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JUNE 2021
Just Get Out! - Let's Have Some Fun!
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Contents Send Us Your Photos!! Are you living in a tiny house, a narrowboat, a studio or other small space? Your story can help inspire others to follow their dreams!
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A Tiny Holiday Home – The Home That Can Earn You Money (A Tiny Living Promotion) … Page
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Vintage Volkswagen camper van parked at the beach photographed by Kholifur Rohman
Published by: Tiny Living Productions Ltd Editor: Pamela Palongue Design by: Gilmour Graphics Email: info@tinylivingmagazine.co.uk
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Just Get Out! -Let's Have Some Fun!
Explore these super-beautiful vintage caravans, that have been lovingly restored.
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A Volkswagen Van Picnic! It’s time to get outside! There are so many health benefits that come with being in nature, but there are also great benefits to being in a smaller space. You can experience both with a holiday in a caravan. If you don’t own a caravan yourself, you might consider buying an older vintage model and renovating it. There’s nothing like a classic recycled one for a unique and quirky nest. If you’re willing to do at least some of the work yourself, you can own a unique bit of travel history that will pay off in money saved on expensive hotel bills! And you may just decide that you like living in a small, mobile space. Many people spend most of the
year living in their rolling home. It’s economical, and works well for those who only need a reliable internet connection to make their living. It’s also great for people who need to travel for a living, such as trades people, musicians and artists who sell their wares at festivals. If you’re not quite ready to take on a reno project, there’s always the possibility of hiring a caravan for a few days or weeks. There are several small businesses that offer caravans to let in a variety of styles and sizes.
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Though some articles have taken a trip to negative town when it comes to spending time in a small space, it turns out that there are actually psychological benefits to living in small spaces, whether temporarily or in a more permanent situation.
take a look at this 2012 article in Psychology Today, here www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peopleplaces-and-things/201210/tiny-can-be-terrific
People who vacation or live in smaller spaces, tend to spend more time outdoors, not surprisingly. Lodging in a small space can feel cosy and safe. Spending time in nature has fabulous health and A small, private space can give you a nice secure feeling, psychological benefits, for example, fresh air! especially in times of uncertainty. It just feels more Fresh country air generally has higher levels of oxygen, manageable – probably because it is, both financially which can be very cleansing for the body. When you and with regards to maintenance. A small space also breathe deeply, you get rid of that stale oxygen that requires you to be neat and orderly. Orderly equals remains in the lungs, and get refreshing clean air, calm. A less chaotic environment that is not filled with which according to a study at the Human Cognitive bits and bobs in every corner, can provide a peaceful, Unit in Northumbria, improves cognitive function serene sense of tranquility. For more on how diminutive and promotes serotonin production. Oxygen is spaces can be beneficial to your overall psyche, a healing force of nature.
The perfect Highland holiday!
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An Airstream that can be rented from Tin Can Camping in Norwich.
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Another great vintage caravan reno!
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Another outdoor perk is sunshine! Besides raising serotonin levels, it also helps you to get more Vitamin D and may help to prevent several diseases as well as getting rid of eczema and other skin maladies. Another free gift from nature is a process known as grounding. Although it is still being studied, there is some evidence that it provides several advantages to those who reconnect with nature.
Grounding, or Earthing, is achieved by walking barefoot or even lying on the natural soil or grass. Sand also works! This reconnection with nature can result in a reduction in depression, pain, fatigue and can even help you to sleep better. For more on this interesting way to get close to nature, check this article… www.healthline.com/health/ grounding#the-science
Work from Home! Wherever home is...
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The interior of an Alpine Sprite we featured in our January issue, with mid-century modern decor.
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A Tiny Living Promotion
A Tiny Holiday Home –T he Home That Pays For Itself A tiny home is a great way to get away for a holiday. You can live with nature, and spend time with those people who are most important in your life. Far less expensive than a conventional holiday home, it leaves a smaller footprint on the environment. -And, it’s completely portable! Another important aspect of a tiny holiday home is that it can earn money for you. A well-placed home in an inviting setting can be let when you’re not using it. The house featured here was built by Master Tiny House Builder, Chris March of Tiny Eco Homes UK. They build homes based on your needs and your specific location and climate. Click here for more: www.tinyecohomesuk.com
– according to the Canal & River Trust, 26% of the
UK’s 33,000 boats are used as primary residences? – thousands of people in the UK are already embracing small-space living in studio flats, student accommodations, and small terraced houses? – there are over 80 shepherd hut building companies in the UK? – prices for a well-designed tiny house fitted with kitchen and bath starts at £26,000? – according to Popular Science, human beings are hard-wired to like tiny things?
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www.popsci.com/why-do-we-think-tiny-things-are-cute
Create A Dragonfly Oasis The dragonflies have returned and you will be able to see them for about six months. They’re not quite as flashy as their fellow garden dwellers, the butterflies, but they’re easily as fascinating. When the moonlight catches them just right, their wings will glisten with a silvery, iridescent shimmer. They are ancient creatures that have been around for about 300 million years, leaving their fossilised imprint as a testament of their Mesozoic existence. They co-existed with the dinosaurs and were giants compared to their modern counterparts, with a wing span of approximately 30 inches, or 76cm! The dragonflies of today, help to keep certain insect populations in check, such as midges and mosquitoes. As the wetland habitats are disappearing however, so are the dragonflies. Water is a life-sustaining resource for them, for living, feeding and laying eggs for future generations. You can help the populations by putting a small pond in your backyard. Even the space of a metre or more will help support them. Submerged and floating plants which are native species make your pond a dragonfly oasis. The dragonflies are so important to our entire eco-system. In the UK, you can visit the British Dragonfly Society, for more information. www.british-dragonflies.org.uk
Dragonfly photograph by Andre Iv
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