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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 update, we talk about the technical hurdles we're facing with the hackers, how we're trying to stay positive at "The Hideout," and some of the small wins that are keeping us going—like snuggles with Paco and moving the deck.Thank you all so much for the overwhelming love and support during this hard time. It truly means the world to us.In this video:Official update on our hacked YouTube channel.The email response from YouTube & Google support.Daily life at the RV Hideout and recent projects.How you can help support us while we're locked out.Support our journey:Venmo: fnavanlifeIf you're new here, we're Frankie and Alex, and we're vlogging every single day. Even when things get tough, we're not stopping. Subscribe to follow along and help us grow this community back!#FrankieAndAlex #YouTubeHacked #DailyVlog #VanLife #ChannelRecovery #TheHideout #VlogLife We're Frankie and Alex. Five years full-time van life, now part-time nomads travelling internationally with a toddler and a business. 100% of what this channel earns in donations goes to charity. Every single dollar. New episode every day. Start with Day 1 if you're new here.

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 this is a massive "setback" for our business. We also talk about:How the hackers bypassed two-factor authentication.The frustration of trying to reach a human at Google/YouTube.Why we might have to make "us" the charity of the month to keep our travels and family goals on track.We are trying to stay positive and "get on with it," but we really need your support right now. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments about our plan for the month, and thank you for being the best community we could ask for.#FrankieAndAlex #YouTubeHacked #VlogLife #CreatorJourney #Day101 We're Frankie and Alex. Five years full-time van life, now part-time nomads travelling internationally with a toddler and a business. 100% of what this channel earns in donations goes to charity. Every single dollar. New episode every day. Start with Day 1 if you're new here.

Things look a little different today... because we are officially living in the trailer!

We can't believe we've actually made it to Day 99. Tomorrow is the big 100, but today felt like the perfect moment to stop, look back, and process everything that's happened over the last few months.From the surgery and recovery to the van life meetups and every wild sunset in between, this journey has been more than we ever expected. Thank you for being part of this daily ritual with us—it's your support that kept us going even on the hardest days.What's been your favorite moment of the first 99 days? Let us know in the comments!In this video:Reflecting on the journey so farPreparing for the Day 100 milestoneA quiet moment before the next big chapterIf you're new here, we're Frankie & Alex, and we're documenting 365 days of our lives. Subscribe to see what happens on Day 100!#VanLife #DailyVlog #FrankieAndAlex #RoadTo100 Start on Day 1 if you are new here: https://youtu.be/_ydNTMUxuOA We're Frankie and Alex. Five years full-time van life, now part-time nomads travelling internationally with a toddler and a business. 100% of what this channel earns in donations goes to charity. Every single dollar. New episode every day. Start with Day 1 if you're new here.

Welcome back to the trailer build! Today is all about the shower, and in true Frankie & Alex fashion, it's a mix of steady progress and a healthy dose of DIY chaos.Building in such a small space always comes with its own set of challenges, and the shower is no exception. We're figuring it out as we go, making mistakes, and celebrating the wins along the way. Whether you're here for the technical side of the build or just the daily mayhem of our journey, we're glad to have you with us for Day 98.In this video:Tackling the layout of the trailer shower.Navigating the "chaos" of DIY plumbing and framing.A real look at the highs and lows of building our own space.If you've been following along with our 365-day journey, thank you for the incredible support! If you're new here, hit that subscribe button to see how this trailer (and our shower) finally turns out.Follow our journey: The Reality of Our Daily Journey | Day 97 We Needed This Moment Together Day 96#TrailerBuild #DIYShower #VanLife #SmallSpaceLiving #Day98 #FrankieAndAlex Start on Day 1 if you are new here: https://youtu.be/_ydNTMUxuOA We're Frankie and Alex. Five years full-time van life, now part-time nomads travelling internationally with a toddler and a business. 100% of what this channel earns in donations goes to charity. Every single dollar. New episode every day. Start with Day 1 if you're new here.

Every day of this 365-day challenge brings something new, but today felt like a true reflection of the reality we're living right now. From the quiet morning routine to the unexpected hurdles that pop up when you're balancing family, work, and life on the road, it's all part of the journey.In this video, we're taking you along for a "normal" day that reminds us why we started this in the first place. We talk about the importance of showing up even when things aren't perfect, how we're navigating our current routine with the kids, and a few small wins that made the day feel special. It's not always glamorous, but it's real, and we're grateful to have you here for all of it.In this video:Our honest morning routine and getting the day started.Reflecting on the challenges and rewards of our daily journey.Navigating the "little things" that make a big difference.A look behind the scenes at how we're making it all work.Checking in on Day 97 and looking ahead to what's next.Join the conversation: What does your "reality" look like lately? Are you focusing on a new routine or just taking things one day at a time? Let's chat in the comments!#FrankieAndAlex #Day97 #DailyVlog #VanLifeReality #FamilyJourney #AuthenticLiving Start on Day 1 if you are new here: https://youtu.be/_ydNTMUxuOA We're Frankie and Alex. Five years full-time van life, now part-time nomads travelling internationally with a toddler and a business. 100% of what this channel earns in donations goes to charity. Every single dollar. New episode every day. Start with Day 1 if you're new here.

Sometimes life moves so fast that you forget to stop and just take it all in. Today was Father's Day, and it turned out to be exactly what I needed—a chance to slow down, reconnect with old friends, and reflect on the journey of being a dad.In this video, I'm sharing some stories from my childhood, reminiscing about the friends who shaped who I am today, and catching a truly stunning sunset with the family. We also dive into some funny moments at home (including a "Farter's Day" gift and a few toilet mishaps!) and talk about the simple joy of watching the next generation grow up.It's these quiet, honest moments that make everything else worth it. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us.In this video:Reflecting on Father's Day and the gift of being a dad.Reminiscing about childhood friends and how basketball changed my life.A beautiful sunset session and thoughts on being present.Alex's Father's Day surprise (and the "DeWalt vs. Milwaukee" debate).Navigating the world of podcasts and parenting with Everly.Join the conversation: What are your Father's Day traditions? Did you spend the day on the water, at home with family, or catching up with old friends? Let us know in the comments!#FrankieAndAlex #FathersDay #Vlog #Grateful #FamilyMoments #Day96 Start on Day 1 if you are new here: https://youtu.be/_ydNTMUxuOA We're Frankie and Alex. Five years full-time van life, now part-time nomads travelling internationally with a toddler and a business. 100% of what this channel earns in donations goes to charity. Every single dollar. New episode every day. Start with Day 1 if you're new here.

Today was an absolute uphill battle at the hideout, but I finally won!I spent the entire day trying to get the water system running, only to discover that mice had chewed through the back lines. It turned into a massive project of sealing leaks, cleaning up mouse damage (it was gross), and troubleshooting plumbing issues one by one. Despite the setbacks and working solo today, we officially have hot water and good pressure!This means we're one step closer to moving in. Tomorrow is another big day—I'm starting on the shower pan and bathroom walls for Betty, our 16-foot trailer.If you're enjoying these raw, daily vlogs, please subscribe and share the journey!In this video:Finding and fixing major water leaksDealing with mouse damage under the rigTesting the new hot water systemPlans for the trailer bathroom buildComment of the day!Check out our main channel: @FNALife Start on Day 1 if you are new here: https://youtu.be/_ydNTMUxuOA We're Frankie and Alex. Five years full-time van life, now part-time nomads travelling internationally with a toddler and a business. 100% of what this channel earns in donations goes to charity. Every single dollar. New episode every day. Start with Day 1 if you're new here.

Today is Day 94 of our 365-day vlog challenge! I'm just coming from physical therapy and feeling incredibly encouraged by the progress I've made since surgery. It's wild how the small steps really start to accumulate.In this video, I'm diving into some of our travel plans, including our goal to get Everly to 20 countries by the time she's five! I also share one of our favorite ways to travel affordably—housesitting. It's been a game-changer for our nomadic lifestyle. Plus, I've got some updates on the "hideout" plumbing and why that foam board was so expensive!If you're new here, we're Frankie, Alex, Everly, and Paco. We're sharing our lives—unfiltered and raw—for 20 minutes every single day this year.In this video:ACL surgery recovery update (6 weeks in!)Our "20 countries by age 5" goal for EverlyHow we use Trusted Housesitters to travel for lessHideout and trailer build updatesComment of the day!Thanks for being part of this journey and for helping us support our monthly charities. Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a day!#VanLife #NomadicLifestyle #Vlog365 #SurgeryRecovery #TravelWithKids #Housesitting We're Frankie and Alex. Five years full-time van life, now part-time nomads travelling internationally with a toddler and a business. 100% of what this channel earns in donations goes to charity. Every single dollar. New episode every day. Start with Day 1 if you're new here.

I can't believe we've made it to Day 93! Some things just catch you completely off guard, and today was definitely one of those days.

In Day 92 of our 365-day journey, we are finally revealing the secret to our new sliding RV toilet! If you've ever struggled with small bathroom layouts in a camper or van, this DIY RV renovation hack is a total game-changer for saving space.We're also diving deep into our plans for the RV shower and making some big decisions for Betty's layout. Between Home Depot runs and dealing with unexpected pests (ants!), it's been a chaotic but productive day as we get closer to moving into the RV full-time.In this video, we cover:Our custom sliding RV toilet solution for small bathrooms.How we're designing our DIY RV shower.Major layout changes for our RV renovation.The reality of living in an RV: dealing with ants and hardware store trips.Our countdown to moving into the RV this week!Whether you're into van life, bus conversions, or just looking for clever tiny house storage ideas, we hope our RV build inspires your own project.Subscribe to Frankie N Alex to follow our daily vlog series as we renovate our home on wheels and prepare for life on the road!#RVLife #RVRenovation #DIY #VanLife #TinyHouse #RVLiving #SmallSpaceLiving #CamperBuild #FrankieNAlex Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

Sometimes you just need to get outside and clear your head. Today we're taking you along for a peaceful evening bike ride as we wind down Day 91 of our 365-day challenge. It's been a whirlwind lately, so this quiet moment was exactly what we needed to reset.We also have some exciting updates to share about what's coming up next for us! We've been planning a few things behind the scenes and can't wait to bring you along for the next chapter of this journey.Thanks for being part of the adventure! If you're enjoying the daily vlogs, don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss a day. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We made it to Day 90! Today we're winding down after an incredible weekend at the van life meetup here in Canada. It's been a whirlwind of catching up with old friends like Lance, meeting new faces in the community, and even a little competitive tetherball (Frankie is still claiming the crown, even with the knee surgery!).The first day of these events is always high-energy and a bit draining, but as things settle in, there's nothing like the bonding that happens over a potluck or a rainy morning in the van. We're spending today cleaning up the rig, reflecting on the amazing conversations we had about traveling through Mexico and Central America, and talking about what the future holds for Frankie N Alex.A huge thank you to Jamie and Lisa from Van Life Community Canada for putting on such an intimate and meaningful event. It's moments like these—seeing you all on the road and hearing that you're following our journey—that make this 365-day challenge so rewarding.In this video:Post-event van deep clean and organization.Reflecting on the community and the "first day" exhaustion.Future plans and where we're headed next.Day 90 milestone check-in!Support the Journey: This month we raised $1,000 for the South Coast Humane Society (where we found Paco!). Stay tuned for our next community poll to help us choose the next charity we'll be supporting.About the 365 Day Challenge: We're posting a 20-minute, raw, unedited vlog every single day for a year. No filters, no edits—just our real life on the road.Thanks for being part of the FNA Life family!#VanLife #TravelCanada #FrankieAndAlex #DailyVlog #Community #Minimalism #Day90 Start on Day 1 if you are new here: https://youtu.be/_ydNTMUxuOA We're Frankie and Alex. Five years full-time van life, now part-time nomads travelling internationally with a toddler and a business. 100% of what this channel earns in donations goes to charity. Every single dollar. New episode every day. Start with Day 1 if you're new here.

Welcome back to Day 89 of our 365-day journey! Today, things get a little wild as we dive into a game of hypothetical questions. If you're looking for laughter, chaos, and a glimpse into how our minds work, you're in the right place. From the "what ifs" to the completely absurd, we're joking around and sharing some hilarious moments that you won't want to miss.In this video, Frankie and Alex tackle:Funny hypothetical questions that keep us guessing.Lots of laughing and behind-the-scenes banter.Life updates as we continue our 365-day video challenge.Whether you're here for the comedy, the conversation, or just to see what happens next in our daily vlogs, thanks for being part of the journey!Don't forget to: ✅ Subscribe to follow our 365-day challenge! ✅ Like the video if it made you laugh. ✅ Comment below: What's a hypothetical question you'd ask us?#FrankieNAlex #Day89 #HypotheticalQuestions #DailyVlog #Comedy #Laughter #365DayChallenge #VanLife #VlogLife We're Frankie and Alex. Five years full-time van life, now part-time nomads travelling internationally with a toddler and a business. 100% of what this channel earns in donations goes to charity. Every single dollar. New episode every day. Start with Day 1 if you're new here.

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Start on Day 1 if you are new here: https://youtu.be/_ydNTMUxuOA We're Frankie and Alex. Five years full-time van life, now part-time nomads travelling internationally with a toddler and a business. 100% of what this channel earns in donations goes to charity. Every single dollar. New episode every day. Start with Day 1 if you're new here.

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Start on Day 1 if you are new here: https://youtu.be/_ydNTMUxuOA We're Frankie and Alex. Five years full-time van life, now part-time nomads travelling internationally with a toddler and a business. 100% of what this channel earns in donations goes to charity. Every single dollar. New episode every day. Start with Day 1 if you're new here.

New episode every day. Start with Day 1 if you're new here.

New episode every day. Start with Day 1 if you're new here.

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow.Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. Grateful for Paco: Support South Coast Humane Society

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. No Kids Hungry

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. No Kids Hungry

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. No Kids Hungry

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. No Kids Hungry

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. No Kids Hungry

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. No Kids Hungry

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. No Kids Hungry

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. No Kids Hungry

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. No Kids Hungry

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. No Kids Hungry

We cannot wait to move into our homestead but Frankie is fresh out of ACL surgery and has to be healthy before we can get there. Never a dull moment. Here is 20 minutes of our day and we will see you tomorrow. No Kids Hungry

We're trying to move into our homestead but there's a huge issue making that impossible. It's time to assess the situation and see, if we can fix it. Never a dull moment. Here's 20 minutes of our day, then we will see you tomorrow. No Kids Hungry