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Welcome back to Frankie N Alex! In today's video, we’re slowing things down and focusing on the beauty of family and connection. Day 124 is all about a heart-to-heart across generations—capturing those sweet, quiet moments that remind us what truly matters. Whether it's sharing stories, life updates, or just enjoying each other's company, these are the memories we want to hold onto. We...

In today's video, we’re catching you up on everything happening in our world lately. Between the usual daily chaos and some big life updates, there’s never a dull moment. Alex ran into a bit of a "spider situation" that required some extra hands, and Everly officially decided she’s ready to step behind the lens as our newest videographer! We’re so excited to share these little milest...

In today’s vlog, we take a break from the usual tiny home build to focus on what matters most: family. We’re in a beautiful part of Canada staying with Alex’s aunt, who is navigating life with dementia. We’re sharing the highs and lows of the trip—from the smoke-filled skies keeping us inside to the simple joy of Everly learning to count (mostly!). We also give a quick update on our channel securi...

Welcome to Day 121 of our 365-day homestead journey! 🌲 After a busy Day 120 preparing for our guests and perfecting that New York-style pizza dough, we're taking things a bit slower this morning to show you what life actually looks like for us as the sun comes up. Mornings on the homestead are a mix of routine, chores, and family time. From the first cup of coffee to getting the kids settled...

It’s Day 120 of our 365-day journey! Today is all about preparation as we get ready for some very special guests to arrive. We’re hosting "Mathers on the Map" (Kevin, Taye, and their family) for dinner, and I’m taking you along as I make my go-to pizza dough from scratch. In this video, I walk through my process for a New York-style crust using a 24-hour fermented polish. Whether you&#39...

It’s Day 119 of our homestead journey and we just received some news that changes everything. 🏡 We found out the property we’ve been building our dreams on might not be available to us for much longer, and we’re facing a massive $700,000 decision. Can we actually make this work? In today’s vlog: ⚡️ Off-Grid Solutions: Frankie jerry-rigged a solar setup to keep us cool during a 33°C heatwave. See...

"Day 118: A day of surprises. 🚐✨ We’re sharing the reality of what’s happening with our build and our family right now. It wasn't what we expected, but we're making it work. Thanks for following along on our adventure! Key Updates Today:Family News: A look at how we're navigating today's unexpected turn. Build Progress: Dealing with a surprise challenge in the RV.Next Steps:...

Day 117 of 365: Getting things done on our own terms. We’re officially closing in on being a third of the way through this 365-day vlog series! It’s wild how fast the time is flying, but looking back at the daily progression makes every bit of the effort feel worth it. In today’s vlog, we’re making some much-needed upgrades to our mobile setup. I’m tackling some evening sanding to finish up the ne...

Day 116 of our 365-day challenge is here, and today we’re getting real about the challenges of life on the road. While we love this lifestyle, there’s one specific part that has been a major struggle lately, and we wanted to share the honest truth with you. In this video, we break down what makes this particular aspect of RV living so difficult, how we’re managing it, and why it’s something you de...

We’ve officially hit day 115, and for the first time, it feels like the finish line is actually in sight! After weeks of hard work and constant problem-solving, today was all about those big visual changes that make a house finally start feeling like a home. In this update, we’re walking you through the latest progress on the build, sharing the small wins that kept us going today, and giving you a...

In today’s vlog, we’re taking a breather to give you a full life update and share some behind-the-scenes progress on our latest projects! From the technical details of the trailer build to how we’re navigating our new daily routine, there’s a lot to catch up on. We dive deep into:The Trailer Build: Frankie shares the latest on the shower pan form and the next steps for Betty. Life on the Road vs....

Things are moving fast on Day 113! I'm deep into the trailer build, working on a custom epoxy shower pan and finally getting our new power system installed. It’s not just about the build, though—it’s also 9 weeks since my ACL surgery. I’m pushing through a late-night bike session to make sure my rehab stays on track for physical therapy tomorrow. From electrical troubleshooting to sunset bike...

Day 112 is all about accountability and making things right. Today, I’m tackling a major mistake in Betty’s power system. While the current setup has served us well, I realized it was under-designed for the specific demands of our air conditioning unit—something I should have caught during the initial planning phase. In this video, I’m cleaning up the "rat’s nest" of wiring and installin...

Things are moving faster than we ever expected! Join us for Day 111 as we navigate some big changes and share what we’ve discovered today. It’s a bit of a whirlwind, but we’re so glad to have you along for the ride as this new chapter unfolds. In this video:Reflecting on the journey to Day 111The big news we didn't see comingWhat's next for us and the channelIf you're new here, we'...

Welcome back to Frankie N Alex! Today marks Day 110 of our 365-day journey, and to be honest, we didn't see this coming. As we reach this milestone, we're taking a moment to reflect on everything that has changed and what it means for our next chapter. Thank you for being part of this adventure with us—every comment and view means the world. Start on Day 1 if you are new here: https://yout...

In today’s video, we’re taking a walk down memory lane and ranking the best and worst vacations we’ve ever been on. From dream destinations that lived up to the hype to total travel disasters we’ll never forget, we’re sharing the honest truth about our travel experiences. Whether it was a luxury getaway or a camping trip gone wrong, we’ve learned a lot along the way. Grab a snack and join us for s...

Welcome back to the journey! Day 108 turned out to be a day we truly won't forget. In today’s vlog, we’re sharing a deeply personal look at the highs and lows of this 365-day challenge, from the quiet moments on the farm to the big realizations that keep us moving forward. As we navigate life in our camper van and work on our DIY projects, some days just hit differently. Today was one of those...

We’re officially on our way! Today marks Day 107 of our 365-day vlogging challenge, and we’re celebrating with a 4-hour road trip to a secret mountain getaway. In this vlog, we’re sharing a sneaky hint about our location, discussing the “cardinal sin” of eating Domino’s pizza when you’re a pizza lover, and explaining how we’re using Trusted Housesitters to make this family trip possible without th...

Welcome back to Day 106 of our 365-day journey! After a lot of planning and a few slow mornings, we are finally tackling some of the biggest projects on our trailer. It feels so good to move past the "to-do" list and actually start seeing these changes take shape. In today’s vlog, we’re sharing the highs and lows of the build, our daily routine as a family on the road, and the small wins...

It’s Day 105 of our 365-day journey, and today is all about making progress—both on our home and with our community. We’re diving back into trailer repairs to get everything functioning just right, but the biggest highlight is a heartfelt update about our channel and the incredible support you’ve shown us. We’re feeling beyond grateful for this journey and for all of you who are riding along with...

Today is Day 101 of our 365-day vlogging challenge, and it’s easily the toughest day Alex and I have faced in our seven years as creators. We woke up to every creator's nightmare: our main YouTube channel, FNA Life, has been hacked and stolen. In this video, we share the story of how it happened through a sophisticated sponsorship scam, the impact it has on our livelihood and family, and why t...

The reality of our channel being hacked has finally started to set in, and it’s a lot more than just losing access to our videos. In today's update (Day 103), we’re breaking down the actual cost of this hack—from the immediate loss of AdSense to the thousands of dollars at stake with our upcoming brand deals and sponsorships. YouTube is the core of everything we do, and without it, our entire...

It has been a long and incredibly stressful few days since we lost access to our main channel, Frankie & Alex. On Day 102 of our daily vlog, we’re sharing a major update on the recovery process, the emails we’ve been getting from Google and YouTube, and the reality of what it’s like to have your livelihood hijacked. We’re still fighting to get it all back, but it’s a waiting game now. In this...

Today is Day 101 of our 365-day vlogging challenge, and it’s easily the toughest day Alex and I have faced in our seven years as creators. We woke up to every creator's nightmare: our main YouTube channel, FNA Life, has been hacked and stolen. In this video, we share the story of how it happened through a sophisticated sponsorship scam, the impact it has on our livelihood and family, and why t...

Things look a little different today... because we are officially living in the trailer! 🏠✨ It’s Day 100 of our 365-day commitment, and what a day to hit such a big milestone. Between moving the last of our things, getting Paco cleaned up (meet Paco Silky Smooth!), and Everly testing out her new light-up shoes, it’s been a busy one. We’re also diving into some technical stuff—checking battery us...