It's hard to believe that 2019 has come and gone! Last year at this time, we were quietly creating a vision for Our Great Big Adventure. And now here we are, living our dream! I'm always amazed as we reflect on the year prior. We had so many great memories in 2019! It truly was a year of personal growth and risk taking for all of us. Here's a quick recap of our adventures!
7 Budget-Friendly Family Activities in Sacramento
Over the past few months, we've had an opportunity to explore Sacramento as a family thanks to a couple of work trips that Steven had on the calendar. As the capitol of California, Sacramento offers up a lot of history and kid-friendly activities for traveling families. Between our two recent stays, we've compiled a list of all of the fun things to do with your family in this historical city that won't break the bank!
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.
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.
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!
Why We’re Selling Our Home for Full-Time Travel
So we've made this big decision, and set the deadline to hit the road for Our Great Big Adventure next month. Now what? Well, that's a good question! The one decision that was pretty easy for us to make: we're selling our home.
Our Great Big Adventure!
Before we get into it... I can’t believe I’m actually publishing this blog post! It feels like we're sharing the biggest secret with all of you. Things are getting REAL. I hope you enjoy the news as much as we do. Our family is so excited for this next phase of our life together, and we can’t wait for the freedom it brings with it. So with that said, we have a BIG announcement to make...
6 Inexpensive Things to Do in Southern California for Families
Spring break is the perfect opportunity for some family bonding, and it’s a great excuse to hit the road and discover new adventures. Here are our top six kid-friendly activities in SoCal that won’t break the bank!