Single Mom raising son in kid-friendly spacious Tiny House on farm

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Published 2023-06-09
Meet Kayla & 2-year-old Indie. They live in a beautiful 34 ft tiny house on a friend's farm, where dad lives too--a wonderful modern family arrangement. When planning the build with Mint Tiny Homes, Kayla learned she was pregnant, so modified the tiny house design to be baby & child-friendly. Plus, packed in storage for days!

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❇️ shot by Blake Hemmel, youtube.com/c/BlakeHemmel
❇️ extra imagery from the owner, www.instagram.com/kaylove_913

Video Chapters:
0:00 - raising a kid in a tiny home
1:02 - 34' tiny house tour
2:01 - interior, kid-friendly tiny house design
5:55 - tiny house parking on farm
6:59 - co-parenting on the same property
7:29 - tour cont'd
10:03 - walk-in closet & storage solutions
11:30 - loft bedrooms
15:38 - cost & transition to tiny living
16:19 - parking spot benefits for kids
17:21 - hello from Alexis & Christian

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All Comments (21)
  • Fortunately, just after she signed on with Mint Tiny Homes, Kayla learned she was pregnant, so modified the tiny house design to be baby/child-friendly. It's an adorable, comfy home with loads of storage, including a walk-in closet. Little Indie has lived his entire life there & is thriving. The 34' THOW is parked on a friend's 10-acre farm, where dad lives too--a wonderful modern family arrangement!💖 👉 Watch a TOUR of a family tiny house with 3 bedrooms: https://youtu.be/hWqTly6QUmI
  • @kamivelasquez3119
    I adore this tiny home and the mama and Indie and love that the dad lives nearby. Maybe the parents will end up together - but even if they don't - they are both able to be present for their son in incredibly beautiful surroundings. Kayla is very beautiful and laid back and has created a wonderful home for herself and her son. Absolutely gorgeous
  • @Jackie-fw9ek
    I wonder what she does for work. Sounds like she gets to spend a lot of time with her kid. Being able to stay home is a blessing
  • @peri3818
    I like when she said she hated being so secluded but then she saw it through her sons eyes and the benefits to him and now really likes it. A good example of looking at the gifts and not the negatives.
  • @ShadowMor00
    My favorite part is that she teaches her son a new affirmation every week ❤️💕
  • @heathersmall9403
    I loved this family….Austin is just patiently waiting in the wings. I think he clearly loves this woman. The son is lucky to have such an involved dad even if his parents don’t end up together. May God bless you all.
  • @b_uppy
    One cheap alternative to blackout curtains is the foil backed foam, attached to the foil faxed and backed bubble wrap. Add magnets to attach to the skylight/window frames. This also reduces heat and cold loss. You can make them yourself pretty cheaply. Love the dedicated storage. Things I store would be more mixed.
  • @LuvMyCardiKids
    For the skylight, have a cushion (like a sofa cushion) made for it. Measure the dimensions of the skylight and make a cushion that’s just ever so slightly larger than the dimensions. It’ll stay in with just friction and will totally block the light.
  • @msuehale
    She has utilized every bit of space which is fantastic. Love the homey effect. Perfection.❤
  • Love the idea of the slider for the loft. That is a very original idea that I had not considered before but makes great sense
  • @famousnobodyz
    I love how she personalized every inch of her tiny home.
  • @coloringjenn1975
    What a beautiful place to call home. She's a lucky gal! I love how she put her son first❤
  • @straightarrow372
    that little dolly that she's moving around on is a great idea
  • @charlidabomb3723
    This is a lady who has figured out that it's all about living for your child once a child exists in your world. The late night partying, social life aspects are no longer the goal. The goal becomes security, quiet peaceful places for your children to have sweet dreams and great nights of sleep to grow and thrive, fresh air and sunshine and animals for their bright days, nature and life and water and grass, all the goods. She even has the benefit of his Dad being close by even though she's not necessarily his partner, she still let's them be close and bond which is so important to a boys life. She has a great start going for her boy. I wish her the best and kudos for being one of the ones who figure it out quickly, thats is, the things that raise beautiful humans.
  • Indy chose his parents well .... May they all be blessed with continued good health for that is their wealth 💖🙏💖
  • @1SprintCarLady
    Beautifully decorated and designed home. Love the open closet for Indie! The green turf looks extremely useful… extending your home to the outdoors. (Indie looks like his dad!) Praying the very best for all 3 of you! Thank you for sharing with us.
  • @RachelWardwv
    What a huge closet! The bedrooms were too low for me but they were so well designed. What a lovely home.
  • @AtsircEcarg
    I love seeing how people make tiny homes work for families! This was awesome
  • @kejarboe
    Beautiful, beautiful home, and thank you for modeling positive co-parenting! It does exist and can be done well 😊
  • @CuriousHumbleMarie
    Such a blessed woman and child to be surrounded by so much beauty, love, safety, and peace. A beautiful home and happy child is priceless.