Binks Tube (2025)

19/11/2023

This week has been one for the history books!

For years we have wanted to see Utah and all the beautiful scenic views it has to offer.

So far we have hiked to see Corona Arch, dinosaur tracks, and drank from a natural spring.

Wish we had more time to spend here, there is so much to do/see it is overwhelming.

08/08/2023

Eight years?

Where has the time gone?!

Eight years ago today, we said, “I do,” and life has been a crazy adventure ever since.

From the simple apartment life to renovating a bus together and getting way over our heads, I wouldn’t want to do this with anyone else.

I don’t think we could have foreseen all the adventures we have shared over these past eight years, 🥂to many more!

04/07/2023

Happy 4th!

We are so bad at taking family photos and the cats were very confused to what was going on.

What are your plans for today?

24/04/2023

Yesterday we laid the tile in the bathroom. Tiling a small space was much more challenging than we expected, but we are pleased with how it turned out.

Joel did the last nine tiles from inside the tub, which is temporarily underneath the bed.

Can you believe we have been toting around the tile for almost three years and the tub for a year now?! Soon our little home on wheels will have a working bathroom.

To say that we are excited is an understatement!

28/12/2020

We are so in love with how the photos turned out!!⁠
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Direct quote from Joel when he saw the first photo. "How did she do that?! I knew she was good but wow!" ⁠
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Thank you so much Humble & Grace Photography for pictures and Rachel Wall Hair for hair and makeup. It was an awesome day!⁠

26/12/2020

We almost died!

Last night (Christmas) this little device that came with the bus saved our lives!

It was dropping into the 30s so we started our generator so we could use a space heater for us and a baby one for the battery bank.

Monte, Joel and I all fell asleep cuddling and were rudely woken up by a awful beeping noise. We were confused and groggy but had enough clarity to realize that it was the carbon monoxide detector going off.

We turned off the heaters and generator for the rest of the night, then opened up the windows to get fresh air into the bus.

Joel felt dizzy and lightheaded for a few minutes. I (Rachel) felt nauseous and had a headache but after some fresh air got better.

If you don’t have a carbon monoxide detector GET ONE! Now!!! It might just save a life!

16/12/2020

The Destroyer Of Plants! Did you get it??? 🤣🤣🤣

Ever since Monte came into our lives he has "loved" plants but it is a different love than we have. He loves to destroy them.

Plucking them from their pots to bat them around. Then he goes back to eat the dirt that came off while he was playing soccer with it.

How long do you think they will last this time? Hopefully, they make it to Picture day... 🤞🤞

If you haven't seen our stories recently we have a lot of exciting things happening!!!

Saturday we are moving to the Bradenton area officially, and getting professional pictures of us and the bus. Thanks, Humble & Grace Photography! Can't forget to mention that hair and makeup are included. 🤯🤯🤯 Thanks, Rachel Wall Hair!
This works out great because months back a magazine asked for professional pictures of the bus/us, so we will see what happens with that. 😊

Also, this weekend we are hanging out with friends, going to see/possibly swim with Manatees, and make a video of the experience.

Then there are the updates about 3k followers prizes here on Instagram and all the stuff someone will be receiving. It is all just really exciting. We will be talking more about it in an upcoming post.

14/12/2020

By popular request here are pictures of our bathroom! Don’t get too attached because it’s not staying this way. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Don’t forget to turn on notifications because you won’t want to miss this upcoming giveaway. It feels like everyday we wakeup there is more good news!

Also, we have something exciting happening this weekend not giveaway related but still awesome! 😊😊😊

09/12/2020

⬇️⬇️⬇️ We need your help! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⁠
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We are about to reach 3k on Instagram (YAY 👏👏👏) and we need help knowing what you want for the prize or prizes. ⁠
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In the comments let us know and don't forget to tag the page of the product you want. Maybe they will see this post and we can make some magic happen. ⁠
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AND GO! 🎉🎉🎉

08/12/2020

I’m sure you have seen the stories and the recent post.⁠
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We are really excited to announce the launch date for our ebook. This coming Wednesday, November 11th our ebook will be live. ⁠
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We cannot begin to tell you how excited we are for this! It has been an exciting journey and we are thankful for all the love and support. ⁠
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We also need to thank everyone who sent suggestions for a nonprofit to support. As you may know, 10% of the proceeds from the book are going to help a charitable organization. We are happy to tell you that we have finally decided! Ready?⁠
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Ok, we have decided to go with ourrescue.org. If you have seen the work they do then you know that they are doing a lot to help people all over the world. They not only go into horrible situations to rescue kids and adults that are in slavery, but they also rehabilitate and make sure that these horrible people who have done this to them will never find them again. I highly recommend watching Operation Toussaint, it's on Amazon Prime. I watched it and I am a changed person!⁠
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Also, we have teamed up with some amazing people to provide bonuses from others who come from different tiny house builds and walks of life. We couldn’t have you just taking our word for how awesome tiny living is. ;)⁠
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Thank you @ and @ for teaming up with us for this book!

28/11/2020

I know we are a little late on the Friendsgiving post but life has been a little insane lately. ⁠⠀
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I don't know if we could praise the tiny community enough.

It didn't matter if you were in a skoolie, van, or just started your tiny journey 5 days before, everyone was welcomed. ⁠⠀
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It was great getting to watch the sunset over the water and a family of dolphins swimming by while swapping stories with one another. ⁠⠀
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We thought that going tiny was going to be a lonely lifestyle, we had no clue how many likeminded people are also living tiny. ⁠⠀
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If you are living tiny and haven't gone to a show or meetup yet, then you are really missing out. You will be pleasantly surprised how many awesome people are out there also living this lifestyle.

Thanks guys for an awesome time! It’s one for the books for sure!

24/11/2020

Wow! In the 19 or so events that has put on we were the first skoolie to win best of show. It really means a lot because this build has taken longer than we originally expected but we decided we would rather take the time to do it how it makes us happy. Having others appreciate it with us just adds to that happiness.

Thank you to John and Fin for doing these events, all the volunteers, everyone who waited in line to come peek in the bus, and to all the new friends we made.

Special congratulations to for winning best tiny home, for best skoolie, and thehuntersvanlife for best van. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎉🎉🎉

13/11/2020

We found Monte at a local shelter almost a year ago and he really stood out to us. Besides just being completely adorable and fluffy he had a distinct personality. As we were observing how the different cats interacted, a volunteer brought out a large food container to fill the bowls up. Of course, most of the cats swarmed the poor volunteer's feet, making her job difficult but Monte took a different approach. He just leaped right into the food container and skipped the whole waiting part. It was comical!

Until we read an article a few months back we did not really understand why he was still SO hyper and why he seemed to either completely ignore the word no or just didn’t understand it. He didn’t understand it! Even though he is the size of an adult cat he is still very much a kitten with really big paws! Like massive paws! Due to his breed, he will mentally stay a kitten until he is about 5yrs old.

When I say hyper I mean there are times that he has so much energy I am shocked he has not hurt himself or sustained a concussion. He gets a running start off our 4 foot something tall bed, runs down the hallway, but once he gets to the kitchen there is no more carpet. So he has all this momentum going straight and tries to bank a hard left to get around the kitchen cabinets but is unsuccessful. He ends up slamming face-first into them, it doesn’t even phase him. He takes off again trying really hard to get his speed back that he lost.

It's amazing! I mean it makes such a loud noise but he is never phased by it. Good thing Joel made study cabinets. We thought we had to be concerned about the rattling and vibrations of traveling but really they had to withstand the Monte test. LOL

But our favorite characteristic of his is the cuddles! He is a huge cuddle bug and loves kisses (when he isn’t hyper). He also MUST be held daily and the longer you were gone or working that day the more attention he has to have to make up for it. He WILL jump into your unsuspecting arms if his love tank is empty. No, it's not pleasant! It typically ends in one of us getting scratched and/or our clothes being torn.

Monte has a big personality that keeps us very entertained!

11/11/2020

⬇️⬇️⬇️ It’s go time!!!!!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⁠
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You can now purchase our Tiny Living Why & How eBook. ⁠🎉🎉🎉⁠

https://payhip.com/b/1VcC
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If you have been putting off tiny living because you are overwhelmed, then this book is going to be your best friend! This book isn't going to tell you how to build a tiny house but it will get you moving and headed in the right direction.⁠
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Maybe you are having a hard time deciding what type of tiny home is best for you and your lifestyle, then chapter 7-8 is made just for you. ⁠Or your spouse/significant other doesn’t think tiny living is possible for them, but you know that it's going to be a great decision for you both; then checkout chapter 5, it will be very helpful.⁠
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We tried to compile as many helpful tips and resources in this book based on the many different questions we get in our DM’s or from the tiny house shows we love going to. Speaking of tiny house shows we will be in one November 21-22nd in The Villages, FL. Come say hi if you are in the area.⁠
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⁠So far we have been blown away by the feedback. A huge thank you goes out to , United Tiny House, and for taking the time to write these amazing bonuses! It wouldn't be the same without your help!

https://payhip.com/b/1VcC

10/11/2020

I’m sure you have seen the stories and the recent post.⁠⠀
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We are really excited to announce the launch date for our ebook. This coming Wednesday, November 11th our ebook will be live. ⁠⠀
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We cannot begin to tell you how excited we are for this! It has been an exciting journey and we are thankful for all the love and support. ⁠⠀
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We also need to thank everyone who sent suggestions for a nonprofit to support. As you may know, 10% of the proceeds from the book are going to help a charitable organization. We are happy to tell you that we have finally decided! Ready?⁠⠀
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Ok, we have decided to go with Operation Underground Railroad, ourrescue.org. If you have seen the work they do then you know that they are doing a lot to help people all over the world. They not only go into horrible situations to rescue kids and adults that are in slavery, but they also rehabilitate and make sure that these horrible people who have done this to them will never find them again. I highly recommend watching Operation Toussaint, it's on Amazon Prime. I watched it and I am a changed person!⁠⠀
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Also, we have teamed up with some amazing people to provide bonuses from others who come from different tiny house builds and walks of life. We couldn’t have you just taking our word for how awesome tiny living is. ;)⁠⠀
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Thank you and United Tiny House for teaming up with us for this book! ⁠⠀
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Launching 3pm Wednesday, November 11th.
https://payhip.com/b/1VcC

02/11/2020

This was way overdue! It has been 10 months since we have taken an outside family photo with the bus. This was also Monte’s first outside family bus photo.⁠⠀
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Things are getting really exciting around here! We have the book launch in about a week, we are headed to a tiny house show in two weeks, and we are getting some little projects done on the bus before we head out. ⁠⠀
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We want your input! 10% of the proceeds from the book are going to a nonprofit. We have some ideas of our own but we want to know what your favorite nonprofit or charity is. ⁠⠀
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Let us know in the comments below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⁠⠀
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12/10/2020

We are finally sharing the secret!
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We are writting an ebook! Crazy, right?!?
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It’s about going tiny and knowing if this is the lifestyle for you. We thought it was going to be a little regular sized ebook but Joel has been typing away on his little fingers. We are blown away with how much information there is to share on this topic and it is going to be well over 10,000 words.•

We want to give as much helpful information as we can and are pulling together a lot of helpful resources. We are also excited to have some input from other tiny house dwellers from different walks of life and different tiny houses.
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P.S. Monte thinks he is helping. 🤣🤣🤣

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