The life we designed logoThe Life We Designed project makes it easier for you to ditch the 9-5 cubicle life and embrace the RV Life. We have been doing this since 2000, off and on, and our current trip began in 2019. This resource area will house articles, workbooks, and other packages to aid your journey towards the RV Life.

Blog Articles & Resources

The Type of RV Doesn’t Matter
The RV lifestyle is not determined by the type of RV you live in. I know that most of you use social media and see a stream of videos and images of people living the RV life. But they are all pictures inside their RV or just outside. This does not describe my RV...
My RV Lifestyle Freedoms
You hear it, I listen to it – the RV lifestyle gives you freedoms you may not have had before. What does that mean? I think my RV lifestyle freedoms mean something different than yours, depending on what our “before” looked like. Personally, I categorize my freedoms...
Does anyone listen to the radio anymore?
I can’t think of anyone I know who has an actual radio in their home. Those who do not live a full-time lifestyle may listen to their local radio station while in their vehicle, but not at home. I don’t even bother to look for the local stations anymore. I think it’s...
Living a Less Toxic RV Lifestyle
I have a powerful sense of smell. It's not ideal when you're living full-time in about 250 square feet. We bought our first travel trailer back in 2000. We had it for 19 years and pulled it over 250,000 miles. We commented for at least ten of those years on how it...
The Type of RV Doesn’t Matter

The Type of RV Doesn’t Matter

The RV lifestyle is not determined by the type of RV you live in. I know that most of you use social media and see a stream of videos and images of people living the RV life. But they are all pictures inside their RV or just outside. This does not describe my RV...

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My RV Lifestyle Freedoms

My RV Lifestyle Freedoms

You hear it, I listen to it – the RV lifestyle gives you freedoms you may not have had before. What does that mean? I think my RV lifestyle freedoms mean something different than yours, depending on what our “before” looked like. Personally, I categorize my freedoms...

read more
Does anyone listen to the radio anymore?

Does anyone listen to the radio anymore?

I can’t think of anyone I know who has an actual radio in their home. Those who do not live a full-time lifestyle may listen to their local radio station while in their vehicle, but not at home. I don’t even bother to look for the local stations anymore. I think it’s...

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Living a Less Toxic RV Lifestyle

Living a Less Toxic RV Lifestyle

I have a powerful sense of smell. It's not ideal when you're living full-time in about 250 square feet. We bought our first travel trailer back in 2000. We had it for 19 years and pulled it over 250,000 miles. We commented for at least ten of those years on how it...

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My RV is My Sanctuary

My RV is My Sanctuary

We are categorized as being “remote workers”, but I prefer to say I work from home. This motorhome is my home. It is my sanctuary. When things get tough, I turn on my music and close the blinds. While the outside changes constantly, the inside remains the same. It is...

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Full-Time RV Confessions: Loving the Little Things

Full-Time RV Confessions: Loving the Little Things

I’ve learned to find joy in the little things. Those mundane things we still need to do while living the RV life – like laundry and grocery shopping. This week, we are parked at a KOA with a laundry room within walking distance of our spot. That was the first plus....

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3 Days to Costco

3 Days to Costco

My name is Sandi, and I am addicted to Costco. Wayne and I live and work in our motorhome, moving every two weeks. For the last three months, we have not been within two hours of Costco, and it was rough. It’s not that I love to shop; in fact, the truth is that I...

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Reading Between the Signs

Reading Between the Signs

Sometimes you learn the hard way. Last weekend, we left the motorhome behind and stayed in a lodge within Custer State Park in South Dakota. The roads around the park are a bit challenging for some, especially if they don’t read the signs between the tunnels. Much of...

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Why Do We Sit Around a Campfire?

Why Do We Sit Around a Campfire?

I must be reminded to sit around a campfire. These reminders often originate from a solar event, such as the winter solstice or, more recently, the fall equinox. The campfire is a great place to release things you no longer want in your life, such as worry and stress....

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How I Transformed My RV Wall Into a Happy Space

How I Transformed My RV Wall Into a Happy Space

One tiny improvement in my RV space makes me smile every time I see it. For the past six years, I have looked at the wall clock positioned directly in front of me while working at the dinette table, seated on the bench. This area, which serves as my office, is part of...

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Feeling Like a Tourist Again

Feeling Like a Tourist Again

Sometimes you need to get a room to feel like a tourist. Even when you are staying in an RV park that has 25,000 check-ins per year because of its location in the Black Hills. Wayne always says that his goal is to be a full-time tourist. What I think he means is that...

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Are You Ready for the RV Lifestyle?

At The Life We Designed, we believe in embracing the freedom and adventure that the RV lifestyle offers.

Start your journey by taking our enlightening quiz to determine if this way of life resonates with your dreams and goals. This brief evaluation will guide you in assessing your preparedness and pave the way for an exciting new chapter.