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Why I Wrote *Idled Too Long*: A Re-Engaging Health and RV Adventure

Why I Wrote *Idled Too Long*: A Re-Engaging Health and RV Adventure

Surprise, it’s a Snake in the Wet Bay

Surprise, it’s a Snake in the Wet Bay

Want It to Feel Bigger? - Your RV

Want It to Feel Bigger? - Your RV

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Why I Wrote *Idled Too Long*: A Re-Engaging Health and RV Adventure

Aug 103 min read

Why I Wrote *Idled Too Long*: A Re-Engaging Health and RV Adventure

What if I could do more than save for inevitable expenses? What if I could change the odds entirely? That day, the idea was cinched ...

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Exploring America: RV Travel and the Books that Inspire Us

Jul 162 min read

Exploring America: RV Travel and the Books that Inspire Us

Do the stories we immerse ourselves in somehow reflect the landscapes we explore?

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Is There Value in Scary Challenges

Jul 122 min read

Is There Value in Scary Challenges

There’s nothing quite like change, significant challenges, and the natural fear accompanying them. I’ve been curious if we create and...

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Healthy Smoked Meatloaf

Jul 41 min read

Healthy Smoked Meatloaf

We use this meal prep entrée for lunch as sandwiches on sourdough bread or dinner with potatoes and veggies.

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The Magic of Play

Jun 292 min read

The Magic of Play

...creative, daring, and eager to push their limits. Observing their unbounded confidence and adventurous spirit reminded me of something

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Finding Beauty and Strength in Life's Unique Journey

Jun 202 min read

Finding Beauty and Strength in Life's Unique Journey

I love this picture. I took it after a difficult 4-mile hike up a mountain with roughly a 1,200-foot elevation gain. There was no trail....

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Embracing Play: Lessons from Our RVing Road Trip

May 314 min read

Embracing Play: Lessons from Our RVing Road Trip

Play isn't just for kids. It's a vital part of our well-being, regardless of age.

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RV Road Trip Romance: My Husband of 41 Years is My New Boyfriend

May 244 min read

RV Road Trip Romance: My Husband of 41 Years is My New Boyfriend

It is, without doubt, the ultimate date—a journey back to the heart of our relationship, where every laugh and every shared experience adds

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Buzz Off: A Wildlife Volunteer's Guide to Repelling Mosquitoes

May 94 min read

Buzz Off: A Wildlife Volunteer's Guide to Repelling Mosquitoes

Visiting and camping in a mosquito-laden habitat for three and a half months taught us a few repelling tricks

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Some Call It Slippage - I Call It Spillage

Apr 173 min read

Some Call It Slippage - I Call It Spillage

How do I fill-up my fuel tank? I select a station, shut my motor off, opened the fuel cap, removed the nozzle, fill the tank, stop the...

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Top 5 Old Lady Hiking Tips for Tackling a New Challenge

Apr 103 min read

Top 5 Old Lady Hiking Tips for Tackling a New Challenge

Are you just plain bored of the same old treadmill or walk around the block but hesitant or reluctant to try hiking? Here are some tips

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Oh Mylar ’d 🎶

Apr 22 min read

Oh Mylar ’d 🎶

…. It's a flat bed Ford slowing own to take a look at me. 🎶🎵 Take It Easy becomes an earworm everytime I see a Mylar balloon that has...

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Essential RV Cooking Gadgets and Insights

Mar 243 min read

Essential RV Cooking Gadgets and Insights

In a world filled with tantalizing kitchen gadgets, it's easy to fall into the trap of accumulating items that end up collecting dust....

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Sensory Reset: Discover the Magic of Micro-Adventures into Nature

Feb 92 min read

Sensory Reset: Discover the Magic of Micro-Adventures into Nature

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, our senses often bear the brunt of constant stimulation and stress. From the relentless...

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Streamlined High Protein Breakfast: Easy

Feb 22 min read

Streamlined High Protein Breakfast: Easy

Why is it that we default to dessert for breakfast, I’m sorry I meant muffins, cereals, danishes, etc? Because it’s easy. Today, we're...

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Effortless RV Eats: One-Pot Healthy Instant Pot Dinner to Last a Week (6-Minute Spaghetti)

Jan 122 min read

Effortless RV Eats: One-Pot Healthy Instant Pot Dinner to Last a Week (6-Minute Spaghetti)

Revolutionize your RV meal prep routine with our tiny kitchen One-Pot Healthy Instant Pot Dinner! 🍝✨ Discover the magic of a delicious,...

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Meal Prep Gastronomy: Zuppa Tuscanini, Nomad Style!

Jan 52 min read

Meal Prep Gastronomy: Zuppa Tuscanini, Nomad Style!

An easy one-pot easy meal prep flavor explosion. 💣

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RV Easy Enchiladas Verde - Rolling Stop

Jan 11 min read

RV Easy Enchiladas Verde - Rolling Stop

Yup, I cheat ...

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Love Shack On Wheels: Surviving an RV Romance

Dec 15, 20232 min read

Love Shack On Wheels: Surviving an RV Romance

Welcome back to our rolling adventure, where love, laughter, and the unexpected collide in our 40-foot home on wheels! Today's topic –...

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Whimsical RV Culinary Adventures: Childlike Delights

Dec 5, 20232 min read

Whimsical RV Culinary Adventures: Childlike Delights

Embarking on RV travels is a journey that allows us to rediscover the child within, finding joy in unexpected places. One delightful way...

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