I have always been frugal. Before we left it all to full-time RV, I was the Director of a nonprofit. When you have to raise your salary, you learn real quick how to stretch a dollar. I guess you can say I have professional experience in being a penny pincher. This skill has been very […]
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Keepin’ It Real Cheap! How to Make Your Travels Low Cost
New series starts today! 2 Weeks of Travel Tweaks to take you from travel to adventure! Today I’m giving my top 3 tips for saving money on your RV travels and more. Let’s get this started, baby! Be selective about seasons No one wants to visit Cancun during Spring Break. Or NYC on the 4th […]
Shopaholic: Tips for buying your 1st, 2nd, or 18th RV!
RV shopping can be fun…and confusing. Here are my tops tips! 1. Get it inspected. Seriously! Whether you’re thinking of buying from a dealer or a private owner, you need to get your prospective RV inspected! This is more than a walk-through. This is a professional looking over the RV, top to bottom. Here’s an […]
My Teeth Were Made in Mexico
Four thousand dollars can buy a lot of stuff: a car for a teenager, a Caribbean cruise, quartz kitchen countertops, or a one-inch dental appliance. After a failed dental implant, I was faced with spending four thousand dollars on a three-crown bridge if I wanted to keep enjoying steak and gummy bears. The prospect gave […]
Workamping & You: What To Expect as Campground Host
Have you ever consider workamping as a campground host? It took us 2 years of full-time RVing to seriously consider our first workamping experience. While getting a free campsite caught our attention, we were fully aware that it would mean hard work. And by hard work we mean unappealing. Think: early mornings and occasional late […]