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You should be here…the bittersweet side of a traveling family
Today is our son’s first day of Kindergarten and I am sitting here crying like a baby. I’m doing it for all the typical reasons; He’s growing so fast His first experience of school He was nervous (and so am I) But one of the biggest reasons I’m sitting here is because my husband isn’t. He should be here. He is missing out on these big occasions. No, he is not dead. No, he is not in the military. He has something else that keeps him away…the pipeline. Have you heard of it? Probably just the protests, right? A topic for another time. In case you have…
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How to reset a routine and stick to it
OH. MY. GOODNESS. LADIES! Can anyone relate to falling out of your routine after traveling? These last few weeks have been CRAZY for our family! And it has wreaked havoc on any type of schedule we have managed to assemble prior! This has left me feeling all kinds of out of sorts and not accomplishing anything! I am in desperate need of strategies to reset a routine and stick to it! Who’s with me?!! Story time My parents celebrated 50 years (Woohoo!!!) and we (my 2 brothers, myself and our families) decided to throw them a party back in our home state. Most of the to do list…
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Lodging Review – Enchanted Village Mobile Home Park Alton, IL
This lodging review was for our stay in a mobile home park in Alton, IL. It was my first experience staying in our fifth wheel but in a mobile home park. For a time, we had lived in a mobile home park so I knew of them and a little about what to expect as far as layout. My husband’s foreman had hooked us up with the spot and we were thankful since we weren’t finding much more at the time. I remember the park being pretty decent size, at least 100 spots for mobile homes/trailers. I actually didn’t mind staying in the park. The people were…
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7 Unique gift ideas for the “hard to buy for” Father
It’s almost Father’s Day! If your husband is much like mine, falling under the “hard to buy for” father group, then you find yourself wondering what the heck to get him for Father’s Day (or any special occasion really). That’s why I wanted to share my 7 unique gift ideas for the “hard to buy for” father on Father’s Day! This category of men tend to buy what they want, when they want it and respond with, “I don’t need anything” when asked for ideas This is great for every ordinary day but so frustrating for special occasions! I grew up in a gift giving family so it…
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Where are we warehousing?
I don’t know about you but when I hear there is another assignment my first question is…Where are we warehousing? That is quickly followed up by… Asking my husband 100 questions he doesn’t have answers to Anyone else do this? No? Just me then. LOL I know I annoy him to no end but he still insists on telling me before he has all the details. So, who is to blame really? Part of it is the excitement of a new place but the other part is fear that we won’t find somewhere decent to stay. My next steps all involve one word…internet! I don’t know how we survived sometimes…
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10 Questions To Consider Before Buying An RV
Are you tired of packing in and out of hotels? Ready to have something that feels more like home while you travel? How about an RV?! Sounds simple enough, right? It can be but first check out these 10 questions to consider before buying an RV. Continue reading to find out what those questions are and how it will affect your decision. 10 questions to consider before buying an RV 1.What type of RV should I get? There are a variety of different types of RVs to choose from; The motorhome which allows you to drive and live in the same space. These can also…
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Finding new experiences while traveling
Whether you are excited or nervous about your new location there comes a time, after you have settled in and are bored to tears, that you need to get out and DO something! Finding new experiences while traveling can be overwhelming and sometimes intimidating. SO where do you start? Most likely you don’t know anyone (yet) and are still getting used to navigating the area. GOOGLE SEARCH My go to start position is Google search or whatever search engine you use. Type in a hobby that you are interested in and the location. Or look for local parks, churches, community centers, whatever you may have an interest…
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Welcome!
Hey there! Thank you so much for stopping by to my blog, Traveling Wives Club. You are probably wondering what is Traveling Wives Club? I’m here to provide support and an inside look to this “glamorous” pipeline travel lifestyle we live!! Look for my posts on Wednesdays. Let me first tell you a little bit about me…my name is Kate. I am a Michigander! Go blue!! I grew up in Marion, MI (imagine me holding up my hand and pointing to almost the middle of it). I grew up on a farm outside of this small village (one traffic light, downgraded to a 4 way). We had a variety of animals, did our own hay and…