Mom Life in the PNW

Our New Adventures on Wheels: The Truck and Travel Trailer Combo

Our New Adventures on Wheels: The Truck and Travel Trailer Combo

 

This past year has been all about embracing new adventures in future years, and what better way to do that than with a new truck and a travel trailer? Yep, we went all-in on family travel dreams at the end of 2024! Let me tell you how it all came together, why we’re so excited, and how our first trip went.

The Truck: First Big Step in July

In July, we decided to upgrade one of our vehicles to a Ford Ranger truck by purchasing directly from the dealer since our preorder truck was stuck in a different state for about 6 months after being built. With growing kids, outdoor-loving hobbies, and the dream of future road trips, it just made sense. Our trusty older Toyota Corolla had served us well, but it wasn’t quite cut out for what we had in mind.

The Ford Ranger we chose has plenty of towing power (I knew this upgrade was just step one!) and tons of space for our family’s never-ending bags, gear, and snacks. You know, the essentials. It’s also way more comfortable for long drives, which is a must when traveling with kiddos who love to ask, “Are we there yet?” 1,000 times.

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What Does “Home” Mean to Me?

What Does “Home” Mean to Me?

When my husband was looking to buy a house 12 years ago, I just couldn’t really visualize what he was seeing with our current home. That is until we put our personal touch on it with paint and decor. But I realize now that we have a family, a home is more than just cosmetics.

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Clever Ways To Stay Healthy As A Family

Clever Ways To Stay Healthy As A Family

Sticking to a healthy lifestyle in modern society can feel like an impossible challenge. We’re all so busy that we don’t always give ourselves the necessary time to exercise or even eat well. Still, it doesn’t have to be this difficult. It’s a challenge to adopt a healthy lifestyle if you’re making a change on your own, but it’s always easier to do so if you have the support of other people. That’s why joggers in the park are often with running buddies. Sometimes, you need that extra push to stick to a healthy routine. And if you want your entire family to be healthier then you’ve got a much bigger support network in your own house. Your family members can help each other to become healthier. If you make some changes as a group then you could massively improve your lives.

 

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Life is Precious: Get Out & Make Memories

Life is Precious: Get Out & Make Memories

 

After the miserable week I’ve had, we needed to find something fun to do as a family this past weekend. So we planned an outing to the Portland, Oregon Zoo for the Zoo Lights that they put on every year during the holidays. It was neat, but the rain and cold made for unhappy kids. And, if you’re from the PNW area, then you know exactly what I am talking about. This is why we had to get hot cocoa to warm our bellies while there!

 

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Saying Goodbye to a Family Member; My Cat Yasmine

Saying Goodbye to a Family Member; My Cat Yasmine

On Sunday, November 26th, I started my morning just as I do every morning by heading downstairs to cook breakfast. What I didn’t realize is that it would be one of the most heartbreaking days I would experience besides the miscarriage I had earlier this year.

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