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7 Cheap Hot Showers for Travelers and Vanlifers

August 16, 2018 by Julie Ann Leave a Comment

As somewhat of a permanent road tripper, we frequently find ourselves venturing into unfamiliar territory.  I have sensitive skin and skipping a daily shower has never been an option.  Whether it’s a lake, river, or a simple water bottle parking lot shower , I must be clean.  On our first big road adventure, we had little…

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Dog Boarding Tips for Travelers

March 14, 2018 by Julie Ann Leave a Comment

In route to Copper Mountain, CO to enjoy a few days of snowboarding with friends.  Unfortunately, the accommodations do not allow dogs, and we are a dog friendly caravan here.  So, we need to find some type of dog boarding for the pup.  We spent a bit of time in research and came up with…

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Traveling Toddler 9 Fun Hotel Activities 

July 28, 2017 by Julie Ann Leave a Comment

I used to love hotels.  The abundance of fluffy pillows and fresh towels, that I don’t have to personally wash.  The pool, gift shops with funny local nicknacks, and always the breakfast.  Hotels were a fun break from reality.  That, was before we had a traveling toddler in tow. Now, I walk into a hotel,…

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Grow Instagram Followers Organically, secrets to hit your first 1000

July 21, 2017 by Julie Ann Leave a Comment

Social media has become our generation’s prefered form of marketing.  TV, radio commercials, and newspaper ads are out.  We want our information fast, and if possible, in the form of a picture.  It’s a fun game, with many ways to win and grow instagram followers organically.   There are not enough hours in the week…

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Vanlife Log: Popsicle Pit Stops for Summer Travel

June 18, 2017 by Julie Ann Leave a Comment

Van life log Flying baby popsicle pit stop

Somewhere in between nowhere, we pull off the road to briefly expand our living space. Lively hot air swirls around us in a sticky breeze.  This is just one of many popsicle pit stops that we will take on the journey. The Husband lifts Baby to the sky.  Kicking and giggling, she flys. I wonder…

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Simple Life Birthday

June 8, 2017 by Julie Ann Leave a Comment

Simple life birthday hiking in blue high heels

It’s my birthday.  I put in high heels and go to a spa, all by myself.  The Husband takes the baby and pup with him.  For this part of the day I am only responsible for myself, and a 1/2 pint of pistachio gelato that I’ll enjoy while sitting in traffic.  It’s a simple life…

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Vanlife Log: Woodfire Pizza and Parking Lot Slumber

June 3, 2017 by Julie Ann Leave a Comment

Parking lot slumber in a van

80 days of this travel lifestyle on the road.  The day is warm and the night is young.  It’s the weekend, and the world is ours to go out and get.  We go out to Home Depot.  Very few days are the same, and we almost never know where we will end up.  We drove…

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Vanlife Log: Campervan Fire Mishap

May 18, 2017 by Julie Ann Leave a Comment

The days of California are filled with warm sunshine.  The mornings and evenings, however, can be a bit brisk.  Before we climb into bed, The Husband will stock our Dickson Marine Fireplace with crumpled newspaper, and chips of Duraflame Log.  Come morning, all we have to do is light a match.  Instantly the van will…

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Vanlife Log: Seeking Sunshine

May 7, 2017 by Julie Ann Leave a Comment

Vanlife seeking sunshine

58 days on the road.  Nearly all of which have been spent in snow, rain, and cold.  Seeking sunshine, we said goodbye to Oregon. Parked on the streets of upper middle suburbia, I began the rearrange shuffle that takes place each morning.  The first task is always folding up the Pack ‘N Play  I can…

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Seeking Ocean Air: Family Day Trip Ideas

May 1, 2017 by Julie Ann Leave a Comment

Free Family day trip to the beach

56 days on the road.  To avoid the cabin fever that was starting to set in from too many consecutive rainy days, we geared up for a change in scenery. The site of the ocean always feels like a fresh breath of air, renewing our sense of wanderlust. Reminding us that this wandering life is…

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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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