6 Reasons Why We Chose to Live in a Skoolie
Making the decision to live full-time in a skoolie was definitely not easy. We really had to weigh out the pros and cons of what we were doing. After months of serious emotional struggle, we finally came to the realization that this big life-change was a no-brainer. The way that the stars lined up really pushed us in this direction and we’re very happy it did! Outlined below are the main reasons why we decided that this lifestyle was for us. 1. We accidentally discovered that we prefer minimalism. A couple of years ago when we had baby number two, our daughter Avery, we began to feel quite claustrophobic in…
Parking the Bus – an Unexpected Challenge
As brand new bus owners, I can tell you there isn’t anything very much more exciting than bringing the brand new bus home; unless your neighbors are the worst. In hindsight, we probably should have had a better plan set in place for when we brought the bus home, but the excitement overcame us and once again we jumped the gun. In my defense, I did call the local police department ahead of time and ask what the parking laws were for the school bus and was told that according to our city ordinance, we could not park anything over 22 feet long on the street. He then mentioned that…
We bought a school bus!
Life these days is full of stress and anxiety. Working a 9 to 5 job, trying to make ends meet, raising a family, while also meeting the demands of society could easily cause a mental and emotional breakdown for anyone. It’s tough! But does it really have to be that way? What if I told you there are alternatives to falling in line with the status quo? Last year my husband and I were helping my sister-in-law find a van to drive and dwell in while spending the summer traveling abroad. We ended up accidentally discovering a post on Craigslist advertising a school bus for sale. Of course we…
