Well, we’re not having a very sexy beginning here. We are camping on the hot (its 92 degrees right now!) black asphalt parking lot at Jim’s work. We did not close on the house as expected on Friday. Something about some child support paperwork that the buyer still needs to get to his bank. In…
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The Best Damn BBQ Ribs You’ll Ever Eat
I’m not gonna lie – EVERY person I have served these ribs to has asked for this recipe. For the longest time I wouldn’t give anyone the recipe – it was my little secret. People would ask, and I would tell them, “I’d tell ya, but then I’d have to kill ya.” and laugh…
Tulip Time!
What a spectacular weekend! We put our house on the market, left the kids at home, and took off for a long weekend to go to The Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan. The Tulip Time Festival was first started in 1927 by Miss Lida Rogers, a Biology teacher at Holland High School. She suggested…
Kwikee Step Rebuild
Jim’s turn, and I like to do the techie stuff. At 6 years old, our front entry steps are looking kinda beat. After dragging them thru a ditch outside of Silverton, Colorado a few years ago, followed by a roadside repair, they don’t work as smoothly as they once did either. Here’s what we are starting with:…
The Every Kid In A Park Initiative
Did you know that according to a 2010 Kaiser Family Foundation study, kids now devote an average of more than seven hours a day to electronic media use, which equates to about 53 hours a week. That’s more than a full-time job!! Did you also know that today, more than 80% of Americans live in…
What We Do To Earn Money
“How do I travel around in my RV and still earn an income?” is probably one of the most frequently asked questions that we see on forums and Facebook. It can be a real challenge, unless you got a kick-ass retirement fund from your company, to travel and earn an income. We have always been…
Welcome To Our First “Awkward & Awesome!”
Hello fellow RVer’s! Welcome to our first “Awkward & Awesome”! Let’s have a little fun! Did you have something awkward happen to you last week while traveling or camping? PLEASE share it with us in the comment section below!! How about something awesome?? Again, please share! I think this will be a great way to…
Swedish Meatballs
Yum! Home-made Swedish meatballs smothered in a creamy gravy sauce! Today I served them with mashed potatoes, but I’ve also served them over egg noodles, which was equally delicious. Ingredients: 2 TBSP olive oil, divided 1 onion, diced fine 1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground pork 1/2 cup Panko* 2 large egg yolks 1/4…
Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry
This delicious and easy version of Chinese take-out features tender marinated beef served over white rice, with an egg roll to complete the meal. It comes together super quickly and easily, and can be cooked very easily on your RV’s stovetop. A real family favorite in our RV!! Ingredients for Marinade: 1/2 tsp baking soda…
8 Tips For Buying a Used RV Camper
Are you going to be in the market for a used RV soon? Are you feeling a little bit lost on what to look for in your new-to-you RV before purchasing? For many, this is a huge decision and a huge purchase! And we don’t blame you for feeling a bit overwhelmed! When you buy a…