My mother used to wake us kids up in the wee hours of the morning. She would come into our rooms and say, "come on, wake up, we have to head out in a few minutes. Grab a couple of toys and we will have some toast and jelly and then we have to go". She would have the car completely packed, like this ladys car. She would pack all the pillows and blankets on the back floorboards to make it level with the back seat and that is where we would all sleep. My brother and I at one end, and my mother at the other. We would sleep in rest areas. I can't tell you how many trips to California, we made. My mother was a survivor for sure.
I really like her honesty about being anxious. Being honest about the anxiety gives other women the strength to work through it as well. I got a lot of great van life tips. Thank you for an awesome interview.
I'm sure she has trauma from living in the NOLA area. She probably doesn't even realize it. Natural disasters traumatize entire regions. Kudos to her for working through it!! ❤️❤️
Keeping the chargers in a CD case is GENIUS! I can't believe I never thought to do that before. I'm a collector of cables and chargers and have had to get pretty creative, but that is a new idea I will be using from now on. Thank you!
She’s absolutely amazing. She pushed through the fear and did it afraid. So inspirational! And her minivan is like Mary Poppins’ purse. All these amazing things just kept coming. Thanks for sharing.
She did a really great job On equipping her van for any situation. Love how her pup was keeping an eye on her when you guys were near the back. Too cute!
I just love how organized this lady is. She really has made every bit of space count. It's so amazing to see how creative people are. Great vid with lots of ideas. Thanks to you both for this. Loved it. Safe travels .🚚🚙🚘
I'm immensely impressed with her preparation and organization! Not to mention she looks 30 years younger than she says she is! I want whatever water she's drinking.I love her voice too!
I need that saw, too! Such a nice one.! May I ca find on at a thrift store. Collapsable sink/bucket, wow this lady has everything I wish I could get all this but neither budget nor room in my Toyota Yaris. No nice van for me unfortuanately but I hope to get a tent.;
Are you a member of the Tribe? We have Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: 💙🦋💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
@@sandycummings4791 We just started a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Thank u for the encouragement! I’m going to work on getting all my ducks in a row so I can retire sooner than later cause your right!, a lot can happen in 3 years!
@@sheliafalgout5043 So much to think about, and they'll drive you crazy with solicitations when you turn 65 for 'insurances' that can go with Medicare. So, if I may.... I have been watching a lot of nomad videos and one thing I like for the emerging group is the idea of those who can, owning land. Having an address is important when you're out and about out there, and if you own a home now, I'm thinking it would be a natural transfer to land you can occupy and also have friends occupy. Since my house is in a tourist town, I'm contemplating Air B&B for my place, which changes the income scenario. I have a 1969 Airstream Globetrotter - but also a horse to care for, so may not nomad it. Still learning a lot about what I 'need' from y'all.
Thanks for the encouragement..I retired at 59 due to mental burnout...im feeling a weird quilt thinking I should worked for few more years. I'm planning my poss. Nomad life in next 2 yrs. I'm ready mentally. Resident of CA can't afford it here anymore. Thank for inspiring.
She is sooo sweet, soft spoken and down to earth. You would never know she's new at this. She has EVERYTHING in that car and it's organized. She is prepared for whatever comes her way. Great tour. Very informative.
What an amazing person! Great personality. A lot of thought went into her rig configuration; organizing with functionality in mind. Great advice; practice at home, or at least nearby. I am so very glad she pushed through her fears and kept going. Thank you for sharing that with us. Your dog is so cute! This video is one that will push me to plan and then move on into actually doing it. I am 68 and have planned to plan to plan - and never do or complete anything. It is no way to live - in fact it isn’t living, it is merely existing. I have just now set a date for June 2024 to have gotten a van and go to one of these meetups. A goal, with no clear plan and a due date, is nothing more than a nebulous dream. Thank you so much.
A courageous woman who was able to fight off her anxiety! I loved her van tour. There were some great ideas. Have a great and safe trip, Lucy! 🙂 Thank-you for the interview Mme Butterfly.
She has everything including the kitchen sink! She thinks like me plan for the worst hope for the best💝🏆She is my definition of brave is being afraid but pushing forward anyway!
We need to start considering the Golden Girls lifestyle! One really nice big 5th Wheel with 2 or 3 rooms and share the RV LOT RENT usually about $600 month which would be $200-$300 month as roommates. We could still keep our vans but have a permanent home for things like medical needs or just rest from the nomad life! I'm very interested in doing both but would love to have at least (2) roommates! I'm working on my van at the moment and I've also lived at a nice RV resort but can't really afford the RV LOT alone. I'm in Florida outside of Tampa near Plant City if anyone is interested! Please let me know. You could still travel as much as you like as often as you like but having a home base for things like a permanent address and a place to come home, sounds like a much better option. Some of us do not have families or children to fall back on. We could even do like a seasonal share to limit the cost of monthly lot rent.
Oh my gosh she is so cute and be excitement is contagious. Love how she follows a lot of the same channels I do and she is so prepared. Thank you for sharing.
You did a great job getting your van ready. The next trip should be easier. If it doesn't feel right, leave a go somewhere you feel safe. Have a safe trip back home.
Bless her sweet heart ❤️. I'm glad she fought thru it and went too. Now if I can just start buying my stuff and get out there. I bought my mini van but the anxiety And being afraid of the unknown is so very true. Her van looks really nice. Looks like she thought of everything and I have been watching videos and making my list. I enjoyed this tour very much.
Thank you! We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
What a sweet lady. I wish the best for her. She's watched many videos & has researched how to do this. I just got back from a van trip, overpacked with items not needed. Plus went from summer to winter, which required different gear. It's not the same as a motorhome or travel trailer!
You're so right. 🙂 You can't appreciate how freeing minimalism is until you have found what you really need and let go of the burden of what you don't need.
I've traveled the country for 7 weeks at a time and am anxious the first night anywhere, unless very familiar. I appreciate Shelia's transparency about her first night and day. It is very refreshing. I've watched this episode several times and each time, hear and see something I missed! Her ideas have reminded me so much of what I use at home or for travel that I could have been using for camping! I've taken notes this time, I'll surely remember as I am planning my build and camp hosting. Thank you Jan, for yet another great interview!
I want to say that I’ve been through several hurricanes and everything I have purchased for camping came in handy for Hurricane Ida, she was a beast and I was glad I bought what I bought for camping. I do not regret one purchase cause if something I purchased was wrong at least it led me to the next right one!! lol if that makes sense! But thank u so much for responding!
Wow. She's got every gadget out there! She was a great interview and really knows how to pack it away. I have all the equipment I need, just still saving for my van. Hope to meet you all out there on the road.
Love her! I use the pellets of the wood I don't even need to use something for the urine because the wood soaks it right up makes it completely easy to throw out. If you're low income you'd qualify for Obamacare.
Fantastic build. So much room for everything. While their may be things she will remove, why not start out with items that could be useful. Nice presentation.
Great video. She has a lot tucked away. I appreciate her talking about working through the anxiety. That’s where I am. I must work through it. Lost my husband a short time ago after a long illness. . Daughter says go mom, find yourself. We will be fine.
I love your daughter. Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Great video. She has so many wonderful tips and is so organized - amazing. Gave me some great ideas. Love the CD pack to organize your chargers and cables, I'm going to use one of those in my house. Looks like a fun meet-up and she is a delightful lady. Be safe.
@@ButterflyTracks Wish I could meet up with you all sometime. But alas, I am on the west coast, and my husband is not on board traveling too far any more.
I love all her ideas! Cd case for the cords was a brilliant idea! Her coloring books for when it rains. Coloring is so soothing. In fact any crafts are soothing. I’d love to see the different crafts people do in their van! Love seeing people being creative! Keep loving life!✨✨✨
My cat LOCKED me out of my van by standing up on the door!!! Those covers are fabulous! I also hid a door key on the outside of my van! It's only the door key - won't allow start of car.
So glad to see the Thule clamp on roof rack. Didn’t know such a thing existed. Was trying to find someone to attach rails then roof rack on my 2016 grand caravan as dealer said since it didn’t come from factory with rails it was an after market product and they couldn’t put them on. Now I know I don’t need rails and will be able to put rack on myself. Really loved the meetup and all the wonderful ladies I got to meet. Thanks so much for having it.
I watch a lot of van life videos just to see what people are doing and living! This is one of the best ones I've watched! The lady was great and her voice I could get used to on a regular basis! Not being creepy just like her tones and pitch! Never made a comment like that before. Great video! Happy travels my friend!
That’s so nice of you to say! I was always so self conscious about my voice, I decided to be brave that day and just do it and I’m glad Jan gave me that opportunity! Thank u Jan!
@@sheliafalgout5043 Well I'm glad you just did it! I hate talking on camera or to a crowd of people, which is kinda funny because I taught personal protection seminars for 30 years! I find it to be a mindset thing, when I'm on I'm on. You handled the pressure perfectly, don't change for anybody! Good luck my friend! P.S. Do you have a channel? I also have to say, I'm a 66 year old man. I don't do CZcams much unless I see who I'm supposedly talking to. Sounds silly now days but it's how I roll! Happy travels my friend!
Sheila's almost got me beat in the over-prepared department! I found it hilarious that we had a lot of the same products in our car camping setup (I camp in my Hyundai Elantra hatchback). But she also had some really good ideas I hadn't considered.
Cute set up! You've got lot's of great ideas! Magnesium Deficiency causes Charlie Horses, or muscle cramp in the legs. Take Magnesium Glutimate and I take mine with a chelated Copper supplement, because I'm a redhead. We are copper based people who need copper to absorb the Magnesium If you are stressed, or drink alcohol, you will lose your mag. cortisol causes you to pee it all out. also excess salt and sugar as in coke, etc. It's important to keep up your electrolytes too, so you can buy little packets to add to water. Also slicing Cucumber into water helps keep you hydrated. No need for cramps in your legs. Sleep with a bar of soap at the foot of your bed under the covers. It changes the ions in the air and keeps leg cramps away. Sounds crazy but works!
Great to see her taking the leap of faith. I know she’s going to own Vanlife lol she’s living within her comfort and I’m sure as she goes along she’ll make adjustments. One lesson you learn real quick is keeping Vanlife fluid knowing it’s ever changing. Very sweet human. Wishing you all safe travels
My mother used to wake us kids up in the wee hours of the morning. She would come into our rooms and say, "come on, wake up, we have to head out in a few minutes. Grab a couple of toys and we will have some toast and jelly and then we have to go". She would have the car completely packed, like this ladys car. She would pack all the pillows and blankets on the back floorboards to make it level with the back seat and that is where we would all sleep. My brother and I at one end, and my mother at the other. We would sleep in rest areas. I can't tell you how many trips to California, we made. My mother was a survivor for sure.
Wonderful woman! 💙🦋💙
I really like her honesty about being anxious. Being honest about the anxiety gives other women the strength to work through it as well. I got a lot of great van life tips. Thank you for an awesome interview.
Thank you, Donna. 😊
Great detail! Thank you.
I'm sure she has trauma from living in the NOLA area. She probably doesn't even realize it. Natural disasters traumatize entire regions. Kudos to her for working through it!! ❤️❤️
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She is amazing! You would think she has been doing this for years. She gave some great ideas too and loved her humility and transparency :)
I'd subscribe to her channel if she had one. 💙
Keeping the chargers in a CD case is GENIUS! I can't believe I never thought to do that before. I'm a collector of cables and chargers and have had to get pretty creative, but that is a new idea I will be using from now on. Thank you!
Hi Roseann. 😊 I know, so many great ideas.
THAT is genius!
She’s absolutely amazing. She pushed through the fear and did it afraid. So inspirational! And her minivan is like Mary Poppins’ purse. All these amazing things just kept coming. Thanks for sharing.
Couldn't agree more!
What a great idea to stay sleeping at home base before leaving. If I ever do this, for real, I'm staying the first week in my driveway. Genius!
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She did a really great job On equipping her van for any situation. Love how her pup was keeping an eye on her when you guys were near the back. Too cute!
Hi Maribeth. 👋🙂👍This woman knows how to plan and organize.
Hi Jan! I really enjoyed this interview and van tour. She did such a good job showing everything! I could listen to her all day, she is so sweet.
She has the best travel companion! He didn't bat an eye, just napped through everything.
I've watched hundreds of videos on van living. You are one of the most organized women out there !!!! Good luck in your travels !
Thank u so much!
I just love how organized this lady is. She really has made every bit of space count. It's so amazing to see how creative people are. Great vid with lots of ideas. Thanks to you both for this. Loved it. Safe travels .🚚🚙🚘
Thank you, Barbara. 😊
I'm immensely impressed with her preparation and organization! Not to mention she looks 30 years younger than she says she is! I want whatever water she's drinking.I love her voice too!
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The cd case for charging cables is brilliant! She is so darling! Inspires me
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What a lovely lady! So many great tips. Well organized. I love the cd case with the wires idea. I need to get that saw too! Thank you for the tour! 🌸
I know! She had several thing that I just have to get. 🙂👍
I need that saw, too! Such a nice one.! May I ca find on at a thrift store. Collapsable sink/bucket, wow this lady has everything I wish I could get all this but neither budget nor room in my Toyota Yaris. No nice van for me unfortuanately but I hope to get a tent.;
Sheila must have binged on videos - she started out being a pro!! When my day comes I hope I am as prepared as she was!!
Are you a member of the Tribe? We have Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: 💙🦋💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
She is adorable, she looks like she is 20 years old! Good job equipping your van!
Oh my goodness.. thank u so much!
Great job equipping your van! A quick question how do you find out about the meet-ups?
@@sandycummings4791 We just started a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Yes! I agree!
I retired at 62 and never looked back. 3 years is a long and short time. Love your set-up!!
Thank u for the encouragement! I’m going to work on getting all my ducks in a row so I can retire sooner than later cause your right!, a lot can happen in 3 years!
@@sheliafalgout5043 So much to think about, and they'll drive you crazy with solicitations when you turn 65 for 'insurances' that can go with Medicare. So, if I may.... I have been watching a lot of nomad videos and one thing I like for the emerging group is the idea of those who can, owning land. Having an address is important when you're out and about out there, and if you own a home now, I'm thinking it would be a natural transfer to land you can occupy and also have friends occupy. Since my house is in a tourist town, I'm contemplating Air B&B for my place, which changes the income scenario. I have a 1969 Airstream Globetrotter - but also a horse to care for, so may not nomad it. Still learning a lot about what I 'need' from y'all.
Thanks for the encouragement..I retired at 59 due to mental burnout...im feeling a weird quilt thinking I should worked for few more years. I'm planning my poss. Nomad life in next 2 yrs. I'm ready mentally. Resident of CA can't afford it here anymore. Thank for inspiring.
I retired at 63
6 June 2022
BLISS
Me too. They made me bacause a I was getting SsI for an arthritis condtion so I had no choice. The money they force you to take is very low.
This is the sweetest gal. She has overcome her anxiety to get out on the road. Hope to meet her one day.
I appreciate how she was so honest about the anxiety. Very smart lady 🙂
She's a sweet lady. 😊
She seems like such a sweet person. So beautiful. Nice van she's very organized
You need magnesium and potassium for Charlie horses
Your body is screaming for those vitamins
and possibly sodium, too! Salt has been demonized unnecessarily. czcams.com/video/kXZo0hSHDoY/video.html
So very organized. You’ve thought of everything
She is sooo sweet, soft spoken and down to earth. You would never know she's new at this. She has EVERYTHING in that car and it's organized. She is prepared for whatever comes her way. Great tour. Very informative.
Thank you so much! 😊
She’s delightful. I’m glad she worked through her fear and made it to your meetup. Nice video Jan.
Thank you, Cheryl. 😊
What an amazing person! Great personality. A lot of thought went into her rig configuration; organizing with functionality in mind. Great advice; practice at home, or at least nearby. I am so very glad she pushed through her fears and kept going. Thank you for sharing that with us. Your dog is so cute! This video is one that will push me to plan and then move on into actually doing it. I am 68 and have planned to plan to plan - and never do or complete anything. It is no way to live - in fact it isn’t living, it is merely existing. I have just now set a date for June 2024 to have gotten a van and go to one of these meetups. A goal, with no clear plan and a due date, is nothing more than a nebulous dream. Thank you so much.
I sincerely hope to see you down the road someday. 💙🦋💙
I’m Impressed with how much she has in the van, everything has its place
We are sooo glad you didn’t turn around. I need to hang with you to help me with my new van. Very cool setup. Hope I see you again soon.
Making changes while youre are still at your home base is brilliant. Great idea!!
A courageous woman who was able to fight off her anxiety! I loved her van tour. There were some great ideas. Have a great and safe trip, Lucy! 🙂 Thank-you for the interview Mme Butterfly.
Thanks, Louise. 😊
She has everything including the kitchen sink! She thinks like me plan for the worst hope for the best💝🏆She is my definition of brave is being afraid but pushing forward anyway!
You are so right! Thanks, Catherine. 😊 ❄️ 🎄 🎅
We need to start considering the Golden Girls lifestyle! One really nice big 5th Wheel with 2 or 3 rooms and share the RV LOT RENT usually about $600 month which would be $200-$300 month as roommates. We could still keep our vans but have a permanent home for things like medical needs or just rest from the nomad life! I'm very interested in doing both but would love to have at least (2) roommates! I'm working on my van at the moment and I've also lived at a nice RV resort but can't really afford the RV LOT alone. I'm in Florida outside of Tampa near Plant City if anyone is interested! Please let me know. You could still travel as much as you like as often as you like but having a home base for things like a permanent address and a place to come home, sounds like a much better option. Some of us do not have families or children to fall back on. We could even do like a seasonal share to limit the cost of monthly lot rent.
You have some good ideas. 👍 Maybe do some research on Facebook or start a page for others interested in roommates.
She has everything anyone would ever need for camping! I like all those gadgets!!!
Some really great tips here and I loved her idea of sleeping in it in the driveway!
Right. 🙂
Oh my gosh she is so cute and be excitement is contagious. Love how she follows a lot of the same channels I do and she is so prepared. Thank you for sharing.
She's so open about her feelings that I think everyone can relate to. 😊
Wow, this lady has really done her homework. She has everything
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She's so sweet I wish her all the best❤️❤️❤️❤️cute van
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You did a great job getting your van ready. The next trip should be easier. If it doesn't feel right, leave a go somewhere you feel safe. Have a safe trip back home.
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Practicing in her driveway to see what she needs, so smart!
Yes it is. 😊
Bless her sweet heart ❤️. I'm glad she fought thru it and went too. Now if I can just start buying my stuff and get out there. I bought my mini van but the anxiety And being afraid of the unknown is so very true. Her van looks really nice. Looks like she thought of everything and I have been watching videos and making my list. I enjoyed this tour very much.
Thank you! We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
The diaper bag blew me away what a gadgets gal!!! Kudos fantastic tour!!!
Thank you, Julie. 😊 She did a great job showing us around.
She is so cute !!
Really organized & so very well supplied!!
I love this interview. She is so sweet and transparent and did a great job on her van!!! What a precious soul and you are too. Thank you ❤
Thank you, p C. 😊
Super organizer. CD holder for chargers - brilliant!
....a great interview, with a lovely lady . Thank you.
What a sweet lady. I wish the best for her. She's watched many videos & has researched how to do this.
I just got back from a van trip, overpacked with items not needed. Plus went from summer to winter, which required different gear.
It's not the same as a motorhome or travel trailer!
You're so right. 🙂 You can't appreciate how freeing minimalism is until you have found what you really need and let go of the burden of what you don't need.
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Ann.
Such a sweet lady luv the voices and thank you for not filling every pause with clacking high pitched filler music ; )
I've traveled the country for 7 weeks at a time and am anxious the first night anywhere, unless very familiar. I appreciate Shelia's transparency about her first night and day. It is very refreshing. I've watched this episode several times and each time, hear and see something I missed! Her ideas have reminded me so much of what I use at home or for travel that I could have been using for camping! I've taken notes this time, I'll surely remember as I am planning my build and camp hosting. Thank you Jan, for yet another great interview!
Thank you so much, Rochelle. 😊
I want to say that I’ve been through several hurricanes and everything I have purchased for camping came in handy for Hurricane Ida, she was a beast and I was glad I bought what I bought for camping. I do not regret one purchase cause if something I purchased was wrong at least it led me to the next right one!! lol if that makes sense! But thank u so much for responding!
I am also taking notes.
I LOVE how savvy she is!
Wow. She's got every gadget out there!
She was a great interview and really knows how to pack it away. I have all the equipment I need, just still saving for my van. Hope to meet you all out there on the road.
Hi Katiedid. 👋 Be sure to let me know when you get on the road. 😊
@@ButterflyTracks oh, I'll let everyone know, my excitement will not be contained!
Hi Jan such a cute lady and well organized. Good to see what people do. Take care stay safe and God bless you and your little doggies
Thank you, Sabra. 😊
My new favorite No Build..Thank you Hi Sheila..you are so well prepared
I loved this tour so organized and planned out
Hi Kimberly how are you. Greetings from California, Good video. Hope you’re safe from the covid. Have a good week and stay safe 😃😘 Scott
She has everything and more! Glad she is living her best life! There is nothing the fresh air and a long dog walk, can't cure! Her voice is so sweet.
Thank you, Margaret. 😊
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What a sweet, smart, brave, amazing lady. God bless you. 🤗
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Nice set up, all her needs and yet not cluttered.
Love her! I use the pellets of the wood I don't even need to use something for the urine because the wood soaks it right up makes it completely easy to throw out. If you're low income you'd qualify for Obamacare.
Hi how are you. Greetings from California, Good video. Hope you’re safe from the covid. Have a good week and stay safe 😃😘 Scott
What a lovely lady, thank you both for the interview. Hi from Australia 🥰 🇦🇺 and my little van, some really good tips here.
Thank you, Tara Cat. 😊
She is awesome for all her useable practical items!
I, too, have many light options. I bet she’s figured out her favorite ones by now.
Fantastic build. So much room for everything. While their may be things she will remove, why not start out with items that could be useful. Nice presentation.
Thank you, Linda. 😊 Shelia did a great job showing us around.
Fellow Louisianian here! I can't believe this is her maiden voyage! She has it all figured out! Nice no-build. I hope to be doing this in a few years!
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Same here! Great ideas!
Great video. She has a lot tucked away. I appreciate her talking about working through the anxiety. That’s where I am. I must work through it. Lost my husband a short time ago after a long illness. . Daughter says go mom, find yourself. We will be fine.
I love your daughter. Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
She rocks absolutely love her set up ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Jeanne how are you. Greetings from California, Good video. Hope you’re safe from the covid. Have a good week and stay safe 😃😘 Scott
@@franklinstephen3268 we are in Tehachapi ca 🇺🇸
@@jeannemarlene it’s nice meeting with you here. How’s everything over there?
Great video. She has so many wonderful tips and is so organized - amazing. Gave me some great ideas. Love the CD pack to organize your chargers and cables, I'm going to use one of those in my house. Looks like a fun meet-up and she is a delightful lady. Be safe.
Hi Carol. 👋 I love her spirit and so creative.
Oh my goodness, she has so many great ideas. And she is so encouraging. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Cindy. 😊 She's a superstar now. I wish she had a youtube channel.
@@ButterflyTracks Wish I could meet up with you all sometime. But alas, I am on the west coast, and my husband is not on board traveling too far any more.
@@cindysonger1210 Hi Cindy. 👋 Have you watched @TravelGrandma channel? She has meet-ups on the west coast and she is married.
Awesome minivan setup with great tips! I love the cd case idea to store the chargers! She is so organized- love love love!!!!
I love all her ideas! Cd case for the cords was a brilliant idea! Her coloring books for when it rains. Coloring is so soothing. In fact any crafts are soothing. I’d love to see the different crafts people do in their van! Love seeing people being creative! Keep loving life!✨✨✨
I totally agree! 💙🦋💙
I appreciate so much your sharing about your anxiety. Good for you for pushing through. I love that your dog is so chill.
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This lady found a lot of clever items! Great tour!
It was nice to meet you in person . That door cover is a big worry relief. I've worried my girls might open the window & jump out.
Yes, I want to get them too. 😍
My cat LOCKED me out of my van by standing up on the door!!! Those covers are fabulous! I also hid a door key on the outside of my van! It's only the door key - won't allow start of car.
So glad to see the Thule clamp on roof rack. Didn’t know such a thing existed. Was trying to find someone to attach rails then roof rack on my 2016 grand caravan as dealer said since it didn’t come from factory with rails it was an after market product and they couldn’t put them on. Now I know I don’t need rails and will be able to put rack on myself. Really loved the meetup and all the wonderful ladies I got to meet. Thanks so much for having it.
Hi Peggy! 👋🙂. I'm so glad you were there. Too bad Nicole had to crash the party. (Hurricane Nicole)🌀
This lady thought of everything.
She's so adorable and sweet. I wish her the best and to meet her someday.
She is absolutely adorable.😂
Isn't she?! 💙🦋💙
I retired at 62 and applied for my state insurance…it paid for everything!
I love the idea for the electrical cords. Genius!!
The cd case hack is pretty neat idea. I do the same thing. Happy she likes it too. She's so sweet and her van is lovely.
Wow….she is prepared for anything!!!!
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👏👏👏👏. A newbie who’s got even more, new and improved ideas!!!
She's done her research. 😎👍
Love the cd case for the charger cords idea!! I am going to store that idea in the back of my brain for later on!
I know! 😊 I learned a lot from her. She had several things I want to get.
I love this interview! She has been planning for this for a bit. I’m so proud of her!
She overcame her fears. That's brave! 👍
Holy moly…so much stuff. I like using cutting boards for trays. I do that in my home.
She did an awesome job! Its like Mary Poppins purse!
Right?! 😊
Loved this interview! Thank you Jan!
Thanks, Jennifer. 😊
I watch a lot of van life videos just to see what people are doing and living! This is one of the best ones I've watched! The lady was great and her voice I could get used to on a regular basis! Not being creepy just like her tones and pitch! Never made a comment like that before. Great video! Happy travels my friend!
Thank you, GMB. 😊 I know I saw a few things that I have to buy. Very creative.
@@ButterflyTracks Thank you for your reply! I wish you the very best life has to offer!
That’s so nice of you to say! I was always so self conscious about my voice, I decided to be brave that day and just do it and I’m glad Jan gave me that opportunity! Thank u Jan!
@@sheliafalgout5043 Well I'm glad you just did it! I hate talking on camera or to a crowd of people, which is kinda funny because I taught personal protection seminars for 30 years! I find it to be a mindset thing, when I'm on I'm on. You handled the pressure perfectly, don't change for anybody! Good luck my friend! P.S. Do you have a channel? I also have to say, I'm a 66 year old man. I don't do CZcams much unless I see who I'm supposedly talking to. Sounds silly now days but it's how I roll! Happy travels my friend!
@@gmb5370 I don’t have one now but if all goes well maybe by next year! We’ll see, thanks for the vote of confidence!
Man o man ..this chick has got a gadget furr everythingkts..fantastic ..😁
I love her. She is just special. ❤
Hi how are you. Greetings from California, Good video. Hope you’re safe from the covid. Have a good week and stay safe 😃😘 Scott
Sheila's almost got me beat in the over-prepared department! I found it hilarious that we had a lot of the same products in our car camping setup (I camp in my Hyundai Elantra hatchback). But she also had some really good ideas I hadn't considered.
That is awesome!
Very nice setup, that van has everything she will need and then some. Would've liked to see the bed and how much underbed storage she has. Nice job !
Thanks, Barb. 😊 She had so many innovative ideas that she didn't get to the bed.
I have the same van. It is so much fun to see what others have done.
Such a small space and can be done so many ways. Very creative. 👍
Wonderful job. I am living in slidell, la. Eventually I will van adventure
Look me up when u do!
What a lovely lady, you have a very nice van….it looks so cozy. Great job with your van.
We agree! 🦋
Love this_she’s got a ton of good ideas. And she’s so delightful. Thank you for posting this
You are so welcome! 🩵🦋🩵
She is gorgeous, such a nice person.
Cute set up! You've got lot's of great ideas! Magnesium Deficiency causes Charlie Horses, or muscle cramp in the legs. Take Magnesium Glutimate and I take mine with a chelated Copper supplement, because I'm a redhead. We are copper based people who need copper to absorb the Magnesium If you are stressed, or drink alcohol, you will lose your mag. cortisol causes you to pee it all out. also excess salt and sugar as in coke, etc. It's important to keep up your electrolytes too, so you can buy little packets to add to water. Also slicing Cucumber into water helps keep you hydrated. No need for cramps in your legs. Sleep with a bar of soap at the foot of your bed under the covers. It changes the ions in the air and keeps leg cramps away. Sounds crazy but works!
Good advice 👍
Great to see her taking the leap of faith. I know she’s going to own Vanlife lol she’s living within her comfort and I’m sure as she goes along she’ll make adjustments. One lesson you learn real quick is keeping Vanlife fluid knowing it’s ever changing. Very sweet human. Wishing you all safe travels
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She is absolutely wonderful 😊❤
Loved her and glad she didn’t turn around. ❤️
This woman is so inspiring ❤
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