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Year: 2017

Renovations, what to do first

August 24, 2017August 25, 2017 eric
Renovations, what to do first
We get our water system looked at in about a week and a half, and the engine checked out then as well. We've got new tires and had an oil change, so we should be good for awhile. However, there...
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Anxiety and Campground Neighbors

August 19, 2017August 23, 2017 eric
Anxiety and Campground Neighbors
We've been upfront with the fact that both of us deal with mental issues, but we haven't really talked about it much. We are sitting in a campground in Wisconsin, where we have been for the past five days. All...
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New Campground

August 18, 2017August 21, 2017 eric
New Campground
We arrived to the Thousand Trails Plymouth Rock campground on Monday evening. I decided to sign up for Thousand Trails, and I'm not regretting it yet. We pay about $45 a month and can stay for up to two weeks...
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Water issues

August 14, 2017August 21, 2017 eric
Water issues
I thought I had it all worked out. The water pump wasn't pumping, so I replaced it. Then the water was escaping through the city inlet valve, which it is not supposed to do, so I replaced that. Then the...
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GL.iNet Mini Travel Router Review

August 11, 2017May 15, 2018 eric
GL.iNet Mini Travel Router Review
UPDATED: SEE THE END OF THE POST! I bought a GL.iNet mini travel router, model GL-MT300N from Amazon for $19.99 and received it today. The box that it came in is small, about 4 inches square, and I was expecting...
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GoFundMe Video fundraiser

August 7, 2017 eric
GoFundMe Video fundraiser
We set up a gofundme account to raise money so we can afford some better cameras and a video set up to record while we drive. All the proceeds raised from this gofundme will go to buy the equipment. We...
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One week

August 6, 2017August 14, 2017 eric
One week
Its been almost a week since we moved out. I didn't sell my car for as much as I had hoped, and we needed to buy more things that I had planned. All in all though, things are going well....
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Settling in.

August 5, 2017August 14, 2017 eric
Settling in.
On Monday, we moved into the RV. We did the best we could with the apartment, but it wasn't perfect. We've been in the RV since then. Yesterday we got new tires, and they said they'd hold off on the...
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Final days, lots to do

July 27, 2017August 14, 2017 eric
Final days, lots to do
We move out on Sunday. We have a lot to do. I mean a lot. There's packing and throwing away, selling and donating, and just getting stuff out the door. I'm not sure how we are going to get it...
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Helping women in need

July 26, 2017November 25, 2017 eric
Helping women in need
Hi Everyone, I rarely post on here, but Eric and I want to do something really special while on the road and we will add this to our patreon. This is something we both had the same idea about and...
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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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