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Jul
01

What we didn't share on the blog this week...

Hello! We can't believe we're finally here. Yesterday was such a whirlwind turning over our '
4 min read
Jun
29
Blue semi truck with delivery trailer parked on street outside tiny home community

The Semi Truck That Made Us Question Our Downsizing | Week 25 Post-layoff

A semi truck delivery, four Walmart trips, and our first thunderstorm taught us what 399 square feet of tiny home living really feels like.
5 min read
Jun
22
White rental van in parking lot on moving day.

From Mortgage Payment to Debt-Free Overnight | Week 24 Post-layoff

We closed on our house, realized we're completely debt-free for the first time ever, and we're living in the space between our old life and new one.
5 min read
Jun
17
What I didn't share on the blog this week...

What I didn't share on the blog this week...

6 min read
Jun
15
Large purple flowering bush (Lynn's Legacy Cenizo) in full bloom against wooden fence, showing resilience after surviving storm winds

When Mother Nature Reminds You Who's Really in Charge | Week 23 Post-layoff

58-mph winds, dead lawnmowers, and closing delays test our tiny home plans. Week 23 of our Mediterranean lifestyle transition in Texas.
6 min read
Jun
08
Vietnamese banh mi sandwich with tofu and fresh vegetables on crusty bread, served with pickled vegetables and sauce at a local restaurant.

From Mediterranean Cafes to Texas Tiny Homes: Recreating the Life We Fell in Love With | Week 22 Post-layoff

How a 2022 Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona inspired our 2025 tiny home lifestyle. From 25% housing costs to 2% - recreating European pace in America.
7 min read
Jun
01
United States Post Office building with brick facade and white overhang.

Population 638... Soon to be 640 | Week 21 Post-layoff

From post office visits to storage units, we're building the infrastructure to become residents of a 638-person tiny home community.
6 min read
May
25
St. Joseph statue next to prayer card showing the patron saint of home and family, used in the traditional home selling ritual.

Did St. Joseph Deliver? | Week 20 Post-layoff

St. Joseph worked! We got a house offer that triggered adventures including a TV purchase requiring a rental van. Sometimes imperfect action wins.
8 min read
May
18
Two small dogs standing on a wooden floor watching while a gray cat sits on a buffet table in the background. The dining area appears tidy and staged for a home showing.

Saints, Cats, and Tiny Homes: Finding Magic in the Mayhem | Week 19 Post-layoff

From burying a St. Joseph statue to chasing a hiding cat during house showings, we're finding unexpected magic in reinventing midlifehood.
7 min read
May
11
Interior view of a tiny home with white cabinets, wooden ceiling, open concept living area with kitchen, dining space and living room with doors to porch.

Who Knew Freedom Could Come in Such a Small Package? | Week 18 Post-layoff

We ordered our tiny home while potential buyers loved our house but weren't ready to downsize their stuff. True wealth means wanting less.
5 min read