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Tiny Living

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
Apr
27
An orange construction detour sign with black text and arrow, showing weathered edges and scratches, symbolizing unexpected changes in plans.

Pumping the Brakes: Embracing the Detour - Midlifehood Edition | Week 16 Post-layoff

When our buyer backed out unexpectedly, we learned valuable lessons about living now instead of waiting for "someday." Week 16 of our midlife reinvention journey.
7 min read
Apr
20
Exterior view of a small gray tiny home with covered porch, white door, windows, and stairs leading to the entrance, surrounded by trees.

Life Hits Fast-Forward (Again!) - Midlifehood Edition | Week 15 Post-layoff

A full-price offer after just two showings! Our third experience with life suddenly hitting fast-forward on our journey toward tiny living.
6 min read
Apr
13
Serene wooded setting at the tiny home community with tall trees creating a natural pathway leading toward a glimpse of lake and gathering area, symbolizing the transition between worlds.

Between Worlds - Midlifehood Edition | Week 14 Post-layoff

Finding peace in the in-between as our house hits the market and we experience our future tiny home community for the first time. Week 14 of our midlife reinvention.
7 min read
Mar
30
Cork board vision board with photos and words including "Freedom," "Millionaire," "Adventure Awaits," "Health," "Happiness," and "Balancing Work & Play" representing life aspirations.

Dare to Dream Big - Midlifehood Edition | Week 12 Post-layoff

After midlife job loss, discovering how to live on offense rather than defense creates space for dreams you're afraid to speak aloud. Week 12 of our journey.
8 min read
Mar
09
Half-stained backyard fence awaiting completion - a spring maintenance project we're ready to trade for adventures.

More Than Bills and Maintenance | Week 9 Post-layoff

Questioning the rhythm of home maintenance vs. adventure as we navigate tiny house plans, DIY fixes, and redefining what 'enough' means in our post-layoff journey.
6 min read
Mar
02
Blue tiny house with wooden deck surrounded by trees in a peaceful community

Revisiting Our Freedom Number | Week 8 Post-layoff

Realizing our home may be the barrier to "living full, working less." How simplifying our foundation could fundamentally reset our freedom equation.
5 min read
Dec
29
Dramatic sunset with golden rays streaming through clouds above silhouetted trees, captured during evening walk.

14 Days to Launch | From Small Dream Home to Tiny Home?

Evening walks spark big conversations about tiny homes. Exploring what downsizing really means while planning our next adventure.
3 min read