Category: Just for Fun
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Page by page, this travel journal is a way to hold onto the small things that usually get lost or thrown away.
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We got back from an 11-day van camping trip, and within about an hour of being home, everything felt like… a lot. Nothing had changed. The house looked the same. Our stuff was exactly where we left it. But after living out of the van for that long, it all felt louder than I remembered.…
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If you’re hoping to add a magical touch to your child’s birthday cake or cupcakes, then this DIY is for you. Try this charming DIY: tiny forest and woodland creatures wearing festive pom-pom party hats! Not only is it an easy, low-effort project, but it also brings big smiles — kids and adults alike will…
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Since the time we bought our truck camper in July 2020 and finally started camping by September, we have camped around our state five times. Plus, we had a sixth trip scheduled a month ago but canceled it due to storms (and it didn’t even rain after all). It has rained the majority of the…
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Whether you’re on the road and looking for a good read, planning your next trip, or researching the camping and RV lifestyle, below are some books that would make great travel buddies. Cooking Melissa Webb has created a super fun cookbook called Recipes of the Modern RVer. The book features more than 30 RV-friendly recipes,…
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There is a large homeless population in our county. Volunteers hit the woods annually to survey the residents anonymously and take a new count. Throughout my 22 years living where we do, I have supported the various organizations that provide services to this population. That support has ranged from donations of money, food, clothing, or…
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It’s been a tumultuous year — pandemic, wildfires, election politics, and more. This past week hit especially hard at home. We work for an electric utility, and Tropical Storm Zeta caused the worst damage in our company’s 82‑year history. We lost sleep, faced angry comments on social media, canceled a camping trip, and skipped Halloween.…