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Let New Adventures Begin!

Let New Adventures Begin!

By Patrick Finegan

We are Patrick & Laura (& Redford), Living in a 192 sq. foot Tiny House on Wheels since 2016. This is the story of how we downsized from our 1,400 sq foot condo to living the (sort of) minimalist lifestyle. Our goals were to create more financial freedom, to live a more sustainable lifestyle, to make our health a priority and to make more time for travel and outdoor activity. We love camping, backpacking, hiking and kayaking. In 2019 we purchased a 16 foot Scamp Travel Trailer to travel and scout out a piece of property where we can homestead in the future. Lets make it happen!
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Ep. 5 The Story of Our Tiny House Part 2: Building, Delivery, Furnishing, Parking, Downsizing, and finally Moving IN

Let New Adventures Begin!Aug 02, 2021

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Ep. 5 The Story of Our Tiny House Part 2: Building, Delivery, Furnishing, Parking, Downsizing, and finally Moving IN

Ep. 5 The Story of Our Tiny House Part 2: Building, Delivery, Furnishing, Parking, Downsizing, and finally Moving IN

This episode is part 2 in the story leading up to our transition into the tiny house movement. We signed the contract to start the build in January 2016 with our Builder: Titan Tiny Homes of Chicago. From then until it was delivered on April 19th we had a lot to prepare for...including figuring out where we were going to park it long term. Once we had our spot and the house rolled in then the REAL work began- we spent several weeks finishing the interior and getting ready to move from our 1,400 sq foot condo to our 192 sq foot Tiny House on Wheels :)

We are just a normal couple living a rather unusual lifestyle in a Tiny House on Wheels (192 square feet) trying to fit more adventure, travel and exploration into our lives! We love to go camping, hiking, backpacking, kayaking…and traveling with our 16 foot Scamp Trailer. We have an awesome Adventure dog named Redford that is up for anything. Come with us as we Let New Adventures Begin!

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If you like what we do and would like to show your support consider joining our PATREON team: https://www.patreon.com/LauraGyoga

You will have access to early information, behind the scenes pictures and video as well as other perks!

You can find our Favorite Gear in our AMAZON Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/letnewadventuresbegin

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Instagram: @Let_NewAdventures_Begin

Laura: @LauraGyoga Patrick: @Pwfin Redford @Redforddoggy

#Stellathetinyhouse #Doristhescamp #letnewadventuresbegin

https://www.instagram.com/let_newadventures_begin/

Our Website: https://lauragyoga.wixsite.com/lnab

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This is Our TRAVEL & Tiny House Lifestyle channel on YouTube:

“Let New Adventures Begin” https://www.youtube.com/c/letnewadventuresbegin

Laura also has a Yoga YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/LauraGYoga/featured

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Intro/Outtro music:

"Sappheiros - Dawn" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: http://bit.ly/2OBe00v

Aug 02, 202118:45
Ep. 4: The Story of our 192 sq ft Tiny House on Wheels: Part 1 & my First Vintage RV

Ep. 4: The Story of our 192 sq ft Tiny House on Wheels: Part 1 & my First Vintage RV

This is the story behind what lead me to living in a 192 sq ft. Tiny House on Wheels. It started back in 2010 when I first saw a Tiny House picture on Pintrest and watched some YouTube videos & I knew that a tiny house was for me! Then started the process of planning, saving and overcoming some major setbacks to finally make it happen. This is Part 1 of that story

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We are just a normal couple living a rather unusual lifestyle in a Tiny House on Wheels (192 square feet) trying to fit more adventure, travel and exploration into our lives! We love to go camping, hiking, backpacking, kayaking…and traveling with our 16 foot Scamp Trailer. We have an awesome Adventure dog named Redford that is up for anything. Come with us as we Let New Adventures Begin!

____________________________

If you like what we do and would like to show your support consider joining our PATREON team: https://www.patreon.com/LauraGyoga

You will have access to early information, behind the scenes pictures and video as well as other perks!

You can find our Favorite Gear in our AMAZON Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/letnewadventuresbegin

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Instagram: @Let_NewAdventures_Begin

Laura: @LauraGyoga Patrick: @Pwfin Redford @Redforddoggy

#Stellathetinyhouse #Doristhescamp #letnewadventuresbegin

https://www.instagram.com/let_newadventures_begin/

Our Website: https://lauragyoga.wixsite.com/lnab

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This is Our TRAVEL & Tiny House Lifestyle channel on YouTube:

“Let New Adventures Begin” https://www.youtube.com/c/letnewadventuresbegin

Let New Adventures Begin! PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/letnewadventuresbegin

LNAB on WildCast: (Want us to be a guest on your podcast? …reach out!) https://www.gowildcast.com/profiles/let-new-adventures-begin

Let New Adventures Begin! BLOG: https://let-new-adventures-begin.blogspot.com


Laura also has a Yoga YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/LauraGYoga/featured

If you enjoy our videos & want to support our work in the future on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LauraGyoga

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Work with Laura Online: I am now offering yoga instruction, yoga therapy and teacher mentoring on two different virtual platforms:

Schedulicity & Zoom: https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/LGY7U6

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Laura’s Book: “Yoga Therapy At The Wall” is available in 2 formats:

Instant PDF download from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HealthyFocusByLauraG

Full Color Printed Manual from LuLu.com: https://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?keyWords=yoga+therapy+at+the+wall&type=

Jul 11, 202124:24
Ep. 3: Driving a Fully Electric Car for 3 Years - Is it really Better? Nissan Leaf EV Problems

Ep. 3: Driving a Fully Electric Car for 3 Years - Is it really Better? Nissan Leaf EV Problems

This episode is an update on my experience driving a fully electric car (2015 Nissan Leaf EV) for the past 3 years- including the time my car would not start, driving in snow and ice, maintenance on an EV and the environmental impact. This is an update after the video I put out last year on our YouTube Channel (Let New Adventures Begin) talking about my experience at 2 years of ownership. You can find the companion video to this review - also on our YouTube Channel :)

We are just a normal couple living a rather unusual lifestyle in a Tiny House on Wheels (192 square feet) trying to fit more adventure, travel and exploration into our lives! We love to go camping, hiking, backpacking, kayaking…and traveling with our 16 foot Scamp Trailer. We have an awesome Adventure dog named Redford that is up for anything. Come with us as we Let New Adventures Begin!

____________________________

If you like what we do and would like to show your support consider joining our PATREON team: https://www.patreon.com/LauraGyoga

You will have access to early information, behind the scenes pictures and video as well as other perks!

You can find our Favorite Gear in our AMAZON Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/letnewadventuresbegin

Instagram: @Let_NewAdventures_Begin

Laura: @LauraGyoga Patrick: @Pwfin Redford @Redforddoggy

#Stellathetinyhouse #Doristhescamp #letnewadventuresbegin

https://www.instagram.com/let_newadventures_begin/

Our Website: https://lauragyoga.wixsite.com/lnab

_________________________

This is Our TRAVEL & Tiny House Lifestyle channel on YouTube:

“Let New Adventures Begin” https://www.youtube.com/c/letnewadventuresbegin

Let New Adventures Begin! PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/letnewadventuresbegin

LNAB on WildCast: (Want us to be a guest on your podcast? …reach out!) https://www.gowildcast.com/profiles/let-new-adventures-begin

Let New Adventures Begin! BLOG: https://let-new-adventures-begin.blogspot.com

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Intro/Outtro music:

"Sappheiros - Dawn" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: http://bit.ly/2OBe00v

Apr 27, 202116:35
Ep. 2: Renting Our Fiberglass Scamp RV out on RVShare: What We Learned: Pros and Cons

Ep. 2: Renting Our Fiberglass Scamp RV out on RVShare: What We Learned: Pros and Cons

In the Summer of 2020 we could not travel due to restrictions with work...but our cute little 16' Fiberglass Scamp camper was ready to go, we had just finished an interior update and cleaned/waxed the exterior and she looked great- so we decided to put it up for RENT on RVShare.com. We did a total of 4 rentals over about 5 months and we learned a lot in the process. Here are some tips and advice If you are thinking about renting out your camper or if you want to TRY camping & considered Renting one- this episode is full of helpful information for you!

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We are just a normal couple living a rather unusual lifestyle in a Tiny House on Wheels (192 square feet) trying to fit more adventure, travel and exploration into our lives! We love to go camping, hiking, backpacking, kayaking…and traveling with our 16 foot Scamp Trailer. We have an awesome Adventure dog named Redford that is up for anything. Come with us as we Let New Adventures Begin!

____________________________

If you like what we do and would like to show your support consider joining our PATREON team: https://www.patreon.com/LauraGyoga

You will have access to early information, behind the scenes pictures and video as well as other perks!

You can find our Favorite Gear in our AMAZON Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/letnewadventuresbegin

____________________________

Instagram: @Let_NewAdventures_Begin

Laura: @LauraGyoga Patrick: @Pwfin Redford @Redforddoggy

#Stellathetinyhouse #Doristhescamp #letnewadventuresbegin

https://www.instagram.com/let_newadventures_begin/

Our Website: https://lauragyoga.wixsite.com/lnab

_________________________

This is Our TRAVEL & Tiny House Lifestyle channel on YouTube:

“Let New Adventures Begin” https://www.youtube.com/c/letnewadventuresbegin

Let New Adventures Begin! PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/letnewadventuresbegin

LNAB on WildCast: (Want us to be a guest on your podcast? …reach out!) https://www.gowildcast.com/profiles/let-new-adventures-begin

Let New Adventures Begin! BLOG: https://let-new-adventures-begin.blogspot.com

Laura also has a Yoga YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/LauraGYoga/featured

If you enjoy our videos & want to support our work in the future on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LauraGyoga

_________________________

Work with Laura Online: I am now offering yoga instruction, yoga therapy and teacher mentoring on two different virtual platforms:

Schedulicity & Zoom: https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/LGY7U6

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Laura’s Book: “Yoga Therapy At The Wall” is available in 2 formats:

Instant PDF download from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HealthyFocusByLauraG

Full Color Printed Manual from LuLu.com: https://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?keyWords=yoga+therapy+at+the+wall&type=

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Stay Connected to Laura’s Yoga Teaching:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LauraGYoga/featured

Instagram: @LauraGyoga or @Yoga_At_The_Wall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauragyoga/

Udemy Online Courses: www.udemy.com/user/lauragermanio/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraGYoga/?ref=bookmarks

BLOGspot: https://lauragyoga.blogspot.com/

Yoga Focus Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1448205946

Wildcast Podcast Guest: https://www.gowildcast.com/profiles/yoga-focus

Spotify Music Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/1291821362

Laura’s Website: www.LauraGyoga.com

Apr 25, 202122:11
Ep. 1: Social Distancing in a 192 sq. foot Tiny House on Wheels During Covid-19 // Spring Cleaning & Kitchen Tour

Ep. 1: Social Distancing in a 192 sq. foot Tiny House on Wheels During Covid-19 // Spring Cleaning & Kitchen Tour

This is a special episode where Laura Talks about the gratitude and challenges of being in the Tiny House during this unusual time. You can find the companion video on our YouTube Channel: Let New Adventures Begin!

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This is Our TRAVEL & Tiny House Lifestyle channel on YouTube:

Let New Adventures Beginhttps://www.youtube.com/c/letnewadventuresbegin

Support our work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LauraGyoga

Note :) All strange background noises are attributed to my dog Redford wanting to be involved. I live in a Tiny House on Wheels that is 192 s.q. feet which creates some challenges in filming/recording content - but it is my experience that there is no ideal environment and there will always be distractions & these distractions are just another opportunity to work on our FOCUS :)

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Work with Laura Online: I am now offering yoga instruction, yoga therapy and teacher mentoring on two different virtual platforms:

Fit My Time: https://www.fitmytime.com/en/laurag

Schedulicity & Zoom: https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/LGY7U6

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Laura’s Book: “Yoga Therapy At The Wall” is available in 2 formats:

Instant PDF download from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HealthyFocusByLauraG

Full Color Printed Manual from LuLu.com: https://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?keyWords=yoga+therapy+at+the+wall&type=

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LauraGYoga/featured

Instagram: @LauraGyoga or @Yoga_At_The_Wall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauragyoga/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraGYoga/?ref=bookmarks

BLOGspot: https://lauragyoga.blogspot.com/

Spotify Music Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/1291821362

Laura’s Website: www.LauraGyoga.com

Yoga Focus PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/yogafocus

Mar 29, 202015:54
Let New Adventures Begin: Our Transition to Tiny House Living & the Freedom that we gained.

Let New Adventures Begin: Our Transition to Tiny House Living & the Freedom that we gained.

In this introductory episode of Let New Adventures Begin I give you an overview of our Lifestyle transition that happened in 2016- Moving from a 1,400 sq foot condo into a 192 sq foot tiny house on wheels.   Through this transition we were looking to change our financial situation, improve our use of sustainable resources and create more time to travel & enjoy outdoor activity.   This transition has been very successful in helping us to reach our goals, but it has not been without (major) challenges and obstacles that we have faced along the way. This podcast will be used to share our experiences, what we have learned and hopefully inspire you to make a lifestyle transition of your own!

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We are Laura & Patrick,  a "normal" couple living a rather unusual lifestyle in a Tiny House on Wheels (192 square feet) trying to fit more adventure, travel and freedom into our lives!  

Follow us on Instagram: @LauraGyoga @Pwfin @Redforddoggy

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This is Our TRAVEL & Tiny House Lifestyle channel on YouTube:  “Let New Adventures Begin”  https://www.youtube.com/c/letnewadventuresbegin  

Laura also has a Yoga YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/LauraGYoga/featured 

 If you enjoy our videos & want to support our work in the future on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LauraGyoga

 _________________________  

Work with Laura Online: I am now offering yoga instruction, yoga therapy and teacher mentoring on two different virtual platforms:  Fit My Time: https://www.fitmytime.com/en/laurag Schedulicity & Zoom: https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/LGY7U6 

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Laura’s Book: “Yoga Therapy At The Wall” is available in 2 formats:  Instant PDF download from Etsy:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/HealthyFocusByLauraG Full Color Printed Manual from LuLu.com:  https://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?keyWords=yoga+therapy+at+the+wall&type= 

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Stay Connected to Laura’s Yoga Teaching:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LauraGYoga/featured Instagram: @LauraGyoga or @Yoga_At_The_Wall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauragyoga/ Udemy Online Courses: www.udemy.com/user/lauragermanio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraGYoga/?ref=bookmarks BLOGspot: https://lauragyoga.blogspot.com/ Spotify Music Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/1291821362 Laura’s Website: www.LauraGyoga.com   Yoga Focus PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/yogafocus _____________________________  

Music Credit:   Intro/Outtro music:  "Sappheiros - Dawn" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: 

Mar 23, 202006:33