Big People, Tiny House

For the past 10 years, my husband and I have been living small, first in an RV, then a park model tiny house, and now a sailboat. Our daughter joined us 7 years ago and has had a pretty magical, nature-filled childhood thus far. Simplifying our lives, valuing experiences over things, and living sustainably are all key factors in this lifestyle choice and the three of us have all reaped the benefits. I began journaling as a kid and blogging almost 20 years ago— writing is definitely a way I process! In the past few years, my posting has waned as blogs turned to social media and then those accounts became more and more specialized. I wanted to write about my adventures, but I found it too challenging to focus solely on one aspect. I also felt the pressure to portray “a way of life” rather than just my life as it is, messes and all.

So this time around, I’m just going to write about what is true for me, sometimes for me and my family, as we move through the world in this unique way. Living small, sometimes on a boat and sometimes in a tiny house, is a big part of our lives but it’s not the only thing. Don’t look here for tutorials on boat repair projects or reviews on which is the best composting toilet— I’m just going to share a window into my world.