Tag: lifestyle
When we decided to buy an RV we did a lot of research into the various types out there and eventually decided to buy a truck camper. Slide-in campers are as easy to drive and maneuver as the truck they rest in, are low maintenance, and hold their value. The compact size and off-road capability…
Having lived in Georgia for 39 years I had never heard about Providence Canyon until a few years ago. Once I did, I added it to my bucket list. We finally made it there for a day trip, and it is a magical place despite how it came to be. The canyon was formed due…
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,…
I have never really made it a point to decorate for the holidays outside of Halloween and Christmas. But I have a hard time being idle lately, so I made this easy yarn wrapped wreath to get a little festive for Valentine’s Day. I can take the wreath from our sticks and bricks to the…
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…
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.…
Get ready for the holidays with our essential RV gift guide that includes ideas for both weekenders and full-timers. Portable folding hammock The very first gift we received after we bought our truck camper was an ENO hammock. And we love it. It packs up inside of itself, making it compact and therefore it takes…
The entire time we were renovating our truck camper, I was also plotting out where I would hang art and envisioning how it would look. With the exception of the letter board in the kitchen and the succulents wall planter* by the door, I made all other artwork. I work in communications and have a…
After renting a Class C to test the concept (and not liking it) we accidentally stumbled upon the perfect RV for our family–a truck camper. In previous posts I shared how we began talking about buying an RV and the various steps we took to finding one that would work for us. In the end…
Our Lance truck camper remodel turned a dated, beige interior into a bright and functional space. From repairing water damage to updating floors, countertops, curtains, and decor, this renovation shows how simple DIY upgrades can completely transform a camper.
