Homiest van you’ll ever see! Parents in 80’s build out and decorate nomad daughter’s mini van.
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Melissa’s van home is the best I’v ever seen. Not only is she super organized but this mini van is thought out to live in, in many different ways. Sheceven gas a hallway! Please put in the comments, what is your favorite part of her mini van home? Enjoy!
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@toonced Жыл бұрын
Melissa's parents obviously love her to the moon and back. ♥️🌻♥️
@jessiehead6525 Жыл бұрын
Holy cow! That’s gotta be the most well-organized, tightly-packed interior, yet everything is easily accessible. And adorable too! Well done!
@laurakramer396 Жыл бұрын
She needs to start hiring out Mom & Dad! They have done a beautiful job on her van!
@Msbuddy08sej Жыл бұрын
Giggle
@kathleenwarner4888 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing!!!
@lorihutton9535 Жыл бұрын
My goodness what a wonderful person. I bet her parents are the best! I can't even discuss the functionality of her van. I was to impressed with her positivity. I hope to run into her one day, plus many more with such positive vibes. Be safe, Be blessed, Enjoy your journey.... From Tennessee
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
I totally agree!
@elizabethmorrison1538 4 ай бұрын
Yes indeed
@msbelinda Жыл бұрын
This has got to be one of the best build outs I have ever seen. It is even more special because her wonderful and supportive parents helped her in the design. Thank you.
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@Truelyblue333 Жыл бұрын
She killed this build with her parents!! ❤ So well done. More storage space then I’ve ever seen. Being clean and organized truly matters especially in a small space.
@jerrystalvey4227 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful lady enjoy the journey.
@deb7518 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Melissa should teach seminars in Road Life Organization. Outstanding Set-up!!
@LeilanisJourney Жыл бұрын
Wow…I love her set-up. Melissa seems like such a wonderful person with great parents.
@bonitahobbs2374 Жыл бұрын
Kool!!!! Have fun!! Spare tire n jack or flat fixer? I skipped ahead
@brenda9265 Жыл бұрын
Melissa is a total joy! I think you've met your soul sister!😃 💞🙏
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
I think so too!
@cheries3035 Жыл бұрын
Amazing !
@carriecreates1207 Жыл бұрын
Love it! Her Daddy and Mommy, were making sure she is safe and comfortable!
@tinalaws7506 Жыл бұрын
What a sweet person Melissa is! She's grateful for her van and for her parents. They came in clutch for this build! What a great video!
@lonia.5283 Жыл бұрын
Yes, what a beautiful woman. What a cozy place. So happy for Linda. May God bless her heart, in Jesus Christ's Name. Amen 💖
@JoHarmon-hg7wz Жыл бұрын
Melissa, your parents are true gems, what great build!!
@lauragb3677 Жыл бұрын
Excellent set up. I have appreciation how at the end of your interview she noted how important it was to get out with what you have and refine later.
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@janettawallace3722 Жыл бұрын
This is an amazing lady and blessings to her parents for assisting her. I love this video of her. She is so organized and very neat. Nicest job done in a van and wish her many good adventures on her journey.
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@joycedigiovanni9719 Жыл бұрын
It’s great how Mom and Dad are always there for you with help because of love for their child! God Bless You!
@debrac6785 Жыл бұрын
This was one of the best visits and tour of a full time camper I have ever seen. God bless your wonderful parents for how they have brought you up and praying for a continued successful, adventurous, road life. Phil 4:13.
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
@debra6785 Thank you very much. I especially appreciate that you were able to see that this wasn’t just a “tour” but a combined visit which involved interaction. Melissa also mentioned that she was glad I interjected otherwise she would not necessarily have known what direction to go. Thank you for being here and taking the time to write a very kind comment. I appreciate you!❤️
@luannesmith5350 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful and joyful way to live out and share your faith! Your parents love is so apparent in how they put so much care into everything ❤
@gianicholas7028 Жыл бұрын
All the talk about her mom, really makes me miss my mom more and more. My parents have always been so supportive in my life. Mom passed three years ago! My mom was my "ride or die"...😁
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
Yes, my mom is gone almost 15 years and I miss her almost everyday so I feel for you🥲
@JudiVentress 9 ай бұрын
🥲 I can relate. My mom had been gone 27 years. Melissa is truly blessed to have both parents still here and most importantly so supportive of her journey. 👍🏽😊👍🏽
@PurpleHaze929 Жыл бұрын
What an awesome vlog. What a great home she has. You & Melissa are two peas in a pod. Lovely, Smart, Grateful & Blessed. 😘
@maryfolks9368 Жыл бұрын
This lady is impressive and the kind of friend you want to make when vacationing at the lake. May God Bless and keep her safe🤗
@leslievalenciano-lopez8887 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely lady and so Blessed with amazing, supportive parents! I absolutely love everything they have done!🙏🏻❤️
@lisastrange3067 Жыл бұрын
I love how organized she is!! Beautiful set-up!
@marshayerby3448 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Love all the organization and the female touches. Her parents did a great job...❤
@melissajones3687 Жыл бұрын
I love your Mom and Dad's work. Thank you for sharing your home.
@FourHuskyHomestead 5 ай бұрын
She sure is a beautiful person. And her parents are amazing! I want a van as nice and as organized. I Learned so much from Melissa.
@valeriehancotte-galan4790 Жыл бұрын
Wow, fabulous build. She's so blessed to have parents to help
@RoadThruGrace246 Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh! I’m so impressed by the attention to detail! Such a beautiful setup. 😊
@Kimbers58 Жыл бұрын
Her tiny home is wonderful! Her Parents are Brilliant! Every single thing about this build is Awesome! So much love and Happiness in this build ❤ Thank you for sharing
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
You are so kind and welcome
@kathlucy603 Жыл бұрын
Such a neat & functional setup. You can see the love & thought put into this camper. Love the work from mum & dad too!
@Locd4life707 Жыл бұрын
I love her van set up! Her Mom and Dad and Son are very supportive. 👍 ❤️
@abyssalsoul6216 Жыл бұрын
I see how she makes her coffee. She stays in one position , sitting on the bed and everything is in reach. Now that is being efficient and I am sure it took a few trial runs to get to that point. You certainly don"t want to be moving around especially when there is a pot on the burner coz one bad move could ruin your day. When I am boiling water all eyes are on the pot till it is finished. No distractions for me especially when there is an open flame in the van. It is good to be organized and I certainly , with each trip, fine tune where things are placed till it becomes second nature. Keys go here, my glasses go here when I am going to bed and so forth.We all have our mojo. Congrats on your build, you parents did great!
@teriblake4473 Жыл бұрын
Great story, Melissa and Linda...thanks for sharing! May God's protection and peace be with you both on your journey's! 🙏😊❤🙏
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
Thank you! God’s blessings to you too!❤️🙏
@mhayes6864 Жыл бұрын
Lovely sister in Christ! Love her van home! Very everything I would want to copy! Thank you!
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@staffordlee1430 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! All the comforts, organization & aesthetics of home w/out spending $50-$100K like so so many vanlifers. Thank you for the sweet tour! God Bless you & keep you safe on your adventures.
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
Thank you!❤️
@BrittMFH Жыл бұрын
More like $110K and up for a good van.
@norawomack345 3 ай бұрын
I have watched hundreds of van videos. Just love this one. 2 positive, lovely , humble , women! I have a room filled with Amazon purchases for my van. Patiently waiting for the right one to come along. Just when I think I have my bed figured out, another one comes along that I like better! The storage with this one is perfect! Thank you both for putting out such a great video.
@Hiker_who_Sews Жыл бұрын
What a joy to see Melissa's build out. A couple times I couldn't hear her, but the filming was so good that it wasn't an issue. Thank you!
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
So glad! Thank you!
@denverdubois5835 Жыл бұрын
This is the nicest minivan buildout I've seen. I missed though, did she say anything about a cooler or a minifridge? I'd probably need that. But this is absolutely ideal in every way, including aesthetically which I do find important as well as organization, etc. Edited to add, that's right, the front footwell! My husband and I used to have a 12 volt plug-in car cooler, very useful for camping and road trips. Awesome! I love it that she has a bugout bag too. I'm going to have to research the foldaway potty thing she mentioned, most interesting.
@user-mf3xs3mh6u 2 ай бұрын
Melissa you and your dad and mom created a wonderful home for the road. Brilliant storage and covers to make it homey. window covers and quilt are my favorite. Superb in every way. Loved it.
@zenzimakeba2248 Жыл бұрын
Awesome set up Melissa. Linda is pure joy. Safe travels to you all🙏.
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
Awe thank you☺️
@JustDoingChelle Жыл бұрын
I just love the set up to cook on. Great use of space. Beautiful build. Very pretty quilt and curtains. Happy travels.
@gmanana4018 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Linda. Great build so cute, love that her parents helped, & her mothers touch. 🥰
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@gmanana4018 Жыл бұрын
@@SereneandSimpleLife Good morning Linda, ☕🤗 I missed RTR, hopefully next year. I keep one of your cards on door, see everyday. Thanks for continuing to make videos. God bless. ❤
@elizabethwallace7001 Жыл бұрын
What a nice interview Linda with Melissa,she has a nice set up LOL Linda HAPPY HAVEN was packed with everything you needed to get to and you had lil space but everything was so organized neatly. My day and time is approaching when I can be like the rest of you NOMADS it's such a nice and peaceful experience anyone can imagine,be blessed Linda and take your time getting back to your cabin .
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@ivoryesther5576 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful lady! It's so inspiring what she and her lovely parents have been able to put together. May God bless her life richly and protect her on all her travels. 🙏🏻
@campgoerOne Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness...this is the best mini van build...so thought through! She can bring everything she needs! Amazing! Kudos to her parents for all their crafty ideas! Very nice build Melissa!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@JipseeGirl 2 ай бұрын
She has so much in this build and everything has its place. Brava!
@leonamckay4509 9 ай бұрын
What a lovely lady, Melissa is. I adore her personality and her super organizational skills. She couldn't fail to be such a beautiful soul with the parents that she has been blessed with. ♥
@donnakirk215 Жыл бұрын
Every day is a gift. That's why we call it the present.
@lisamallard 5 ай бұрын
I have watched hundreds of minivan tours and i have to say this is my favorite
@maryharris7828 Жыл бұрын
This is, by far one of the best vans I've seen.She kept it simple,with a powerful punch ✊👊 of MANY THINGS.Her van is like a museum, or a mansion with many twist& turns. She brought my cluttered brain down a notch or two. Three wise brains is better than one overworked brain(me)🥴.👌.Also nothing looks permanent. I don't usual copy,but why reck my brain any further. I think I'll do the same. I love her spirit too🤗. Thanks for sharing.
@scarletstewart3591 Жыл бұрын
Praise God for Mom & Dad! 🙏💖 🙌
@janetturner6771 Жыл бұрын
WOW !!!!
@theGreatandPowerfulGOD Жыл бұрын
she has such a sweet sweet spirit🦋 I really wish the rest of the world could be as sweet as her🌻I can imagine how her parents are GOD BLESS HER🌺
@janetallison363 Жыл бұрын
Absolutly love this build! Melissa seems like such h a sweet person!
@luannecrane1216 Жыл бұрын
Texas girl. Fabulous. One of the best builds.
@spooniecamper 9 ай бұрын
One of the better setups I've seen. Well thought out, Functional and cute.
@nataliethomas1991 Жыл бұрын
Love this van set up. Would love to have my bed built like hers. So much better for storage instead of it being open like mine. Love the decor.
@WanderingWithWanda Жыл бұрын
Love her minivan! It's so functional and nice!
@janetkoball44 Жыл бұрын
A beautiful job on this minivan. Milisa, and your dad and your mom. A lot of work but we'll worth it. It is so pretty. Thanks Linda for the tour .
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Thank you for being here!🌷❤️
@janeclarkson8471 9 ай бұрын
The great parents have a great daughter. It's not difficult to live and love one another and not be in conflict. There's so much mutual respect there. What mom and dad gave contributed for their travelling daughter is immense. You can see the thought and love that fills that van. Melissa, your travelling home on wheels is a dream. When you sleep at night and travelling in the day, you must feel that love cuddling you! Happy travels and joyous days. God Bless you and yours! Lots love and respect. Thank you for sharing. From a a home bound mature lady in the UK 🇬🇧...Carry on Camping 🚗 ⛺️ ❤️👌👏🤗⚡️🙏🏻🇺🇸⭐️🌺🍀🌈 ☀️ xxx
@terrydavis5223 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant organization, decor, and practical! A place for everything and everything in it's place!🌞🍀
@tinaprice6180 Жыл бұрын
WOW what a beautiful person she is!! Love her zeal for life. Happy travels!!😊
@stephhunsley Жыл бұрын
Love that, "go, see, do". I require a bigger vehicle!
@boblock7588 Жыл бұрын
Linda ..I totally enjoyed Melissa van..nice set up ..The bed with all the storage 👌…Melissa’,her Dad and Mom get a ‘’A+’’….I have a work van that’s not built out yet and love seeing different set up’s ..great ideas..💙❤️
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@ColorMyWorld Жыл бұрын
This is the only minivan setup I can imagine myself living in. Love it!
@gracieg7601 3 ай бұрын
Mom’s hand stitch with love. My dad would have done stuff like that for me and my mom too. I had such great parents. I miss them all the time.
@Patty5825 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Nice build. She's blessed to have magnif parents, and she has such a pleasant disposition. Well done!
@gypsybelle4757 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite builds and back stories. Wishing you many happy travels! Thank you for inspiring me!
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@Lizzy00088 Жыл бұрын
I love her totally efficient, homey, lovely van build out.
@f.conseillant4407 Жыл бұрын
Most lovely, down-to-earth, everything you need and most of what you want build. Thank you!
@Janice-sb7qw 8 ай бұрын
Kind, smart lady! Love your van build! Thank you for sharing with us! Love to you and your parents!
@EagleArrow Жыл бұрын
So sweet her parents were involved. Have fun.
@salomewilson9032 Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Washington DC Serene and Simple Life. I really liked Melissa's van set-up. Her parents are gifted and talented. Great build. Enjoy!
@wanderinggypsydeb Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a well thought out build!!! Love all her ideas! Safe and happy travels Melissa!
@everydayeverydayjane2997 Жыл бұрын
I love her set up. You know this just so encouraging. I love it all.
@MrsBJPalmer Жыл бұрын
What a lovely lady! Thank you for sharing your "build" with us! Safe travels! ✌🙏🏻❤
@melissas8137 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Linda! You made my day!
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@debrabain7564 Жыл бұрын
You’re right, homiest build I’ve seen. Love it!
@sandeedobberstine5591 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Melissa for the tour. Please tell your parents hello and what a wonderful space they helped create! So many ideas, thank you. What is the make and model of your little heater? Such a cheerful build, filled with love😊 Wishing you safe travels!
@pegpowell2486 Жыл бұрын
Best organized build I have seen. Great job.
@Gramma-Bambi-Lynn Жыл бұрын
What an awesome setup, she fits a lot of stuff in there! I hope you and Melissa will stay in touch. ❤️
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
I hope so too!
@christigoodeating Жыл бұрын
Very beautiful! What a blessing your parents are to you❤
@loiseilers5058 8 ай бұрын
I wish I had a mother and father like hers. 😊
@johnettew3957 Жыл бұрын
Nice, well thought out build to fit her needs. I love that she takes her mom and dad with her. That is very special. I love her quilt. I also enjoyed the video with the knitting lady. Was her name Ann? She is blessing a lot of people with her skills.
@SereneandSimpleLife Жыл бұрын
Yes, It was a mistake that I posted it tonight. It will debut again Monday.. wanted to give Melissa’s video a chance
@bonriver9420 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing build. Everything is so organized with the different stations. She has thought of everything. She is so lucky also to have such wonderful and talented parents who have helped her with the build. What a lovely home.
@ann-marie8235 Жыл бұрын
This Is A Beautiful Beautiful Van,I love it and I love the quote on her front camera
@danzbeard Жыл бұрын
The lock on the power station is brilliant!!!
@NaomiSims-id2vn 9 ай бұрын
Looks like she utilized a power cord (?) as her curtain rod that probably terminates close to the front window where she can hook up to electricity. How neat! Also like where she placed her self defense items within arms reach.
@nancyjohnson2070 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this van build!!! So many great ideas Melissa. 👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️
@junemacintyre5289 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video I love what she's done with her van, how great it was at both her parents were able to come together and help her put it together like this how fun what a great project 👍
@ShelbyVanGone Жыл бұрын
I love everything about this video, the van is amazing and so is her energy along with her parent's!!!
@tennesseetruckgirl8591 6 ай бұрын
It touched my heart 💕 that fact her dad and mom were a big part of her Van build. Love their support and hands on with it. May God continue to bless them.
@monana1711 Жыл бұрын
Lots of cool stuff in this van. I love it that her parents got involved and did so much for Melissa.
@sharongilley8393 Жыл бұрын
Her parents are AMAZING
@judyzeigler3980 Жыл бұрын
Very , very nice and organized. Thank you so much for sharing. Be safe. Be Happy.😊
@jillw.2524 Жыл бұрын
Love the whole set up. The daisy's are my favorite 😍 ❤ great job mom& dad.
@lisav834 9 ай бұрын
Melissa is a beautiful person in and out, God bless her and her precious parents 💕🙏🏻
@Kimberly-ul1ph Жыл бұрын
Thank you, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Yup!
@lansteadla Жыл бұрын
She is awesome! Her van is beautiful and perfect! I love her parents and I don't even know them. ❤ This is wonderful!! Safe travels and happy trails! 🙏💗🛣️
@valeriebridge7305 8 ай бұрын
This van is an expression of love ❤❤. This family obviously love each other. So nice to see how appreciative the parents are of the daughter and vice versa.
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