#1: The Library Photo by Susan Yin on Unsplash We spend a lot of time at the library lately and it has inspired me to get rid of a lot of our books that we have collecting dust. They were like the last vestige of my hoarding days. I have found some amazing resources the... Continue Reading →
As many of you already know (I talk about it constantly right?) my family is buying an RV in a couple of months and moving to Washington state. Well, before we made this difficult decision we had to weigh the cost. Is it really cheaper to live in an RV vs a house? I mean... Continue Reading →
If you are like me, the holidays are the most stressful time of year. How can you possibly approach this materialistic season as a minimalist? Especially if you have children. I have listed 4 ways that I help ease my family into this season without all of the stress and stuff that usually accompanies Christmas.... Continue Reading →
Hello everyone! Sorry I took a little bit of a break for Thanksgiving, and I hope every one of you had a wonderful holiday! I wanted to talk a little bit about something I knew existed, but never really looked into. Intentional communities are groups of like-minded individuals who come together usually on communally owned... Continue Reading →
Well we have changed our minds again! (it has happened quite a lot over the last few months!) But instead of a Class C, we are going to buy a travel trailer. Why? Well because we have 3 boys and they are all teenagers and I want to make sure that they all feel as... Continue Reading →
In my research about alternatives lifestyles, homesteading popped up quite frequently. I have to admit, it sounded amazing! It sounds like freedom from an oppressive, materialistic society. Living off-grid and growing what you eat. Completely self-sufficient. And there is a law that protects homesteads from forced sale for collection of debt. That is true ownership,... Continue Reading →
Ya'll, fall has finally made it North Texas! The cold kills my bad back but I love the changes in the trees and the quiet rain. It really makes me want to curl up with a book. What does this have to do with traveling or RV's? Nothing. I just wanted to share my happiness!... Continue Reading →
There are so many choices when considering escaping the rat race and downsizing. I have gone over and over them over the last year. I seriously thought about choosing a tiny home. Thought for a second about a homestead (it was a quick second, I am way too lazy ;). I kept coming back to... Continue Reading →
I have done quite a lot of research this year, in search of the best option for my family to down size and hopefully get on the road. One of the options that I was considering was tiny houses. They are so freaking cute and really a lot bigger on the inside (yes, my kids... Continue Reading →
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