There are many perks to the traveling lifestyle, but there are also a lot of activities and hobbies we have put on hold. When we were selling the house and most of our stuff, I looked longingly at the guitar I had bought 6 months previously. I had every intention of learning to play, but…
I sat outside on my yoga mat with my eyes closed and just breathed. It was cold outside in south eastern Arizona, but the sun warmed my upturned face. The kids were off in the grasslands playing in their “fort” and I could hear them laughing in the distance. For a moment I was content to…
Hi Jess – loved this! I can identify. As the first full time family we met almost 2 years ago at that special site in Sedona over Easter weekend, I was so impressed by your kids. You may not feel you are always the best — but even way back when you were killing it! Your family and especially your kids, set the bar high. Accepting, interesting, outgoing, friendly, talkative, nice – all amazing traits for anyone and impressive of such little people.
Keep up the good work, keep saying no and enjoy the moment. Hope to cross paths with you soon.ReplyCancel
Hi Jess and Sam,
I tried to post this on your blob but it would not allow me too. I just read your post, Im not good enough!!
Wow Jess, thanks for this blog so much. I am just now digging myself out of a hole that We have been in for the last 9 months . I was sitting in our RV (we have been living here for a few months while Keith gets treatments) and you all popped into my mind. I looked on here and I am nosying around and reading. Sometimes I have to look beyond it all and I cry in a closet alone sometimes, dealing with it all alone, and to read your blog just now has renewed my spirit again. Thank you for your honesty. FB is coming off of my phone as I write this. Time is spent way too much on what people think, if they like your post or not, blah blah blah. You are right, I dont have to prove myself to anyone at all……….l. Hugs and love, KellyReplyCancel
We live in 188 square feet of space, but we definitely make room for games! Whether they are educational or just for fun, playing games is a fabulous way to spend time together as a family. With kids in the 6-11 range, sometimes its hard to find games that will appeal to everyone. We have…
Thanksgiving weekend also means the start of Christmas. We are pretty diligent about not listening to Christmas music or putting up decorations before turkey day is over. However, I’ve grown increasingly sad with how stores are pushing the consumerism of Christmas. Do stores really need to be open on Thanksgiving Day? In 2015, REI started…
Its time for the holidays! While we are avid “no Christmas tree before Thanksgiving” kind of people, I also like to get my shopping done early. Notably, I do most of my shopping at Amazon which is why you’ll find many of these items. No joke. Even as a traveler. We tend to be near…
I hope that Santa brings me every one of those items for sale on Amazon. You sure know how to pick out the good stuff. Dear Santa, I want the GoPro HERO5 Session for my Youtube cooking shows. I want the Jamstik+ guitar because I don’t know how to play any musical instruments, but I do love to pretend. I want the OgoSport Mini OgoDisk because I love playing frisbee. And, I want the KEEN Hiking Shoes for my wife because she is awesome and I love to promote family values. She also needs all the help that she can get catching up with our son loves to run away while laughing at us trying to catch him. Finally, put one of those Kindle Paperwhites with a Fintie SmartShell Case Cover down under the tree and send an elf to help teach my son how to read.ReplyCancel
This looks like an awesome product. I’d love to be able to play an instrument but haven’t yet learned. We have a piano and guitar at home and my kids love to “play” music. This seems like a great product on which all of us could learn a few songs and basics. Thanks for sharing!
Oh this is so neat. I’ve never seen a JamStik before. This would be great for my kids. They have been learning piano and just recently expressed an interest in the guitar. They listen to music and sing all the time. Thanks for the chance!
Could start a band with my daughter that plays clarinet and son saxophone. Used to play guitar but it broke
This is SO great! My husband said he’s always wanted to learn to play guitar. My sons would love it too. Both my husband and I weren’t brought up with musical instruments, but we would like to change that with our boys. We do listen to different varieties of music daily. Thanks for the contest!
Mike from Ditching Suburbia mentioned you today and this post on the jamstick. This looks so cool. My husband has been learning guitar and I’d like to join him.