People seem surprised that we have kept our Costco membership even while living in such a tiny space. Either we are crazy, or there is more to Costco items than large, bulk purchases. I prefer the latter explanation. Truth is, we are probably addicted to some of the items they carry, and even though the…
To date our kids have earned 112 Junior Ranger badges at the various National Park, National Historic Sites, and Monuments run by the National Park Service.Ā Its a great way to learn more about the parks we visit, often giving us direction and more information about the wildlife, geology and history (see our list of badges)….
Ā My husband, Sam, and I completed our first backpacking trip together in New Zealandās rugged mountains four months after we were married. Actually, it was my first backpacking trip ever. While he grew up with parents who frequently went into the back country, we were more front country, car camping kind of people. Despite…
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…
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!ReplyCancel
I sat outside on my yoga mat with my eyes closed and just breathed.Ā 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 āfortā 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
The flat ham steaks (only available in Western states I think. Slip flat into the freezer, fast meal, great snack leftovers. Some states sell 1 gallon milk, keep looking for those.
Hi Jess. Love your blog!
I was at target yesterday and saw nick and Nora Jammie’s for women with air streams and pink flamingos on them. Thought of you. Check them out.
Safe travels.
Thanks Malinda! I’ll have to look for them!
Is that a new photo on the top! That waterfall has been on my bucket list since I saw a stock photo of it! Where is it!? Love it! Love costco too š have you had their tri tip steak they have? I think it’s omaha but I forget… amazing! Splurge for sure though. Love the fruit leather too.
Your shopping list looks A LOT like ours! With the exception of diapers of course…(we have a two month old and Costco diapers are a great deal. Encouraging to read how much you can still fit in the airstream! I So agree about the Coastal cheddar! I’ve been known to make a trip for ONLY that cheese when we’ve run out. LOL This helped a lot! Thank you! xx
You are welcome! SO glad we are done with diapers. Too many years of buying those at Costco!
I bet! So expensive. someday…..hubs wants one more I worry we won’t fit in the airstream
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I envy you! Retiring in a year after 35 years teaching. Want to take a long trip around the US in our 1996 Terry trailer!