We aren't the only people who love wheeling in our family. We decided to head to Crossbar Ranch in Davis, Oklahoma for a 3 generation jeep day.

We started the day off meeting up in Ardmore, OK. We had lunch at Swadley's (their chicken fried steak and rolls are stupid good) and got some drinks to go. This is where I got my first duck! #duckduckjeep

We had our 3 jeeps (for those of you interested in the specs, scroll down) and headed into the park. You cross a small creek as you come in and there is plenty of space to stage with your group and air down for the day. They have a small office with a map, which heads up is unreliable and they told us that when we got there, but they have some merch you can buy and this is where you pay for the day.

Hey y'all! I'm busy mom and wife. I also have fibromyalgia and other health issues that make exercise and sometimes daily life challenging. My husband has been Mountain Biking for years, but I finally tried it in 2018 and I've been hooked ever since!

I didn't know how amazing downhill was until I surprised my hubby with a trip. I was scared to death, but I knew since he grew up in Alaska snowboarding, he would think riding a lift to go biking would be pretty legit. So, I pushed passed my fears and surprised him with a weekend in Colorado.

Hey y'all! We had a blast this year! I'll have a link to the video below. We have been coming to the Island for years and we have learned a few things in the passing of time. I have compiled this packing list that we use for any type of camping, I've been using it over 10 years and it hasn't let me down yet! The boys were fishing, our son was learning to surf, the girls were learning how to drive down the beach in the sand, and we had a simple little camp that gave us just what we needed to enjoy the surf!

Hey y'all! Coffee is a big part of our life. I have loved coffee since I was really little, no I didn't have 'coffee milk', I drank the real deal. My parents didn't drink coffee until I was an adult, so I made mine in a percolator. Now, we make coffee many ways depending on our mood.

Cowboy coffee is one of my favorite ways to enjoy a brew. We do a lot of camping, from state parks or BLM camping in the mountains to beach camping on Padre Island. Even when we do have electric, I choose Cowboy Coffee. It makes our camping trip. As you will learn our travel and camping revolves around our menu.

So, I'm a little bit of a coffee snob y'all. I'll drink anything because I love coffee, but I have some favorites for sure. Another thing is decaf, I love caffeinated coffee trust me, but I can only drink so much with my fibromyalgia or I will cause myself to be in a lot of pain. My husband needs to drink decaf too, but most decaf out there is so watered down and nasty.

Camping on the beach is another animal. In this post we will look at things you need to think about when planning a beach camping trip along with some do's and don’ts for when you get there. We primitive camp all along the Gulf of Mexico, usually going to North Padre Island National Seashore, South Beach. Here you can drive on the beach 60 miles down to Mansfield Cut. Scroll down to number 6 in our list here to see more information about the 4WD area of Padre.

As y'all know we have 4 kids. They're older now, but I started a packing process years ago that works so good for us. They still keep up this routine, the older they get the less involved I am. It makes getting ready for a trip so much more enjoyable y'all.

Hey y'all! Today we are gonna go over some of our favorite State Parks and National Parks we have visited and love so much! You can get your National Park Pass for the year for $80. Each state park has a pass of its own, I will list those prices as we talk about each park. We love all kinds of camping and different terrain. We enjoy it when we can incorporate some of our hobbies into a park visit. I'm not listing them in an order of favorites, because we love them all, each has a different place in our heart, so I will list them randomly and tell you what we have found about each location. The kids are gonna throw their prospective in a little too, so hold on to your saddle and let’s ride!

Hey y'all! Do you love using essential oils like I do? There are so many uses for oils at camp. I'm gonna list just a handful in this post. Visit my 3-part series here on oils to learn how to use them safely. Remember not all oils are created equal.

Hey y'all! You guys know how much we like camping and all things outdoors, so we built an expedition trailer! We have done all types of camping, but we needed to up our primitive camping game. Ryan and I don't have the best health even though we are 'younger'. We still want to get out there and mountain bike, hike, off road, fish, and do all the other outdoor things we love, all being off grid. But the tent thing just isn't for us (all the time). We have always had an RV for those trips with family to a lake, etc. and for the volunteer work we have done. The kids were younger and we needed a bunkhouse so the kids could travel with us while we did this, it served it purpose, ya know?

It sold and we are moving on. The girls are driving have moved out. The boys are just behind them and they don't want to be stuck in a typical RV either. So the plan? Build something we can pull with our jeep or truck, enabling us to be off grid but take care of our health so we can get the most out of these memories. So the planning begins!

We enjoy camping all over Colorado. We have our favorite spots that have become our routine. In this post we will be focusing on BLM camping.

• How we prepare for the trip.

• What we pack for the trip.

• How we plan, without over planning.

• How I meal plan and prep cook. (it's all about the food and coffee y'all!)

I'm so excited to finally share with y'all our gear! We have camped so many ways in different terrains and weather throughout the years, this post will focus on our expedition trailer. As of writing this post, it is 3 years old and has been on many trips from lake camping to crawling in the mountains.

Hey y'all! This post will take you on a little tour of different types of camping trips you can enjoy. We have done tons of camping through the years. For many years, we couldn't afford any other kind of vacation, so we became camping pros, even with kids in tow. I wanted vacations, but I also love camp food and outdoor activities. What did we do through the years to truly enjoy our camping but not get totally worn out!?!?

Yes, you read that correctly. My daughter bought me the best thing since sliced bread. We were in Colorado for her graduation trip (camping of course!) and she surprised me with a new espresso maker made by GSI.