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    5 Free Downloadable Camping & RV Themed Pumpkin Carving Stencils

    September 17, 2024 - By Jen

    It’s no secret that we love spooky season, and now that we’re living full time in the RV we’ll be experiencing Spooky Season on the road! I decided I needed more RV and camping themed pumpkin carving stencils to go with our new life- so I made some! And, of…

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    Cheeseheads for a Month: August 2024 Recap & Reflections

    September 4, 2024 - By Jen

    Welcome to another monthly recap! I skipped writing June and July recaps because they were mostly spent either at home preparing for Croatia, in Croatia, or at home recovering from Croatia. But August was almost fully spent back on the road! We spent the month exploring Wisconsin and packed in…

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    From One End of the State to Another: May 2024 Recap & Reflections

    June 6, 2024 - By Jen

    May has come and gone, so it’s time to recap and reflect on our second month on the road- well, kind of, because we only spent part of May on the road.  Here’s May on the map! Where We Stayed in May We started the month of May at Fort…

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    Our First Month on the Road: April 2024 Recap & Reflections

    May 9, 2024 - By Jen

    After 6 months of full-time stationary RV life, we’ve now finished up our first full month actually traveling! We left home base on March 31 and spent all of April in southern Illinois. We thought it’d be fun to put together an overview of the month including where we stayed,…

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    How Much Does Full-Time RV Life Cost? Our Full First Month Budget Breakdown

    May 3, 2024 - By Jen

    One of the things we see most commonly asked about full-time RV life is how much does it cost. Maybe it’s because we’ve both spent the majority of our careers working in government where our salaries were public information, but we don’t feel as taboo talking about money as a…

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    Gift Ideas for RV Moms: Mother’s Day 2024 Gift Guide

    April 19, 2024 - By Jen

    Whether she’s a full-time traveler or a weekend warrior, we’ve put together gift ideas for moms who RV. We found compact rv-friendly gift ideas for capturing travel memories, for the crafty mom on the road, experience gifts for the mom with small rigs, self-care ideas, and gifts to enhance her…

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    Do you Really Need all that Stuff? Downsizing Tips for Starting RV Life

    March 25, 2024 - By Jen

    When Josh left his previous job and we had to move out of our park ranger house, we had 60 days to go from a 2 story, 2 bedroom house with garage to a 30 foot travel trailer. Which meant a LOT of downsizing for starting RV life. We had…

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    Betsey’s Big Adventure: 4 Ways We’ve Traveled with a Cat

    March 25, 2024 - By Jen

    Our cat, Betsey, has been travelling with us since we started taking weekend RV trips in 2020. We strongly believe in animals being secured in vehicles- both for our safety and theirs. Over the years we’ve experimented with a variety of cat travel systems. Every animal has a different personality,…

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Welcome! We’re Josh and Jen, full-time RVers exploring the country. Join us on our adventure as we share all the amazing places we visit, RV living tips, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

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"The Mother Road never goes out of style" feels mo "The Mother Road never goes out of style" feels more true than ever right now. 

We spent three months traveling Route 66 from the Chicago area all the way to Los Angeles because 2026 marks the road's 100th anniversary.

 Along the way, we expected plenty of vintage signs, quirky roadside attractions, and nostalgic diners. What we didn't expect was how much energy and excitement communities are putting into preserving the road's future. Many towns have received grants and funding tied to the Route 66 Centennial, leading to restored landmarks, fresh paint, new museums, renovated neon signs, and entirely new attractions celebrating the road's history. Everywhere we went, it felt like people were investing in keeping Route 66 alive for the next generation of travelers. Driving under Albuquerque's neon Route 66 arch felt like the perfect reminder that this isn't just a historic highway, it's a living piece of American culture that continues to evolve while honoring its past. 

After three months on the Mother Road, we've officially become Route 66 evangelists. If you've ever thought about taking the trip, consider this your sign. Start planning it now. 

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A little weekend in our life while we're back at h A little weekend in our life while we're back at home base! Some rock climbing, a local Pride parade, Portillo's, errands, storm damage, and plenty of good food with family. Even when we're not on the road, there's always something going on.

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Oklahoma has more drivable miles of historic Route Oklahoma has more drivable miles of historic Route 66 than any other state, making it a must-visit for road trippers. From giant roadside attractions and neon signs to classic diners and hidden gems, here's a quick look at our Route 66 adventure through Oklahoma. Part of our 3-month journey along the Mother Road from Illinois to California. 

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If you're interested in science, military history, If you're interested in science, military history, or the story of the Atomic Age, put the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History on your New Mexico itinerary.

We originally planned to visit while exploring Los Alamos last year but ran out of time, so we made sure not to miss it this trip. While it covers the Manhattan Project and the development of nuclear weapons, the museum also dives into nuclear energy, medicine, space exploration, and the science behind it all. There is far more to see here than we expected, and you could easily spend several hours exploring the exhibits.

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So, you want to live in an RV... but how do you ac So, you want to live in an RV... but how do you actually make money?

This is probably the biggest question people ask us, and the answer is simpler than most people expect: The same ways you make money without an RV.

Living on the road doesn't automatically mean you're retired, independently wealthy, or a travel influencer. We've met full-time RVers from all kinds of careers, and there are far more options than people realize.

Here are some of the most common ways people we've met earn a living while traveling:

-Remote Jobs: Especially since the pandemic, there are more remote jobs available than ever before
-Seasonal Jobs: Many RVers spend a few months working at places like national parks, campgrounds, ski resorts, farms, etc.
-Working in Town: Some people stay in one area for weeks or months and get jobs at local businesses, restaurants, stores, hospitals, or other employers before continuing their travels
-Camp Hosting & Work Camping: Some campgrounds and public lands offer free campsites, hourly pay, or both in exchange for helping around the campground

As for us, our main source of income is Josh's full-time remote job as the Advancement Director for a nonprofit organization. Having a stable remote job has made full-time RV life possible while giving us the flexibility to explore the country. Everything we create here, our travel guides, campground reviews, videos, and social media, is something we genuinely enjoy, but it only makes a couple hundred bucks.

We're Jen & Josh, and we've been living full-time in our RV for 3 years. We share honest RV life, campground reviews, travel guides, and adventures from thousands of miles on the road to help you decide if this lifestyle is right for you.

This is Part 4 of our "So You Want to Live in an RV" series... at least for now! If you keep asking great questions, we'll keep making new parts.

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