Let’s just say, my husband and I’s dream forever home seemed just that. A dream. The first place we lived in right after getting married in December 2013 was a 700 sq/ft, 2 bed, 1 bath duplex in a neighborhood on the outskirts of town with an itty-bitty yard. It was great for what we …
Planning for a hardy trail meal, snacks, & more
I love food, and I love hiking, so naturally, I love a good, hardy meal during a hike. There is something about hiking for hours, then taking a break to eat a decent meal to refuel your body and mind. Planning for a meal usually begins a day or two before a hike for me. …
Dealing with rodents on the farm – Meet our barn cats
There isn’t anything much grosser than rodents making a home in your home. I’ve had my fair share of rat and mouse encounters in places where they shouldn’t be, so as soon as our offer was accepted on our future farm, I started researching and looking for barn cats. Barn cats are typically feral or …
My favorite hiking gear & how to grow your gear collection for less
Let’s be real. Gear can be expensive for most all sports and hobbies, and not having the right gear may feel like a hindrance from doing what you love. Just like you, I have bills to pay, and other hobbies that cost money, so even after roughly 3.5 years since I started hiking, I still …
My first time on the trails. Don’t do what I did – 3 essentials for new hikers
I would consider myself a self-taught hiker. I’ve always loved being outside and taking my dogs on long walks, but I hadn’t really ever been on a true hike. None of my friends or family were into hiking, but for whatever reason, during the summer of 2017, I decided I should try it out. I …
Clutch-throttle-brake-shift…huh? My experience learning how to a ride a motorcycle
Back in 2018, when my husband and I were living in our skoolie, we decided dual sports were a good idea. Most larger skoolies and RVs tow some kind of smaller vehicle for easier access into towns and cities when traveling. Both our daily divers weren’t towable, so we came up with the idea to …
6 things you should know before living in a skoolie
Wouldn’t it just be so cool to sell everything and live in a bus? Forget about having a mortgage, have the ability to travel, and have some financial freedom? That’s what I thought…so my husband and I did it! Rewind to April 2018. I was soaking in our hot tub on a chilly evening in …