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DIY Van Conversion

Sprinter Van Conversion DIY Headboard and Nightstand

December 21, 2016 by Julie Ann Leave a Comment

Armed with a few 2x3s, and a tentative sketch in his head for a diy headboard, The Husband asked what I thought about adding a wood headboard to our bed? I like it!  Looking through the back doors of most vans, the view always displays some sort of mattress and disheveled sheets.  A sleek headboard…

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Hiatus from Van Life

October 3, 2016 by Julie Ann 3 Comments

Converted Sprinter van on the road with sunset

The decision to take a hiatus from Van life, started much the same as any decision we’ve made to embark on a journey.  Without thought, or plans. Starting Location: MT Hood, OR Destination: Austin, TX Miles: 2,314 Days: 7 Season: Summer Temperature: 77 lows – 104 highs Vessel: Converted 158 WB Sprinter Van Passengers: Husband,…

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DIY Travel Air Conditioner for under $35

August 18, 2016 by Julie Ann 4 Comments

This easy DIY travel Air Conditioner, is an energy-efficient AC unit, that can be built in about 10 min to build for less than $35!  It is perfect for pets, garages, RVs, converted van’s, and road trips.  It’s cooling power comes directly from frozen ice, and electricity is not required.  Depending on which type of fan…

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Sprinter Van Conversion diy Window Shades

June 10, 2016 by Julie Ann Leave a Comment

Good blackout window shades are an ultimate necessity in the business of stealthy camping.  Here is how we put together some simple diy window shades for our Sprinter Van.  These diy window shades provide insulation, privacy, and keep the outside oblivious of the happenings on the inside.  I suppose one can buy window shades online,…

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Sprinter Van Conversion Insulation

May 15, 2016 by Julie Ann 2 Comments

5 months of #vanlife exploration to-date in this Sprinter, and we are quite pleased with the way our triple layer insulation design is working out.  It gives the whole interior space a solid cozy feel, that’s protected from the elements, and free of morning dew.  Even with the doors open, the inside is consistently staying…

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Sprinter Van Conversion Under Bed Storage Design

February 7, 2016 by Julie Ann Leave a Comment

Storage and organization is a major factor in all our building decisions.  Everything needs to fit well, but also be accessible.  The under bed storage area of the van conversion is very important.  This is our garage, our trunk.  The biggest area we have to use for storage ideas.  No space can go wasted, we…

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Sprinter Van Conversion pictures!

January 6, 2016 by Julie Ann 5 Comments

We are 4 months into our Sprinter Van conversion and it is starting to look pretty amazing, if I do say so.  Just a month after our little bundle arrived, we found our Sprinter, the dream-mobile for any true adventurer.  But with zero experience on converting a van, a great amount of time had to…

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Sprinter Van Conversion Demo Day

September 2, 2015 by Julie Ann Leave a Comment

We had a baby.  We also bought a used van.  The plan is to convert the van ourselves.  Then we’ll travel to beaches and mountains to surf, snowboard, and show baby snow and ocean, before she turns one.  This is our first baby.  This is our first Van.  We are figuring it all out as we…

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The Sprinter Van

August 29, 2015 by Julie Ann 1 Comment

WANDERLUST – wän•der•lust – being in a continual state of exploration We have a baby now, so obviously we’ll be needing a nice family van.  A nice large, responsible family van.  A nice blacked out, windowless, unmarked family van.  It is possible that we may have misinterpreted the statistic of “family van”. Or maybe we…

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New Jalapeño Avocado Toast!! House-Made (eh homem New Jalapeño Avocado Toast!! House-Made (eh homemade) Sourdough with a healthy amount of smashed Avocado, sprinkled with rainbow veggies, topped with a drizzle of the Original @bitchinsauce and finished with a fine splash of @pasolivo Lime Olive Oil and (of course) a generous crack of fresh pepper and sea salt #avocadotoast #eattherainbow🌈 #veganbreakfast #healthysnacks 
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INGREDIENTS 
.Sourdough 
.Avocado, Fresh lemon
.Purple Cabbage, chopped 
.Fresh Jalapeño, sliced
.Grape Tomato, sliced
.Cilantro, sliced 
.Bitch’in Original Sauce
.Pasolivo Lime Olive Oil
.Sea Salt and Pepper 
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INSTRUCTIONS 
1. Slice and pan sear sourdough with a drizzle of olive oil until crisp on 1 side
2. Smash avocado into crispy side of bread with a squeeze of fresh lemon
3. Sprinkle veggies
4. Drizzle Bitch’in Sauce
5. Finish with Pasolivo Lime olive oil 
6. Top with Salt and pepper
I think I could make Avocado toast every day and n I think I could make Avocado toast every day and no one in this house would complain. Ever. But just to switch it up for kicks, I’m toying with some new toppings. It’s #allaboutthesauces and I’m currently favoring the creamy lemon and garlic (original flavor) of @bitchinsauce as a topper. All the details to follow 🤤
Playing at the Camper shop! It’s been about 8 ye Playing at the Camper shop! It’s been about 8 years since we did travels by trailer.  The Vans are fun, and it is nice to be a single moving piece but….. a full shower set up and a smidge more space could be pretty luxurious. 🤔 Just a thought. #takethekids #adventurerigs
Someone’s got it figured out 😉 💕 #tacodeco Someone’s got it figured out 😉 💕 #tacodecor #positivevibes
The sun melts into an orange glow. Splashes of bo The sun melts into an orange glow.  Splashes of boat reflections fill the still Marina waters.  A one man band plays music on the patio. The Littles color pictures on pizza boxes, dance and bounce about with all their kiddie wonder.  We sip cool draft beer and look out towards the sea. It was a good day. #peace #takethekids
We try to promote trying new things with are Littl We try to promote trying new things with are Littles whenever the opportunity presents itself.  1st time off the diving board! She did the small one, then looked up and said “I think I’ll do the big one now. 🤙💕💦 #trysomethingnew #123jump #poolkids
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