Our Journey Through Gather 'Round 2020 Christmas Homeschool Unit

When we decided to spend 2021 traveling the country in our Airstream, I knew I needed to find a good homeschool program. While Stella is still in her normal school, working virtually like her classmates, the boys are still young (five) and with them, we were starting from scratch. Being the avid researcher that I am, I looked high and low on the internet to find a homeschool program that would work for us. After a few weeks of research, the answer dropped right on my doorstep. Literally.

Eight Ways to Give Good Gifts in 2020

I’m not a huge fan of “stuff,” but that doesn’t mean I don’t love giving a good gift. So how do you give gifts without just accumulating more stuff? I think the secret is focusing on the bigger picture. The problem is, the things most of us need aren’t tangible things.

Watch Us Deck the Airstream Halls with our Full-Time Travel Christmas Tree Solution

A few days ago, I shared our small-space Christmas tree solution, as we’re spending the 2020 holidays on the road in our Airstream. I walked through a step-by-step guide for a DIY faux garland Christmas tree that looks 3D while only taking up some little-used wall space! We didn’t want to miss out on Christmas spirit in our Airstream. Check out our adventure to creating our own little Christmas magic as a full-time travel family below!

The Small-Space Solution for an Airstream Christmas Tree

It’s Christmastime in the Airstream! And we’re still celebrating and keeping the Christmas spirit alive, even if it means getting creative about a Christmas tree!

The Perfect Fall Trip to Springdale, Arkansas without Seeing Crystal Bridges

In the Fall of 2018, Stella started kindergarten. With her in school everyday, we could no longer just pick up and travel whenever we wanted. So we decided to get creative. We started taking quick weekend trips with all the kids, fitting in all the best activities we could in two short weekend days. You can read more about that process here. One of our favorite trips was to Springdale, Arkansas.

Eight Knives So Good They Made the Cut in My Airstream Kitchen

I have a confession: I’m a knife snob. On Instagram stories a few weeks ago, I shared about the knives I’m taking on the Airstream with me, and y’all were shocked my knife snobbery. But hear me out.

How to Have a Money Plan You and Your Partner Agree On

Remember when Brian Zimmerman was on the podcast? I typically keep my work and home life separate, but this week nearly one year ago, I invited my husband Brian to join me on an episode of Zimmerman Podcast. I truly believe that being on the same page with your partner when it comes to living your dreams and figuring out how to fund them is a crucial step to being on the same page relationally.

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Three Steps We Used to Downsize From a 3,000 sq. foot house to a 200 sq. foot Airstream

If you have a Netflix account, or you’ve been on the internet anytime in the last few months, then you know that home organization is taking over. We have The Home Edit to thank for that. They’re the organizing duo, Clea and Joanna, who makeover the garages, junk drawers, and lives of celebrities and normal people alike. If you’ve seen their show, Get Organized with The Home Edit, then you know THE is a fan of having a system!

How and Why We Started Traveling with Kids

We’re officially in our first month of being a full time travel family, and we’re loving it. I’ve been getting so many great questions on my Instagram about how we’re making full-time travel work for us, when we have three young kids and a thriving business. I’ve said it before, but travel has always been important to us. We definitely had a few years of staying close to home when the kids were babies and Brian was at his sickest, but by the time Stella was in Kindergarten, I had the itch to travel again.

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A Shopping List to Getting Started with Palo Santo

When I started taking daily time to reflect and connect with myself, I became really into Palo Santo. Palo Santo is basically wood that is used like incense. Palo Santo has traditionally been used as part of spiritual practices and represents healing and purification.

How to Make Gratitude a Daily, Family Practice

It’s officially Thanksgiving 2020, which means we’re finally nearing the end of 2020. I don’t know many who will miss it. It’s been a year full of confusion, frustration, sickness, and financial uncertainty. Many days, it’s felt like relearning how to live every aspect of our lives in a new way. And yet, 2020 has also been the year that I made gratitude a daily, non-negotiable practice, which has changed much more than Covid-19 has.

A Thanksgiving Dressing Recipe like Grandma Used to Make

I know I’m not alone when I say that this 2020 Thanksgiving will look different than past years. Thanksgiving is a big deal in my family. We all gather at my grandparent’s farm to share food and memories and laughs. But with a 94 year-old grandmother, a new baby on my side of the family, and Covid-19 running rampant, we made the decision to skip this year. I know many of you have had to make similar touch decisions about tomorrow’s festivities.

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