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Year: 2017

Fire building issues

September 17, 2017 eric
Fire building issues
We've been in the RV for about a month and a half now. We've built probably a dozen fires, if not more. And the lesson learned is that we suck at it. We use paper to start it, not lighter...
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Thousand Trails

September 10, 2017 eric
Thousand Trails
We bought the Thousand Trails package and get to stay at their resorts in the Midwest and Southeast regions. It costs less than $50 a month for those two regions, and that covers most of the area we'll be traveling...
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My first post!

September 9, 2017 Tiffany Baierl
My first post!
Well, this is my first post personally on this blog. I am Tiffany, Eric's wife and I have a blog of my own that takes up most of my time, but I want to post here too. I will be...
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Welcome to Indiana!

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 eric
Welcome to Indiana!
New video up, went from Wisconsin to Michigan in one day. Had some medical issues, hopefully everything is smooth from here on out. Welcome to Indiana!
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Post-Labor Day

September 6, 2017 eric
Post-Labor Day
We will be at our current campground for two weeks now. We decided to change and just stick it out here. Its not a bad campground, but the bathrooms could definitely use a thorough cleaning. There aren't many campers here,...
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Bear Cave

September 5, 2017 eric
Bear Cave
We drove about 250 miles today in Labor Day traffic. Fortunately, most of it was going the opposite direction. We ended up in southeast Michigan, where we will stay for four days and then head south back into Indiana to...
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On our way

September 2, 2017September 2, 2017 eric
On our way
We are on the road officially now. We left this morning from my dad's house and went get the cats their updated vaccines, then began heading south. We took the roundabout way of getting south though. We put about 160...
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Reasons why we decided to move into an RV full time

August 31, 2017 eric
Reasons why we decided to move into an RV full time
We've been living in our 1988 Tiffin Allegro for one month now and while haven't run into many problems, we have had to deal with the reality of explaining why and how we live in our RV full time. The...
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Cooling down period

August 30, 2017 eric
Cooling down period
I've gotten over my pissed off mood from yesterday. We came to my dad's house and will be here for a few days. Friday we have some appointments, Saturday we take the cats to the vet, and then we are...
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First Police Contact!

August 29, 2017August 30, 2017 eric
First Police Contact!
I knew being in an older RV that we'd be singled out, but I did not expect it to happen in the first month of our journey, before we even left town. Well this morning it happened, here's the details....
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Simple Steps to Boost Your Wellness and Build Lasting Healthy Habits

Simple Steps to Boost Your Wellness and Build Lasting Healthy Habits

Busy parents juggling work, family, and a to-do list that never ends often want better health but feel stuck in the same loop: low energy, inconsistent routines, and stress that spills into sleep, food choices, and mood. The core tension is real, wellness challenges pile up fastest when life is already full, and big makeovers can feel impossible to start, let alone sustain. A beginner wellness journey doesn’t need perfection or a blank calendar; it needs steady self-improvement strategies that support stress management and fit into regular days. With the right approach, small shifts can rebuild confidence and strengthen mental and physical health. Quick Wellness Takeaways Start with one small daily habit to boost wellness without feeling overwhelmed. Use simple stress-reduction techniques to calm your mind and support your body. Choose healthy eating basics that make meals easier and support steady energy. Build an easy fitness routine starter you can repeat and grow over time. Upgrade your sleep with practical changes that help you rest and recover better. Daily and Weekly Wellness Habits That Stick Lasting wellness rarely comes from one big overhaul. These repeatable habits act like anchors, so you can build confidence through consistency and keep momentum even on busy days. Two-Minute Mindful Reset What it is: Do a quiet pause to improve sleep quality by breathing for two minutes. How often: Daily Why it helps: It lowers stress reactivity and makes better choices feel easier. Phone-Free First 10 What it is: Start your day without scrolling for the first ten minutes. How often: Daily Why it helps: It protects attention and sets a calmer pace. Protein-Plus Plate What it is: Add one protein and one colorful plant to each main meal. How often: Most days Why it helps: It supports steadier energy and fewer snack crashes. Walk-and-Check-In Loop What it is: Take a brisk walk while noticing posture, breath, and mood. How often: 3 times weekly Why it helps: It boosts mood and builds an exercise rhythm. Same-Time Sleep Window What it is: Pick a consistent bedtime and wake time within one hour. How often: Daily Why it helps: It strengthens sleep cues and improves next-day focus. Turn a Passion into Purpose: First Steps to a Tiny Business Once your daily habits feel steadier, adding a sense of purpose can make the healthy changes easier to stick with. Starting a tiny business around something you love can give your energy a home: begin by naming the craft or interest you’d happily make time for, then shape it into a simple offer you can explain in one sentence. Decide who it’s for, set gentle work-life boundaries so it doesn’t swallow your downtime, and map the first small actions that move it forward. When you’re ready to handle the setup details without losing focus, ZenBusiness can help you form an LLC, design a logo, create a website, or handle finances. Build a 10-Minute Wellness Routine That Sticks This roadmap helps you turn “I should be healthier” into a few small actions you can repeat even on packed days. It matters because consistency beats intensity for most people, especially when life gets messy. Pick one tiny daily anchor Start with a 10-minute slot you can protect most days, like after coffee or before your first meeting. Choose one focus for the week, not three, so you build reliability first. Habit research including 567 estimates shows why repetition matters, so treat your anchor as practice, not a performance. Start a beginner fitness “minimum” plan Choose the easiest movement you will actually do: a brisk walk, a short strength circuit, or a beginner video. Set a minimum dose you can complete on low-energy days, like 5 minutes, and an optional bonus if you feel good. This keeps momentum going while your body and schedule adapt. Add a simple meditation you can finish Try one minute of slow breathing, then build to three to five minutes when it feels natural. Use a plain cue like “inhale for 4, exhale for 6” and keep your goal focused on showing up, not emptying your mind. If you get distracted, you are doing it right, just return to the breath. Make one nutrition upgrade you barely notice Pick a single swap for the week: add a protein at breakfast, include a fruit or vegetable at lunch, or replace one sugary drink with water. Pair the change with an existing routine, like “when I make lunch, I add one colorful thing.” Small upgrades compound without triggering the all-or-nothing trap. Real-Life Wellness Questions, Answered Q: What are effective daily practices to reduce stress and improve overall well-being? A: Start with one calming ritual you can finish, like 60 seconds of slower breathing before you check your phone. Many people find daily walks outside help settle stress while also lifting mood, especially when you keep it short and consistent. If your stress spikes, do a quick reset: drink water, step outside, and name one thing you can control today. Q: How can I stay motivated when trying to develop new healthy habits or hobbies? A: Make motivation optional by shrinking the task until it feels almost too easy, then let momentum build. Track “showed up” wins, not perfect outcomes, and tie the habit to an identity like “I’m someone who practices for five minutes.” When you miss a day, treat it as information, not failure, and restart at the minimum. Q: What strategies can help me create a balanced routine that includes fitness, nutrition, and rest? A: Use a simple template: one movement block, one food upgrade, and one bedtime cue, all small. Protect rest by setting a realistic lights-out window and a wind-down rule like “screens off 20 minutes before bed.” When your schedule explodes, keep only the minimum version of each pillar. Q: How do I set personal boundaries to protect my mental and emotional health? A: Choose one boundary that reduces daily friction, such as a no-meetings lunch or a stop-time for work messages. Say it plainly: “I’m not available after 7, but I can respond tomorrow morning.” If you feel guilty, remind yourself that boundaries are how you keep showing up with patience and energy. Sustaining Simple Wellness Habits One Day at a Time Life stays busy, motivation comes and goes, and stress can knock even the best intentions sideways. What keeps this steady isn’t willpower, it’s a mindset for continued wellness: treating change as a reflective wellness practice, adjusting without shame, and returning to the basics again and again for long-term habit sustainability. When that becomes your normal, self-improvement motivation feels less like a push and more like a personal growth journey you can actually live inside. Consistency beats perfection, especially on hard days. Choose one small habit for the next 24 hours and do it at the easiest level that still counts. That simple choice builds resilience, stability, and health that hold up in real life.

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