The Awkward Mom

More on How to Live in a Van
That must be why so many people are intrigued by the vanlife idea. So they can chuckle about “dodging that bullet.”
More on How to Live in a Van
That must be why so many people are intrigued by the vanlife idea. So they can chuckle about “dodging that bullet.”

Downsize or Supersize
Something about our presence brings out declarations of plans to “go through the spice cabinet,” or “scan the photos.”
Downsize or Supersize
Something about our presence brings out declarations of plans to “go through the spice cabinet,” or “scan the photos.”

So What Do Vanners Eat?
I like to compare living in a van to coming across the plains in a covered wagon. No, it’s not even close, and that right there is what keeps me...
So What Do Vanners Eat?
I like to compare living in a van to coming across the plains in a covered wagon. No, it’s not even close, and that right there is what keeps me...

VanLife Begins
We gave “Dusty” (our Roomba vacuum) to Marty’s mom only to have her call us at Home Depot in a panic because, “Dusty has gone crazy and is in the...
VanLife Begins
We gave “Dusty” (our Roomba vacuum) to Marty’s mom only to have her call us at Home Depot in a panic because, “Dusty has gone crazy and is in the...

Are You a Minimalist?
Anyway, as it was December, I opted to start in January. There might have been a Monday or three before January 1st, but I couldn’t just start an extreme life...
Are You a Minimalist?
Anyway, as it was December, I opted to start in January. There might have been a Monday or three before January 1st, but I couldn’t just start an extreme life...

But Why Be a Minimalist?
There are many assumptions about minimalism. A few that come to mind are: “Minimalists only want experiences,” “Minimalists can’t have very many things,” “You have to go without,” and maybe...
But Why Be a Minimalist?
There are many assumptions about minimalism. A few that come to mind are: “Minimalists only want experiences,” “Minimalists can’t have very many things,” “You have to go without,” and maybe...