Single mom w/ 3 teenagers turns old BUS into their TINY HOME

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  • Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
  • Amanda takes us on a tour of her self-built tiny home on wheels - a converted school bus that has been gutted and renovated on a budget. The home features sleeping bunks for the younger kids, while the eldest prefers his comfy couch. The family takes us on a tour, and they talk about what it's like to live on a bus.
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    0:00 Intro
    1:00 Meet the Family!
    1:20 Life Before Hitting the Road
    2:04 Build Process & Cost
    2:33 Bus Model & Specs
    3:00 Outside Tour Begins
    3:30 Map of Adventures!
    3:54 Repurposed Wheelchair Lift
    4:45 Fiberglass Storage Compartments
    5:18 Check Out the Engine!
    5:52 Let’s Head On In!
    6:13 A Benefit of Being Home Schooled!
    6:26 Power System Breakdown
    7:01 Three Couches!
    7:28 Don’t Forget Your Seatbelts!
    7:53 Kitchen Tour
    8:36 Repurposed Countertop
    9:03 Bathroom w/ Compost Toilet
    10:02 Cael’s Bunk Tour
    10:36 Addy’s Bunk Tour
    11:30 Caiden’s Bed
    11:59 Amanda’s Bedroom
    12:58 Reflecting On Going Tiny
    13:42 Advice For People Thinking About Going Tiny
    13:59 Outro
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Комментарии • 204

  • @virginia_in_the_rearview
    @virginia_in_the_rearview 22 дня назад +47

    I met Amanda and her kids at a Skoolie Swarm event last year. Those are the hardest working teenagers I've ever met. They are so polite, and they jump in to help wherever needed. Amanda and crew have created a beautiful and functional home on wheels! I'm so happy for them.

    • @davestevens4263
      @davestevens4263 18 дней назад

      I can tell by watching how smart they are & on the ball . A great job raising them

    • @wandadailey7256
      @wandadailey7256 14 дней назад +1

      You can tell by the video how well mannered, and hardworking they are. They are a very strong family unit.

  • @judithshelton5655
    @judithshelton5655 24 дня назад +44

    At first, I thought, no way. No way this could work. But my goodness, I was wrong. It looks so cozy and loving, and they will always have these memories. Well done, family!

  • @robertasparks3144
    @robertasparks3144 24 дня назад +68

    The oldest guy is a mechanic? Very handy😊

  • @pilatesyourbody
    @pilatesyourbody 22 дня назад +22

    This is how family should be. Supporting each other. Good job mom.

  • @suzaynnschick158
    @suzaynnschick158 24 дня назад +44

    One of the things I appreciate the most about Jenna's channel (and the skillful people who work with her) is that it covers a wide range of budgets and personal styles. Aspirational inspiration is good, but so is showing how to do more with less and talking about the tradeoffs. It looks like this family is thriving and I'm honored to hear them talk about their build and their lives.

  • @hollyvick181
    @hollyvick181 24 дня назад +19

    This pulled at my heart strings. It's so special that her kids love her and want to spend time with her.❤

  • @debbieschoop-wilson3612
    @debbieschoop-wilson3612 24 дня назад +59

    Wow! What a great mom. Your kids seem wonderful, and they will always have these great memories that they had with their mom. I wish all of you much happiness.

  • @a.d.morton4624
    @a.d.morton4624 24 дня назад +12

    Great job Mom. With the children, with the bus; you’re The MVP ❤

  • @terryrich7235
    @terryrich7235 24 дня назад +26

    I love the kitchen countertop. Also, the cozy bunks of the younger 2 teens.

  • @KarnageGaming
    @KarnageGaming 24 дня назад +92

    older brother sounds like the mvp here. dude has no personal space and just sleeps on the couch. must just be loving the traveling and family time to be happy doing that

    • @pitaariel1920
      @pitaariel1920 24 дня назад +12

      He is just mature, he is the oldest and he understands perfectly the meaning of sacrifice. You obviously don't.

    • @JoanArc-or9sr
      @JoanArc-or9sr 24 дня назад +29

      ​@pitaariel1920 real unnecessary to be commenting something like this. The op was not being rude.

    • @xBINARYGODx
      @xBINARYGODx 23 дня назад +11

      @@pitaariel1920 and you obviously are immature and don't represent what you said particularly well.

    • @evie6811
      @evie6811 23 дня назад +5

      @@pitaariel1920 They literally called him the MVP...it was a compliment

    • @tovep9573
      @tovep9573 23 дня назад +2

      I'm guessing they are doing their best to get him into college. He probably won't be there longterm.

  • @chrism2966
    @chrism2966 23 дня назад +7

    I get a strong sense that you and your kids are killing it. The bond between you all is enviable. I am sure there are tensions but it seems likely they will not be too severe. This will stay with each of you all of your lives as a great time in your life.

  • @loishauger7313
    @loishauger7313 24 дня назад +19

    Beautiful setup; our kids grow so fast and Mom is making so many memories 💚❤️💜

  • @Ann-cx3dd
    @Ann-cx3dd 24 дня назад +15

    What a great family! And, kudos to this mom - - she is strong, brave & resilient - - you can see that in her kids, as well.
    : )

  • @peggyowen3386
    @peggyowen3386 24 дня назад +15

    I’m 67 years old and I wish I had this when my kids were younger ❤

    • @diannameyers8163
      @diannameyers8163 22 дня назад

      Mom🎉 you are the best 😅 great job. You all seem pretty happy. Have fun on the road😂❤

  • @raysun2be
    @raysun2be 24 дня назад +22

    Nice skoolie build, and what a great family! I can imagine all the fun you are having touring the country and exploring all the beauty it has to offer. Thanks for the tour!

  • @Pudgeorama
    @Pudgeorama 24 дня назад +11

    This is definitely one of the most amazing stories I've seen on this channel. What a phenomenal opportunity to share with your kids. I lived in a converted school bus in the early 1970's with my parents and it is a time I will never forget. And their school bus is really awesome - I love the distinct spaces. And the fact that they've got pets too, makes it all so wonderful for them. Thanks so much for sharing your story with us! ❤

  • @dawnalfonso9356
    @dawnalfonso9356 24 дня назад +12

    What an awesome experience for your kiddos. Learning through living. They will never forget this mama❤ heal up✌🏼❤️

  • @pdq5465
    @pdq5465 24 дня назад +8

    This family is making this space & life work for them. I’m happy for them. I hope that they enjoy their lives & their time together.👍🏻🤞🍀🇨🇦

  • @sandygrant9220
    @sandygrant9220 23 дня назад +6

    So great that you're getting time with your children and building memories! The advantages of going to a tiny home is worth it! My husband is building his first tiny house after retiring from a carpentry business of building garages and some homes as well. He has a RUclips channel, kenskarpentry and so his latest project is building a tiny house on a trailer. He's in the beginning stage of building and already one of his subscribers recently bought it. Its gonna be a fun project!

  • @shiralleehaggart72
    @shiralleehaggart72 24 дня назад +7

    What an inspirational Mother and children. They are a wonderful family.

  • @sarameitner6770
    @sarameitner6770 24 дня назад +5

    What a joy to be together at this stage of your lives! It is something you will always remember - and treasure. Go you guys!

  • @oomorei
    @oomorei 24 дня назад +7

    How beautiful! Loved how they customized their living space. Good for them for choosing this lifestyle.👍❤️😁

  • @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam
    @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam 24 дня назад +4

    You just prove that your family is strong than your situation. 🧡🧡 May you enjoy life to the fullest continuously.

  • @reginaaaron1751
    @reginaaaron1751 22 дня назад +2

    WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY….GREAT JOB MOMMA !!! YOUR SWEET HUMBLE CHILDREN ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!! THANK YALL FOR SHARING !!! I LOVE IT !!! I PRAY FOR NOTHING BUT GREATNESS FOR YOU AND YOUR SWEET CHILDREN…..GOD BLESS !!!❤❤❤👀👀👀🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @serenasams2772
    @serenasams2772 24 дня назад +6

    You go sis keep your family tight and they will be smart and ahead of the game.❤ Nice family

  • @sherriweber7105
    @sherriweber7105 23 дня назад +2

    I love your tiny home. I love you are making time for your kids. It’s hard I know because my mom worked two jobs to take care of us 4 kids. I wanted her to quit one job so she could be with us and she did. It was hard but she did it. Very proud of her and you for doing that for your kids. You made this a great home for you and the kids. It’s very nice. I love it. I live it you made it your own. Thank you for showing this your home. Enjoy life with your kids.

  • @cjfeltz2470
    @cjfeltz2470 24 дня назад +4

    Lovely family!!! Great layout! I wish them all the best. When she said "I''m gonna cry, I felt that"

  • @IntuitiveCoachTheresa
    @IntuitiveCoachTheresa 21 день назад +1

    This is what happens to people when they are raised with love and real education, a homeschooling experience in life. I was moved to tears by the love and faith in this family. Such an inspiration, whether people live in travel homes or stationary; this world does not have to be in the state it's in and every person has the potential to become much more than they are. Blessings to you and your kids Amanda!

  • @ThatPlacefkaNebraskaBugeater
    @ThatPlacefkaNebraskaBugeater 23 дня назад +1

    Beautiful home. Beautiful family. I love how each of the teens gave a portion of the tour. They seem very proud of the home they've created together.

  • @jessiemorse1121
    @jessiemorse1121 24 дня назад +4

    I love your cheerful decor. Such a beautiful family.

  • @ruth1996
    @ruth1996 21 день назад +1

    Great counter-top, the art is beautiful and so bold!

  • @sheilajohnson5505
    @sheilajohnson5505 24 дня назад +5

    Love your beautiful home and all the ideas ...So happy you all are together and sharing great memories, and fun..To All Pray..
    BLESSINGS SHALOM...😊

  • @stephaniemcdonald2172
    @stephaniemcdonald2172 23 дня назад +1

    I love your home for you and your kids. I was a single mom of 3 kids in the 80s and would have loved to had this choice to raise my kids! Be proud momma!! ❤

  • @DawnOldham
    @DawnOldham 7 дней назад

    Amazingly tight family. All the work has paid off- just watching how close they all are and how comfortable the kids were to talk on camera. I'm impressed! Signed, a mom who also home schooled her five kiddos

  • @andreamarie584
    @andreamarie584 16 дней назад

    I'm really so impressed with how smart and expressive these kids are! They're so beyond other kids they're age! It appears van life matures them and helps them flourish ❤️so beautiful 🌼

  • @ejo5294
    @ejo5294 22 дня назад +1

    I like their bus. They seem so happy

  • @lindamarie6574
    @lindamarie6574 24 дня назад +2

    Great skoolie and you and your kids are sure to enjoy this!

  • @pamelaodonnell1645
    @pamelaodonnell1645 22 дня назад +1

    Wow its amazing. You did a wonderful job building this bus. Your children are also amazing. God bless all of you. Good luck with your adventures! Safe travels where ever you plan on going. Lucky kids, this is a wonderful opportunity for them and you. Great family. 🙂❤️

  • @Helloverlord
    @Helloverlord 23 дня назад +2

    Very articulated family. I hope they will find someone to sort that shower for them - mum deserved some help, raising three on her own.

  • @rebeccarothfuss-ym3gs
    @rebeccarothfuss-ym3gs 24 дня назад +5

    Nive build and lovely family.

  • @aletheasmith1013
    @aletheasmith1013 23 дня назад +1

    Love your Tiny Home Schoolie and your story 😔
    Enjoy your family because at the end of every dream it’s all we have. 🙏🏽♥️

  • @Randy8923
    @Randy8923 24 дня назад +2

    Great job! Love the bus and family. God bless you all and your journeys.

  • @jessicajax8568
    @jessicajax8568 23 дня назад +1

    She is such a cool mom adventurous, free spirited, and fearless ❤😂😂

  • @PrimroseBrainiac
    @PrimroseBrainiac 24 дня назад +8

    GREAT JOB MOM! Beautiful build. The esthetic is great and very accommodating for young hearts and minds.

  • @valeriebridge7305
    @valeriebridge7305 21 день назад

    Congratulations mum on raising such lovely children. Its obvious that you love each other and seem to have great communication with each other. To fit out a 😂 bus in 18 months whilst still working is an amazing feat. I hope you will continue to have great adventures and a happy life, you certaintly deserve it. God bless you all.

  • @tammycruz8189
    @tammycruz8189 23 дня назад +1

    Absolutely Gorgeous Build 😍 ❤

  • @salscycleshop3416
    @salscycleshop3416 23 дня назад +1

    What a beautiful bus and Family 💖

  • @steveguti6452
    @steveguti6452 24 дня назад +125

    Update urgent emergency please join me in prayer for Terri had emergency brain cancer surgery last year she is improving she desperately needs continued prayers please pray for her and family God bless you all.. ..

    • @TnTnO4
      @TnTnO4 24 дня назад +6

      Thoughts and prayers to them all.

    • @Colleen0862
      @Colleen0862 24 дня назад +5

      🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕

    • @diaml
      @diaml 24 дня назад +5

      So happy that this family is living their best lives! One question that comes to mind is what folks living this lifestyle do when their vehicle/home needs to go into the shop for major repairs?

    • @MdeSouza1965
      @MdeSouza1965 24 дня назад +4

      Wow… 💔 things always happens for a reason. Much prayers for this brave mom and her beautiful children!

    • @whitneybrown4067
      @whitneybrown4067 24 дня назад +5

      💜💐🙏….

  • @thedawneffect
    @thedawneffect 22 дня назад +1

    I APPLAUD ALL OF YOU!!!!!

  • @arlenekerr1198
    @arlenekerr1198 24 дня назад +1

    Wow what a lifestyle!! Living life on your own terms, good for you! If you're happy and healthy that's what matters! Best of luck to you and your family!

  • @soniaaviles6712
    @soniaaviles6712 23 дня назад +1

    Love seeing a strong woman!!🙏😇God bless !🌹

  • @karenshirley5449
    @karenshirley5449 24 дня назад +2

    Beautiful, Thanks for Sharing, Many Blessings 🙏🙏🙏

  • @annettenepple449
    @annettenepple449 24 дня назад +1

    You are an amazing mom,you and your kids are ao lucky to have each other.

  • @louisaisthankful6455
    @louisaisthankful6455 24 дня назад +2

    Wonderful family! The mechanic 🤩🎊

  • @jerriaycock1726
    @jerriaycock1726 17 дней назад

    It's really great that you can spend alot of time with you kids because they grow up so fast 😊

  • @G_336
    @G_336 22 дня назад +1

    gorgeous family xxx great work xxx blessed xxx

  • @marianewell2689
    @marianewell2689 21 день назад

    Love,love,love this!!!!! You are learning so much together and it’s a beautiful thing to see!!! I love you guys!
    ~me

  • @kennethpeterson6413
    @kennethpeterson6413 23 дня назад +1

    Great job and God Bless you

  • @ahiggins
    @ahiggins 24 дня назад +1

    AMAZING!!! Awesome, so happy for you all. ❤

  • @efortunywhitton
    @efortunywhitton 22 дня назад +1

    Wow... what an epic family, and amazing woman! 😊❤💪

  • @gracieg7601
    @gracieg7601 9 дней назад

    Prayers for her. God bless her. And her family.

  • @leslietelo3201
    @leslietelo3201 24 дня назад +1

    Great job mom & kiddos! I love this!!

  • @tabitha-sk5kc
    @tabitha-sk5kc 24 дня назад +1

    I really like to see people that decide to change the way they are living. I hope this family is very happy traveling together and that the changes they made work out for them. Everyone doesn't have to live the way that I do or you do to be happy and fulfilled. Wish everyone could understand this... Would I want this lifestyle with 3 teenagers? No I wouldn't. But I think it's great that this family chose to do it and seem so satisfied. Not going to make nasty comments just because it wouldn't work for me.

  • @suzannecranford6819
    @suzannecranford6819 24 дня назад

    Wonderful! What a loving family.They have a great lifestyle.Thanks for sharing their story and taking us on a tour of their home.

  • @nomorebsforme
    @nomorebsforme 9 дней назад

    Beautiful family, wonderful Mother, your kids are amazing!!! Blessings to you and yours!!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @raylenetatum8185
    @raylenetatum8185 18 дней назад

    Awesome family. Their home is gorgeous. Love the sleeping spaces and well everything about the build.

  • @sherihorton13
    @sherihorton13 10 дней назад

    Sending prayers for the whole family ❤

  • @jackiecolbert3915
    @jackiecolbert3915 18 дней назад

    Omg I love it ! What an amazing family. I love the interior and I love the kitchen counter top.

  • @bonnies9861
    @bonnies9861 24 дня назад

    What a wonderful family you are! You have done a great job on your build - it is very functional and homey. You are a terrific mom - it shows in the poise of your children, they are mature and filled with fun and love for one another ~ they will remember these days for all of their lives. Sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always. I love you.

  • @ellexpress111
    @ellexpress111 18 дней назад

    Wonderful life for the whole family bless them lots

  • @dianaceliz3096
    @dianaceliz3096 24 дня назад +1

    A lovely happy family living in a beautiful mobile home 😍🙏🏻🌟🍀🌷🧡.

  • @robertclubs9908
    @robertclubs9908 24 дня назад +2

    Awesome show

  • @PaiviProject
    @PaiviProject 21 день назад

    Wow. Very nice. You guys really made your bus like home ❤Happy traveling.

  • @stacyhackney6100
    @stacyhackney6100 22 дня назад

    Lovely family.

  • @joanneganon7157
    @joanneganon7157 24 дня назад +1

    You All did a fabulous job on the build family!
    Happy Trails🎉
    Thanks Jenna😊!
    JO JO IN VT 💞

  • @chelu4u
    @chelu4u 24 дня назад

    Enjoy what you seek and find and have safe travels 🎉

  • @tynitahaines4012
    @tynitahaines4012 24 дня назад

    What an AWESOME family.

  • @cinnamon8884
    @cinnamon8884 24 дня назад +2

    great family!

  • @noemisolano4748
    @noemisolano4748 24 дня назад +2

    I understand when Amanda said before she didn't have time to spend with her children. Mom's just like father's are always working and parents don't spend time with their children because of this.

  • @widowswatch6610
    @widowswatch6610 11 дней назад

    Love it!

  • @marikalathem813
    @marikalathem813 24 дня назад

    Lovely family. Wonderful mom👍🏼

  • @duanelawrence78
    @duanelawrence78 24 дня назад

    So amazing God bless you and your family!!✌️🇺🇲

  • @jackiekeesaman1571
    @jackiekeesaman1571 24 дня назад

    So nice!

  • @bluestar5835
    @bluestar5835 24 дня назад

    Beautiful family

  • @johanneberube6682
    @johanneberube6682 24 дня назад

    Congratulations ! 💖💖💖💖

  • @barbaramuzychka3836
    @barbaramuzychka3836 23 дня назад +2

    OMG! What an incredible family! Each one of those kids, are so bright and polite, without coming across like a nerd. Mom, be proud, be very proud, of yourself and kids, feel really lucky and blessed to have the mom you do. Oh! - and the bus build out is great, also.

  • @williamcochell9889
    @williamcochell9889 24 дня назад

    Wow, am I impressed! I watch a lot of these girly RUclips videos and this is one of the coolest bills I’ve seen I love the wood ceiling and the kitchen countertop with the word is really cool! They did one hell of a job! Also seems to be really cool kids!

  • @user-qe7bz7mn9f
    @user-qe7bz7mn9f 24 дня назад

    Yes!! Good job mom,beaautiful home,prayers with you 7 yours safe travels,asa grandm;enjoy,making unconditional memories

  • @SukiAwake
    @SukiAwake 24 дня назад

    Good job.

  • @gamercolorviolet
    @gamercolorviolet 24 дня назад +17

    What’s with all of the crazy people in the comments?

    • @stoerenungeheuer543
      @stoerenungeheuer543 24 дня назад

      🤔¯\(ツ)/¯

    • @jackiecolbert3915
      @jackiecolbert3915 18 дней назад

      Sad world we live in. Nobody really knows their situation. Could have been in a abusive relationship or fell on hard times.

  • @laverite1050
    @laverite1050 24 дня назад

    The Partridge Family!!

  • @user-oi6hm5ke2n
    @user-oi6hm5ke2n 20 дней назад

    Great 👍👍😃 your children help you, Amazing woman n children

  • @sallygrover6263
    @sallygrover6263 5 дней назад

    Love your pets❤

  • @AlohaNLight2All
    @AlohaNLight2All 23 дня назад

    Beautiful Ohana 💕💕🌸🌸🧘🏻‍♀️

  • @Tam.I.am.
    @Tam.I.am. 18 дней назад

    My parents lived in a tiny house with nine kids. It wasn't on wheels, though.
    They also lived for a little while in a tent trailer with six kids. That was kind of rough.

  • @dawncrawford6806
    @dawncrawford6806 24 дня назад

    i love this family very homey bus !!

  • @ByTor328
    @ByTor328 8 дней назад

    All of you are the American dream. GOD bless!

  • @summersbrew
    @summersbrew 24 дня назад +1

    Beautiful 🚎

  • @MrCHRISTIANRALPH
    @MrCHRISTIANRALPH 9 дней назад

    Reminds me of the Partridge family

  • @davidbaron6647
    @davidbaron6647 3 дня назад

    wow 3 kids and mother wow