• Oh the places we go

    How to beat the heat this summer! Travel Trailer Edition

    Summer in a travel trailer can be brutal. Last year we took a trip in May when it was only 85°F outside and we were cooking. I knew if we didn’t figure out ways to beat the heat soon we’d be up a creek in July when visiting the beach. I looked at what some of the full-timers were doing and made it more Mallory-friendly. Check below to see how we were beating the Texas heat during a drought! A snug fit! First, let’s start with covering those skylights. I found these reflective skylight covers with added insulation that fit right in! And as a bonus, they stay put. We…

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    Why Crater of Diamonds is the perfect quick getaway trip!

    Over spring break we traveled to Crater of Diamonds in Murfreesboro, Arkansas! I booked this trip back in August 2023 when I saw all the kids wanted to do was dig at campsites. Beach? Dig. Huntsville State Park? Dig. Tyler State Park? You guessed it! Dig. We booked our trip and began researching the crater and the best practices for digging, as well as fun things to do! Check out our top 5 below! Diamond digging, here we come! 1. The crater itself! Imagine that! Ha! So, to get into the crater you have to go through the gift shop and buy tickets, even if you are camping at the…

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