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lifestyle2 years ago•7 min saved

"From Tiny-House Vacations to Permanent Downsizing: One Woman's Inspiring Journey"

Cherilynne Hill's love for tiny-house vacations inspired her to downsize and simplify her life. After staying at various tiny lodgings, she decided to make the transition to full-time tiny living. She purchased a 400-square-foot, 2-bedroom, 1 ½-bath tiny home in a community near Asheville, North Carolina. While the adjustment wasn't easy, Hill found the process of decluttering liberating. She enjoys the benefits of tiny living, such as lower utility costs and less yardwork, and appreciates the sense of community in her gated neighborhood. Hill advises others considering a tiny home to first experience tiny living through vacations before making the leap to buying.

via AOL|

#downsizing #lifestyle #minimalism

lifestyle2 years ago•6 min saved

"From Tiny-House Vacations to Permanent Downsizing: One Woman's Inspiring Journey"

Cherilynne Hill's love for tiny-house vacations inspired her to downsize and simplify her life. After staying at various tiny lodgings, she decided to transition from her 2,300-square-foot townhouse to a 400-square-foot, 2-bedroom, 1 ½-bath tiny home in a community near Asheville, North Carolina. Despite the challenges of downsizing, Hill found the experience liberating and enjoys the peace and serenity of her new lifestyle. She highlights the advantages of tiny living, such as lower utility costs, less yardwork, and a tight-knit community. Hill advises others considering a tiny home to first vacation in several tiny or small places to determine if they are suited for full-time tiny living.

via CNN|

#community-living #downsizing #lifestyle

social-issues2 years ago•12 min saved

"Tiny Houses: A Fresh Start for Homeless Families in Brazil"

A homeless family in São Paulo, Brazil, who lost their home during the pandemic, found hope and a fresh start through a program that offers tiny houses to the unhoused. The program, called Vila Reencontro, aims to provide transitional housing for up to 36 months while offering support services such as shelter, meals, and access to social services. São Paulo is implementing this initiative to address the growing number of unhoused citizens in the city, estimated at 53,000 in March 2021. The tiny house movement is part of a global effort to find homes for the over 150 million unhoused people worldwide.

via NPR|

#fresh-start #homelessness #housing-first

lifestyle2 years ago•3 min saved

Teens and Tiny Houses: Experts Warn of Potential Risks.

While the Brinks family's two teens lived in their own tiny houses on the property, therapists specializing in adolescents say it's not a good idea for every teen to have that much freedom. Adolescents and teenagers generally need supervision from their caregivers to grow into responsible adults. However, kids need to practice independence to be prepared for life outside the home. One way to ensure healthy development is to balance independence with regular family interactions. It's important to be aware that for some kids, too much independence could pose harm.

via Insider|

#adolescents #family #independence