I am a self-proclaimed avacado-holic, cherished wife of Todd Snyder almost 23 years. Inside of Tiny Town, I’m the Chief Traffic Director and Hope Giver. “I dream it, he builds it and then I share it with the world!” We make a fantastic team! We build tiny homes and communities for families to thrive in for years to come. Our motto is, “Shrink your house, not your dreams”. We are blessed with three amazing kids: Elisabeth, 21, is studying nursing and getting married in June. Christianna, 20, is studying business and graphic design, living with family in Michigan. Andrew, 13, lives in the tiny house with us and when he’s not in school, he’s building tiny houses with his dad. Community info @ www.tinytowntexas.com.
My life mission is to dare people to believe the impossible is NOTHING with God! I’ve got some Big dreams I’ve been working on for twelve years. Watch them unfold in our blog.
My vision To be a part of a community of likeminded people working towards a common goal of creating and sustaining meaningful relationships that rock the world around you
Life motto He is my God; I trust Him
Favorite dreams quote “Your dreams should be so vivid that when you actually achieve them, you’ll feel as if you’ve already lived them.”
Favorite note “I can win with any hand I’m dealt” -God
Favorite songs I know my Redeemer Lives and Legacy
Life verse “To know Him and the power of His resurrection and to share in His sufferings, being made like Him” Phil. 3:14
My top values Leaving a legacy of Faith, Lots of intimacy with my husband, speaking life into my kids, spiritual and physical health, and friendships
10,000,000 members! Now #3 downloaded social media app!
I joined MeWe in 2014 because two friends who helped promote and launch it shared it with me! Thank you ?@Jason Hardy and @Clint Fiore. Today, Jason is the VP for MeWe and Clint owns shares. Our kids went to school together and these families are the real deal! Cheers to Jason and Clint!
I didn’t use it much; now I am getting re-acquainted with it and opening business accounts over there. With all our social media accounts, we have 35,000 followers so it will be a long process, but we are preparing! You can find me at @sharisnyder on me and Parler. Today, I deleted 4 Twitter accounts, whatsapp, and 6 FB pages, and switched to duck duck go so far. Opened Parler, newsmax, and choice social (IG replacement).
This has got to be most eloquent voting speech EVER! ????????????
Do you agree or disagree?
#naileditagain
#2020election Tyler G. Johnson
Share if you love America!!!
(I highly recommend following Tyler too)
I’m voting for the First Amendment and freedom of speech.
I’m voting for the Second Amendment and my right to defend my life and my family.
I’m voting for the next Supreme Court Justice to protect the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
I’m voting for the rule of law and to eliminate the two-tier system of justice where the powerful elite get away with all manner of crime while the rest of us are held to a different standard of justice.
I’m voting for the continued growth of my retirement 401K and the stock market.
I’m voting for a return of our troops from foreign countries and the end to America’s involvement in foreign conflicts.
I’m voting for the Electoral College & the Republic in which we live.
I’m voting for the police to be respected and to ensure law & order.
I’m voting for the continued appointment of federal judges who respect the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
I’m voting for our jobs to remain in America and not be outsourced all over again to China, Mexico and other foreign countries.
I’m voting for secure borders and legal immigration.
I’m voting for the military & the veterans who fought for this country who gave the American people their freedoms.
I’m voting for the unborn babies that have a right to live.
I’m voting for school choice and the elimination of anti-American indoctrination of our children who are stuck as captive audiences.
I’m voting for continued peace progress in the middle east and in support of Israel.
I’m voting to fight against human/child trafficking.
I’m voting for Freedom of Religion.
I’m voting for the American Flag that is disrespected by the Democrat Party.
I’m voting for the right to speak my opinion & not be censored or canceled.
I’m not just voting for one person, I’m voting for the future of my country.
I’m voting for my children and my grandchildren to ensure their freedoms and their future.
May I introduce you to our rescue “tiny house mascot”, Chicklet? Her name is because we got her around Easter. I will admit, I’m not a big cat lover, but she has stolen my heart with her sweetness and intuition to your feelings; hands down, she’s the best cat we’ve ever had!! Did you know that to hug a pet after they have been outdoors recharges the energy in your body, inspiring healing? Our bodies are like a battery; the sun, grounding, running water, and hugging a tree or pet will take the negative ions out and put the positive ones in, stopping the block of healing energy from flowing…
Yes, If she’s in the house at night, she’s sleeping in our bed.
If we sit on the couch, she has to sit beside us.
The strangest was when Todd came home very late one night with his diesel truck and trailer and parked it several hundred feet from his usual place. She went out to greet him. Must have recognized the diesel.
Well, we heard back from the City of Kerrville and unfortunately, it’s not good news. Our petition to build a housing community on the land we were looking at was denied due to flood plane discrepancies which make the land unsafe for development. They had a new flood plain map done on the property. We are thankful for this protection and discouraged at the setback, but don’t worry; we have already implemented Plan B.
We’ve secured a contract on a new 100-acre piece of land just outside Kerrville that will be perfect for our Tiny Town project. We are full steam ahead, going as fast as our team can to get you into your dream home community.
I know I shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover or title, but I admit, I didn’t expect much. Many of the books ? I started now adorn my shelves, unfinished. (Francine River’s books being the one exception.)
This story of redemption is engaging, powerful, and inspiring! I was on the edge of my seat with anticipation. Of course I would be interested because of the section about Bob Snyder (Raad blog post below for more details) my father-in-law, and the school, city and environment where my beloved grew up, and even the fact that I graduated from an A.C.E. School, but the story itself drew me in. I even shed tears once or twice. By the way, my husband, Todd, finished it in one reading. We both marveled how we experienced places like Bob Jones, Beth Haven, and Life Action, but could not remember it, let alone articulate it like you did. Having been a camp counselor myself for two summers in Michigan in the 90’s, there’s no way I could write such vivid details 26 years later. Your raw honesty and vulnerability are exactly what we need in the world and in the church today! Without Authenticity, there’s no hope of transforming our culture and the next generation. You wove the stories in and out of time like a master! I am confident Bob sees from Heaven and is proud of the man you have become and what you are doing with your gifts! The courage you displayed to obey God, take a risk, and write this story, will live on as your legacy.
It’s become evident to me this week as I read comments on my IG business page post about voting that some people assume I have a price on my head and that $$$ is my greatest motivator as a business owner. We immediately went from 21,300 follows to 21,800, but I am not bothered in the least because I know Who is the Source of my provision and blessing. And I know I will reap what I sow.
Why is that offensive to people that the person behind the company is a human with an opinion?
I have the same right as anyone else to an opinion and the right to share it. If I were trying to manipulate people to convert and not giving them freedom to disagree, I would Be at fault. To share my personal story and opinion shouldn’t be offensive. It’s my story; it’s not a judgment against you. I said nothing until the eve of November 3rd, after 99% of the audience had already voted! What does that tell you?
I am not upset when others differ with me. I want to be friends and agree to disagree. I don’t have to change you to be like me to like you. I can accept you where you are and respect your opinion. It would be nice if others felt that way too, but I understand it’s not a perfect world. I am not discouraged at the loss of follows. It’s been a very interesting case study, honestly.
Frank Vandersloot shared wisdom I will never forget: “Our culture believes the lie that To agree with someone is to like them and to disagree is to hate them”
Just because I disagree with you does not mean I don’t like you. Can we just be friends even if we don’t agree? I won’t judge you; please don’t judge me.
One person had the courage to say “we can still be friends”. She’s my hero!
In this episode you will hear how and why Shari Snyder and her family downsized from their 2,200 square foot home to a Tiny Home on Wheels(THOW) and started a tiny home building company. If you are thinking of downsizing you will be inspired to hear how going so drastically tiny has helped her family in so many ways.
I’ve been Practicing this with noticeable results! The science is fascinating! Our Brains have a hard time believing something that is completely free and so Simple could actually heal our ailments, our organs, our aches and pains, and help us sleep better!
Maybe you want to “go tiny” or maybe you just want to clear some space in your head and enjoy a simple life with less stress. I like to say, “Downsizing is the art of reducing clutter in your environment to enhance your performance mentally, emotionally and physically.”
The most important thing is to get a clear handle on WHY you’re doing this. Focusing on the joys and benefits will keep you true to the end of the task. Will the tradeoff be worth it? Will the peace of mind you gain be worth saying goodbye to some old memories and possibly some things that feel like “friends” to you like old books? This is an emotional game and to win, you must be ready to take this leap. Take time to overcome your fears to get where you want to be.
Shrink your “todo” list, NOT your free time!
One of our clients relates the story about the day she decided to “go tiny” after her husband had been on board for a while. One Saturday morning, at breakfast, they went over the ‘to do’ list for the day. So much was related to the 3,000 square foot house they lived in with their 2 small boys. The wife said, “All I want to do is take the boys to the zoo today.” to which her husband replied, “If we lived in a tiny house, that would be the only thing on this ‘to do’ list today.” Will the joy of more time doing what you love and with whom you love be your motivation?
Reduce your stuff to reduce your stress
Another client we interviewed on WHY they want to go tiny replied, “So we won’t keep collecting more stuff”. They recognized that stuff was not making their life better or their family stronger and their solution was to downsize from a 4 bedroom 3 bath house to a 394 sq ft tiny house. Will the joy of less stress motivate you to get rid of your stuff?
Does this bring me Joy?
The best advice I got when I decided to go tiny was: “Don’t ask yourself: ‘Can I live without this?’ Instead, Ask: ’Do I need this to live?’”
In each room of my 2200 sq ft house, if I did not need the item to live, my next question was: “Does this item bring bring me joy?” If yes, then I put it in a separate area for the next few weeks. I worked on one room at a time. After I packed up the rest of that room, I took it to the salvation army (I’m opposed to Goodwill where only 10% of my donations help the needy). I reserved only the most valuable items to sell. When I left the salvation army, I felt loads lighter and the reward motivated me to want to do it again and again. I became addicted to downsizing. I repeated this process in each room twice in about 6 months. I ended up with 5 boxes/separated spaces:
1. Storage
2. Give away
3. Sell
4. “Brings me joy”
5. Tiny house (These items usually stayed right in that room til I moved)
I also liked the idea of my “give away” boxes staying in the garage for 2-3 months just in case I found I missed that item in my every day routines. In the end, I sorted through the boxes one last time before I made a final decision to keep or give away including my “brings me joy” box.
It’s also important to set up boundaries to protect yourself from ending up at this same place 12 months from now. If you’re not downsizing your home, how will you ensure you keep the clutter out?
1. Must change your buying habits. To do this, you have to change your mindset.
If you think moving up in life means buying a bigger home, it’s time to set the record straight. Most American families have plenty of room to downsize their home without cramping their style.
Consider the numbers: The average new single-family home comes in at over 2,600 square feet, according to the United States Census Bureau.(1) You may not think that’s all too big until you look back at history. The National Association of Realtors reports that the average home size in 1950 was 1,000 square feet or less—and families were bigger back then.(2,3) By those standards, today’s homeowners are living large!
Moving into a smaller home may feel like a step down, but a closer look reveals quite a few upsides: saving money, saving time and having less clutter in your life. Downsizing could be just the fresh start you and your family need!
How to Downsize the Right Way
Smaller mortgage payments and spending less time dusting those spare rooms may sound like a dream come true, but is downsizing really the right move for you? Before you head down the path toward downsizing, read on for some tips to ensure your downsizing-dream doesn’t become a costly mistake.
1. Think Long-Term
If you’re thinking about downsizing your house, planning ahead will help ensure your transition is a success. Do you need extra space for that freelance business you’re planning to start? Or were you left you with more than enough room to spare after the kids headed off to college? Only you know if you can spare that extra space or if losing it would be more of a headache than it’s worth! Find expert agents to help you sell your home.
2. Keep It Functional
Remember back in college when your entire life fit in that tiny dorm room? Somehow you had everything you needed within arm’s length. Though that may be far from practical these days, you can still benefit from cleaning out the clutter from those closets. Sell what you don’t need and take that money to the bank, baby! Or donate it to a local charity and get the added bonus of a tax benefit. Wouldn’t it be nice to have less to clean and more money in your pocket?
Think of all the fun you could have if you didn’t have to polish your miniature unicorn collection every weekend. You just might find a whole new world outside your door!
3. Consider Hidden Costs
Downsizing may save you money in those monthly mortgage payments, but what about the hidden costs? Does your home need any repairs to get it market-ready? What about your old furniture and appliances—will they fit into the smaller place, or do you need to bump up that budget for more space-efficient pieces?
And don’t forget to take into account the cost of moving, property taxes, storage, or even higher HOA fees. When it comes down to decision time, you may find that taking that leap to a smaller space will save you BIG time—or that you can save just by staying right where you are.
4. Focus on the Big Picture
Downsizing your square footage might mean your family has to gather around one TV at night instead of spreading out across three or four different rooms (Gasp!). But is more time with the ones you love really all that bad? It just might be the kick in the pants you need to spend quality time together!
Financial Benefits of Downsizing
Still not convinced? Then it’s time to bring out the big guns and talk money. What if you reduced your mortgage by $500 a month and put that cash toward other financial goals? Check out three strides you could make:
1. Attack Your Debt Snowball
If you’re working hard to kick debt to the curb, downsizing your home can help you maintain that gazelle intensity. Let’s say you owe $18,000 on your student loan. With a 6% interest rate and a minimum payment of $200 a month, you’ll be paying on that loan for 10 more years!
But throw an additional $500 at your loan each month, and you’d trim a whopping seven years and eight months off your pay-off date. Sallie Mae will have to find a new place to live, because you’ll be free from student debt in less than two-and-a-half years!
2. Boost Your Retirement Fund
Once you’re debt-free with a fully funded emergency fund, it’s time to build wealth for the future. Dave recommends investing 15% of your household income into Roth IRAs and pretax retirement plans. If you’re still working your way up to 15%, that extra $500 could be the push you need to get there. And, boy, the difference $500 could make! In 30 years, you could have an additional $1–1.6 million in the bank to get you through your golden years. You can do a lot of living and giving with that nest egg!
3. Pay Off Your Mortgage
Want to downsize Dave’s way? Trade in your mortgage for a paid-off home! Use the proceeds from selling your current home to pay cash for a smaller one. Just imagine what you could do with no mortgage holding you down!
If you can’t pay cash, aim for a 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage and put at least 10–20% down on your new home. Apply the $500 you saved from downsizing to your new monthly payment. At 4.5% interest, you could pay off a $200,000 mortgage in less than 10.5 years, saving almost $25,278 in the process. Cha-ching!
Downsizing might not make sense in every situation, but it’s worth a look if saving money and simplifying life appeal to you. Ask an experienced real estate agent to help you determine what your home is worth and show you options for cutting costs. A true pro knows what it takes to get top dollar for your current home and negotiate the best deal on a new one. Ready to downsize but don’t know where to start? We can put you in touch with a real estate agent who Dave recommends in your area.
