May 9, 2023 May is always a hectic time of year for our family as we wrap up our son's school year and complete state testing, as well as my own since I am a teacher. Even though I teach year round, many students are trying to finish before summer, while several are starting my … Continue reading Catching Up & What’s Coming Up – Changes for Addicted To Teaching
Tag: RV life
Why We Ditched Our Beddy’s
April 25, 2023 Beddy's sheet set and coverlet If you have watched many YouTubers or started researching RV life, you have probably heard of Beddy's. If you have not, they are a bedding set that has the bottom section that fits like a fitted sheet and the top zips onto it, similar to a sleeping … Continue reading Why We Ditched Our Beddy’s
RVing with a Portable Dog Fence
April 22, 2023 We have been RVing for over a year now and have been "on the fence" about getting a portable dog fence. Our pups loved having a yard to run around in and have missed that. But with Molly, our senior doxie, a reactor to some vaccines and cannot get them, it means … Continue reading RVing with a Portable Dog Fence
What to Pack – RV Life
April 18, 2023 I'm in several RV life social media groups, so interact with people at all stages of their journey. One of the most frequent questions asked from those just starting out is "what do I need to pack in my RV?" The answer is simple: whatever you will need in your daily life. … Continue reading What to Pack – RV Life
Camping & Visiting Flagler Beach
April 11, 2023 Flagler Beach, Florida has become one of our favorite places to visit. In the last year, we have camped there 3 times, and have day tripped there many times before. We love the old beach town feel of the place. They have been very strict about keeping buildings from growing too tall, … Continue reading Camping & Visiting Flagler Beach
We Only Thought We Were Prepared
April 8, 2023 We dreamed of RV life for years and were thrilled to start our journey sooner rather than later. We'd heard so many horror stories, so we prepared, researched and thought we were ready. Turns out, we weren't. We had a lot of great memories our first year, but we had a lot … Continue reading We Only Thought We Were Prepared
First Attempt at Empanadas – My Kid Thinks I’m Amazing
April 4, 2023 My eleven year old son recently discovered a love of Empanadas while at the RV show and has been asking us to try and learn to make our own so he can choose his own fillings. After researching online and reaching out to fellow friends with a love of cooking, including those … Continue reading First Attempt at Empanadas – My Kid Thinks I’m Amazing
Nanny’s Meatloaf
March 28, 2023 My grandmother was a great cook. Whether it was a meal when we'd visit or a holiday family gathering, the food was always delicious. One of my favorites she made was meatloaf and, when I grew up and got married, it was one of the first ones I learned to make. I've … Continue reading Nanny’s Meatloaf
How Minimalism Helped My Allergies and Asthma
March 21, 2023 I'm an accidental minimalist. In 2001, I was medically discharged from the military because I had asthma induced allergies and was allergic to, well, just about everything. Apparently, traveling to so many new places had jarred my immune system and tipped me over the edge--or that was how a doctor explained to … Continue reading How Minimalism Helped My Allergies and Asthma
Travel Planning or Winging It?
March 18, 2023 I have been a traveler all my life. The farthest back I can remember was when I was 6 and we went on a summer road trip from our home in Florida to see family in Alaska. We stopped so many places that, at the time were cool, but not significant. Today, … Continue reading Travel Planning or Winging It?