For as long as I can remember my time together with Steven, we had always talked about spending some time in Solvang, Calif. This adorable little town, nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley, is best known for its old world Danish architecture and abundance of delicious pastries. As we're still exploring the Central Coast -- it's within Steven's work territory -- we decided to spend some time exploring this area.
It’s Our Six-Month Nomadiversary!
It's hard to believe that six months ago today, we were tearfully waving goodbye to my parents, who were standing in front of our old home -- which was completely empty, having sold 99% of all of our things in the days prior. Our Sprinter van, recently converted into a livable space by Steven, was packed to the brim with what we had left: about two weeks worth of clothes, travel-sized toiletries, a backpack of toys and books for each kiddo, and our dog Ruby.
Girls Weekend Getaway in Santa Cruz
I have to admit -- one of the hardest adjustments to life on the road has been not having my girlfriends around. Sure, since becoming moms our lives have changed and we don't always have the time to get together. But it is much easier to get together on a whim when you live in the same zip code. Knowing that we've got to juggle work, the kids' school life and extracurricular activities, family time, etc., a couple of years ago my girlfriends and I made a point to commit to one weekend a year for us to let loose. Enter: Girls Getaway Weekend.
Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage in Sedona, AZ!
Ever since a dear friend of ours told me about the mystical, magical place called Sedona, I've been compelled to visit this beautiful red sandstone canyon. So when Steven and I were batting around ideas for our 10-year anniversary celebration, I casually threw out the idea of a van life road trip to Sedona, just the two of us.
20+ Family-Friendly Things to Do in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz area has SO much to offer beyond the Boardwalk, especially for young, adventure-loving families. So much so, that this upcoming list of our favorite experiences is far from brief. Whether you’re here for the weekend, or two months like our stay, there are plenty of things to choose from for your vacation!
10 Tips for Visiting Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park. This expansive, preserved land has been on our radar for over years now. When Harvey was born, I found the coolest print of America's national parks for his room. And as the boys grew older, we'd often point to a park and talk about what made it special. For Levi, something sparked -- and ever since then, he's been talking about visiting Yellowstone. So when we had a gap in our slow travel plans, Steven and I thought to ourselves, let's do this!
How We Converted Our Van into the Ultimate Camping Vehicle
When Alexis and I first decided that we wanted to travel full-time with our family, we weren’t exactly sure how we were going to go about it. There was a lot to consider, but we knew for sure we wanted to be as mobile as possible and spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors.
12 Kid-Friendly Things to Do in San Luis Obispo County
When you're in San Luis Obispo County, it's pretty hard to pick the BEST place to go -- because the entire region is amazing. In no particular order, check out these 12 activities that are sure to keep the whole family entertained on your trip to the Central Coast!
9 Things We’ve Learned Easing into Full-Time Travel
Over the past couple of weeks, we've had a chance to adjust to a new way of living... and learn a few new things along this journey. Here are nine things we've discovered so far!
We’re Officially a Full-Time Traveling Family!
Today we set officially set off on our Great Big Adventure! We've been a bit quiet on the blog front, but for good reason. Apparently packing up your entire life -- from a two-story home to a Sprinter van -- takes a considerable amount of effort! ?
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