Oh, try opening packages before you leave the store parking lot. Sometimes they have recycling bins out front, either way the packaging can be properly disposed of before you put it away.
this woman is brilliant! i ssy that with a 😁 because j thought i invented the decorative pillows as storage in my van. soooo much added storage hidden in a touch of glam ☺️.
Great ideas - I especially like the idea with rolling up the puzzle - we do puzzles all the time. Also like cutting up trash to reduce space - I’m using that next time.
I’ve watched soooo many vanlife videos and space saving vanlife videos, one that I really like is using a plastic cereal container as the bin, also good for compost veg scraps in the home
SOOOOO glad that the disrespectful comment I had the displeasure of reading earlier is gone!! I went to find it in order to 👎🏻 his rudeness or maybe reply to tell him that he was on the wrong channel! Because, CLEARLY YOU ARE A CLASS ACT!!!!
Awesome 👍 love how you cut down your trash 🗑️ making it safe for the encouragement and in case it blows around out of the trash 🗑️ container when it leaves your van home awesome enthusiasm
I loved the hacks!! I think you are so awesome and inspiring...I'm purchasing things over time to create my travel van with. I've been looking all over for a van like yours because I like the size and shape of it...someday! Thanks for sharing!
Great ideas. I use pillow cases too. I recycle my old sheets and clothes that way for my dog's bed. I've also seen some people do the recycling cut up then push into a plastic bottle and call them Ecobricks. I believe there is a place you can send-in Ecobricks and they actually repurposes them. Great channel!
It’s late here! 1:42 am, my mind is running with memories of not so good of times in years past! I see your video popped up and they went away ! I’ll tell you about them someday when we can sit down and talk! Listening to you talk soothes me! Thank you!
I’m building out my transit connect right now and I’m so glad I stumbled across your video! I love the pillows as storage and the laundry strips! Thanks for sharing!
I love love love the puzzle hack! I am not yet on the road as my son and I are looking for a van for me(he has his own). I love puzzles and was trying to figure out how to outfit a van to accommodate a puzzle in progress. Thanks for the tip!
Really enjoying your videos. Perhaps I missed it, but I’d love to see an intro video in which we learn more about your story and why you have the Ladybug van.
After watching your other video showing the Voited blanket pillow, I whipped up a waterproof cushion cover (made from PUL so it's fabric on one side and laminated on the inside) to put my kid's sleeping bag in. Now it does double duty in the car when we go camping in the back of our Prius! 😊
Your videos are awesome, I am in the middle of a van build and will be going on a 2 week solo trip soon....I've used so many of your suggestions! Your a true minimalist! Thank you!
Every video of yours is full of great ideas. And you have such a lovely presentation. I always look forward! And yay! You are at almost 2000 subscribers!!!
Love the Norwex towel idea! I've never heard of those. I was at Cabelas today and almost bought a camping towel. A regular towel takes up too much space and too long to dry. Thanks!
I love all your ideas! Now why didn't I ever think of cutting up the trash?!? I know some people use a 5 gallon bucket with gamma lid for "smelly" things when they don't have access to a dumpster for a few days. I was going to try that in a 2 gallon size, but even that will take up too much space I feel in my little Kia Soul. I planned on getting a couple cute pillow covers for a jacket & blanket perhaps. Love your "blanket pillow"! I have microfiber towels on my list. I love the packaged quinoa, etc. idea. I have to say I absolutely love the laundry strips most of all. I didn't even know such a thing existed!! Thank you so very much for sharing all your great finds. Love your videos.
Please don't cut up your recyclables!! Plastics below a certain size are either too small for certain machines or such a hassle to recycle they end up being designated as garbage!
Excellent ideas. I live in a semi truck and constantly trying to make space. thank you so much for your ideas especially the trash. I'm always surprised at how much trash one human being can make.
Fantastic space saving hack ideas! There’s those boots again🤣 I ordered a pair last night, I’m so excited to get them, I hope I ordered the right size🤦🏼♀️
What I do is fill up the square plastic container with the other garbage until the container is full, then put the plastic container into the plastic bag. That way there's no need to cut the hard plastic container and the paper trash can just be wadded and stuffed into the container. So you have nothing left but the plastic container to go into the bag.
You have the best energy... your smile is so contagious! I find myself grinning from ear to ear while watching you. Hope I meet you on the road someday. Your information is so valuable.
Hello! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! I am kinda OCD ( not diagnosed lol) and I am grown to love small spaces! So happy to learn about your wonderful hacks! And I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE.... your organized, cozy little home away from home on wheels!
Oh the trash bag hack is good! I use the pillow and towel ones too. I have gotten some not so useful laundry detergent strips like that. Do you stick yours in the machine with the clothes? I’d assume they’d gloop up in the machine where the liquid usually goes But also I tend to get groceries in a parking lot, bring the cart back and pre cut/ peel carrots and other veg so I can throw those food scraps out right away if I have the time. I use some oxo storage containers for food like rice, dry beans, etc and so after a grocery trip I’ll take the crackers, beans, nuts, etc and put them into my containers so I can throw the big containers that came with the food away in the parking lot. If there’s too much for a container, I have reusable stasher bags I put the remaining food into. For such a tiny van as the transit connect I find this works best for me.
Thank you so much for always being so encouraging! Here are links to those videos: th-cam.com/video/dY2kQbs_YI8/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/7kJPaVJMU3M/w-d-xo.html. In some upcoming videos, I plan to do more 'day in the life' for you all to get a better idea of how it all works for me.
Okay, you're creative and seem to naturally REPURPOSE items; Just what is needed for van living! I have an easier water system and toilet system (I think similar to Marie's, except I use biodegradable bags, t.p. and bio wipes) I put a small layer of pete moss before and another layer of pete moss after... then, with a shovel I have the option to dig n' bury or put in a refuse bin asap. I pee in a gallon water jug. A woman can use a large car- oil funnel to pee. Yeah, you definitely need a "bug out van" with the stress of a big family. Your grandaughter is a great hack :) You know, your van could be easily turned into a LADYBUG! A few black lines around the hood, and a few dots here and there; it would certainly tie the "idea" together! ALOHA, Cha' (sounds like the letter A)
Though cutting trash with shears does lessen the Bag volume, many items may be crushed by a shoed foot.Thick Plastic Drink Bottles such as V8, Gatorade, Milk and the Ocean Spray Cranberry Bottles and various cans greatly lessen ones trash volume and emptying frequency. Having just discovered You, I find you engaging, likeable, educational and entertaining. I find that "You Are Not Good Enough"....You Are Better Than Enough. I Appreciate you Bettering The Bad. I wish you all that is good. Eddie Wood of Hendersonville North Carolina.
Yes they are good material. I’m not planning to buy anything just use what I have and save to buy the good quality one time item. is the best way to go. Thanks
Time 7:20, I get so many plastic grocery bags that I’ll never run out. The most that I’ve accumulated were three bags. I deposit my in trash cans entering the stores or rest stops. Also I use those bags, one for socks and one for my underwear. There is a wire deviider between front and back. I’ve cut away the part behind passenger seat, but left the top part on to hang my T-shirts as a curtain between front and back. The bags that I get my veggies in , I reuse those for dirty shoes or wet garbage. My bed, I’m using a camping gear bed roll from “Wiggy’s” in Grand Junction Colorado that good below freezing. (I need to invest in a good camera for pictures) JamesInBensonArizona
@@LadyBugout About two months ago I bought a 2013 Ford Transit Connect. I’m having an after market cruise control and solar to use my magnetic induction stove top. You have so many good ideas!!! I really appreciate your videos. JamesInBensonArizona
LOL that #1 hack...LOL...you are happy and living life! Good for you & keep those so true/real videos coming--genuine comes to mind. Cheers & happy trails. JP
Oh, try opening packages before you leave the store parking lot. Sometimes they have recycling bins out front, either way the packaging can be properly disposed of before you put it away.
Yes! Great suggestion.
i do this too. i'm also an amazon addict, and i always upack when i pick up and toss out excess packaging immediately.
I don’t understand why anyone would give this video a thumbs down!
The pillow as storage is awesome, I never thought of it
Thank you Sherrell!
this woman is brilliant! i ssy that with a 😁 because j thought i invented the decorative pillows as storage in my van. soooo much added storage hidden in a touch of glam ☺️.
Yep we've grown up in large family of 14 and cutting, tearing down and flattening for more space is awedome
Nice! It is a never-ending process!!!☺️
Great ideas - I especially like the idea with rolling up the puzzle - we do puzzles all the time. Also like cutting up trash to reduce space - I’m using that next time.
I’m glad you liked it! It was a good find for me. ☺️
I’ve watched soooo many vanlife videos and space saving vanlife videos, one that I really like is using a plastic cereal container as the bin, also good for compost veg scraps in the home
Nice! Good hack 🤗
Good hack. Thank you
Clever ideas! I especially like the idea of cutting up packaging.
Thank you 😊
Congrats on your popularity on TH-cam . I love seeing what new ideas that you have to share. Love the pillows as we all need extra space
Thank you Dawn. I appreciate the encouragement ☺️💃🏻🐞🚗
SOOOOO glad that the disrespectful comment I had the displeasure of reading earlier is gone!! I went to find it in order to 👎🏻 his rudeness or maybe reply to tell him that he was on the wrong channel! Because, CLEARLY YOU ARE A CLASS ACT!!!!
His rude comment is still there under Fe Lute comment/replies.
I think I got it removed this time🤗 Thanks for caring and watching out for me ladies☺️very kind of you both!
Awesome 👍 love how you cut down your trash 🗑️ making it safe for the encouragement and in case it blows around out of the trash 🗑️ container when it leaves your van home awesome enthusiasm
Thank you🤗
I loved the hacks!! I think you are so awesome and inspiring...I'm purchasing things over time to create my travel van with. I've been looking all over for a van like yours because I like the size and shape of it...someday! Thanks for sharing!
You are so very welcome! 😊
Love the pillow blanket. And the pillow covers for storage. I cut up things to put in trash also, even at home. Love your ideas.
Thank you, Toni!😊
Cutting up the rubbish is genius! Mind blown! Your smile is infectious 🙂
Thank you Angela!
Great ideas. I use pillow cases too. I recycle my old sheets and clothes that way for my dog's bed. I've also seen some people do the recycling cut up then push into a plastic bottle and call them Ecobricks. I believe there is a place you can send-in Ecobricks and they actually repurposes them. Great channel!
Yes I’ve seen those too!!! Thanks for the great suggestions.
It’s late here! 1:42 am, my mind is running with memories of not so good of times in years past! I see your video popped up and they went away ! I’ll tell you about them someday when we can sit down and talk! Listening to you talk soothes me! Thank you!
Deal! Glad you are enjoying the channel🐞💃🏻🚗☺️
The pillow cover is... 😦 SO CLEVER! Thank you!
Thank you, Johnny! It was a great find.☺️
Love the pillow blanket but can’t fine the creamy fleece you have. The white looks so fresh real
Hmmmm. 🤔 I’m not sure why you are not able to find it.
I love the stuffing the pillow idea! Thank you!
You are welcome!☺️
Thank you for sharing your wisdom that makes living in a small space doable and enjoyable as well
You are very welcome☺️
I’m building out my transit connect right now and I’m so glad I stumbled across your video! I love the pillows as storage and the laundry strips! Thanks for sharing!
Yay!!! Glad it is helpful info.
I love love love the puzzle hack! I am not yet on the road as my son and I are looking for a van for me(he has his own). I love puzzles and was trying to figure out how to outfit a van to accommodate a puzzle in progress. Thanks for the tip!
It is awesome! I love puzzles too☺️
Really enjoying your videos. Perhaps I missed it, but I’d love to see an intro video in which we learn more about your story and why you have the Ladybug van.
Thank you, Sandra! Yes, I do plan on doing a video on that. ☺️
After watching your other video showing the Voited blanket pillow, I whipped up a waterproof cushion cover (made from PUL so it's fabric on one side and laminated on the inside) to put my kid's sleeping bag in.
Now it does double duty in the car when we go camping in the back of our Prius! 😊
Wow!
@@LadyBugout I'm so glad you showed your blanket/cushion. It's such a good idea! 😊
Your videos are awesome, I am in the middle of a van build and will be going on a 2 week solo trip soon....I've used so many of your suggestions! Your a true minimalist! Thank you!
Thank you for such encouraging words. Safe travels!!!
Great Hacks, I agree any idea to be compact, efficient and still provide convenience is the upmost.
Thank you☺️☺️☺️
Every video of yours is full of great ideas. And you have such a lovely presentation. I always look forward! And yay! You are at almost 2000 subscribers!!!
Awww thank you, Lynne Marie! I am so thankful that you watch and find them useful. And thanks for noticing about subscriptions☺️🥳yippee!!!
@@LadyBugout can I just chime in here that in 2 weeks you got 1500 subs!!! Awesome job!!!
Loving your TH-cam channel. Full of great ideas and presented in a lively concise way!
Thank you again, Fiona! I’m glad they are helpful.
Great tips. I love the laundry detergent hack!!👍
I love those too!!!
Love the Norwex towel idea! I've never heard of those. I was at Cabelas today and almost bought a camping towel. A regular towel takes up too much space and too long to dry. Thanks!
Glad it is helpful. They are a little expensive, but it is so worth it!
Great video. Such useful ideas no matter what size rig you're in. Keep em coming👍
You’re the best☺️
just ordered the voited blanket!! perfect was looking for a warm one
Nice! It’s a really warm and comfortable blanket☺️
I've always shredded my paper, and broke down my boxes. At. home and camping!!!
Love the pillow blanket and zipper pillows. I love Norwex. Cut your trash. Who would have thought. Great ideas 💡💡💡
Thank you, Jonnie, for watching and commenting! Hope to meet some day!!! Stay well and safe🤗
Great video, Dee! I especially love the blanket hack!
Thanks. Yes, it saves so much space🤗
Hi Dee. I already do the microfiber towels and laundry detergent sheets. But the cutting your trash hack is a winner!
Nice!
Big thanks from the uk I live in my van and love your little van
Thank you. My pleasure! ☺️
I love hacks of all kinds because they make you rethink situations that might normally cost money, time and space!
So glad you find them helpful☺️
Each trip we fine-tune, love watching and learning little tips for inspiration, thank you for sharing :)
Thank you. I am same way🤗
I love all your ideas! Now why didn't I ever think of cutting up the trash?!? I know some people use a 5 gallon bucket with gamma lid for "smelly" things when they don't have access to a dumpster for a few days. I was going to try that in a 2 gallon size, but even that will take up too much space I feel in my little Kia Soul. I planned on getting a couple cute pillow covers for a jacket & blanket perhaps. Love your "blanket pillow"! I have microfiber towels on my list. I love the packaged quinoa, etc. idea. I have to say I absolutely love the laundry strips most of all. I didn't even know such a thing existed!! Thank you so very much for sharing all your great finds. Love your videos.
Thank you! I am glad you find some of the ideas useful to you as you plan for your build. Have fun!!!🐞🚗💃🏻
You are amazing!!! Thank you for sharing with us all your life hacks!!
Thank you Raquel!
I rip up and cut up my recyclables too! Saves so much room! Good video!
Me too!
Yay! Yes, it is so satisfying😜
Boa noite menina beijos linda
Please don't cut up your recyclables!! Plastics below a certain size are either too small for certain machines or such a hassle to recycle they end up being designated as garbage!
Never saw detergent before, thanks.👍😁
Yes, I think there are several different brands that are doing this now. This one seems good so far!
Excellent tips! Thank you so much for sharing. I am in the planning stage right now, so can use tips so that I don't buy unnecessary stuff!
So glad you find it useful! Thanks for watching.
I have watched a lots of videos about vanlife and I didn't see some of yours anywhere else. Thanks : ).
Thank you Charlotte! That means a lot ☺️
Excellent ideas. I live in a semi truck and constantly trying to make space. thank you so much for your ideas especially the trash. I'm always surprised at how much trash one human being can make.
I’m glad it was useful!🤗
Another inspirational video. Thanks for providing the link for the towels and other products.
Thank you, Stacey! You are very welcome.☺️
Thank you for all the good content. It truly helps someone starting out to know what works for others. Congratulations on the success of your channel!
Thank you! I’m so glad it is helpful☺️
I’ve been a minimalist for year but always learn from watching others. Thank you
Same here! Glad it was helpful ☺️
Fantastic space saving hack ideas! There’s those boots again🤣 I ordered a pair last night, I’m so excited to get them, I hope I ordered the right size🤦🏼♀️
😂 yep… I wear them all the time.
Thanks for sharing your experiences, very interesting video, you are good at what you do.
Thank you. That means a lot to me☺️
That is genius to cut up the plastic and cardboard in the bag!!! Wonderful tips, thanks so much.
Thank you Tinabeane!
Great hacks and great energy smart lady. Subscribed.
Thank you and welcome!
Thank you. Great ideas
Thank you. ☺️
Your ideas ARE GREAT! THANKS...!! 👍🏼👣😷
Thank you Alva!
What I do is fill up the square plastic container with the other garbage until the container is full, then put the plastic container into the plastic bag. That way there's no need to cut the hard plastic container and the paper trash can just be wadded and stuffed into the container. So you have nothing left but the plastic container to go into the bag.
Nice! Great suggestion.
How awesome, loved your hacks! Liked and subscribed, thanks for sharing!
I appreciate that Deb! Welcome to the channel😌
Great ideas! Thanks 😊
You’re welcome! ☺️
More great 💡 ideas. Love how quickly your channel is growing♥️👍🏼
Thank you Matilda! I appreciate you watching☺️
Good practical hints
Thank you, Barb!
Great tips, thank you!
Thank you!!!
Handy advice thanks for sharing 👍
You are welcome☺️
She is awesome !!! Soooo helpful !!
Thank you😊
❤ great hacks. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching, Rick!
This is a fabulous video, I loved it
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
Smart ideas.😊
Glad you like them!
You have the best energy... your smile is so contagious! I find myself grinning from ear to ear while watching you. Hope I meet you on the road someday. Your information is so valuable.
Thank you Lisa! That’s so kind of you to say☺️ I hope we meet someday on the road too!
Gonna do the trash one for sure. I feel dumb I didn't think of that myself. Have done most of the other ones. Thanks so much!
Great! Glad there was something new and helpful😊
Great job. Thank you!
Thank you Kim☺️
I love your hacks!
So glad you like them💃🏻
You are so helpful and cool.
Thank you Karen! 😌
Thank you 😊
You're welcome, Garry 😊
Great tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the hacks, very useful ideas 😀✌️
Thank you Dennis! Glad you find them useful🤗
I love this video, very helpful , TY.
My pleasure! ☺️
Awesome ideas!
Thank you Jean! 🐞🚗🐾
Great hacks. Thanks!
Thanks Baron☺️
Brilliant hacks! Can you maybe do a video about the insulation and floor of your van?
Thank you! I do hope to do a video in more detail about the floor and other things I have not gone into much detail about.
@@LadyBugout Thank you so much! Can't wait. 🤗
Hello! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! I am kinda OCD ( not diagnosed lol) and I am grown to love small spaces! So happy to learn about your wonderful hacks! And I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE.... your organized, cozy little home away from home on wheels!
Thank you so much Rita!
Another excellent video. Thank you. Happy Trails. :-)
Hi Frank! Thanks so much😊
Great ideas!
Thank you again Monica. Glad you find the ideas helpful.
Your videos are very inspiring. If started the process of finding my own small van. Stepping out of my comfort zone is good, thanks.
Thank you, Robert! Glad to hear you are stepping out of your comfort zone☺️
Oh the trash bag hack is good! I use the pillow and towel ones too.
I have gotten some not so useful laundry detergent strips like that. Do you stick yours in the machine with the clothes? I’d assume they’d gloop up in the machine where the liquid usually goes
But also I tend to get groceries in a parking lot, bring the cart back and pre cut/ peel carrots and other veg so I can throw those food scraps out right away if I have the time. I use some oxo storage containers for food like rice, dry beans, etc and so after a grocery trip I’ll take the crackers, beans, nuts, etc and put them into my containers so I can throw the big containers that came with the food away in the parking lot. If there’s too much for a container, I have reusable stasher bags I put the remaining food into. For such a tiny van as the transit connect I find this works best for me.
Great tips! Thank you. As for the laundry strips, I just throw them in. They don’t cause me any issues.
Amazing. I have watched van lifers for over a year and YOU have the best innovating ideas !!
Thank you so much Sandylee. That means a lot to me!
Great ideas!!
Thanks😊
whoa, mind blown! laundry detergent on a strip! who knew?
They are very convenient!
Thanks for sharing! Living in your Van is such a fun ! Everything looks so nice and neat!
How's the cooking and shower! Show us please!
Thanks
Thank you so much for always being so encouraging! Here are links to those videos: th-cam.com/video/dY2kQbs_YI8/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/7kJPaVJMU3M/w-d-xo.html. In some upcoming videos, I plan to do more 'day in the life' for you all to get a better idea of how it all works for me.
Okay, you're creative and seem to naturally REPURPOSE items; Just what is needed for van living! I have an easier water system and toilet system (I think similar to Marie's, except I use biodegradable bags, t.p. and bio wipes) I put a small layer of pete moss before and another layer of pete moss after... then, with a shovel I have the option to dig n' bury or put in a refuse bin asap. I pee in a gallon water jug. A woman can use a large car- oil funnel to pee.
Yeah, you definitely need a "bug out van" with the stress of a big family. Your grandaughter is a great hack :)
You know, your van could be easily turned into a LADYBUG! A few black lines around the hood, and a few
dots here and there; it would certainly tie the "idea" together! ALOHA, Cha'
(sounds like the letter A)
Great stuff! Thanks and welcome☺️
Though cutting trash with shears does lessen the Bag volume, many items may be crushed by a shoed foot.Thick Plastic Drink Bottles such as V8, Gatorade, Milk and the Ocean Spray Cranberry Bottles and various cans greatly lessen ones trash volume and emptying frequency. Having just discovered You, I find you engaging, likeable, educational and entertaining. I find that "You Are Not Good Enough"....You Are Better Than Enough. I Appreciate you Bettering The Bad. I wish you all that is good. Eddie Wood of Hendersonville North Carolina.
Great tips Eddie! I’m glad you are enjoying the channel☺️
👋👋🐞Dee🚘 great hacks ! ❤️ This video ! TY for sharing! 👍🤗Be Safe/Be Happy! I'll see you on the next video Dee !👍 🙂
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Thank you! I love everything. A little costly for me. I will have to do with the conventional already own bulky items. 😔
Thank you. Yes, understood...some of the things cost more. I do find that I save in the long run.
Yes they are good material. I’m not planning to buy anything just use what I have and save to buy the good quality one time item. is the best way to go. Thanks
Thanks!
Welcome Mag Ma😎
Super astuce ❤
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I like these ideas. Totally new but very useful.
Yay, glad you like them!
As always. Great ideas. I also love jigsaw puzzles. I'll add the roll up thingy to my list. And I love the hack where you cut up your trash. Thanks.
Thank you so much, Barbara!
Great tips for everyone:))
Yay! Thanks Jo!
Time 7:20, I get so many plastic grocery bags that I’ll never run out. The most that I’ve accumulated were three bags. I deposit my in trash cans entering the stores or rest stops. Also I use those bags, one for socks and one for my underwear. There is a wire deviider between front and back. I’ve cut away the part behind passenger seat, but left the top part on to hang my T-shirts as a curtain between front and back.
The bags that I get my veggies in , I reuse those for dirty shoes or wet garbage.
My bed, I’m using a camping gear bed roll from “Wiggy’s” in Grand Junction Colorado that good below freezing.
(I need to invest in a good camera for pictures)
JamesInBensonArizona
Great ideas, James, thanks for sharing your ideas!!!
@@LadyBugout About two months ago I bought a 2013 Ford Transit Connect. I’m having an after market cruise control and solar to use my magnetic induction stove top.
You have so many good ideas!!!
I really appreciate your videos.
JamesInBensonArizona
Such a beautiful soul! I love your channel and all your little space saving tips n tricks! ✌️❤️
Thank you so much Kirk!☺️
LOL that #1 hack...LOL...you are happy and living life! Good for you & keep those so true/real videos coming--genuine comes to mind. Cheers & happy trails. JP
Thank you, JP. That means a lot to me!
Thank you Dee 👍😉🇮🇪🍀
Hey Marie! Thank YOU☺️