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
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…
Traveling Toddler 9 Fun Hotel Activities
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,…
Grow Instagram Followers Organically, secrets to hit your first 1000
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…
Vanlife Log: Popsicle Pit Stops for Summer Travel
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…
Simple Life Birthday
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…
Vanlife Log: Woodfire Pizza and Parking Lot Slumber
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…
Vanlife Log: Campervan Fire Mishap
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…
Vanlife Log: 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…
Seeking Ocean Air: Family Day Trip Ideas
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…