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    October 01, 2025 eric
    LIFX Bulbs vs Eero Wifi
    In our apartment, we currently...
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    September 28, 2025 eric
    Bubba Builds a House, Part III
    We finally have a lot....
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    How to Make the Most of a Weekend RV Trip
    If you’re craving a quick...
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    How to Transform Your Vehicle into an Off-Road Beast
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    Bubba Builds a House, Part Two
    It’s been a few months,...
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    Bubba Builds a House
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LIFX Bulbs vs Eero Wifi

October 1, 2025September 29, 2025 eric
LIFX Bulbs vs Eero Wifi
In our apartment, we currently have six LIFX wifi smart bulbs in various lamps. Everything was working fine. Ask the lights to turn on, they turn off. Change to 50%, and they would. All was good until something changed. We...
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Bubba Builds a House, Part III

September 28, 2025September 30, 2025 eric
Bubba Builds a House, Part III
We finally have a lot. About a quarter acre will be ours. There's no back neighbors, but houses on left and right and, if I remember correctly, one roughly across the street. The space behind us has a small canal,...
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How to Make the Most of a Weekend RV Trip

April 14, 2025 eric
How to Make the Most of a Weekend RV Trip
If you’re craving a quick getaway that doesn’t break the bank, a weekend RV trip might be just the ticket. There’s something wonderfully freeing about hitting the open road, armed with nothing more than your RV, an itinerary of local...
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How to Transform Your Vehicle into an Off-Road Beast

July 7, 2024July 7, 2024 eric
How to Transform Your Vehicle into an Off-Road Beast
Photo by Soly Moses Building an off-road vehicle from scratch is a fun project where you can create a vehicle that can go anywhere. Whether you start with a stock vehicle or an older one that needs a rebuild, this...
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Bubba Builds a House, Part Two

May 9, 2024 eric
Bubba Builds a House, Part Two
It’s been a few months, but working on building continues. We haven’t picked out a lot yet, so we haven’t started building, but it’s happening soon I hope. For now, we are volunteering with others, helping on their houses, and...
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Bubba Builds a House

November 1, 2023 eric
Bubba Builds a House
A few months ago, we found out we had been selected for assistance to build a house. In about two years from now, we should be moving in. That means for now, Bubba is no longer on the road, and...
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How To Stay Entertained On The Road In Your RV

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 eric
How To Stay Entertained On The Road In Your RV
When traveling on the road, it’s easy to let boredom creep in. However, you’ve got plenty of opportunities to have fun and enjoy your experience along the open road, wherever you might be traveling from or to the next. Staying...
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Best Wifi Routers for RV Full-Time Living

June 21, 2023 eric
Best Wifi Routers for RV Full-Time Living
After you’ve figured out what ISP you plan to use, the next step is how to connect that incoming internet access to all your devices. That requires a wifi router. A router in its most basic explanation routes internet traffic....
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The Best Internet for Full-Time RV Living

June 16, 2023June 21, 2023 eric
The Best Internet for Full-Time RV Living
It comes up often in discussions, what is the best internet for full-time RV living? Everyone would like decent bandwidth so they can stream, work, or game online. That comes with a cost though and possibly other limitations. Having a...
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No More Clutter: RV Storage Solutions for Every Nook and Cranny

May 30, 2023 eric
No More Clutter: RV Storage Solutions for Every Nook and Cranny
Unsplash - CC0 License Trying to figure out how to organize your RV can sometimes feel like an IQ test. The goal is to stuff as much into the vehicle as possible without making it feel unlivable. Fortunately, this post...
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Master Wellness Habits That Stick Through Stress and Busy Days

Master Wellness Habits That Stick Through Stress and Busy Days

Busy adults juggling work, family, and a packed calendar often want healthy lifestyle habits, yet wellness goal challenges keep pulling them into a start-stop loop. The real culprits usually aren’t laziness or lack of motivation; they’re stress management gaps, unrealistic expectations, and all-or-nothing thinking that turns one missed day into a full reset. Self-care consistency gets easier when it’s treated as a learnable skill, something that can fit real life, rather than a personality trait reserved for “disciplined” people. With the right mindset and support, steady progress becomes the default. Borrow Career Goal Skills to Stay Steady on Self-Care Staying true to your career goals often comes down to showing up consistently, even when your motivation dips, because you’ve decided the long game matters. You make a plan that fits your real life, you follow it, and you adjust without abandoning the goal entirely. Sometimes staying committed also means changing direction: if you’re shifting careers, going back to school for an online degree can make it possible to learn while you work. If that’s on your mind, flexible online MBA coursework can help you build knowledge in business, strategy, and management, while also developing leadership, self-awareness, and self-assessment. Build a Wellness Plan You Can Actually Keep This process helps you pick self-care activities you will realistically do, then turn them into a small, repeatable plan that holds up even when life gets hectic. It matters because consistency is less about willpower and more about making the next healthy choice easier to follow through on. Choose activities you genuinely enjoy Start by listing 5 to 10 wellness options you do not dread, like walking, stretching, journaling, calling a friend, or cooking one simple meal. Then circle the ones that fit your current energy, budget, and schedule, because the “best” habit is the one you will repeat. Pick one or two objectives that match your season Turn your wish into a clear target by using the idea that a goal is an aspirational statement about what you want to achieve, such as “feel calmer in the evenings” or “move my body most days.” Choose just one or two for now so you can build momentum without feeling pulled in ten directions. Schedule self-care like a real appointment Put your chosen activities on your calendar with a specific day and time, even if it is only 10 to 20 minutes. If you can, tie it to something you already do, like a walk right after work or five minutes of stretching after brushing your teeth. Set a minimum you can do on busy weeks Decide the smallest version of each habit that still counts, such as “walk for 5 minutes” or “write three sentences.” Minimums protect your streak and your identity as someone who shows up, even when the perfect plan is not possible. Review weekly and adjust without quitting Once a week, check what you actually did and what got in the way, then make one small tweak like moving a time slot or swapping an activity. Keep what worked, drop what did not, and treat the plan like a living draft. Use CBD and Essential Oils Safely for Everyday Calm Once your plan is realistic, it helps to have small tools that make the daily follow-through feel calmer. CBD and essential oils can support self-care by promoting relaxation and easing tension; common uses include adding oils to a diffuser or applying diluted blends to skin, and using CBD oils, gummies, or topicals. Start low and go slow, patch-test oils, never ingest essential oils, and check labels, interactions, and local rules, especially if pregnant or on meds. Next, we’ll cover how to track progress and reset after slips. Wellness Consistency Questions, Answered Q: What’s the simplest way to track progress without obsessing? A: Pick 3 to 5 signals and keep them steady for a month. A quick daily checkmark works, especially when you track the basics like sleep, hydration, movement, stress, and recovery. Review once a week and look for patterns, not perfection. Q: How do I self-assess without judging myself? A: Treat it like information, not a grade. The point of self-assessment is noticing strengths and limitations so you can adjust your plan with kindness. Try one prompt: “What made this easier, and what got in the way?” Q: How can I stay accountable if I don’t have much support? A: Make accountability small and specific: a weekly text to one person, a shared habit tracker, or a standing calendar reminder to report “done or not done.” If you do have someone you trust, a wellness partner can help you follow through without taking over. Q: When I miss a week, how do I restart without relying on willpower? A: Use a “minimum restart” for three days: choose one tiny habit you can’t fail, like a 5-minute walk or filling a water bottle. Tie it to an existing routine, like after brushing your teeth, so the cue carries you. Once you have three wins, add the next small step. Q: Should I track mood and motivation too, or just behaviors? A: Track both, but lightly. Rate energy or mood 1 to 5 once a day, then note one behavior you did anyway. Over time, you’ll see you can act even when motivation is low. Build Consistency by Choosing One Self-Care Habit This Week Consistency can feel hardest when motivation dips, life gets messy, and one missed week turns into “why bother?” The steadier path is the mindset of small commitments, honest check-ins, and embracing challenges as part of sustaining healthy routines, not a sign you’re failing. Over time, that approach builds positive habits, strengthens self-care motivation, and supports long-term wellness maintenance even through imperfect seasons. Consistency is choosing the next small step, especially after a setback.

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