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It’s But a Dream

By Sheila on 12.01.11

How we realized our dreams of quitting an unsustainable lifestyle, building our own tiny house and bicycling around the world. [Read More…]

And the winner is...

By Sheila on 06.09.11

“Little House on a Small Planet” Winner Congratulations to the winner of our most recent book giveaway: Mike Ellefson

We hope you enjoy “Little House on a Small Planet: Simple Homes, Cozy Retreats, and Energy Efficient Possibilities” by Shay Solomon (Photographs by Nigel Valdez), as much as we have.

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The Mad Dash & Another Book Giveaway

By Sheila on 05.29.11

** NOTICE ** At least one aspect of the following post differs from that which we implemented in the end-design and/or the actual construction of our Tiny House. For the most accurate and up-to-date information please refer to our eBook.

The Last Two Weeks!?!

I can’t believe after years of preparing for our round the world [Read More…]

Living in the Present while Planning for the Future

By Sheila on 04.30.11

Don’t forget to Enjoy where you are Right Now

It’s so easy to be looking forever forward and yearning for what is to come – the future. It’s harder for me to remember that it’s “now” that matters the most. Although we’ve packed away or sold most of our stuff, and our lives seem chaotic and stressful right now, I keep this little note hanging about to remind us to [Read More…]