life

Becoming Self-Employed… How I Got Here – Part One

Mar 19, 2018 | inspiration, patty brower communications, running a business, small business, Vanlife Diary

Hey Snugbuggles! Since we decided to head out to live in our van last fall, I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time in #vanlife Facebook Groups, Instagram Pages, and YouTube channels. There are a few questions that get asked over… and over… and... read more

Honda Odyssey Minivan Camper Tour

Mar 10, 2018 | #vanlife, plotting

Hey Snugbug friends! Jeff and I have been on the road and living in our Honda Odyssey minivan for just a bit over two weeks now and we thought it high time to take a lot of super not pretty photos and share our setup, what’s working, and what isn’t. For... read more

[van diary] Living In A Van Is Good For My Heartrate + My Favorite Tracking Apps

Feb 25, 2018 | plotting, Vanlife Diary

I’m obsessed with my iPhone. Specifically, I love tracking apps. I’ve never met a checklist or diary that didn’t appeal to me on a visceral level. I used to worry that I was thinking too deeply about life. My habits. How much I eat, walk, how often... read more

[vanlife diary] The Things You Can Find On The Internet

Feb 20, 2018 | life, Vanlife Diary

Tuesday morning and we’re heading out in just two more days. As I’ve been getting ready to head out to live in the minivan, I’ve spent a fair bit of time trying to figure out what it will be like. Figuring out stuff is my kryptonite (well, along with a lot of other... read more

[vanlife diary] The Best Laid Plans

Feb 19, 2018 | life, Vanlife Diary

Monday morning and three sleeps left ’till we head out on the road. Yesterday I finished the third ‘beginner’ track in Headspace, my meditation app, leaving me free to pick the next set of meditations based on what appealed to me. If you’re... read more

[vanlife diary] Packing the Van Like a Game of Tetris

Feb 18, 2018 | #vanlife, plotting, Vanlife Diary

Yesterday we worked on moving in to the van. It was a longer process that I really expected. First I fit together the kitchen like I was playing a game of Tetris. When we packed up the farmhouse in Minnesota, I tried to keep as many smaller baskets and Ikea organizers... read more

about patty

Hi there! I’m Patty. I’m a writer, maker and creative entrepreneur living on the road with my husband and Peppermint the basset hound. Read the blog for tutorials, tricks and inspiration. Visit the online shop to check out our handcrafted soaps, candles, cool finds and more. Curious about our experiment in teeny-living? Then read more about #vanlife! Are you a business owner? I also work with indie retail and creative business owners to build beautiful social media platforms, websites and email marketing programs.