If one were to take it all, there would be no room for two humans and a small dog.
Clearly there are many different ways to live this life, and not all things go with all ways. How you plan to live is the first filter for wading through all the options. We were quickly able to move past the inflatable hot tub.
We are on a fixed-income and not wealthy, so the cost of some things took them off the list without much more than a look at prices. Many "toys" were in this group. We can revisit the Seadoos, ATVs, drones, and watercraft when our lottery numbers pay off.
Finally, once the purging of the S&B was over, I swore I would avoid accumulating things. With the exception of a few medical supplies and a good size toolbox, we brought almost no "just in case" items. I'm already eyeing things we haven't used in a month for possible unloading.
Still, there are things we saved to bring along, or purchased specifically for our new home. We kept a Wish List on Amazon for the family to make Christmas and birthday gift buying easy for the last couple years.
Not in order of preference, these are some things I'm glad we brought:
- collapsible, silicone kitchen items (colander,
measuring cups and spoons, dish drainer, teapot, bowls)
Collapsible teapot - carousel of plastic food containers that all use the same lids
- our favorite nap blankets
- storage cube footstool (goes on bed while traveling)
- 5x7 area rug for the living area (joins footstool while traveling)
- camp toaster for the gas burner
- outdoor chairs from Garner Mountain (rocker,
zero gravity, sports chair)
Garner Mtn chairs - Bill
- wire baskets to hold shampoo, etc. in shower (with the strong, locking suction cups they never budge)
- Keurig
- LED night light in living area
- broom (even with the in-house vac, I use it all the time)
- ear plugs
- soft-sided boxes with lids for clothes
and linens in the deep cupboards in the bedroom
Easy access bedroom storage - spring rods for the refrigerator shelves (don't let anyone tell you they aren't necessary)
- personal pieces that make it home
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| Textile art from DENY.com |
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| Mascot love |
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| Living room |
With the exception of a turtle and toad (for obvious reasons), souvenirs have consisted of shirts or specialty food items. We just don't need all those things I thought we did when we were stationary.
Are there things you're glad you brought along?
The things we're happy we have with us has changed over time. However, our cell phones, laptops and coffeepot never changes. At times it was ATVs and now it's inflatable kayaks. I'm sure it will change again.
ReplyDeleteAh yes - we still use our electronics daily as well!
DeleteGlad to see your list wasn't in order of preference (Bill being towards the middle).
ReplyDelete:-))))) Sweet to see you here
DeleteLove your bed linens! Glad you brought Bill along...
ReplyDeleteI like to cook so I am glad I had room for my food processor. We like our Strongback chairs because they have lumbar support.
I do cook more than I did before so I may add a food processor eventually - especially with access to so much fresh produce on the coast :-)
DeleteI too chuckled when I saw 'Bill' on your list :-)
ReplyDeleteNever heard of a collapsible tea pot but I can see it would come in handy.
I also like your idea about making an Amazon wish list. I may just have to do that myself.
Your paintings are pretty and I'm sure reminders of your favorite places. All of your extra touches give your rig a homey vibe. Perhaps you can take a video of your 'turtle' one day and post it here.
So what are the items that need to go? Perhaps another post idea for the future...
:-) not sure he's read it yet :-) I think you're right - I'll have to pay attention to what I unload! Our kids really appreciated having that wish list, knowing they were getting us stuff we would take with us.
DeleteSuch a great post Jodee! I laughed out loud when I read, "Bill." Does his list include, "Jodee"?? And yes my toes say don't let anyone tell you not to buy spring loaded rods for the refrigerator!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope his list has me on it - even on set-up days! I only had to barely catch a full wine bottle over these tile floors to know those rods would always be put in :-))))
DeleteI'm sure Bill is relieved that he made the list! We couldn't live without a lot of the items you mentioned - especially our favorite nap blankets :) One thing I would add that I use daily is my immersion blender. Gotta have my morning smoothie. By the way, I love your bedspread & matching pillow shams!
ReplyDeleteHe will be too I'm sure. I thought I'd use my full size blender more, but the immersion style might be better. I love all the original pieces on that website that can be made into all sorts of things - figured the bed was the biggest opportunity for some art :-))))
DeleteLOL at Bill in the list. Guess you'd better check to make sure you make it on his. Up near the top of our list are our bikes and kayaks. Couldn't do without our little vacuum cleaner and lots of rags. We too buy almost no souvenirs but sometimes a t-shirt and the postcards I send my daughter. She's collecting them for me.
ReplyDeleteHe confirms I'm on it - whew! We need to get a trailer for our recumbent trykes so we can get out on the paths with Tessa. She can only go so long trotting along side :-( I'm hoping then they will make the list!
DeleteWe are really glad we brought our kayaks.
ReplyDeleteWhere's Tessa on that list???
I thought of that about the time I hit Publish.....she really should be number one :-)
DeleteI love my collapsible kitchen items, espeically my collapsible casserole dishes. My Keurig has been a wonderful addition. And I'm with everyone everyone else...glad Bill made the list! After all, someone has to fix things that have broken and empty the black tank:) And in my case drive me around! I really like your bedroom set! Very cheery!
ReplyDeleteI need to find some casserole dishes! And in my case someone has to be tall to reach the many things I can't around here!!
DeleteLove finally seeing some pictures of the inside. Your bedspread is lovely. I used to drag the rug and ottoman to the bed. Now I simply roll it up and leave it in the middle. Would that work in your rig? I'm glad Bill made the cut, but what about Tessa :-)
ReplyDeleteNaturally thought of you when taking the pics :-) There's not much more space than the width of the carpet roll when slides are in - it folds in quarters pretty easily though. Definitely Tessa!!!!
DeleteThis is a fun post! I've never seen a collapsible teapot -- it's cute! I'm also glad to see Bill made the list. :-) Like Sherry said, we find our bikes and kayak indispensable. We enjoy cooking, so along with good cookware and knives, we travel with a full array of herbs/spices. Love your home decor!
ReplyDeleteThanks Laurel. We're seriously looking at a trailer for Tessa (they have fold-up-able ones) so we can use the bikes more.
DeleteOur neighbors take their English Shepard in a bike cargo trailer they got on Amazon. Gracie sits up just as sweet as can be and loves it.
DeleteGlad you included Bill on the list. ;)
ReplyDeleteHe is too :-)
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