VANLIFE AT A GLANCE 2

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 18 кві 2024
  • Hi my name is Renee, a full time #vanlifer , working on my second year of vanlife living this lifestyle and wanted to be for years, a great deal of planning went into getting ready for it. With a lot of help along the way. Living a simple life with my cat Jake seemed a dream. The dream of this simple life and all my hopes that I have it all figured out. I don’t say this too loud as I still have much to figure out. We will give you a glimpse into van projects, nature, crafts, painting and so much more along this journey. I am always excited to learn a new skills. Showing you real life in its glory, the mistakes, the mishaps and adventures we plan to go on.
    The Story Began Long Ago
    I grew up in a small Alpine town of Revelstoke British Columbia, where I learned to appreciate the outdoors camping, hiking and camaraderie of that. Also spending over 12 years oversea working in humanitarian work has prepared me more than I can say. I am generally a creative soul who loves to express that in many forms, whether figuring life out for myself or helping someone along the way. These things drive me to live life as full as possible. Everyday is a chance to grow in some way. This human has much more to learn.
    We live in a 2006 E-250 Ford extended box #van-conversion living space. This older van has over 360,000km on it. Still running strong.
    Being a UA-cam creator does not come naturally for me but over time I soon will be good at it.
    Please come along with me on our journey into the unknown, experiences I still have to learn.
    Thank you, and Welcome to all
    Renee & Jake
    If you feel like you want to contribute to this channel in any way. SUBSCRIBE SHARE LIKE or other ways you can get involved are below.
    Contact Us:
    buzzingaroundvanlife@gmail.com
    Buy me a Coffee
    www.buymeacoffee.com/beyouvan...
    Paypal: www.paypal.me/beyouvanlife
    Amazon Wish List:
    www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 84

  • @capaddler
    @capaddler Місяць тому +3

    My son just got one for his van. Should be good. Have a great weekend.

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому +1

      So handy to have around.🚐🐈‍⬛🇨🇦😊Have a wonderful weekend.

  • @touristiqueducanada346
    @touristiqueducanada346 13 днів тому +1

    I fry my hamburger, and then make a shepherds pie and lasagna in my lunchbox cooker. broke mine and ready to re-purchase cause I love it. 4 years with it ❤❤❤

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  13 днів тому

      They are so great and you have some awesome ideas gotta try that out.🚐🐈‍⬛😊🇨🇦

    • @touristiqueducanada346
      @touristiqueducanada346 13 днів тому +1

      @@beyouvanlife lazy lasagna just to clarify lol 😂 .

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  13 днів тому

      @touristiqueducanada346 ok what do you put in lazy lasagna?

    • @touristiqueducanada346
      @touristiqueducanada346 13 днів тому +1

      @@beyouvanlife there’s lots of UA-cam videos. Italian spice, 3/or 5 cheeses . I like to keep it less the 2 inch deep . Gets warmer that way , 2 hrs then 6 hrs if it s too thick

  • @karenlowes7802
    @karenlowes7802 2 дні тому +1

    I always put pb on both slices so the bananas don't slip out. Lol

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  2 дні тому

      Great idea Karen, I will definitely try that next and test it out. Thanks for the 💡😊. Have a wonderful day🚐🐝🐈‍⬛😊🇨🇦

  • @glee8133
    @glee8133 Місяць тому +3

    Yes I own that lunch box. Always start with hot food and this will keep it warm. I’ve used it on road trips. Love it.

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому +2

      Great added tip 😊🐈‍⬛🚐🇨🇦👍🏻

  • @DebZaragoza
    @DebZaragoza 26 днів тому +2

    When you made your pb and banana sandwich, I just knew I had to subscribe. Those are my favorite! 😀 And then I saw your cat... 🥰

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  26 днів тому

      Thanks for subscribing I so appreciate it and who can say no to Jake he is so sweet. Pb sandwiches are so good 😋

  • @albertaadventures7750
    @albertaadventures7750 Місяць тому +2

    That will be a great addition to your van. Looks awesome 🤗

  • @rachadventuresinliv
    @rachadventuresinliv Місяць тому +4

    Cool gadget I was just looking at these warmers. Will need to a big power station but good idea warm something while driving.
    Have a beautiful weekend 🤗🤗

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому

      Road trips without fast food 🥘. You have a great weekend as well🤗🤗

  • @TheMaldaddy
    @TheMaldaddy Місяць тому +1

    Love that lunch kit! Great for kids lunches.

  • @BrentsVanLife
    @BrentsVanLife Місяць тому +3

    Cool lil gadget, but dang, I love those sandwiches too

  • @karinhart489
    @karinhart489 Місяць тому +2

    Interesting lunchbox thing, I like that yours has both AC & DC cords to power. For about 5 years I’ve been using a HotLogic Mini to slowcook or reheat food in a Pyrex pan. 3 years of that was just reheating already cooked meat or sausage, along with frozen veggies until I got brave enough to add in raw vegetables like broccoli or asparagus in with the precooked meats. Then this past 2 I’ve been slow cooking from raw boneless chicken thighs, pork chops & salmon. I love having a hot meal midday while traveling. #RestAreaDining

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому +1

      So many great ideas thanks 😊

    • @karinhart489
      @karinhart489 Місяць тому +1

      @@beyouvanlife oh, I did get one of those pokie needle meat thermometers to be sure the HLM got up to safe temps.

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому +1

      @karinhart489 I got a thermometer for temps as well. Cooking on a camp stove is not the same as in sticks and brick. Being a ex hospital kitchen helps. Food safe is my thing. Also having a compromised immune system I must be careful. Will definitely help when it comes to expiration with the warmer.🚐🐈‍⬛🇨🇦😊

  • @Lobaby55
    @Lobaby55 Місяць тому +2

    You are so down to Earth, and living your life with Beautiful Jake!! I love your cat, isn't Jake the one that makes your Van a home!! Well of course so are you!! Great Video..Enjoy your travels!!

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому +1

      Al I can say Thanks, Thanks and Thanks. so glad you dropped by. Vanlife is so much fun, I really try to make that experience the best. Have a wonderful day.🚐🐈‍⬛😊🇨🇦❤️

  • @BohoBlueVan
    @BohoBlueVan Місяць тому +3

    So so glad to see you walking normally!

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому +2

      It feels good to walk normally 😊

    • @BohoBlueVan
      @BohoBlueVan Місяць тому +2

      @beyouvanlife I'm not quite yet. At least I am fairly normally.. though some days hurts more than others

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому +1

      @@BohoBlueVan That’s been going on for some time. Takes so much longer as we age.

  • @jdedmnds1
    @jdedmnds1 Місяць тому +2

    I bought a similar thing at Goodwill for $5 I hope it works as good. I think it is mainly for sandwiches.

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому +1

      What a deal $5 the description on Amazon says heats up food. As long as it is precooked food it should be good to warm up. It will not cook food but I have heard of others trying it out for cooking food. I do plan on trying it out to see what it can do. Test the limits. 🚐🐈‍⬛😊🇨🇦

  • @sarah_n_tank_girl
    @sarah_n_tank_girl Місяць тому +2

    Yum!!! PB & Banana...one of my faves! I have a 12v rice cooker that also heats up leftovers...these gadgets are really useful, especially on travel days 😉 Hope to see you soon 🤗

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому

      Yes very handy on travel days. Will you been coming to Canada soon?

    • @sarah_n_tank_girl
      @sarah_n_tank_girl Місяць тому +1

      @@beyouvanlife Yes, planning on being there end of June-early July...maybe longer if I can work from the road!!!

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому

      @sarah_n_tank_girl That’s exciting!! Let’s try and connect.

  • @ovangal3852
    @ovangal3852 Місяць тому +2

    @Be you vanLife - Hey Renee - That's one of my favorite sandwiches!

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому

      That sandwich is more popular than I thought.

  • @kathleencrane-grylls5416
    @kathleencrane-grylls5416 Місяць тому +3

    What was that gadget called? That warmed your chili?

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому +2

      Electric Lunch Box, ERAY Heated... www.amazon.ca/dp/B07R3HSPZJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

  • @SuzanneWho
    @SuzanneWho 29 днів тому +1

    Have you looked at the Itaki electric bento boxes? You can steam rice while cooking in the lower chamber.

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  29 днів тому

      That sounds amazing I will have to take a look.

    • @SuzanneWho
      @SuzanneWho 29 днів тому

      @@beyouvanlife”Emmy made” ua-cam.com/video/wpQHpLW0myg/v-deo.htmlsi=YoPA5WpkbPhJJ1gB. It’s an older video but good.

  • @simple-277
    @simple-277 Місяць тому +1

    Am new here and you've earned it my subscribe ❤

  • @gwendolynfloccari4927
    @gwendolynfloccari4927 Місяць тому +3

    I'm 76 and have eaten peanut butter and banana sandwiches all my life but have always eaten them open face.

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому

      I have to give that a try. It just might change my ways. Have an awesome day.🚐🐈‍⬛😊🇨🇦

  • @bettybrigance6784
    @bettybrigance6784 Місяць тому +1

    I travel with my cat too, but I don't go in the hot weather, I worry about her, how can I deal with keeping her from over heating....???

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому

      What is your set up? Do you have insulated walls, have a bulkhead insulated curtain, install fans, roof fan and ones that attach to the walls of your van. I don’t leave Jake alone for long. Errands are done in the early morning. If you work try to work night shift. Or if you can afford a portable eco flow air conditioner that will help cool your van if gets hot in summer.

  • @BohoBlueVan
    @BohoBlueVan Місяць тому +2

    I wondered about those food heaters. I've seen on videos that people cook meatloaf in them. Will you try it and let me know?

  • @BohoBlueVan
    @BohoBlueVan Місяць тому +2

    Hey, now after seeing this, I'm going to have a peanut butter and banana sandwich!

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому +1

      They are so good 😋

    • @greencheek5056
      @greencheek5056 Місяць тому +2

      My favorite sandwich! I had one for breakfast on multigrain bread.

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому +1

      @greencheek5056 I so much healthier than my white bread 🍞 . 😊🚐🐈‍⬛🇨🇦❤️

  • @HappyTailsandHappyTrails
    @HappyTailsandHappyTrails Місяць тому +1

    Aww your kitty looks just like my Jelly Bean. I’m hoping she’s going to adjust to van life but so far she hates car rides. I’ve got a week til I’m full time so fingers crossed she’ll get used to it.

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому

      Jake took a bit to fully say it alright. He complains when he can’t go outside, like it the cities. So probably 90% on board. Hope Jelly Bean adapts quickly. Vanlife is so much fun.

  • @kevc3583
    @kevc3583 Місяць тому +2

    I know who’s making lunch when we meet 😂😂 gadgets I like gadgets hahah..Kev c

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому +1

      😂😂😂 lunch from me. 🚐🐈‍⬛🇨🇦😂

  • @juliemerrin8698
    @juliemerrin8698 Місяць тому +3

    Love your videos or what i can cope with watching them .However no reflection on yourself but seeing lots of stuff just scattered around sends me over the top. im a little bit i need to keep this i need to keep that. However it all has to be out of sight out of mind because i just can't cope with clutter around me .I so wish at times i could be more like you 😕

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому +4

      Cool cats are the best in life. Try it you may love it. I love you no matter what your gig is, so keep being you. Everyone comes with a different gig. 😊🐈‍⬛🚐🇨🇦

    • @geemail7362
      @geemail7362 Місяць тому

      That was what they call a left handed compliment.

  • @judypeters9308
    @judypeters9308 Місяць тому +1

    Question. I noticed you came out of a fenced area. Do you own the property you live on in your van? I've wondered if that was legal. Please let me know.

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for the question. I do stay on my daughter’s property in rural area on acreage. You always have look into local bylaws for the answer to your question. I can’t see cities allowing it. Hope that answers your question.

  • @ebonybriane9702
    @ebonybriane9702 Місяць тому +1

    Genromy!

  • @peteranthonyofthefamilybir18
    @peteranthonyofthefamilybir18 Місяць тому +1

    I have one of those warmer/cookers and use it often..!
    ● US$19. Amazon
    ❤ HAPPY TRAVELS
    - Chevy cargo van 7 yrs O'ahu Hawai'i

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому

      I have a feeling it’s going to come in handy for many things. ❤️ HAPPY TRAVELS RIGHT BACK AT YAH! 😊

  • @l.a.v.alindysawesomevanadv3428
    @l.a.v.alindysawesomevanadv3428 Місяць тому +2

    Just keep going on youtube. I hope you get monetized and be successful 😂

  • @dodgecityvanlife
    @dodgecityvanlife Місяць тому +1

    I'm at the grocery store
    Peanut butter and banana sounds good

  • @deborah3709
    @deborah3709 Місяць тому +1

    That chili looked like it was already cooked? So 45 minutes to heat up? Doesn't seem efficient.

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  Місяць тому

      What do you have to cook with in your van?

    • @TheMaldaddy
      @TheMaldaddy Місяць тому +1

      Love this lunch kit! Great for travelling and great way to send leftovers for school lunches!

    • @deborah3709
      @deborah3709 29 днів тому +1

      @@beyouvanlife propane camp stove. 5 minutes to heat up a can of anything

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  29 днів тому

      @deborah3709 You may not understand or seem interested in this gadget. I have a propane, a butane, and a isobutane stove. Yes I could pull them out and use them as well in 5 minutes. But you can’t leave them unattended, they produce gases into the air. I like to have options for different occasions. Solar is free as well. It saves money to use this device. If you still think it’s useless then, I am ok with that. I personally like this gadget and find it very useful. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @deborah3709
      @deborah3709 29 днів тому +1

      @@beyouvanlife someone asked what I cooked with. Geez. Relax.

  • @pambeni5635
    @pambeni5635 18 днів тому +1

    What’s it called?

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  17 днів тому +1

      This is the name and Amazon link:
      Electric Lunch Box, ERAY Heated... www.amazon.ca/dp/B07R3HSPZJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

    • @RetiredFreeBird
      @RetiredFreeBird 17 днів тому +2

      mine is called Hot Logic

    • @beyouvanlife
      @beyouvanlife  17 днів тому

      @@RetiredFreeBird They have so many names but hopefully one of these name will work for you.