We finally broke free of Illinois for a couple of weeks!! Woot!!! So we started heading west and stopped for a couple of nights in Amana, Iowa so we could see the Amana Colonies. The Amana people began in the early 1700’s in Germany by two men, Eberhard L. Gruber and Johann F. Rock, who…
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Not A Beautiful Beginning
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…
Seven
Seven more days. One week. At this time next Friday we will be full-timers. There’s still so much to do! And yesterday we got word that the buyer’s bank is insisting he have the radon mitigated, even though it only tested at a 4.4. I always thought it didn’t require mitigation if it is under…
The Winds Of Change Are Blowing
Today is totally gonna be a “feelings” post. The house is sold – the closing is set for July 24, at which point we will be “homeless”. Its scary. Every day I waffle between being excited and being scared to death. Jim is busy clearing out the house – maybe a little too fast! I…
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…
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…
10 Great Tips For Camping With Your Dog
My family and I love to camp – and my family includes 3 furbabies that always go camping with us. They are a part of our family so of course they come along! They love everything about camping with us! All we have to do is ask them, “Wanna go camping??” and they jump right…