• The Perfect Road Trip (DP#256)

    The Perfect Road Trip (DP#256)

    Preparation is key when planning any sort of trip, let alone one in which you are using your own vehicle. Depending on how long and how far this adventure takes you, odds are something is going to cause a hiccup. Being adequately prepared can turn a potential catastrophe into a more manageable headache. Having the…

  • Strength Out of the Past (DP#255)

    Strength Out of the Past (DP#255)

    This is tough because I struggle to consider myself strong even now. This is not me saying I am weak necessarily, but due to my belief that the true strength comes from the Lord. Without Him, I would not have gotten this far. That being said, I do remember back when I was going semi-regularly…

  • Top Ten Tuesday – Favorite Secondary/Minor Characters

    Top Ten Tuesday – Favorite Secondary/Minor Characters

    Top Ten Tuesdays is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl! This week is all about your favorite side and minor characters! I have not reviewed too many books as of late, but I was able to pull together a complete list for yall today! ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ What are some of your favorite side characters?

  • Its the Simple Things (DP#255)

    Its the Simple Things (DP#255)

    As a Southerner, I definitely find simple joy in food. When I am having a rough morning and someone hands me a small muffin or an iced coffee, that instantly makes my day a tad bit brighter. Knowing there are some good leftovers waiting for me in the fridge once I get home, the excitement…

  • Goodreads/TBR Monday! – The River of Fallen Stars

    Goodreads Monday/TBR Monday is hosted by Budget Tales Book Blog and invites you to post about what books are on your Goodreads “to read” lists or TBR lists, the progress you have made on your current books and reading challenges, and any other bookish news! ♦♦♦ This week, I am choosing a book on my TBR that…

  • Movies I Could Rewatch for the First Time (DP#254)

    Movies I Could Rewatch for the First Time (DP#254)

    ♦Lord of the Rings♦ – The first time I watched the trilogy all the way through, I was blown away by the music, visuals, and battle scenes. The overarching themes of perseverance and life was absolutely world changing for me. ♦Christopher Robin♦ – The 2018 live action remake with Ewan McGregor was just about the…

  • Keeping Motivation to Learn (DP#253)

    Keeping Motivation to Learn (DP#253)

    It is very easy to lose motivation when I am learning a new skill. This could be related to a job or a hobby but if I let myself feel dumb when I am not instantly able to do something correctly, I want to give up lol. Being able to learn at my own pace,…

  • Building Out the Van (Part Ten)

    Building Out the Van (Part Ten)

    Yesterday, we did not really do anything on the interior but we did get all the wood we needed for the walls and ceiling. Unfortunately, we had an interesting event happen to the truck when we arrived at Home Depot. There were some interesting individuals putting wood in the back of their trailer. One of…

  • Stacking the Shelves – May 16th, 2026

    Stacking the Shelves – May 16th, 2026

    Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Reading Reality. It is all about showcasing all the books you are adding to your shelves, whether it be physical, electronic or audio. As long as it can be enjoyed in some shape or form, it belongs on Stacking the Shelves! ♦♦♦ I am continuing on with all the Kindle…

  • Surprising Book (DP#252)

    Surprising Book (DP#252)

    I read ‘Full Tilt’ by Neal Shusterman many years ago back in high school. It was one of the few books that was recommended by Kolton. Not being a big reader himself, I typically pay attention when he takes the time to read and recommend books. It is a shorter YA horror about these young…

  • First Line Friday Week:10

    First Line Friday Week:10

    I first saw this hosted by Reading is My Superpower. You just grab a book, either one you are currently reading or on your TBR and write out the first lines. Just a fun way to get people interested in what you are reading. ♦♦♦ This week, I am choosing one of my current reads 🙂…

  • Fitness Routines (DP#251)

    Fitness Routines (DP#251)

    The most important thing when it comes to fitness of any kind is consistency, especially if you are starting out with little to no experience. The first time I set foot in a gym outside of college, was nerve-racking since I was worried about not knowing what machines to do, how much weight I could…

  • Overrated Classic (DP#250)

    Overrated Classic (DP#250)

    I am probably going to get so much hate for this but I believe Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte is completely overrated. ♦Spoiler Alert♦ All the unnecessary drama associated with marrying somebody solely due to money and status, while ignoring your true feelings is too much for me to have patience for. On top of…

  • Building Out the Van (Part Nine)

    Building Out the Van (Part Nine)

    Yesterday, we officially started building out the inside a bit. We measured and cut out the plywood for the floor. It was not as big of a head ache as I was expecting but it was a ton of measuring, cutting, measuring, cutting again lol. I am already loving not having to look at that…

  • Underrated People in History (DP#249)

    Underrated People in History (DP#249)

    This was an interesting prompt that I could not say I knew too many people off the top of my head. I decided to do some research, and the following are some of my findings. ♦♦♦ There are literally so many lesser known, or even unknown pioneers throughout history, it is insane.

  • Top Ten Tuesday – May Flowers

    Top Ten Tuesday – May Flowers

    Top Ten Tuesdays is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl! This week’s topic is May Flowers! This can be interpreted in a number of ways. Covers with flowers on it, titles with flower names, books with characters named after flowers, etc. ♦♦♦ I am choosing the easier route for this week so all of these books…

  • Benefits of Minimalism (DP#248)

    Benefits of Minimalism (DP#248)

    Personally, I would say there are way more benefits to minimalism than detriments. For one, you will ultimately spend less money on crap that has little to no purpose. Your mentality when shopping will evolve to look beyond the shiny and pretty traps of over consumerism. Instead you will notice things that may have multiple…

  • Building Out the Van (Part Eight)

    Building Out the Van (Part Eight)

    The van is finally in our possession once again! It was back in the shop for another month for stuff that should not have gone wrong but did anyways. The coolant hose blew off while Kolton and my father-in-law were test driving it, spewing antifreeze all over the engine. Per the mechanic, they also forgot…

  • Goodreads/TBR Monday! – Dragon’s Tear

    Goodreads Monday/TBR Monday is hosted by Budget Tales Book Blog and invites you to post about what books are on your Goodreads “to read” lists or TBR lists, the progress you have made on your current books and reading challenges, and any other bookish news! ♦♦♦ This week, I am focusing on one of my…

  • Child’s Obsession (DP#247)

    Child’s Obsession (DP#247)

    When my sister and I were children, we both went through several expensive obsessions. Two of the more notable collections we had were Webkinz stuffed animals, and Littlest Pet Shop animals. The Webkinz craze was all over the place back in the early 2000’s – 2010’s. Basically, you would buy these overpriced stuffed animals at…