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How To have a Successful RV Repair Shop Experience
I know, I know….you’re thinking of buying an RV, the LAST thing. you want to think about is taking it to the shop. Repairs are part of this lifestyle, and if you can just own that, I truly think it doesn’t have to be a *terrible* experience. We actually were able to enjoy our time…
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5 Expensive Mistakes We Made as RV Newbies…and what they cost us!
2. Knocking the back window out . This is why if you’re towing a 5th wheel, you probably should consider a long bed or purchase a hitch with an autoslide. Picture this: you’re parking the RV close to the end of the day, meaning it’s getting dark, so you have limited time. You have the…
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8 ways we downsized to move into an RV
When we officially made the decision to pursue an RV lifestyle, it was June, and we had a timeline of about 6 months before we would have to be out of our rental home. I knew that time was going to fly. We were moving out of a 1300 square foot home that we had…
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7 things we did right as RV full-time newbies
1. Hired a professional inspector. This was not cheap, but we.knew we also couldn’t afford to purchase our 5th wheel without knowing *exactly* what we were taking on. I found our inspector through NRVIA , using the search map function to find someone who was located near the Ohio dealership we purchased from. Typing in…
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My second year of twin parenting in review: the highs & lows of 2022
Is this post going up 6 months into my twins third year? Yes, but if you’re also a twin parent, this makes sense. I wrote down my thoughts shortly after their second birthday; the twins turned 2 in January, and now (in June) I feel like the last of the post partum fog are really…
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4 hacks for that got me through feeding my twins during their second year!
Food is one of the areas I felt like I was in my comfort zone with twins. I was able to have fun with it, and plus I was (and still am) excited about the idea of shaping them to be adventurous eaters. During their first year, I took ideas from baby led weaning. We…
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13 things I used and loved for the postpartum stage (with twins).
I found the early months of postpartum to be deeply exhausting. I didn’t have family close by for reliable support, I’m a little bit older than the average new parent, and well…twins. That’s why this isn’t your standard “must-have” postpartum list; you won’t find disposable undies, nursing bras or breast pumps here-there are plenty of…
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Finding out we were pregnant…with two.
When I close my eyes to think back to that doctors office where I found out I was pregnant with twins, I can literally remember every tiny detail. I hear the conversation in the exam room next door, see the way the OB was holding the folder when she walked in, feel the mask I…
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A Twin Birth Story With a Plot Twist
Let me start with the spoiler alert: no one told me twins could be born 8 hours apart. 8 hours and 22 minutes to be exact. If you didn’t know either, buckle in, because have I got a story for you. I didn’t share details publicly of Lena & Jaxon’s birth for over a year;…
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5 Practical Steps to Prepare for Twins
When I was pregnant with my twins, I spent HOURS every night (thank you pregnancy insomnia) combing the internet for insight into what was ahead. I found tons of pinterest worthy ideas, but I couldn’t find anyone sharing transparently about what juggling TWO babies would be like. Spoiler alert: that’s partially because it turns out…
Jenny McQueen 