VANLIFE AT A GLANCE 2

Hi my name is Renee, a full time #vanlifer , working on my second year of vanlife living this lifestyle and wanted to be for years, a great deal of planning went into getting ready for it. With a lot of help along the way. Living a simple life with my cat Jake seemed a dream. The dream of this simple life and all my hopes that I have it all figured out. I don’t say this too 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. I am always excited to learn a new skills. Showing you real life in its glory, the mistakes, the mishaps and adventures we plan to go on.
The Story Began Long Ago
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. Also spending over 12 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, whether figuring life out for myself or helping someone along the way. These things drive me to live life as full as possible. Everyday is a chance to grow in some way. This human has much more to learn.
We live in a 2006 E-250 Ford extended box #van-conversion living space. This older van has over 360,000km on it. Still running strong.
Being a KZread creator does not come naturally for me but over time I soon will be good at it.
Please come along with me on our journey into the unknown, experiences I still have to learn.
Thank you, and Welcome to all
Renee & Jake
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  • @capaddler
    @capaddler3 ай бұрын

    My son just got one for his van. Should be good. Have a great weekend.

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    So handy to have around.🚐🐈‍⬛🇨🇦😊Have a wonderful weekend.

  • @lorihamlin3604
    @lorihamlin360412 күн бұрын

    I really need to check out that little lunch thingy. That is exactly what I need. I’m a minivan camper who doesn’t like to cook but can’t live on fast food and junk for very long. Happy to see you sharing time playing cards in nursing home. It means so much to them as well as beneficial to our own mental health.

  • @teresitap5778
    @teresitap5778Ай бұрын

    Nice van, take care❤

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊🚐🐝🐈‍⬛❤️

  • @glee8133
    @glee81333 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    Great added tip 😊🐈‍⬛🚐🇨🇦👍🏻

  • @rachadventuresinliv
    @rachadventuresinliv3 ай бұрын

    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 🤗🤗

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    Road trips without fast food 🥘. You have a great weekend as well🤗🤗

  • @BrentsVanLife
    @BrentsVanLife3 ай бұрын

    Cool lil gadget, but dang, I love those sandwiches too

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    They are the best!❤️😊

  • @BrentsVanLife

    @BrentsVanLife

    3 ай бұрын

    @@beyouvanlife 🤘😜

  • @karenlowes7802
    @karenlowes78022 ай бұрын

    I always put pb on both slices so the bananas don't slip out. Lol

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    2 ай бұрын

    Great idea Karen, I will definitely try that next and test it out. Thanks for the 💡😊. Have a wonderful day🚐🐝🐈‍⬛😊🇨🇦

  • @touristiqueducanada346
    @touristiqueducanada3462 ай бұрын

    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 ❤❤❤

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    2 ай бұрын

    They are so great and you have some awesome ideas gotta try that out.🚐🐈‍⬛😊🇨🇦

  • @touristiqueducanada346

    @touristiqueducanada346

    2 ай бұрын

    @@beyouvanlife lazy lasagna just to clarify lol 😂 .

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    2 ай бұрын

    @touristiqueducanada346 ok what do you put in lazy lasagna?

  • @touristiqueducanada346

    @touristiqueducanada346

    2 ай бұрын

    @@beyouvanlife there’s lots of KZread 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

  • @BohoBlueVan
    @BohoBlueVan3 ай бұрын

    So so glad to see you walking normally!

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    It feels good to walk normally 😊

  • @BohoBlueVan

    @BohoBlueVan

    3 ай бұрын

    @beyouvanlife I'm not quite yet. At least I am fairly normally.. though some days hurts more than others

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    @@BohoBlueVan That’s been going on for some time. Takes so much longer as we age.

  • @DebZaragoza
    @DebZaragoza2 ай бұрын

    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... 🥰

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for subscribing I so appreciate it and who can say no to Jake he is so sweet. Pb sandwiches are so good 😋

  • @albertaadventures7750
    @albertaadventures77503 ай бұрын

    That will be a great addition to your van. Looks awesome 🤗

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks 😊 🤗

  • @Lobaby55
    @Lobaby553 ай бұрын

    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!!

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    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.🚐🐈‍⬛😊🇨🇦❤️

  • @jdedmnds1
    @jdedmnds13 ай бұрын

    I bought a similar thing at Goodwill for $5 I hope it works as good. I think it is mainly for sandwiches.

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    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. 🚐🐈‍⬛😊🇨🇦

  • @ovangal3852
    @ovangal38523 ай бұрын

    @Be you vanLife - Hey Renee - That's one of my favorite sandwiches!

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    That sandwich is more popular than I thought.

  • @sarah_n_tank_girl
    @sarah_n_tank_girl3 ай бұрын

    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 🤗

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes very handy on travel days. Will you been coming to Canada soon?

  • @sarah_n_tank_girl

    @sarah_n_tank_girl

    3 ай бұрын

    @@beyouvanlife Yes, planning on being there end of June-early July...maybe longer if I can work from the road!!!

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    @sarah_n_tank_girl That’s exciting!! Let’s try and connect.

  • @karinhart489
    @karinhart4893 ай бұрын

    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

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    So many great ideas thanks 😊

  • @karinhart489

    @karinhart489

    3 ай бұрын

    @@beyouvanlife oh, I did get one of those pokie needle meat thermometers to be sure the HLM got up to safe temps.

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    @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.🚐🐈‍⬛🇨🇦😊

  • @margegelsleichter1738
    @margegelsleichter1738Ай бұрын

    Bless you. Stay healthy and happy. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @TheMaldaddy
    @TheMaldaddy3 ай бұрын

    Love that lunch kit! Great for kids lunches.

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @SoleJourner
    @SoleJournerАй бұрын

    I’m a couple months late, but I have to ask…where is the mayonnaise on your PB and banana sammy???? Seriously should try it that way if you haven’t. My dad made us pb, mayo, banana sandwiches when we were kids. That and sliced bananas & sour cream with a spoonful of sugar. That was the extent of his culinary skills. 😂

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    Ай бұрын

    Mayo and pb sandwiches well???? I may give it a shot.😊 Hey you never know I may become a fan of them. 🚐🐈‍⬛🐝😊🇨🇦

  • @SoleJourner

    @SoleJourner

    Ай бұрын

    @@beyouvanlife never know till you try☺️ 🐝🙂🇺🇸

  • @simple-277
    @simple-2773 ай бұрын

    Am new here and you've earned it my subscribe ❤

  • @BohoBlueVan
    @BohoBlueVan3 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    I may try that!

  • @SuzanneWho
    @SuzanneWho3 ай бұрын

    Have you looked at the Itaki electric bento boxes? You can steam rice while cooking in the lower chamber.

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    That sounds amazing I will have to take a look.

  • @SuzanneWho

    @SuzanneWho

    3 ай бұрын

    @@beyouvanlife”Emmy made” kzread.info/dash/bejne/qaSFqtKFh5PTqco.htmlsi=YoPA5WpkbPhJJ1gB. It’s an older video but good.

  • @kevc3583
    @kevc35833 ай бұрын

    I know who’s making lunch when we meet 😂😂 gadgets I like gadgets hahah..Kev c

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂 lunch from me. 🚐🐈‍⬛🇨🇦😂

  • @BohoBlueVan
    @BohoBlueVan3 ай бұрын

    Hey, now after seeing this, I'm going to have a peanut butter and banana sandwich!

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    They are so good 😋

  • @greencheek5056

    @greencheek5056

    3 ай бұрын

    My favorite sandwich! I had one for breakfast on multigrain bread.

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    @greencheek5056 I so much healthier than my white bread 🍞 . 😊🚐🐈‍⬛🇨🇦❤️

  • @gwendolynfloccari4927
    @gwendolynfloccari49273 ай бұрын

    I'm 76 and have eaten peanut butter and banana sandwiches all my life but have always eaten them open face.

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    I have to give that a try. It just might change my ways. Have an awesome day.🚐🐈‍⬛😊🇨🇦

  • @kathleencrane-grylls5416
    @kathleencrane-grylls54163 ай бұрын

    What was that gadget called? That warmed your chili?

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    Electric Lunch Box, ERAY Heated... www.amazon.ca/dp/B07R3HSPZJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

  • @HappyTailsandHappyTrails
    @HappyTailsandHappyTrails3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @bettybrigance6784
    @bettybrigance67843 ай бұрын

    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....???

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @juliemerrin8698
    @juliemerrin86983 ай бұрын

    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 😕

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    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. 😊🐈‍⬛🚐🇨🇦

  • @geemare

    @geemare

    3 ай бұрын

    That was what they call a left handed compliment.

  • @ebonybriane9702
    @ebonybriane97023 ай бұрын

    Genromy!

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    Exactly! 👍🏻

  • @peteranthonyofthefamilybir18
    @peteranthonyofthefamilybir183 ай бұрын

    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

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    I have a feeling it’s going to come in handy for many things. ❤️ HAPPY TRAVELS RIGHT BACK AT YAH! 😊

  • @l.a.v.alindysawesomevanadv3428
    @l.a.v.alindysawesomevanadv34283 ай бұрын

    Just keep going on youtube. I hope you get monetized and be successful 😂

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks 😊

  • @judypeters9308
    @judypeters93083 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @dodgecityvanlife
    @dodgecityvanlife3 ай бұрын

    I'm at the grocery store Peanut butter and banana sounds good

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes do it! The best!

  • @deborah3709
    @deborah37093 ай бұрын

    That chili looked like it was already cooked? So 45 minutes to heat up? Doesn't seem efficient.

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    What do you have to cook with in your van?

  • @TheMaldaddy

    @TheMaldaddy

    3 ай бұрын

    Love this lunch kit! Great for travelling and great way to send leftovers for school lunches!

  • @deborah3709

    @deborah3709

    3 ай бұрын

    @@beyouvanlife propane camp stove. 5 minutes to heat up a can of anything

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    3 ай бұрын

    @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. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @deborah3709

    @deborah3709

    3 ай бұрын

    @@beyouvanlife someone asked what I cooked with. Geez. Relax.

  • @pambeni5635
    @pambeni56352 ай бұрын

    What’s it called?

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    2 ай бұрын

    This is the name and Amazon link: Electric Lunch Box, ERAY Heated... www.amazon.ca/dp/B07R3HSPZJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

  • @RetiredFreeBird

    @RetiredFreeBird

    2 ай бұрын

    mine is called Hot Logic

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    2 ай бұрын

    @@RetiredFreeBird They have so many names but hopefully one of these name will work for you.

  • @RetiredFreeBird
    @RetiredFreeBird27 күн бұрын

    ❤ PB and🍌but too many carbs if you're on keto

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    27 күн бұрын

    Definitely not for a carb diet. I am on an everything diet so never have to think of those things. A very carb filled sandwich 🥪 🍌 🥜 🧈. Have you ever tried one?

  • @RetiredFreeBird

    @RetiredFreeBird

    27 күн бұрын

    @@beyouvanlife yes but when i'm feeling "screw the keto" i'll skip the bread and if i have a perfectly spotted 🍌 (my fav) slather on peanutbutter or Nutella.

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    27 күн бұрын

    @RetiredFreeBird yummy 😋

  • @RetiredFreeBird

    @RetiredFreeBird

    27 күн бұрын

    @@beyouvanlife or just a spoon and a jar

  • @beyouvanlife

    @beyouvanlife

    27 күн бұрын

    @RetiredFreeBird 😊😊😊😊😊