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An Unexpected Layover

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Well, as road trips usually go, we’ve had some bumps in the road.  Quite literally. Today started peacefully in a Walmart parking lot.  Eating breakfast for the first time at our little RV table.   Then we packed up and hit the road.  By now I think I’ve got the hang of what needs to be secured so it doesn’t fly across the RV when Colin turns.  We had a few close calls yesterday.  Rookies. Soon enough we were in a new state!   But I don’t think Idaho likes us very much.  A few miles in and we started … Continue reading →

Five Favorite Friday – Road Trip Edition

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Today’s the day!  Hitting the road in the RV with my crazy family!  We got a late start because we had to take care of some things at the DMV before we left, so our target destination was not reached.  The great thing about not having plans is that stuff like that doesn’t matter at all. The kids took to RV life quickly and we had some great moments listening to them talking and laughing together.  Makes a mama’s heart warm. Here are some highlights of our first day on the road. Best things about road trippin’ so far:   … Continue reading →

Packing Up

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It’s here!  It’s here! We are all so excited!     Except Payton, who is sometimes too cool to be excited about things.  Or maybe he just won’t smile for the camera when I ask him to.   After we checked it out and did some last minute cleaning I started packing our things into it.  Which took approximately F-O-R-E-V-E-R.  A bit longer than I planned for. No matter what I’m packing for, it all starts with a list. I love lists.  Even when I end up crossing half the stuff off because there is no room.  Lists are still … Continue reading →

Eating Healthy On The Road

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This week I’ve been trying to prep some food for our RV trip.  Just because we’re on the road doesn’t mean we have to eat unhealthy “road food”.  I’ve done some work in advance to make breakfast and snacks easier. I stocked up at the bulk section of my local grocery store and made three necessary RV foods that usually cost a fortune in grocery stores: Granola, Instant Oatmeal and Trail Mix.  I wanted them to be healthy, but not pay health food store prices for them.  So I made them myself.   Granola has always been a favorite of … Continue reading →

Five Favorite Friday – The Best Parts of Summer

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5.  Berries Berries in the northwest are like little drops of heaven.  They are sweet and juicy and plentiful.  I get some every weekend at the farmer’s market.  The ones in the grocery store sent from California don’t even compare.  Eewww. Fresh Hood strawberries abound right now.  Then it will be raspberries and blueberries and marrionberries.  And they will all be turned into jam and berry crisp and pie filling and toppings for my cereal.  And more jam. Then there are blackberries.  Oh the blackberries!  The great thing about blackberries is that they grow wild here EVERYWHERE.  We park on … Continue reading →

Five Favorite Friday {On Saturday} – Kid-Free Getaways

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Eleven years ago today the love of my life officially became my husband.  And exactly eleven years ago to the minute, I sat in my bed in my single girl apartment for the last time, writing my vows.  I’m last minute like that.  And by the end of the day my whole life was different.  Forever.  What a great day. Today’s Five Favorites, of course, have to do with my husband.  Our favorite thing to do on special days like this is go on a vacation together.  Even if it’s just for the weekend, we love to get away.  We … Continue reading →

Summer On The Road

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Are you taking a road trip this summer?  We are.  Summer is just made for road trips.  Or road trips are made for summer.  Either way, it’s going to be awesome.  I am so very excited!  So much that I almost typed the word “stoked”.  Do people still use that word?   It is not going to be the epic cross country RV trip I’ve been dreaming of.  The one that would take us to New York City and back.  That one just doesn’t seem to be working out yet.  But don’t worry, it will.  Hopefully when our kids are … Continue reading →

Five Favorite Friday – Why I Love Portland

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I think we can all agree that Portland, Oregon has become the cool place to be.  Maybe it’s because of IFC’s Portlandia.  Maybe it’s because the film industry is in love with this place. Or maybe it’s because… Portland. Is. Awesome. I could make a list a mile long of things that make Portland freakin’ rock, but I won’t.  I’ll just let you in on my five favorite things about this oh-so-special place.   5.  There is no dress code. These people would fill a typical scene on the streets of Portland.  One of the great things about Portland is … Continue reading →

Everything I Know About Traveling To Disneyland – A Kid’s Perspective (By Payton & Ellie)

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  Part 7 – A Kid’s Perspective, Special Advice From Payton & Ellie   So I’ve given you a ton of advice, but if you are heading to The Land with your kids it might be helpful to hear from a kid.  Or two.  My kiddos have been to Disneyland a few times and they’ve been chomping at the bit to give their own advice.  Here is what they have to say about taking your family to Disneyland.. Ellie Age: 7 Times to Disneyland: 3 Go to every land in the parks.  They are all really fun. Go on Space … Continue reading →

Everything I Know About Traveling to Disneyland – Getting The Most Out Of Your Day

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  Part Six – Getting the Most Out of Your Day   I know there is supposed to be a Five Favorite Friday today, but when I tried to shorten this list to five things, I found I was leaving out a lot.  So let’s pretend today is Eleven Favorite Friday.  Here are the eleven ways you can truly make the most of each day at the Disneyland resort (this list works for Walt Disney World too!).   1. Fastpasses Using the Fastpass system is essential.  It’s like making reservations at a popular restaurant.  The earlier you make reservations (get … Continue reading →

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