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Ultimate Guide to Roadschooling for Full-time RVing Families

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On April 30, 2016 we handed over the keys to our last “sticks-and-bricks” home and began our roadschooling adventure. Our kids were 6 and 4 at the time, and our youngest was due in September. We’d been dreaming of this kind of education for our kids for more than a decade – since long before our kids were even born. All these years later, we are still roadschooling and have no regrets about making this choice for our family.  Is it for everyone? Definitely not. Can anyone do it? Absolutely.  … Read more

Your Ultimate Backpacking Kitchen Guide – Gear, Food + FREE Checklist

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Friends don’t let friends go hiking with just trail mix. Sure, you could survive an overnight hiking trip with an assortment of peanuts, raisins, and tiny pieces of chocolate. But let’s take your backpacking kitchen to the next level with this camp kitchen guide. After reading my guide (and downloading the FREE backpacking trip checklist) you’ll be able to go from “roughing it” with nuts and granola bars to actually enjoying some warm, tasty meals after a hard day on the trail – without having to carry an extra backpack … Read more

DIY Boot and Glove Dryer for 5 People! (cheap and easy!)

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If you live somewhere snowy and have school aged kids, then you know the hassle of cycling soaked gloves and boots (positioning them for best air movement, remembering to swap them etc) on the dryer – that’s why we made this DIY one that can handle ALL of our gear (5 people!). My kids are all finally in school, and I don’t know about you, but I’ve really been on the struggle bus (well.. before the dryer!) in regards to trying to get everything dry. Since buying one was WAY … Read more

Packing a Kayak For Camping | Complete Guide + BONUS Packing List

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Updated January, 2022 You’ve got your boat and a location scouted for your camping trip, and now it’s time to start packing your kayak for camping. Is it time to start strapping stuff to your kayak, cramming food in the hatches, and whatever doesn’t fit, just add it to the ginormous backpack you’ll be carrying. Whoa… slow your roll. That’s a good way to end up with a top-heavy, out of trim kayak that’s impossible to control. Packing a kayak for camping takes time and practice – especially if it’s … Read more

First-Time Backpacker? Here are the Best Places for Your First Overnight Hiking Trip

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Are you an RV camping expert who’s looking for a little extra adventure? Or maybe you just finished a movie marathon of Into Thin Air, Into the Wild, and A Walk in the Woods, and now you’re feeling inspired to conquer your first overnight hiking trip Whatever your reasons for wanting to embark on your first backpacking trip, choosing the right place for your first overnight hike is just as important as making sure you’ve packed all the necessary gear.  The right place can help ensure your first backpacking trip … Read more

How to Purify Water While Camping & Backpacking | Complete Guide

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In wine there is wisdom. In beer there is freedom. And in water… there is bacteria.  Sadly, while camping and backpacking we can’t survive just on wine and beer. That’s why we need to figure out how to filter and purify water while backpacking.  Sure you can try to carry all the water you need, but water gets really heavy, really fast. A gallon of water weighs a little over eight pounds and you’ll need almost a gallon of water a day while backpacking. That means if you’re going on … Read more

11 Best Small RVs With a Shower and Toilet (Pics + Floor Plans)

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We all know how hard it is to get everything we want in life. We all want to eat a pile of pancakes without adding a few extra pounds, plan a vacation without thinking about a budget, and get an RV the size of a smart car with all the comforts of home. I can’t help with your pancake problem, but let’s have a look at some of the smallest RVs with a shower and toilet.  Now, if you have the means to get a huge class A motorhome with … Read more

5 Ways to Clean Your RV Awning (+DIY awning cleaner!)

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If you’re like me and have rolled out your RV awning only to look up and see gross black marks or mold, you’re not alone – so let me show you some of the best ways to clean it! The marks usually come from moisture left in the awning (such as after a rain) or just after a long time in storage as moisture builds up. It can seem pretty intimidating to do since it’s hard to actually scrub it (on a ladder, looking up and scrubbing… ugh!) but luckily … Read more

Step By Step How to Use RVshare to Rent Out Your RV (and not get gypped!)

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If you’re looking to make some extra money by renting our your RV, but are scared silly by the prospect of it getting ruined or losing out on a ton of money… let me be your guide! It can be kind of scary lending out your “baby”, especially if you don’t know how difficult the process is, but I’ve combed through the entire set up and not only will be sharing screenshots of each step, but also including points of interest in the Terms of Service and important documents that … Read more

DIY Summer Camp 101 at Home (with printable lesson plans!)

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If you’re needing some structure during summer I’ve created a fun 5 day summer camp activity (badges included!) that will teach your kids some camping safety and how tos through activities and play! Each day of the week will have a theme and multiple options to participate in it including crafts, worksheets, or actually doing the real thing! This is chock full of educational camping activities since, as we all know, kids learn best through play! Here’s what this DIY Summer Camp activity line up looks like – This lesson … Read more