If you’ve ever considered living in an RV or a tiny home, there are some things to consider that you may not have thought of…. I know I certainly didn’t!
Here are a few things that I’ve learned from living in the RV these past 4 months….
1 If you stop at a gas station to use the bathroom and they hand you a block of wood attached to a key and tell you it’s out back… don’t go. Just don’t. Gross.
2 When living in a small space…. DO NOT go to Homegoods, At Home, or Target without a list. And stick to the list because whatever it is… you DON’T need it. You really don’t. And it won’t fit anyway.
3 Water really is a precious commodity. We are truly blessed in this country to have running water available. When you live in an RV and have to fill your water tank, AND dump your grey water tank… you learn quickly to conserve.
4 When you flush the toilet, it’s gotta go somewhere. Lucky for me, Thad handles all the “dumping” of tanks, but seriously… what a blessing indoor plumbing is. ***This is why you learn to use the bathroom everywhere else so you don’t fill your own tank as quickly.*** (Did you know they call the tube used to drain the toilet tank a “stinky slinky?” lol. Gross!)
5 America is stunning and there is more to see than anyone would ever have time for. Go see as much as you can because it’s truly worth it. (My fav is still Mt. Rushmore.)
6 Ya better love the person you travel with because you are together in a small space all the time! If you’re not married to your BFF, you need to do some relationship work before venturing into a tiny home! How about a DIY Relationship Repair course for ONLY $7 at: http://diyrelationshiprepair.com (It WILL change your relationship!!!)
7 It’s hard to get deliveries when you have no address but many post offices offer “general delivery.” That means you can send a package to a post office and go there to pick it up. Just call the PO first to make sure they offer the free service.
8 Staying connected is super important. It can feel a little lonely when you are away from friends and family for an unknown amount of time. Remind your friends that you’ve moved, not moved ON and encourage them to reach out and say hello!
9 You really can work from anywhere! I am writing this in the RV somewhere in Virginia while Thad drives. Thank god for hot spots and wifi! If you want to learn more about becoming financially free enough to travel and work from anywhere, send me a message and let’s set up a free call!
10 You need more than yoga to be flexible! You’ve got to be willing to be flexible enough to change your mind about where you going or when you’ll arrive, and where you’re gonna sleep each night! Thank god for Cracker Barrels because they have designated RV spaces and allow overnight parking at all of their restaurants for free… and it’s way better than a Walmart parking lot- trust me!
Have you ever traveled in an RV or are you considering it? Do you have any great travel tips to share? I’d love to hear from you! Message me at my info below!
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With love, gratitude, and inspiration,
Heather Paris
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I once had a client find the courage to admit to that she had been molested.
She’d never told anyone about it yet she carried it with her everywhere she went. She thought about it daily and she lived with this for so many years.
After she talked about it, she was able to start to see it as an experience she lived through rather than something she was living with daily. It changed her entire life.
Now, she finds such peace in silence. She’s able to sit and relax in the quiet moments rather than ruminating on pain from her past.
Silence. It can be a barrier to healing or it can bring much needed peace and relaxation.
How do you know when to be silent and when to speak up?
Here’s my rule of thumb… if you can’t stop thinking about something for more than a day, it’s time to talk about it…. especially if it’s effecting your quality of life!
Reach out today. Coaching is non-judgmental, healing, and will help you speak out so you can enjoy the silence again!
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With love, gratitude, and inspiration,
Heather Paris
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www.liveinspirednow.com
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Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!
FULL VEGAN:
V Grits: Louisville, KY
Yummm! No seriously…. Southern food veganized? Oh hell yea! I had the chicken fried steak fingers basket and Thad had a Cuban with a side of mac n cheese. I wish we had longer so we could have gone several more times to try everything because what we had was AWESOME!
Louisville Vegan Jerky: Louisville, KY
So this company used to run our fav cafe in Louisville but their vegan jerky was SO good that it got super popular and they had to shut down the cafe in order to keep up with jerky sales!
Even those the cafe is gone, they still operate a space out of the Logan Street Market where you can get jerky, burritos, sweet treats and more. I would very HIGHLY suggest you get the chicken salad. It is by far the BEST I’ve ever had and I would sell one of my kids for a limitless supply!
VEGAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE:
North End Cafe: Louisville, KY
A nice place for a group that has vegans and non-vegans! We ate there twice while in Louisville with our Firewalk fam. I had a vegan breakfast taco and Thad had a big ‘ol bowl of oatmeal!
Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!
FULL VEGAN:
Eden Burger: Columbus, OH
OK… to date… this is my FAV restaurant for burgers and fries! Holy crap. When I tell you these are the BEST french fries I’ve had in America, I am not exaggerating! They are hand cut, fried to perfection, and sprinkled with Unicorn dust… ok, so maybe it’s just garlic powder?
Being raised in Germany until I was almost 11, I know french fries aka pomme frittes. We used to get them from trucks on the side of the road in Germany and they served them in paper cones with a side of mayo. These fries took me right back to that warm childhood memory!
The burgers and mac were also bomb ass good but it’s the fries that stole my heart! Eden Burger has me thinking that maybe we need to land in Ohio at the end of this year long trip!
Portia’s Cafe: Columbus, OH
Total yum and easy for anyone to find something here! I especially loved their breakfast sandwich! This is a “healthier” vegan place with many raw options and they have a full menu with loads to choose from! Thad LOVED Portia’s!
VEGAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE:
Ikea: Columbus, OH
While I wouldn’t go to Ikea specifically for dinner, it is nice that we could eat there should we find ourselves hungry while looking for build-it-yourself furniture! Seriously, though… Ikea is awesome and if you’ve never been- plan a trip! Be prepared to take a bunch of cool insta photos too! lol
We tried their vegan meatballs and though bland, again, it was nice to have an option. They were served with quinoa and green beans and with the addition of salt and pepper, they were fine. They also normally carry a vegan hot dog but due to a manufacturing back up, they are out until they can produce more.
Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!
Each Fall I hear people proclaiming that the next year will be “their year” only to watch them sabotage themselves for the last few months of the current year.
Then they end up rolling into the New Year broke, fatter, sicker, unhappy, and often hung-over.
Cue the New Year Resolutions train that comes every January…
And after they spent the last 3 months abusing themselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, it’s nearly impossible to bounce back. (I’ve been there!)
The New Year resolutions and quick-fix motivations don’t last, discouragement creeps in, and by February people are disappointed and feel like a failure. Sounds familiar?
NOT THIS YEAR!!!
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Heather Paris
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Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!