VANLIFE AT A GLANCE 2
I'm Renee, a full time #vanlifer , just new to the lifestyle and wanted to be for over 3 years, a great deal of planning went into this life style. With a lot of help along the way. Living a simple life with my cat Jake short for Jacob. The dream of this simple life has been planned for and all my hopes that I have it all figured out. I don’t say that to loud as I still have much to figure out. We will give you a glimpse into van projects, nature, crafts, painting and so much more along this journey and always being excited to learn a new skills. Showing you real life in its glory, mistakes mishaps and adventure. This is our story.
I grew up in a small Alpine town of Revelstoke British Columbia, where I learned to appreciate the outdoors camping, hiking and camaraderie of that. Spending over 10 years oversea working in humanitarian work has prepared me more than I can say. I am generally a creative soul who loves to express that in many forms, weather figuring life for myself or helping someone along the way is what drives me to live life as full as possible. Everyday is a chance to grow in some way. This human has much to learn.
Being a KZhead creator does not come naturally but I will soon be good at it.
Please join along as I learn to be me, We live in a #conversion-van 2006 E-250 Ford extended box living space. So please do join us on our journey into the unknown with us.
Thank you, and Welcome to all
Renee & Jake
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My son just got one for his van. Should be good. Have a great weekend.
So handy to have around.🚐🐈⬛🇨🇦😊Have a wonderful weekend.
I fry my hamburger, and then make a shepherds pie and lasagna in my lunchbox cooker. broke mine and ready to re-purchase cause I love it. 4 years with it ❤❤❤
They are so great and you have some awesome ideas gotta try that out.🚐🐈⬛😊🇨🇦
@@beyouvanlife lazy lasagna just to clarify lol 😂 .
@touristiqueducanada346 ok what do you put in lazy lasagna?
@@beyouvanlife there’s lots of KZhead videos. Italian spice, 3/or 5 cheeses . I like to keep it less the 2 inch deep . Gets warmer that way , 2 hrs then 6 hrs if it s too thick
Yes I own that lunch box. Always start with hot food and this will keep it warm. I’ve used it on road trips. Love it.
Great added tip 😊🐈⬛🚐🇨🇦👍🏻
Cool gadget I was just looking at these warmers. Will need to a big power station but good idea warm something while driving. Have a beautiful weekend 🤗🤗
Road trips without fast food 🥘. You have a great weekend as well🤗🤗
So so glad to see you walking normally!
It feels good to walk normally 😊
@beyouvanlife I'm not quite yet. At least I am fairly normally.. though some days hurts more than others
@@BohoBlueVan That’s been going on for some time. Takes so much longer as we age.
Cool lil gadget, but dang, I love those sandwiches too
They are the best!❤️😊
@@beyouvanlife 🤘😜
That will be a great addition to your van. Looks awesome 🤗
Thanks 😊 🤗
You are so down to Earth, and living your life with Beautiful Jake!! I love your cat, isn't Jake the one that makes your Van a home!! Well of course so are you!! Great Video..Enjoy your travels!!
Al I can say Thanks, Thanks and Thanks. so glad you dropped by. Vanlife is so much fun, I really try to make that experience the best. Have a wonderful day.🚐🐈⬛😊🇨🇦❤️
When you made your pb and banana sandwich, I just knew I had to subscribe. Those are my favorite! 😀 And then I saw your cat... 🥰
Thanks for subscribing I so appreciate it and who can say no to Jake he is so sweet. Pb sandwiches are so good 😋
@Be you vanLife - Hey Renee - That's one of my favorite sandwiches!
That sandwich is more popular than I thought.
Yum!!! PB & Banana...one of my faves! I have a 12v rice cooker that also heats up leftovers...these gadgets are really useful, especially on travel days 😉 Hope to see you soon 🤗
Yes very handy on travel days. Will you been coming to Canada soon?
@@beyouvanlife Yes, planning on being there end of June-early July...maybe longer if I can work from the road!!!
@sarah_n_tank_girl That’s exciting!! Let’s try and connect.
Love that lunch kit! Great for kids lunches.
Absolutely!
Interesting lunchbox thing, I like that yours has both AC & DC cords to power. For about 5 years I’ve been using a HotLogic Mini to slowcook or reheat food in a Pyrex pan. 3 years of that was just reheating already cooked meat or sausage, along with frozen veggies until I got brave enough to add in raw vegetables like broccoli or asparagus in with the precooked meats. Then this past 2 I’ve been slow cooking from raw boneless chicken thighs, pork chops & salmon. I love having a hot meal midday while traveling. #RestAreaDining
So many great ideas thanks 😊
@@beyouvanlife oh, I did get one of those pokie needle meat thermometers to be sure the HLM got up to safe temps.
@karinhart489 I got a thermometer for temps as well. Cooking on a camp stove is not the same as in sticks and brick. Being a ex hospital kitchen helps. Food safe is my thing. Also having a compromised immune system I must be careful. Will definitely help when it comes to expiration with the warmer.🚐🐈⬛🇨🇦😊
What was that gadget called? That warmed your chili?
Electric Lunch Box, ERAY Heated... www.amazon.ca/dp/B07R3HSPZJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I bought a similar thing at Goodwill for $5 I hope it works as good. I think it is mainly for sandwiches.
What a deal $5 the description on Amazon says heats up food. As long as it is precooked food it should be good to warm up. It will not cook food but I have heard of others trying it out for cooking food. I do plan on trying it out to see what it can do. Test the limits. 🚐🐈⬛😊🇨🇦
I'm 76 and have eaten peanut butter and banana sandwiches all my life but have always eaten them open face.
I have to give that a try. It just might change my ways. Have an awesome day.🚐🐈⬛😊🇨🇦
Am new here and you've earned it my subscribe ❤
I wondered about those food heaters. I've seen on videos that people cook meatloaf in them. Will you try it and let me know?
I may try that!
Hey, now after seeing this, I'm going to have a peanut butter and banana sandwich!
They are so good 😋
My favorite sandwich! I had one for breakfast on multigrain bread.
@greencheek5056 I so much healthier than my white bread 🍞 . 😊🚐🐈⬛🇨🇦❤️
Have you looked at the Itaki electric bento boxes? You can steam rice while cooking in the lower chamber.
That sounds amazing I will have to take a look.
@@beyouvanlife”Emmy made” kzhead.info/sun/qtSKeNSEjmKjrJ8/bejne.htmlsi=YoPA5WpkbPhJJ1gB. It’s an older video but good.
Love your videos or what i can cope with watching them .However no reflection on yourself but seeing lots of stuff just scattered around sends me over the top. im a little bit i need to keep this i need to keep that. However it all has to be out of sight out of mind because i just can't cope with clutter around me .I so wish at times i could be more like you 😕
Cool cats are the best in life. Try it you may love it. I love you no matter what your gig is, so keep being you. Everyone comes with a different gig. 😊🐈⬛🚐🇨🇦
That was what they call a left handed compliment.
I travel with my cat too, but I don't go in the hot weather, I worry about her, how can I deal with keeping her from over heating....???
What is your set up? Do you have insulated walls, have a bulkhead insulated curtain, install fans, roof fan and ones that attach to the walls of your van. I don’t leave Jake alone for long. Errands are done in the early morning. If you work try to work night shift. Or if you can afford a portable eco flow air conditioner that will help cool your van if gets hot in summer.
I know who’s making lunch when we meet 😂😂 gadgets I like gadgets hahah..Kev c
😂😂😂 lunch from me. 🚐🐈⬛🇨🇦😂
Aww your kitty looks just like my Jelly Bean. I’m hoping she’s going to adjust to van life but so far she hates car rides. I’ve got a week til I’m full time so fingers crossed she’ll get used to it.
Jake took a bit to fully say it alright. He complains when he can’t go outside, like it the cities. So probably 90% on board. Hope Jelly Bean adapts quickly. Vanlife is so much fun.
I have one of those warmer/cookers and use it often..! ● US$19. Amazon ❤ HAPPY TRAVELS - Chevy cargo van 7 yrs O'ahu Hawai'i
I have a feeling it’s going to come in handy for many things. ❤️ HAPPY TRAVELS RIGHT BACK AT YAH! 😊
Just keep going on youtube. I hope you get monetized and be successful 😂
Thanks 😊
Question. I noticed you came out of a fenced area. Do you own the property you live on in your van? I've wondered if that was legal. Please let me know.
Thanks for the question. I do stay on my daughter’s property in rural area on acreage. You always have look into local bylaws for the answer to your question. I can’t see cities allowing it. Hope that answers your question.
Genromy!
Exactly! 👍🏻
I'm at the grocery store Peanut butter and banana sounds good
Yes do it! The best!
That chili looked like it was already cooked? So 45 minutes to heat up? Doesn't seem efficient.
What do you have to cook with in your van?
Love this lunch kit! Great for travelling and great way to send leftovers for school lunches!
@@beyouvanlife propane camp stove. 5 minutes to heat up a can of anything
@deborah3709 You may not understand or seem interested in this gadget. I have a propane, a butane, and a isobutane stove. Yes I could pull them out and use them as well in 5 minutes. But you can’t leave them unattended, they produce gases into the air. I like to have options for different occasions. Solar is free as well. It saves money to use this device. If you still think it’s useless then, I am ok with that. I personally like this gadget and find it very useful. ❤️❤️❤️
@@beyouvanlife someone asked what I cooked with. Geez. Relax.
What’s it called?
This is the name and Amazon link: Electric Lunch Box, ERAY Heated... www.amazon.ca/dp/B07R3HSPZJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
mine is called Hot Logic
@@RetiredFreeBird They have so many names but hopefully one of these name will work for you.