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

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  • čas přidán 15. 06. 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
    #skoolie #busconversion #tinyhometour
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Komentáře • 204

  • @virginia_in_the_rearview
    @virginia_in_the_rearview Před 23 dny +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 Před 19 dny

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

    • @wandadailey7256
      @wandadailey7256 Před 14 dny +1

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

  • @judithshelton5655
    @judithshelton5655 Před 25 dny +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 Před 25 dny +68

    The oldest guy is a mechanic? Very handy😊

  • @pilatesyourbody
    @pilatesyourbody Před 23 dny +22

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

  • @suzaynnschick158
    @suzaynnschick158 Před 25 dny +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 Před 25 dny +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 Před 25 dny +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 Před 25 dny +12

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

  • @terryrich7235
    @terryrich7235 Před 25 dny +26

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

  • @KarnageGaming
    @KarnageGaming Před 25 dny +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 Před 25 dny +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 Před 25 dny +29

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

    • @xBINARYGODx
      @xBINARYGODx Před 24 dny +11

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

    • @evie6811
      @evie6811 Před 24 dny +5

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

    • @tovep9573
      @tovep9573 Před 24 dny +2

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

  • @chrism2966
    @chrism2966 Před 24 dny +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 Před 25 dny +19

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

  • @peggyowen3386
    @peggyowen3386 Před 25 dny +15

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

    • @diannameyers8163
      @diannameyers8163 Před 23 dny

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

  • @Ann-cx3dd
    @Ann-cx3dd Před 25 dny +15

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

  • @raysun2be
    @raysun2be Před 25 dny +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 Před 25 dny +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 Před 25 dny +12

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

  • @pdq5465
    @pdq5465 Před 25 dny +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.👍🏻🤞🍀🇨🇦

  • @shiralleehaggart72
    @shiralleehaggart72 Před 25 dny +7

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

  • @sandygrant9220
    @sandygrant9220 Před 24 dny +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 CZcams 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!

  • @sarameitner6770
    @sarameitner6770 Před 25 dny +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 Před 25 dny +7

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

  • @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam
    @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam Před 25 dny +4

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

  • @reginaaaron1751
    @reginaaaron1751 Před 23 dny +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 Před 25 dny +6

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

  • @sherriweber7105
    @sherriweber7105 Před 24 dny +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 Před 25 dny +4

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

  • @IntuitiveCoachTheresa
    @IntuitiveCoachTheresa Před 22 dny +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!

  • @jessiemorse1121
    @jessiemorse1121 Před 25 dny +4

    I love your cheerful decor. Such a beautiful family.

  • @ThatPlacefkaNebraskaBugeater

    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.

  • @ruth1996
    @ruth1996 Před 22 dny +1

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

  • @sheilajohnson5505
    @sheilajohnson5505 Před 25 dny +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 Před 24 dny +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 Před 8 dny

    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 Před 17 dny

    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 🌼

  • @lindamarie6574
    @lindamarie6574 Před 25 dny +2

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

  • @ejo5294
    @ejo5294 Před 23 dny +1

    I like their bus. They seem so happy

  • @pamelaodonnell1645
    @pamelaodonnell1645 Před 23 dny +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 Před 24 dny +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 Před 25 dny +5

    Nive build and lovely family.

  • @aletheasmith1013
    @aletheasmith1013 Před 24 dny +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 Před 25 dny +2

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

  • @jessicajax8568
    @jessicajax8568 Před 24 dny +1

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

  • @PrimroseBrainiac
    @PrimroseBrainiac Před 25 dny +8

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

  • @valeriebridge7305
    @valeriebridge7305 Před 21 dnem

    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 Před 24 dny +1

    Absolutely Gorgeous Build 😍 ❤

  • @salscycleshop3416
    @salscycleshop3416 Před 24 dny +1

    What a beautiful bus and Family 💖

  • @thedawneffect
    @thedawneffect Před 23 dny +1

    I APPLAUD ALL OF YOU!!!!!

  • @arlenekerr1198
    @arlenekerr1198 Před 24 dny +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 Před 24 dny +1

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

  • @karenshirley5449
    @karenshirley5449 Před 25 dny +2

    Beautiful, Thanks for Sharing, Many Blessings 🙏🙏🙏

  • @steveguti6452
    @steveguti6452 Před 25 dny +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 Před 25 dny +6

      Thoughts and prayers to them all.

    • @Colleen0862
      @Colleen0862 Před 25 dny +5

      🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕

    • @diaml
      @diaml Před 25 dny +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 Před 25 dny +4

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

    • @whitneybrown4067
      @whitneybrown4067 Před 25 dny +5

      💜💐🙏….

  • @annettenepple449
    @annettenepple449 Před 25 dny +1

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

  • @louisaisthankful6455
    @louisaisthankful6455 Před 25 dny +2

    Wonderful family! The mechanic 🤩🎊

  • @jerriaycock1726
    @jerriaycock1726 Před 18 dny

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

  • @G_336
    @G_336 Před 23 dny +1

    gorgeous family xxx great work xxx blessed xxx

  • @marianewell2689
    @marianewell2689 Před 22 dny

    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 Před 24 dny +1

    Great job and God Bless you

  • @ahiggins
    @ahiggins Před 25 dny +1

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

  • @efortunywhitton
    @efortunywhitton Před 23 dny +1

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

  • @gracieg7601
    @gracieg7601 Před 10 dny

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

  • @tabitha-sk5kc
    @tabitha-sk5kc Před 25 dny +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.

  • @leslietelo3201
    @leslietelo3201 Před 25 dny +1

    Great job mom & kiddos! I love this!!

  • @suzannecranford6819
    @suzannecranford6819 Před 25 dny

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

  • @raylenetatum8185
    @raylenetatum8185 Před 19 dny

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

  • @nomorebsforme
    @nomorebsforme Před 10 dny

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

  • @sherihorton13
    @sherihorton13 Před 11 dny

    Sending prayers for the whole family ❤

  • @jackiecolbert3915
    @jackiecolbert3915 Před 19 dny

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

  • @bonnies9861
    @bonnies9861 Před 25 dny

    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 Před 19 dny

    Wonderful life for the whole family bless them lots

  • @dianaceliz3096
    @dianaceliz3096 Před 25 dny +1

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

  • @robertclubs9908
    @robertclubs9908 Před 25 dny +2

    Awesome show

  • @PaiviProject
    @PaiviProject Před 22 dny

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

  • @stacyhackney6100
    @stacyhackney6100 Před 23 dny

    Lovely family.

  • @joanneganon7157
    @joanneganon7157 Před 25 dny +1

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

  • @tynitahaines4012
    @tynitahaines4012 Před 25 dny

    What an AWESOME family.

  • @chelu4u
    @chelu4u Před 25 dny

    Enjoy what you seek and find and have safe travels 🎉

  • @cinnamon8884
    @cinnamon8884 Před 25 dny +2

    great family!

  • @noemisolano4748
    @noemisolano4748 Před 25 dny +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 Před 12 dny

    Love it!

  • @marikalathem813
    @marikalathem813 Před 25 dny

    Lovely family. Wonderful mom👍🏼

  • @duanelawrence78
    @duanelawrence78 Před 25 dny

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

  • @jackiekeesaman1571
    @jackiekeesaman1571 Před 25 dny

    So nice!

  • @bluestar5835
    @bluestar5835 Před 25 dny

    Beautiful family

  • @johanneberube6682
    @johanneberube6682 Před 25 dny

    Congratulations ! 💖💖💖💖

  • @barbaramuzychka3836
    @barbaramuzychka3836 Před 24 dny +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 Před 25 dny

    Wow, am I impressed! I watch a lot of these girly CZcams 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 Před 25 dny

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

  • @SukiAwake
    @SukiAwake Před 25 dny

    Good job.

  • @gamercolorviolet
    @gamercolorviolet Před 25 dny +17

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

    • @stoerenungeheuer543
      @stoerenungeheuer543 Před 25 dny

      🤔¯\(ツ)/¯

    • @jackiecolbert3915
      @jackiecolbert3915 Před 19 dny

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

  • @laverite1050
    @laverite1050 Před 25 dny

    The Partridge Family!!

  • @user-oi6hm5ke2n
    @user-oi6hm5ke2n Před 21 dnem

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

  • @sallygrover6263
    @sallygrover6263 Před 6 dny

    Love your pets❤

  • @Tam.I.am.
    @Tam.I.am. Před 19 dny

    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.

  • @AlohaNLight2All
    @AlohaNLight2All Před 24 dny

    Beautiful Ohana 💕💕🌸🌸🧘🏻‍♀️

  • @dawncrawford6806
    @dawncrawford6806 Před 25 dny

    i love this family very homey bus !!

  • @summersbrew
    @summersbrew Před 25 dny +1

    Beautiful 🚎

  • @ByTor328
    @ByTor328 Před 8 dny

    All of you are the American dream. GOD bless!

  • @MrCHRISTIANRALPH
    @MrCHRISTIANRALPH Před 10 dny

    Reminds me of the Partridge family

  • @davidbaron6647
    @davidbaron6647 Před 4 dny

    wow 3 kids and mother wow