Thinking Outside the Box

Cold storage space can be a challenge in an RV. We solved this dilemma in two ways.

First we decided to purchase a chest freezer. After looking around town, we found a used one for $100. No room for it inside, but it fits perfectly in our enclosed patio space and provides plenty of cold storage for frozen foods and bargains we find at the grocery store.

A few months later my parents offered us a small refrigerator, left over from their RV days. It also sits in our patio area and offers room for extra cold drinks, fruits and vegetables and miscellaneous food items.

Don't get hung up on the space you don't have. Think outside the box!

Our New Normal

Sometimes I sit down to blog and can't think of anything new to say about the RV lifestyle.

Maybe because it's become our "new normal". We've lived in the RV for over two years and settled in quite nicely. It's hard to remember living in a house!

I didn't know if I could do this indefinitely. Recently, our neighbors told us they've lived in their RV for over 8 years. I remember thinking, "I could never do that."

Challenges arise living in a small space, no doubt. But then I think about the homeless and feel very thankful for my nice home!

Flowers

I love flowers. I think it's my dad's fault! :) He's always planted lots of colorful blooms every year.

When we moved into an RV, I wondered how our life would change. Even in our smaller space we still make room for flowers! Steve and my brother-in-law Ted put up a 6' privacy fence and created a small patio area outside our front door. We added a covered swing and, of course, flowers. Makes a nice place to relax on a summer day.

My Favorite Summer Place

This has been my favorite place this summer. There's nothing like relaxing and swinging. I've eaten lunch here, taken a nap, read a good book and just analyzed my life. As you can see, Little Bit enjoys it too!

Moving

A motorhome pulled out yesterday and Steve convinced me that we needed to move to that space.

The pad comes with an existing storage shed at no extra charge. Our household goods and furniture will fit in it and eliminate our storage unit and monthly fee.

I'm so thankful my brother-in-law, Ted, is helping with the move. Backing a 38 foot RV into a parking spot can be a challenge, but with the help of two-way radios they will do just fine.

The guys came up with a plan to create an outdoor area, plus give us more privacy. Next to the large concrete pad where the RV sits, they will add gravel and decorative patio stones. We can place our covered swing there, add flowers, and access the barbecue grill. And the best part? A 6 foot fence encloses the area for privacy and allows Little Bit to roam.

I'm so glad Steve talked me in to making this move!