STUCK

Another tiny house option that I want to quickly jot down. http://tkithouse.com

It seems like we may be leaning toward buying a small house 1200 feet or less on some property. Ideally we would like 3-10 acres and then paying it all off as quickly as possible and then moving forward with our tiny house plans. So far we are having a problem finding land BUT we also have not seriously looked much yet as we are waiting for the official nod from my husband's work about his (hopefully) upcoming promotion.

Mostly what I've liked about this shift to thinking tiny is my ability to think minimally about everything.  It's a change I can't wait to make.

I wish I could start getting rid of things around here but I can't seem to devise a plan for organizing things I plan to sell in one pile. The garage is a huge mess and there's really not a planning spot there. I'd like to start de-cluttering NOW. It's such a huge job though. I want to just give it away or donate it because selling it sounds like a huge pain in the ass BUT we sure could use a little extra income. Decisions, decisions...

Family #1 or #2?

Two people in similar financial situations can arrive at two very different solutions. Putting the words financial and situation together can give you enough idea that this is going no place good.

Family #1 decides to pay thousands of dollars for more education so they can get a better job so they can make more money and pay off that debt plus the debt they've already accumulated.

Family #2 decides to minimize their life. Smaller property, grow a garden to reduce their grocery bill, harness solar power and rain water, buy less, consume less, reuse more..only buy used items and always think if we could live without it. Get rid of anything that hasn't been used in a year.