Buying our new truck using the Costco Auto Program
Buying a new or new to you vehicle is never easy. Figuring out what you need in addition to what you want, or what looks best out in the sunshine on your driveway is not [...]
The Cookie Defense: Monster Cookies & Safety
We've all heard of self defense methods such as Krav Maga, Karate and Unagi. But a self defense method you may not have heard of is the Cookie Defense. The Cookie Defense? Yes, my little [...]
One Month in Western North Carolina
It feels like we just got here, but at the same time it feels like we have been here for months. I'm surprised at how much I am digging this RV lifestyle. Make cookies, eat [...]
RV Living Budget Review November 2019
Budgeting money is stupid, right? I should be able to buy what I want when I want it with no repercussions. Baha. That's really how Zach and I have lived in the past. One thing [...]
Our Safety Plan for RV Living
It's the day before Thanksgiving, so naturally I am watching Hallmark Christmas movies. I was thinking about all of the things I am thankful for and a double whammy topped my list: I am thankful [...]
What We Learned Our First Week on the Road
We actually started our full time travel journey two weeks ago. But the first week was a bust. You can read all about how our first week stalled out just sixty minutes from home. Our [...]
Our First 24 Hours on the Road: The Day from Hell-ena
It's not that surprising to us that we find ourselves in a situation just 60 miles into our 2000+ mile journey. The first 24 hours of our full time travel journey have been a tad [...]
Just Four More Sleeps
We are so close to finally hitting the road. Just four more sleeps, what? We are so close I can smell the humidity and overcrowded spaces. I can hear the bluegrass and southern gospel and [...]
Quick and Temporary Fifth Wheel Winterizing Tips
Welcome to Crawling from Winter! I hate feeling so negative. But that's my reality today. My mood stinks, my outlook stinks. I'm fed up. Last night (Wednesday night) we learned that the closing on our [...]
How to Build a 12′ x 16′ Storage Shed for Under $1600
We decided that rather than paying a monthly fee of $70/month or more to store our stuff while we travel, that we would build a storage shed. We are about to head out on a [...]