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Okay, I know we're a couple days into 2021 (thank god) but I wanted to sit down and write a post about why I've been so silent the last month, and 3 reasons why I'm not doing a 2020 recap. Admittedly, holidays aren't my jam. Since adulthood, I've never really found them to be that [...]
Let's face it, shopping for a minimalist or a vanlifer can be pretty tricky, which is why I created this vanlife holiday gift guide just for you. You're welcome. Naturally, due to the fact that van lifers live in extremely tiny homes, living in a van means you have to be pretty strategic with your [...]
Looking to create the ultimate outdoor listening room? Don’t worry, I’ve got you. Fall has quickly become my most favorite season this year. Honestly, I’ve spent most of my life not really paying attention to fall. Winter is hard for me and I feel like fall passes by in a heartbeat. I’ve just viewed it [...]
When you think about van life, you probably think about endless travel, loose schedules, and lots and lots of exploring, right? But what happens when there is a global pandemic that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon? Covid-19 has changed van life. Before Covid-19, the van life community has always been pretty vocal [...]
This Bourbon Apple Cider Mule is a seasonal spin on the classic Moscow Mule. Okay, this may be weird but I'm definitely someone who categorizes cocktails by seasons. In my mind, the traditional Moscow Mule is a "summertime" cocktail. It's typically a refreshing cocktail with a light liquor and is served super cold in a [...]
Let me just start by saying, fall in Nashville has been an absolute mood. Living on the road over the last couple of years, I’ve spent most of my time in the colder months in the desert and have kinda skipped over fall, so this year I’ve been soaking in all the overcast days, cool [...]
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler which may mean that you're spending more time in your van. You know what that means? It's time to get cozy AF with this van life essentials list for fall. When it starts getting cooler and darker out, no matter if my home is [...]
It's a dreary weekend in Nashville this weekend which means one thing -- Soup! This Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup is packed full of flavor and spice, looks stunning (I like my food to look pretty, I am who I am) and takes only 20 minutes to make from start to finish. Thai Red Curry [...]
I get a lot of questions about “how to do van life” which, if I’m being honest, is such a confusing question because I truly don’t think there is the right way. If you mean if living in a van full time for van life right for you? Now that is something that I can [...]
It's starting to get cooler here in Nashville and while I figure out my heating options for my van, this Easy One Pot Vegan Tortellini Vegetable Soup will be on repeat. It's so simple, healthy, and bursting with flavor. Easy One Pot Vegan Tortellini Vegetable Soup To be honest, when I make soup I never [...]