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A couple of these can be remedied pretty easily at least I think. The easiest is the utensil drawer. It needs a shelf that can be lifted out. It will help use the vertical space and make it easier to organize. Then just add a couple of dividers in there to help organize it further. Another is the stovetop situation. Have you thought about getting a portable propane camping stove? There are some really great ones out there now and they don't take up much space. Then you'd just need to buy a couple of the small propane canisters for it. Or get a slightly bigger one with two burners and a larger tank. There is something magical to cooking outdoors and if you do invest in one you'd be able to cook nearly anywhere. I have even more ideas but they start to get expensive and more complicated. I hope these ideas help though.
Those are great ideas, especially the utensil drawer! Thank you for sharing
I love to see you cook , especially the outcome. Can lifers are darn good cooks 👍🏻👍🏻
For the toilet situation you could get a bin for now and use composting soil and make some kind of lid that would work for a toilet
Ceramic tint tint the windows DARK.. makes a huge difference.
I was aiming to put an induction cook too in my van buttttt every van lifer I’ve seen with one it’s on their regret list 😔
Thanks for sharing what you were reading ❤
Hey Pretty girl, I think you did an awesome job on your built. The stove, fridge, fan, and other challenges are changes you probably could have not forseen without living in your van for an extended period; but glad they might be things you can modify in the future. I love your smile and laughter; so contagious. Thanks for sharing your positive energy and making my Sunday a much better one. Stay safe....hugs... 143!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed :)
LOL the laugh stomp at 12:14 :) super cute
for the cooktop, id look into getting a pot divider or maybe a pan with a built-in divider. I mean both sides are in the same pan and therefore on the same heat setting no matter what but if u wanted to heat up 2 things at the same time or have one side empty for just toasting bread/ warming tortillas that might help! also boiling 2 things at once! Pots do take up space but I think it could help! Separate dividers to stick into pots won't take up much space tho.
as for the drawer, I was thinking of ways to do a false bottom. maybe halfway up you can put a small ridge in it and try to find or form a basket (or maybe make a smaller box out of wood) to fit/ sit on the ridge? if it was just a bottom it would be impossible to get to the underneath but a basket with arms or handles to pick it up might work! the specifics are kinda tricky and you've probably already thought of those things but that's just how id do it. I've seen stacking metal baskets with collapsible handles but I can't remember where, sorry😭 I'm probably just imagining a double boiler/ steamer basket kind of situation but in drawer form lol.
Try Avocado 🥑 and Peanut 🥜 Butter Toast. They make a TWO BURNER Propane Stove that would easily fit in the passenger side door well. About $49.95 The 1 pound propane tanks are REFILLABLE. Also a Round Porta Potty, $45.00 that could be covered, and used as an extra seat, or even a Hassock/ Foot Rest. You would need bags, Kitty Litter, or Horse Pellets, Low Prices on both.
Thanks for the tips!
I would invite you to consider getting a Thetford Porta Potty and a little butane stove. These two products make living in a van extremely comfortable!
Thanks for the recommendation!
I’m glad the things you would change are mostly minor (with the exception of the toilet maybe haha). Your van build is lovely and I’m sure you’ll continue to make adjustments as you go. I’ve been loving the content you’ve shared of you and Maddie - your friendship is flourishing and it’s beautiful to watch!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 💓
i use a portable gas stove and an induction stove, it's really handy since you can cook outside with it, so there's no condensation and no cooking odors in the van
That’s a great idea, thanks for the tip!
I really enjoyed this. I’m brand new to your channel through watching sweet Maddie.❤️
Welcome to my channel! 💓 Maddie is the best
Love the musical choices!!
Thanks!
I do LOVE all of your windows! That’s what drew me to your channel 💙
🤍🤍 I love them so much too, sometimes I think it’s worth the lost insulation
I really like your channel Look forward to more Video streams.
I use a 5 gal bucket with compostable bags and either wood shavings or this new kitty litter called Feline Pine. I just throw away my toilet paper/baby wipes in my trash so the compostable bag and pine shavings/my waste breaks down faster and leaves no paper or fibers behind in the ground. Although digging in the winter is kind of a pain and sometimes have to throw the bags in my/public trash :( but that's what everyone does that owns a dog so...
Edit: I also just use it at night or when I'm around people, so I only have to empty it every 2-4 days, depending on how much I use it. The compostable bag breaks down after more than 4 days, probably quicker in summertime, haven't used it in summer yet.
Ooooh ooooh, put a hinge on the drawer lid(?), stack cutting boards under silverware holder
Thanks for the tip!!! 💓
I watch every now & then a few 🚐 van lifers and never knew u and Maddie were friends. So cool!! ❤️
For the drawer, try an IKEA style hidden drawer in the drawer. Good luck.
This was cool and helpful, thank you.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
What do you do about your monthly periods? I can’t imagine dealing with that without your own toilet area.
that's actually a really good question.
Love the video 💛
Thanks! 💓
I like smashing the avocado in the skin with a fork :) I use the tines of the fork to cut scrape smash then onto the bread :)
Also, you are one of my favorite people let alone CZcamsrs ! Hopefully we can meet up some day go to a vegan restaurant or mine some crystals :)
Ooh I would love that Casey, I hope our paths cross one day! :)
@@sarahyak_ yeah if you’re ever in the southeast come visit South Carolina and message me :D
I absolutely love your videos so much. I’m building out my van now and this really helps. Question.. what and where did you get your knifes?
Glad you enjoy! I actually don’t remember where I get my knives though, I think it was just a random grocery store in Texas
@@sarahyak_ ok thanks. They just look awesome that’s why I was wondering. 🥰
love the sound of you vege chops
Glad u like it 😌
You can get a one burner propane or ?? fuel burner which is easily stored fridge can be accommodated with professional advice
Thanks for the tip Zelda!
Why don't you make a lugable loo?
As far as the cooking situation, I have a induction cooktop and a butane cooktop for a secondary or if I don't get enough solar coming in
Can you tell me where you bought your cute checkered sweater?
Trader Joe's sells the best balsamic glaze to add to your avocado toast, it's amazing 💙
I got it from a store called Mango! Ooh I’ll have to try that balsamic glaze
You can easily add a propane camping stove for cheap.
I would ideally have one set in the countertop rather than one I have to take out and put away, but I have used a propane camping stove before when I was in a pinch
If you're willing to do the work yourself then it shouldnt cost a lot to do and would be relatively simple modification
Get a small backpacking style canister stove, they will all run on 1 lb. bottles with an adapter
Thanks for the tip!
Get a luggable loo with a small pail inseertt with the proper ingredient materisl and there is a green solution to add to urine which solidifies the urine to garbage it environmentally safe
I seen you on Maddie's channel
Yes you have! 😇😊
I am back...
About your toilet. Go to the nomads site of Bob Wells...those people live in their card, little vans and have great ideas for
That subject...
Tell me later🤗💋
Thanks Jane! I’ll check it out
Sarah, where did you get those introspective journaling prompt cards?
It’s a card game called we’re not really strangers
@@sarahyak_ that deck looks so different to me. Thank you.
I would use the bottom portion for a secret hideaway valuables or something like that and possibly build something over top of it that looks deep but isn’t for your utensils but that way you would have a hidden area… Well maybe not so secret if someone is reading this sorry
Hahah no worries, that’s a great idea though!
The boy and the man in the backyard called. They want you to give the song a rest.
Agreed
Hi Sarah 🤗
Nice Video, enjoy watching you. Regarding your toilet problem, do you know the 'Bivvy Loo', great idea, just look it up on the Internet. See you in your next video, lovely greetings to you xx from Andreas and Balou 🐕 💛
Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll check it out!
I saw people have a diesel stove, it take diesel from you’re normal thank . Maybe something for the future. .
Thanks, I’ll check it out!
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good
Thanks!
Told you we will hit 30k Wednesday!!! We need to get 1k a week. Let's go for it!!! Share everyone!!!
Aww thanks for the support George! I’m excited ☺️
plant a tree everywhere you go
What happens with your monthly periods? I’d want my own private space
I use a menstrual cup! I can make a video with more details about this too
@@sarahyak_ I don’t have them anymore but I wonder if young ladies who are thinking of van life might want to know. Thank you. Enjoy your videos
I do love u
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Maybe get a menstrual cup when you're on your period. Less mess but yeah I wonder how u can pee when ur on ur period? I just cannot do that LOL.
I have a menstrual cup! It’s great
it looks like ur selling things out the side of your van 🍿
wow, a lesbian in a van making avocado toast. What else happen today? Sun rise in the east and set in the west? No way
😂😂
still talking. how many languages do you speak