My Minivan Camper Conversion: Pinterest Your Way to a New Travel Van
Originally posted on Sovereign Motherhood, September 1, 2019: Minivan Camper Conversion I am FINALLY getting around to posting the pics and design process behind my minivan camper conversion. You see, we had plans to be camping in Maine this summer, but the universe had other plans. In order to satisfy our craving for adventure, I […]
Renovate Your RV with the Kids and Make the Most of Quarantine
RV Renovations During Quarantine Ahhh…you finally have the camper you’ve always wanted and your Pinterest is loaded with inspiring renovation ideas. You’ve even got a little extra time on your hands during this quarantine. But how the heck are you going to accomplish anything with your kids underfoot? For years I have dreamt of renovating […]
Exercise Ideas for When You’re Stuck in an RV
Arguably, there is nothing better than fully equipping your RV and hitting the road, without worrying where it will take you. This is especially true if it is not your first time and you already know what lies ahead. However, even though traveling – or even living – in an RV is super fun, there […]
Acquiring the Mountain RV: Shopping for the Ideal Glamper + Loan Approval
Throw back to July, 2016. I was 24 years old when I purchased the Mountain. I earned a living as a miscellaneous contractor via an innovative natural products start up. Financially, how did I make progress toward a more autonomous lifestyle? Persistence, patience, and strategically using the few Federal Reserve Notes I had at the time. Sigh! I was approved for a loan with […]
How it Began: Tiny Home Dreams to Travel Trailer Reality
What have I done? I made the decision to move out in the sticks of Texas hill country in July of 2016. Ever since I made this choice, I have asked myself that question only once, and it was when I discovered a decapitated, bloody, and still moving (dead) diamondback rattle snake at the foot of my […]
Tour of Converted School Bus in Progress
Check out this awesome Skoolie (Converted School Bus) in the works!
3 Reasons Full-time RV Life is the Stress-Free Solution for (Single) Parents
I have been a (single)mom for almost 7 years, and I can tell you from experience: The three biggest stressors facing (single)parents are financial stress, overwhelm, and lack of support. Living in an RV full-time might sound tough, but here are three reasons why RV life actually benefits single parents. 1) RV life alleviates financial […]
Guide to Picking an RV Mattress
Written by guest author Elizabeth Becher “Great nights lead to even better days,” Therefore, a good night’s sleep is the perfect ingredient to enjoying a healthy RVing lifestyle. So, I’ve discovered that an excellent supportive camper mattress is all that you’ll need to get a good night’s rest. I also know that most of us […]
New Solar Powered RV Is Off-Grid Dream!
Packing up your things and taking a road trip is a goal for many adventurers and off-griders, but driving around a vehicle that gets 8 miles per gallon can be quite costly to the owner and the environment. A German based company called Dethleffs may have put an end to this contradiction by designing a […]
The Government Shutdown, Thousands Of Federal Campgrounds Close
Even if it is temporary, I am one to celebrate the federal government shutdown, but as a nature lover and a full time RVer, this affects me in some rather unwanted areas. With the government shutting down, only essential employees are allowed to remain at work, which resulted in the closing of thousands of federal […]
Top 3 Reasons You Should Live in an RV Full-Time
There are so many reasons to live in an RV, having a house on wheels has some incredible perks and some might surprise you. Here are a few of the reasons I love living in a RV full-time! Living a Minimalist Lifestyle When most people think about living in an RV their first concern is […]
50 Reasons to Live on the Road
As a seasoned nomad, let me share the intricacies of why you might want to live on the road… Adventure (1) The kind you wake up immersed in. The kind that is a window pane away. (2) The kind you signed up for. (3) People. (4) Places. (5) Food. (6) Music. (7) Cultures. (8) Contrasts. (9) […]