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Worried about the future of pipelines
Well, 2021 doesn’t seem to be any better than where 2020 left most of us. We have a new President, which was a victory for many but a gut punch for those working in the gas and oil fields. On his first day, President Biden chose to sign an Executive Order putting a stop to the permits for the Keystone XL pipeline. This decision will impact thousands of jobs associated with the construction of the pipeline as well as other opportunities associated according to TC Energy. Leaving a lot of us worried about the future of pipelines. This is beyond frustrating to many, including us. We were hoping to…
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Why you should plan to buy a home before leaving the pipeline
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your “forever” home paid off before you leave the pipeline? How amazing would it be to have ZERO debt too?! Read more to find out why you should plan to buy a home before leaving the pipeline. I say “forever” because it really can be difficult to determine if that will be the home you will live in for the rest of your lives but it can certainly be the goal. We bought our home with the intention of settling down for the kids so that they could establish friends and be a bit closer to family. Looking back at our previous home…
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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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How to make money while traveling
Are you bored to tears while your significant other is off to work? Ready to make money while traveling? Want new ways to meet other people? Consider finding work while you travel. Traveling with your significant other can be filled with fun and new adventures but it can also get REAL boring and lonely too. We all have different reasons for wanting to make money while traveling…maybe it is a creative outlet extra income meet others need more than being a stay at home mom (me raising my hand!) security in case something happens Whatever the reason, there are options, EVEN while traveling. Seasonal…
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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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7 Tips on how to travel with the Pipeline
Today I want to talk to you about 7 tips on how to travel with the pipeline. I know from my experience that I had no idea what a pipeline was let alone what it meant to be part of the pipeline. A pipe what?!! Only later did I learn that the ditch that was dug through my parent’s property was a pipeline. I used to play in that thing all the time (NOT recommended)!!! *Disclaimer – this is not a full list of what can happen, just my own experiences and lessons So, without further ado…what I have found it to be like while traveling with the pipeline You…
