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. Curious about our experiment in teeny-living? Then read more about #vanlife!
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Becoming Self-Employed… How I Got Here – Part One
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 over... One of the...
Honda Odyssey Minivan Camper Tour
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 those of...
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[van diary] Living In A Van Is Good For My Heartrate + My Favorite Tracking Apps
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 my heart beats, how...
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[vanlife diary] Our First Night in the Van
It's our 2nd morning waking up in the van. Since we're just starting out, we decided to make it easier on ourselves by staying at a campground, rather than straightup stealth camping. The place we found is in the middle of the Ocala National Forest in Florida --...
![[vanlife diary] The Things You Can Find On The Internet](https://pattybrower.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/laptop.jpg)
[vanlife diary] The Things You Can Find On The Internet
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...
![[vanlife diary] The Best Laid Plans](https://pattybrower.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/bestlaidplans.jpg)
[vanlife diary] The Best Laid Plans
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 unfamiliar, Headspace is a...
![[vanlife diary] Packing the Van Like a Game of Tetris](https://pattybrower.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/vanpantry-1.jpg)
[vanlife diary] Packing the Van Like a Game of Tetris
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...
![[vanlife diary] Today We Pack](https://pattybrower.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/vanpantry.jpg)
[vanlife diary] Today We Pack
We're almost there! It's the weekend and we're still in Port Orange, Florida, at Jeff's mom's house. Today I'm spending a few hours on client work, then Jeff and I are dry-packing (is that a term?) the van to see how much of what we think we can bring with us can...
How We’re Preparing to Live In Our Honda Odyssey Minivan
In just a few weeks husband-Jeff, Peppermint the basset hound and I will be heading out to live full-time in our Honda Odyssey minivan. I’m excited, scared, a bit anxious, a bit dreamy and pretty much cannot wait to hit the road! Since we decided to move into a...
A Tiny #Vanlife Wardrobe Capsule
Hey, hey, snugbugs! Jeff and I are busily preparing for our upcoming departure on our grand #vanlife adventure in just 2 weeks. In all honesty, Jeff's been doing most of the work while I focus on client work. Since we're planning on heading out on the road, we're...
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