +1

    I love your vibe and attitude!❤

  • @Dimiandelle
    @Dimiandelle 6 місяців тому +1

    Looks good 😊