Category: Van Living
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It’s Real, Now
I’ve felt like I’ve been floating on a cloud for months now. But as projects get done, the reality of my endeavors is starting to set in! I’ve been doing more timeline planning as my tentative departure date approaches and I am getting more excited (and more antsy) by the day. We are squarely into…
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LuLu’s Pop-up Boutique Sale
Last weekend we had a sale to raise funds for travel and van build expenses. This is something I absolutely loved planning and doing. My other passions fall heavily in the creating-things-and-selling-them category, as well as fun photo opportunities. A pop-up boutique sale allowed me both! Our sale was set up as a pop-up style…
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What I’ve Learned So Far – Being a Celebrity
I’m definitely not a celebrity. As far as LuLu goes, however, even people who are unaware of our recent social media presence absolutely love her. I can’t blame them because I absolutely love her, but it has been a learning moment about interacting with people and what it means to be noticed. If you’re familiar…
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I Got My First Van Gift!
I first heard about the idea of van gifts when I was watching a van life video about how to receive mail when you’re constantly moving. When I thought about it, it kind of made sense. So many people want to participate and be involved, that I created a way for people do that. Options…
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What I’ve Learned So Far (Part 2)
I should have known I’d be writing part 2 really soon after part 1, but I didn’t except this soon! There’s lots to learn on this journey. I figured out why I didn’t know how to lock LuLu’s front door. The locking mechanism is on the actual handle itself, but at some point the handles…
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Our First Trip (Engine Fire)
At least LuLu didn’t explode. That’s what I’ve been telling myself. At least I didn’t blow myself up. I say that with a smile. Not because I’m happy that LuLu caught on fire, but I do find it comical that this is my existence. That “I didn’t explode today” is the bar. And hey, we…
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The Photo Shoot
This was one of those moments where life hands you something completely unexpected. I’m completely in awe to have had an opportunity like this and I’m so thankful for it. We had a full photo shoot and it was so much fun! Let’s rewind to Thursday. I was scrolling through Facebook as one does when…
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Learning to Drive LuLu
Every moment is a learning opportunity when it comes to LuLu. Sometimes even surprisingly so. Up to this point, I’ve only ever driven a stick once and it was about a week before LuLu came home. Now that we’ve got her nice and tuned up and the weather is getting warmer, its time to learn…
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Home Sweet Home
The best part of moving into a new place is definitely making it feel like home. Setting up your things where you want them, putting up decorations on the walls and shelves, hanging curtains and placing throw pillows. Home isn’t about the stuff you keep in your house, but it’s what you do with your…
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What I’ve Learned So Far (Part 1)
We’re on a journey together, me and LuLu. And you. You’re there, too. Part of that journey is learning. I knew there would be a big learning curve, but I don’t quite know if I was prepared for what what kind of curve it was going to be. If you’re unaware, older model Volkswagens aren’t…