I'm age 83 and intend to get a van and hit the road. I have alredy stopped buying unnecessary stuff as you have pointed out. Excited to get started. You are a breath of fresh. air
Let me get this right. You are going to sleep on the floor of a cold , damp van...Hold your bladder until you get to a public restroom. Park at night in your grandchildren's driveway. And you will be you said HITTING the road.? Maybe you should think of traveling with like a group of friends. The best to you -and - Happy Trails to you ......
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From the Netherlands, just do it! It will give you problems, but the journey will make you think every hour what am i doing with my gas, electric storage/panels in other words what am I doing with our planets resources. And the greatest reward, you are in nature! Enjoy!
I love you videos. I am 65 years old. I have been living your lifestyle my entire life. People thought I was weird in the 70's when i was recycling everything. I had to hunt down places to recycle. I used to get a year supply of magazines to read from the church paper drive....and then donate them back the following year. My daughters loved going with me on our "pilagings. I taught them the art repurposing materials. Their art supplies came from everything. Keep on keeping on. Well done.
I agree and have found myself recycling too. I also love growing my food and sharing it with others. Hope to have a place people can visit with their tiny homes. Garden or just buy fresh veggies and eggs. Showers, Wi-Fi, free movie night with popcorn and a crafting area. In Poconos in Pa. Elevation is flood safe and beautiful fall leaves with mountain views and natural springs.
@@faeriesmak I agree too. Love to expand my garden to a community garden. I want a place where people can showcase what they make or have a skill share and offer lessons.
Buy things that use batteries and use rechargeable batteries for them. Built-in rechargeable is a trap to buy new when the internal wears out, very common now. (See third paragraph.) Art materials are essential. You CAN be frugal and only buy nice supplies in small quantities. The digital "thing" is eventually a barrier to the real experience. ONE example: Try doing digital ceramics. Then again, experience turning mud into glass by putting it in a chamber as hot as the sun... (Graphite, Conte crayon, painting with buttery oil paint, The smell of Dektol as you transform reflected light into a tangible form, ... Case closed.) Immovable object against unstoppable force: You realize your (***excellent, IMO***) lifestyle is in complete contradiction to the consumerist economy that got you where you are, right? The natural soap company AND the fabricator of your digital tablet need to move inventory to stay afloat. More inventory sold, healthier company, in theory. How do you support one company without the other? How do these companies gather payroll for their employees? (The items don't make themselves.) What is the best way to support the little natural soap company and still support the digital tablet company that has more cash on hand than some countries on this planet? We are lucky to live in the first world.
Gifts... I purchase experiences for family, like a biplane ride or a fishing charter. This year I gave my husband and son a helicopter tour over the smokies. These are things people would never buy for themselves but will carry the memory of it for a lifetime
seabliss22 this is the route I started taking a couple years ago with gift giving. It's so rewarding and creates great memories. I hope this becomes the trend!
Another option is charity in their name - like, what was it... Unicef? That allow you to purchase say, two hens and a rooster for a poor family in another country and they get a nice thank you package. I gave that to my sister in law who used to keep chicks and she was amazed. I think Kiva (micro loan org) may have a sort of gift card thing, too.
@@HaveUSeenMyBaseball86 I just want to say that I think "seabliss22" is trying to kill off her family. Airplane and helicopter rides. This is what happens when they have so much money that they did in stupid ways.
I originally subscribed for the face and body paint videos and I stayed for the minimalist/scamp videos. I'm completely fascinated by you and your life!
Wow, this was really interesting. Your lifestyle is something I would have adopted when I was younger. However, now I'm 57 and disabled, so I couldn't do it. Your videos take me out of my dark apartment into a life much bigger. I loved the body painting videos and that's how I originally found your channel, oh so long ago, but your scamp videos have more lasting value, I think. Thanks for sharing your journey with us all. :)
Well, I know it has been a year since this comment but these videos make me want to live this way. I am 58 and disabled but I can get out some...when I do get out it takes a day or several to recover. My husband says a big NO to living this way but I wonder if I wouldn't feel better out in a Scamp somewhere. We aren't made to stay indoors all the time. If I were younger, I would be living life in a Scamp with no looking back.
since you said you read every comment i just wanted to say that i think you are absolutely lovely and your lifestyle gives me hope that life can be exactly what you make it and watching your videos makes me feel less trapped by societies bogus expectations. Thank you so much for being you
This was the biggest lesson I have ever watched. I am so stupid, throw out my garbage and not using and on the other hand buying bags to do the same job. thank you I will never buy another bag again. I love you guys. I watch you guys two three times a day. If I don't I will miss you. Love from Edmonton Alberta Canada
I recently picked up a job at a department store when my small business failed. I was doing MUCH better with my spending before this! I’ve been considering vanlife of some kind since I’ve seen your videos. I think it would help with my spending habits to live in a way that only allows me to have limited material goods. You guys are living in REAL LIFE even though you are part of one of the most glamorized lifestyle trends out there right now, so good for you guys!
I love videos like these because you move over ideas quickly so I don’t get bored by detail of ones I’ve heard already but can pick up new ideas in 10-15 minutes while I’m cleaning my kitchen! And then I can always go and look up the new ideas in more detail or think of how I would use it in my life. Thanks!
I lived in a teepee for a few years in the 70s. Although it wasn't as portable as the scampi, minimalism was essential. It was larger than most people's Small apartments☺️. I'm an old lady now and fondly remember the good old days. When my son asked me what my dream retirement home would be I showed him pictures of yurts off grid. 👵🏕️
I appreciate the amount of honesty this video has. It's not like "you have to make zero waste forever to be minimalist, and have like five belongings" it's just sharing so many things that we dont need and should rethink or stop using them. It's especially nice about the "plastic bag as a trash bag" part because I'm not going to be able to 100% avoid those types of containers but it doesnt mean I cant use them for this.
My father runs a bed and breakfast, he recycles everything, even styrofoam, he never brings garbage to the end of his road. You guys are going great minimizing your trash footprint. Great job.
I am starting to save styrofoam and paper cups to plant seedlings. I try to reuse plastic bags, even washing them between uses. I also have cut waaay back on almost all items you mentioned. I pretty much exclusively prepare food at home, so I'm not eating out which can get pricey. I sew my clothes. I clean many things with baking soda and vinegar. I haven't had a tv in about seven years. I had to downsize to an essentials only lifestyle. It's a choice I made to purge and not accumulate.
I will soon be getting a new 16 foot Scamp. So I will travel the minimalist path also. Been using Bronner's soap for over 30 years, great stuff. Started recycling back in the middle 1970's. Great vid, enjoy seeing what you are doing.
I love to hear all the great ideas people have. I'm wanting to make a community garden project on some land here up in the Poconos in an area safe from floods and mid range seasons that include mountains with fall leaves an some snow but then Spring comes back very quickly. Growing native plants as raspberries, mulberries that don't need to be sprayed. Blueberries and paw paws.. just for starters.
I'm 62 turning 63 soon Nothing wrong with minimal Living , Once We figured out that all the things T.V. tells Us We need Is For the Most Part Unnecessary , Last new ride was in 2006 and Don't want any car payment ! Living within my Means is Super Cool .
Girl, I love your thought and your delivery of it! I’m an rv’er girl of almost 6 and a half years now, and you are so on point, the trouble is when the people you live with think all that stuff is necessary (my family lives with me in our rv), and then counter with my weakness, sentimental cards and gifts. I’m in a country that’s new to me (ish) and some of my family and friends are across the ocean. But even from the ones here, I have a hard time giving away or throwing gifts or cards made for me years and years ago, it’s just so full of sentiment. So that’s my ‘I’m not super good at this’ weakness. Last year my family really began to understand my living with less point of view (after almost 4 years of me living it!) and they thankfully started giving me gifts I really need, wrapped in fabric that I’ll use later. An example is they’ll give me a quality piece of jewellery I don’t have, as one gift from everyone (as opposed to lots of smaller ones), and they’ll make sure it comes from the store without plastic or with least as possible. Then they’ll wrap it in cotton cloth squares that I use to cushion breakable objects in the rv when we’re travelling. I love those gifts so much and I’m so grateful to my family for seeing my point of view. Now I’m back to excitedly looking forward to gifts again because I know that they know what I truly want, and if there’s nothing I need, then they give me digital music money. I Always love that. ;) I hope you make more videos about smart rv living! I just discovered your channel, I don’t know how long you’ve been in the rv home world, but I think you’ll be happy in this camp ;) literally! ;D
Oh such a good job with the 30 things! Here is my latest challenge. I recently retired. There are two of us. We are in a house., next month renting out the lower level. . The fun. I have already adopted many of your ideas. 1.Jewlery. Sold or donated. 2.Clothes, sold or donated. I have about 30 things to wear in any season, this includes outer-wear, jewelry and shoes, boots or sandals and a purse. Since I am in the Sub Tropics in Georgia we have mild winters so there is only like 2 seasons here, cool and hot. 3.Trash. I collect all food scraps for the worm compost. I have recycled and composted since the 70's. 4.Recycle everything, drive to the recycle center in the county, and end up with one small bag of actual trash per week. 5. Grocery shop. I bring my own groc. bags. I support the local Farmer Markets. DO NOT want to collect bags. 6.Dog Food. I buy dry and supplement half of his diet with a nutritous mix of chicken, pea, bean, celery, pumpkin and coconut oil mix that I make from scratch with whole chicken, freezing it for safer consumption, just get his meals out the day before to thaw in fridge. 7. Skin. I only use argon oil on my face, and goat milk soap to wash. (Moroccan oil) it feels so nice and packed with VIta-E. I use shampoo and conditioner and the goat soap. I like makeup but use very ,very little; only for dress up or Christmas or Halloween when I make up for my famous witch. I love Dr. Bronner and use it a lot for washing clothes. 5.I bought wool balls for the dryer and use rose geranium on them Mmm smells lovely. 6.Drive. I piggy back errands. This month have only put 200 miles on the RubySu the Subaru. So still have a half a tank. yaas. 7. Books and Periodicals. I love to read and get them all free from the library and down load to the ipad. Thats about 7 things to your 30. Oh in winter I put the geraniums in the basement. just keep them watered about 1x month. Pull them all back out in spring and we are good to bloom. Geraniums are great like that. So many of us out here doing our part. You are are having the best time. So thankful for young folks like you. Keep it up! Blessings. Nameste.
Utah Jeff ... here ... I have been following you for awhile and I appreciate your dedication to the lifestyle. It reminds me of my earlier days .... you do not miss what you do not have.... I grew up in the 60’s and the Hippie people were very similar in lifestyle . I would backpack into a high mountain stream in Oregon and spend a week there with some close friends. It was amazing to float down a stream with snorkel and fins and meet a Salmon ...,coming up the river to spawn ... those experiences you never forget
I Love watching your channel! My husband and I are restoring a vintage 13 foot Boler travel trailer to #1 save it from the dump and #2 save money traveling. We are new on our zero waste journey but are learning. Thanks for sharing about your journey and adventures! 🙂🙏
Yes we know about the 10 year restrictions but that pertains to campers with plumbing ( bathrooms). Ours will not have a bathroom or gray water storage.. So we are good at most campgrounds. 🙂👍
Love this! Stopped all the body products years ago. Then most of the cleaning products are gone. So freeing! Still moving forward and these are great ideas!
I don’t know if you ever see comments on these older videos but I’m a newer viewer and have been going back to follow your journey from the get-go. I wanted to tell you how great your videos are! Not just the content, but the quality Of the “film” itself. I follow a few couples doing somewhat the same Lifestyle of you and Baron but the quality of yours is by far to best!! It’s obvious you put a lot of time and love into editing! I don’t think people realize how much extra time it takes to film everything you are doing!! Anyhow, just thought I’d tell you how impressed I am and how Much I enjoy watching!
I never understood the access to a shower part of van life. I grew up without a toilet or shower in my house, but remained clean, even after a day of chasing the cows into the field. All you need is water and a rag (towel for fancy people) If you have a way to warm water, you can warm water for a bath. They have collapsible tubs now, so if you have room enough to walk in your van, you can wash. I do home health care on the side and some are bedridden, so how do you think I keep them clean. Water, soap, and a towel. I can clean every part of them thoroughly, so their skin will not break down, you must understand the reason for washing.
My mother grew up in the country and she stated they had a well to draw water from. The old folks took a lot of basin baths for many years in day gone times....
Gee I didn't know I was a minimalist all these years. There wasn't one item that you don't buy NOW that for years I haven't bought on a regular basis. 15 years ago a friend came over to my house. She saw I didn't have a TV. She wanted to go out immediately and buy me one. I told her I hadn't watched TV regularly for at least 15 to 20 years. She couldnt undersrand how I could live without one. I found when I unplugged the TV my need to purchase nonessentials dropped dramatically. Ditto with magazines, and other media. When in my early 20's (1970's) I was in boot camp. TV, radio, and newspapers were not allowed. We were told if something happened and we needed to know we would be told. I have found that with in minutes of a important event happening I find out about. For example I was informed about the towers being hit before the 2nd plane hit. Disengaging from social norms /peer pressure was very liberating for me. Introspection is much more beneficial than a Starbucks. PS I grew up in Lenexa.
We're about the same age. I had to laugh. My mother bought me a tv when I had a toddler, so that she could watch Sesame Street. It's long gone, and not replaced. Everything you say rings true to me, too.
Love the videos you and Barron put out. They're genuine and don't try to sell a false narrative of what it's like to live off grid or as a minimalist. I truly appreciate what you both share with us in your experiences and the frankness about the topics you speak on.
Hey. I am a 59 years young Swedish woman. Nowadays I sleep in a soon campervan. But I am also rebuilding my old camper... in case of "emergency". I like your videos 💖
I recently got my wood sticker. I've been needing inspiration lately, so I got one for motivation. Now I can't figure out where to put it. You are beautiful ! No make up needed. It can be very difficult to go off grid or be minimal in this modern world. The resources, needs or environment can vary for everyone. You seem to have found a very generous balance of those. Recycling, going green etc. is very noble and needed in our world. Unfortunately many methods actually create a larger impact on the environment than what it may appear on the surface. Humans are the most wasteful creatures on the planet. A lot of homeless people are minimalist. But it's funny that I have seen some homeless people have more stuff collected up than you have in your scamp.
I love your videos! I am always amazed and a little envious of your life. Now, At my age, (52) I look back and wonder how different my life could have been if I had lived more aware & authentic. You both are to be admired!
Hi Pearl Bubbles no ma'am not yet.. We started at our local state park (testing the waters per say) I have always had to think out things first lol... but we ended up loving it!.. So we started doing 6 months in there and 3 months home and then 6 months back in... We were back and forth.. I wanted to make dang sure this was the life we wanted to live before we decided to move on.. Well then we started doing other parks close by to my hubby's job..... And then we just never went back home... My husband is now invested with his Job and next year we hit the road.... So its going to be a Great Adventure... He will still have to work and do seasonal jobs so his SS don't lapse but we are ready!.... :)
@@justaroundthebend6679 Good for you!! There is so much to see and learn! Being a park host is one way to go..also I have friends who are disabled veterans who did get free overnight park passes in Washington state parks. Every state is different. I want to travel too! Lol have fun!
This was incredibly helpful. My partner and I have been living nomadically for the past 7 months and I resonate with SO much of what you said. It's so refreshing to hear someone else talk so freely and easily about not needing MOST of the stuff that's out there.
I love this. I actually already do most of this while I am still in my house (I am planning a nomadic shift within the next 4 years). It is great to develop a voice that stops me before I buy anything. We all have WAY more stuff than we need. Personally, though, I totally disagree about the live music! To me listening to live music is transcendent and is one of the best uses for money! Also I believe in supporting artists when I am able to and musicians can have a tough go (the ones that I like anyway) when so much music is available for free. Anyway, I continue to love your videos!
Whatever is old becomes new again. Minimalist/essentialist. My grandparents lived through the depression and my grandma use to tell me how they made do with very little. They were happy though and a great sense of community around them. We lost that a long time ago.
Hit hard by the 08 recession, went from a luxury apt in So Ca to the Walmart parking lot with partner, autistic son, daughter, 2 dogs, 2 cats. Lost my beautiful plants, both cats, 1 dog, my leather furniture and other items got wrecked being stored in a non temp controlled public storage for 3 yrs of homelessness. Stayed 18 months at a KOA campground. Now live in a townhouse in a lower class neighborhood. I never want to go without a roof, walls, building, heating/ac, electricity and plumbing again. Glad your happy, diversity is the spice of life. We all travel a different road.
For laundry try using white vinegar it cleans your clothes and when they come out of the dryer they are soft and they do not smell like vinegar and vinegar is a lot cheaper to buy then laundry soap or even dr. Bronner's
yes, distilled white vinegar and baking soda and water in a bucket gets the job done ...sun dried for fresh crisp clothes:) I do it every other day..makes laundry a piece of cake:) hardly takes any time at all:)
Pearl Bubbles I don't use washing machine so not sure what size a large load is for you. If a spray bottle has 500 ml (two cups size) I would put 100 ml vinegar 400 ml water. Huge things of vinegar are cheap at costco, and it has no oily residue like Bronners
Love it! I actually love the longer videos! You're in my top 5 favorite people to follow and I love getting the alerts that you posted a new video! Love all your content! You give me a glimpse of what to expect for my future as a nomad and your very real and honest about your life in the Scamp! As always, thank you so so much for sharing! You, kamp and Barron are awesome!! Totally going to buy one of your stickers for my truck ❤️
I feel ya with the gift giving. I dont find value in physical items as gifts either, but I realized that many people in my life DO- I choose now to celebrate THEM in the way THEY prefer, and some people genuinely appreciate and value objects. In celebrating a loved one, I don’t think it’s about what I want or value, it’s what they do😊
I love Dr. Bronners! In preparation of van life (which never happened) I started bathing 1-2x/day with just 16 oz water, a wash cloth and a couple of drops of Dr. Bs. It's seriously as good as a shower. I learned it from some full-time truckers. So many people freak about how much you can do with Dr. Bs but it's really incredible. This was the 1st video I've watched of yours. I'll look for more. Great job!
For me, it would be so hard to give up my makeup and art supplies🤔 I enjoy drawing digital but there’s just something about a piece of paper, paint brush,and watercolors that I can’t give up on.
as a thought why not re-use or re-purpose other "things" to use asa canvas. Such as old windows or doors or lamp shades or old barn wood planks or cd's, or old sheets/blankets found at thrift stores, etc etc. etc...the sky is the limit here. Not trying to be judgmental just throwing out ideas some might not have thought of.
I’ve been considering the iPad because so much of my art supplies is recycled and normally is only useful for one particular project. It is way too easy for me to collect things to paint on, and never use them!
My daughter is a digital artist, so I understand that it does have value and it is art. however I am not ...I paint primarily and it's just not the same. however I did have to live in a trailer almost full time for a couple of years and I found that colored pencils were the best solution for portable art. they have these wonderful binders that zip up that hold a hundred of them at a time, and you don't have to have any kind of special solvents or even water. You don't have to worry about things having to dry. if you do want to go that route they have watercolor pencils and these cute little brushes that you can fill with water to manipulate them once you put them down on the paper. It's a portable, easy-to-manage way of creating for those who might be looking for a solution that is not electronic. They even have colored pencil by number sets for people who want to do something casual or simple. I've actually used them myself personally on vacation or such, and just use the board with the lines on it is a base to create a full-blown work of art.
Add 1cup of vinegar to your rinse water when doing laundry. It’s a fabric softener and makes clothes smell clean and fresh. Also cuts the soap so clothes rinse cleaner.
I loved your video! I am 66 years old and navigating living the rest of my years in a healthy way not just for my body, but spiritually, and environmentally. I loved your tips. I practice many of them. I am praying about making a big journey in my Impreza with my Yorkie and living out of the car. I am gleaning as much info as possible. I may go through Kansas again. If I do perhaps we can enjoy a cup of tea! Blessings to you!
Vickie... I love dogs too! The more I learned about the treadmill I used to be on, the more I positively know that "real living" experiences have to be enjoyed the harder ways by doing without expensive luxuries. I have been at the very top. No...there's no way to summarize decades of experiences. The most wise people in the world actually have less "friends" than others. My true best friend is still a ...dog! They are so loving and can be trusted better than most any person can be trusted. That's an extremely rare trait that I assume you know about. And yes, I truly have been at the top in more than one industry. I finally truly know way more about the term "man's best friend". I've been wiser than most for decades, but learning never ends. I recently finally realized for a reasons I can't summarize, exactly why dogs are truly humans best possible friends. You're comment obviously caught my attention. Enjoy!
Ever since rawkristibeauty talked about you, i started watching you. And im glad i did. U inspire me to eat healthier, live smaller etc. Keep being amazing
Thank you for being such a genuine person Elsa! you inspire me to change my way of living honestly. I am more eco conscious now thanks to you. I see myself in a different light now too. I get to excited to see your new content. You two rock!
I Love this episode. I watch you guys all the time, you're both so amazing. My health isn't very good and I'm 67 years old, but I live thru you two. I Thank you with all my Heart for doing what you do and show us things and not using that "F" word.
My mom was in the living room while I watched this and she said "she's a genius!" When you were talking about how you used potato chip bags for your garbage bags! And how you just take them to town to dispose of! Lol love watching your videos!
Elsa, I just thoroughly enjoy your videos. At 67 years of age I find the addiction to things is horribly hard to get freedom from! I finally, after 52 years of smoking, have made it 3 months without cigarettes!!(Party time every day, ya know?) and I so admire what you and Barron have (are?) doing. I need to put a list in front of my face EVERY time I to shopping. Because of current, but not permanent, I am not able to downsize as I would like because I can't drive right now, so I can't tow a trailer, so I live in a mobile home AND, OF COURSE, I filled it up. It seems like faster than the blinking of my eyes and I am drowning!!! YIKES!! I am going to start this very hour to become an essentialist. It won't look the same as yours, but I will take on about 25 of your listed things. After surgery and recovery, which will take many months, the BIG REDUCTION will begin. I'll then be able to drive again and I have wanted to live in a tiny travel trailer for several years. After another six months or so I will probably be able to buy one like I want as a PREVIOUSLY OWNED, trailer and save big bucks! (Fingers crossed) I have some of your stickers and have them put where they will inspire me. Thank you beautiful, young lady with a delightful partner and charming dog, for inspiring a 67 year old man!
This is so awesome. Take it one step at a time and you will do very well. I didn't come up with this all at once and still have more I can do! I've been practicing for some time!
Curtis, go for it! I'm 65 and just starting the process of clearing out my home to sell and get down to essential living in a van. Very excited about it! I've camped all my life and know it is the life for me. I have health issues, but have decided that I want to live the rest of my life on MY terms! :-)
I don't live in a van or camper , but I did downsize to 400sq feet about 11 years ago . I like the idea of use it up wear it out , do without . Great tips ! Many of which I use myself . One thing I couldn't do tho , is to get rid of my art supplies . I have a small studio where I create things " upcycled " and sell them at a store . I have a garden , so I compost much of my waste . You guys are inspiring ! Keep the buds coming
Makeup I can do without but I cannot , will not, live without antiperspirant. It’s just me. I wash my hair every other day. I like to smell clean mostly for my wellbeing. I do love your videos. They are always fun and interesting and I learn something every time. Think your honesty is something we all crave. You are beautiful Elsa. Thanks for sharing your daily life with us!
I love watching you guys! You have been such an inspiration on helping shift my mindset to become more of a minimalist. Continue living such an amazing life!
Diva Cup is a GAME CHANGER!! I hope folks will take at least a few pieces of your experience and apply it to their lives. Even small changes make big a difference. Also...the outtakes with Kamp talking back were hilarious....and relatable. ❤
I never used a diva cup (not invented when there was a need) but younger women recommend them for long distance hikers. I have a question about them though. How do you empty them in a public bathroom or if you are out in the wild ? Isn't it a little messy ? Especially with no access to running water (wilderness) ?
@@djg5950 when I am not at home, I can rinse it with a bottle of water. At home, after you dump it, you clean it in the sink and put it back in. Then clean up. Since you can wear it 12 hours, you change it when you wake up and when I go to bed. Great for long trail runs
Another type is the "keeper". It is sold online at keeper.com. I have used one for 15 years. She is right, it is life changing. It doesn't dry you out the way tampons do, and you can put it in in the morning when you think you might start you period at work, and then forget about it the whole work day. Or you can put it in at bedtime, and not have to get up in the night.
@@rogerpeggywheat1630 Oh, how I wish that they had been invented years ago. And USB rechargeable stuff. I've gone a little crazy with a few of those things: shower, radio, headlamp, water pump for my home. Solar is the only way to recharge, too. My, how far we've come! Not all progress is awful.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. I already follow many of your principles, but it’s good to have it reinforced in my mind to keep going on this happy path and adopt a few new ideas. Like you I cannot see the sense in lining a rubbish bin with plastic. I just throw anything that I can’t find a compostable use for straight into the kitchen bucket and then transfer to the rubbish bin which gets picked up weekly with surprising little odour. Sometimes when I’m pruning I’ll put a few branches in the bottom of my rubbish (trash) bin and that helps keep it clean.
Spending money on experiences is a much better investment than spending it on stuff. One thing that I couldn't give up is concerts, I'm 43 and have yet to outgrow them. Great video!
Random fun fact about the swimsuits: I worked as a Maritime Archaeologist a couple of summers, and swimsuits go through a LOT of wear when they're constantly rubbing against wetsuits that are put on, then pulled off, then put on again, etc. and so on EVERY DAY. So most of us girls just wore a quality sports bra and fitness shorts. They held up a LOT better, and then after you dried off, it wasn't awkward putting your clothes back on over it since it was already something meant to go under clothes.
I wear uv filtering swim leggings and long sleeve swim tops because one of my meds makes me high risk for skin cancer and i wear a sports bra and fitness shorts too for the same reasons you listed. Plus, they're just much more comfortable.
@@littlebirdlife2389 hope your doing better as so many pulls must take. I've finally got down to a couple pulse whole foods and vitamins our food now lacks. Can't wait to get my co.munity garden going so I can make more nutrient dense foods.
I don't hang around with unnecessary stuffs. A friend of mine called me a minimalist. However I wash everyday... Sanitary is important for your health unless you want your life length to be minimal too...
As I age, I find myself using less, getting by on less, worry less. I love the min lifestyle. I spent my life so far, chasing the dream that we were told to chase. That dream makes others profit from our worry, work, and sacrifice. In a few years I will shut the door for the last time on that life, lock it, and throw away the key (well, recycle the key) and then go see the oceans from a sailboat. I'm so glad to see you kids enjoying your young years (health) doing things that generations past waited to do only to find they physically couldn't. Keep the vids coming.
Bravo for all the essential tips..I love to term "essentialist"! Before reading further some people might find this is too much info they want to know but for the ladies it is important: Not everyone can use a Diva cup. For people who have heavy periods you will be changing the cup every hour. I know from personal experience. You might have to use a pad with it to be safe. There are washable pads but camping might be challenging. It is doable though.
Your list is comprehensive, organized and your presentation passionate and subdued. I'm impressed with your drive to learn and apply what you learn to change your life for the better of yourselves and the whole. You are beautiful, intelligent and most of all impressive in your remarkable tenacity. Well done darlin, thank you for what you do.
She's so right about so much, including dog toys. No dog knows the difference between an overpriced molded toy versus other safe alternatives like one of those empty plastic water bottles people buy by the case. My sister's little dog loves those empty water bottles! I'm sure you all may know of others. I have so much respect for so many rv'ers educational video's.
Oh, on the trash bag thing! I use my dog food bags. Dog food gets dumped out of them, into plastic buckets with an airtight Gamma Seal lid, so the food stays fresh and doesn't attract bugs/mice, and I use the bag as my trash bag. Since they're pretty heavy duty, you can carry them out and dump what's in them without having to throw them away, and they come in different sizes, so you can get the size bag that works best for you, and by the time you buy the next bag, the old one can be funky inside (meat juices, melon juices, etc), so you just toss the old one in the recycling bin and use the new one. :)
SilverFlame819 FTI: the dog food bag is actually made to keep the food preserved & fresh. If you notice how the inside of the bag is kind of “greasy” or has a smoothness to it that’s to keep the food from getting rancid faster which btw is what happens when you transfer the food to ANY plastic container, no matter how tight the seal is. You can store the food in the plastic to keep out the insects and/or mice but try to get a container big enough to allow you to put the bag inside (that holds the food).
Hiya. I do this too, have done for years - they are much heavier duty than 'normal' bin bags (which I also use :-[ ) - and my dog food doesn't last long enough to go 'rancid' because I feed it to my monsters too fast. I've NEVER in 30 years had a rancid dog food problem! If this were an issue I would buy in smaller quantities.
My dog food doesn't last long enough to get rancid (I have three med-lg dogs) but I do reuse the bags as trash bags in my dog/laundry room. Great bags. If the bags are clean I am sure they will work well at the beach too for wet clothes.
My Grandma has been using dog food bags as garbage bags for probably longer than some of us have been alive. She also only accepts paper bags at grocery stores and then doubles them up and has a perfect sized trash can to put the bags in and she uses those to hold the trash until they're ready to be thrown out and then uses 2 more bags to replace them.
Oh Elsa, I'm really enjoying learning along with you about Scamp life. I had originally wanted to build my own tiny house but living in a Scamp just seems like such a better fit. It's really encouraging to me to watch your process as you document it through your videos. My heart is aligned with the way you live your life...and that's the key...you're LIVING! So thank you for sharing your life with us on the RU-vids! So much love to you from Missouri!
Girl you are so inspiring! If I were young again I would follow your path. I do learn many things from your videos and enjoy living vicariously through your adventures!
Hello my dear, I must say that your video makes so much sense. As far as make up you don't need it you have a glow of gorgeousness that makeup would hide. I'm a new fan. Hope to see more videos. Thank you so very much.😊😊😊😍😍
Elsa, you are a Pro! I personally know, the body adjusts well when you stop using all the chemicals on and in it. It may take a few months for the body to adjust for newbies though. Fast Food is loaded with chemicals I don't miss it, I can regularly find Fresh Farmers Markets/roadside stands for my take-out food, but careful some can be pricey. Hope you do some colder weather this year, I do appreciate season changes being born in Georgia.
Avoiding skincare chemicals has enhanced your natural beauty. As for deodorant, I have been using the same rock deodorant for 4 years now and I won't go back to anything else. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Elsa, you are practical.high energy, and to the point. I am 75 years young, so i will tell my grandchildren about you. I do like your style. Yes, you do get our attention. I will look forward to seeing you again. Happy scamping. Brenda in Lubbock
I'm so impressed and inspired with your life style . I can't wait to get started and hit the road ! Your recipes are so scrumptious . Keep up the great videos 😍
For people like me whose skin really doesn't agree with coconut oil, I recommend trying Flaxseed oil. It's the real deal for me and doesn't break me out and clog up my skin the way coconut oil does!
I was curious as to what the thirty things were so I clicked the link, the next thing I know I was taking notes..on my laptop! lol This is a great video to bring about awareness of our carbon footprint and how to minimize it. No more K-cups for me! Thanks for the video!
If you use rice or bean bought in bulk you can use the giant hemp bags or burlap as trash bag and some smaller ones can be used for planting or potted cute decor plants just a tip from the Gypsy in me 😊 many blessings and send good positive vibes.
I loved your tips, some i have been using for years. But what i really wanted to tell you is; you remind me so much of Jodie Foster when she was your age. It's the eyes mainly but certain facial expressions also are very much alike. It was a joy watching you and will remember you as Jodie jr. Keep making people realize the real values of recycling. Poor people have been recycling all their lives, we just didnt know that's what it was called while we were actually keeping our earth greener! Keep up the good work.
Styrofoam. When restaurants put my take-out in styrofoam, I always recycle it ANYWAY! If they get enough of it, they can jolly well learn to deal with it. Here in Michigan they only recycle what's profitable. Question is: why do we allow companies to produce what isn't recycleable? Plastics. I give the Recycler all plastic wrappers, too. My sister set up a recycle program for a major aerospace company in the 1980's. She learned that ALL PLASTIC is recyclable.
I love my kcup coffee! You CAN buy the recyclable cups and the used grounds are good for many things .. but things like plastic bags, straws, styrofoam boxes ect..gotta go.. why cant ppl just bring a shopping bag to the grocery store or even a cardboard box if you buy alot. We shop at aldi's and they do not use plastic bags.. you grab a box or use a grocery bag.
I use to watch your videos since many years (since the time you did makeup, yas) and you can't imagine how much I'm happy to see that both of us changed in a similar way (ugh sorry I'm french I don't always succeed at expressing myself in english so, sorry for the mistakes) anyway, I loved the person you was and I love how you are now, your lifestyle, your mentality etc. Thanks a looot for you're videos, I hope you're as blossomed as you deserve to be ;)
I don't know what you wash your hair with but your hair is beautiful... and you have such a natural beauty I can see why you don't even need makeup. Thanks for the video!!
Thanks for sharing this. It gave me good ideas on a lot of things I can improve and adjust. As I have been learning I have been making adjustments on the things I buy. It’s incredible to think that well you don’t know what you don’t know and that many of us without realizing have created a lot of waste just because of ignorance. I appreciate that we have so many resources now to learn and improve for ourselves and the planet. Thanks again! 💗🌻🌷
That's exactly it! Most people simply aren't aware of their over consumption and trash production. I'll see people walking out of grocery stores with carts full of plastic bags, food inside. I think, "how can they not understand how wasteful that is..?" but remember that 4-5 years ago I was doing the same thing. Now, I try to do my best. Thank you for the comment!!
Jesus Christ is King What does all this have to do with her video on how she has learned to be less wasteful? Please do not bully or judge. Each persons religion/ beliefs and lifestyle should be respected. You are making cruel judgments without any reason. Jesus spoke about love not hate. More love is what the world needs not more hate.
I am so excited that I found your journey! Thank you so much for such insightful ideas. I am glad you are speaking my truth and I pray others will hear you also!
I loved this video! I’m trying to go as little waste as possible and be as conscious as I can be about the things I use and buy. Thanks for sharing your lifestyle with us💕
Get a little wood stove to stay warm, forage for wood pieces for free. Also can cook on top with cast iron and warm water in a kettle for doing dishes, shower, etc. There was a propane heater in a cabin I lived in, was pain in the ass to fill and weird wet heat. Wood stove therapeutic the smells, crackling, dries to the bone Harry Potter yer a wizard
Id love to follow your life style. Baron is incredibly blessed to find such an attractive innovative motivated realist as you. You are 5D and priceless :-)
I just started watching your youtube videos. I love the common sense, down to earth information that you bring to your videos. Less is more and life is change. You've figured this out so much earlier than I did. Buen Camino!!
Smiling.. Love your videos.. Recently my husband and I started taking road trips and we sleep in my SUV. In the forest by running water . I think about you and your lifestyle every time we go. But the moisture is a problem everything gets damp. Yup window is open. We leave in the morning for Montana. Chance of frozen mix and 32 degrees. This should be interesting. Hugs and best to you!
Try keeping those 'silicon gel' packets that look like little packets of salt; Often found in new products. They help soooo much with moisture. Just throw a few by your windows or with your clothes!
I just came across your videos 3 days ago & have been binge watching every evening! I’m 55 and I could seriously learn soooo much from you! I also am attuned to all kitchen sounds because of your great editing!! Keep the videos coming!!
Very good info to make us think! Thanks for taking the time to make the video and remind us of how much waste and unnecessary purchases we make. Nice way to line your pockets with savings!
I lost my desire for concerts after Elton John. $300 for tickets for a show we could not even make out what was on the huge tv screen let alone the stage. Go online buy their lifework and DVD you get more out of it.
I absolutely agree with this. I use Dr Bonner for cleaning, laundry and such. I make my own soap. When you stop using detergent and fabric softener it's an adjustment. I washed some with it after not using it. Not only was the scent overwhelming but it felt slimey. If you want your stuff to smell nice yet a bar of soap and cut it in pieces and put with clothes and such. Makes it smell nice and it will make the soap harder so it lasts longer in the shower
I sweat easy as well, especially if I am cold for some reason. Equal parts baking soda and corn starch (enough to fill a used up deodorant stick when done) And then melt coconut oil and put it in by the tablespoon till you get a kind of thick paste. Spoon fill the used up deodorant stick container then place it in the fridge to re-harden. Just keep in mind when storing it that it will melt again if stored much above 95 degrees. I also made bar soap and when you use that with the deodorant your good bacteria, that works to destroy the smell causing bacteria, isn't being killed off by the commercial soaps. It can take a couple weeks for the good bacteria to recover. Once it does you could even skip showers and still not smell. I did an experiment about 10 years ago. I showered only using the homemade soap (even for my hair) and the homemade deodorant for 2 months. May not have needed that long, but just wanted to be sure the natural bacteria had a chance to recoup. Without telling anyone, I then stopped showering, also stopped using the deodorant. After 2 weeks I nonchalantly asked if I smelled during the hugs goodbye. They said no. My family is not the type to say no just to make you "feel better". Once I explained, they did confirm that I really did not have any bad body odor. I do shower more often than that, just wanted to see if the natural bacteria made any difference. All I know is when I use commercial soap and deodorant I usually start smelling by the end of the work day. That experiment to me proved that the commercial stuff may be more convenient, but the natural stuff actually works much better, simply by allowing the body to do what it was made to do. Anyway, thought I would share. We who sweat easy still benefit from staying away from chemicals and commercial detergents. Hope it was helpful info.
njgramm omg..... I’ve never heard of anyone else sweating when they get cold too!!! I sweat soooo much in my underarms it literally leaves sweat stains and it’s the worst in the WINTER. It’s almost like my body is over working itself trying to stay warm it sweats. I am going to try this deodorant trick I’ve never heard of it!!!! U might have just saved me
