A gentle reminder this holiday season

This morning Mark & I were sitting at camp in Nevada having a conversation when we remembered…it’s the holidays.  I’d completely forgotten.  Then, what immediately came to my mind were the millions of people running around frantically attending holiday parties, catching flights and shopping, shopping, shopping.  It saddens me that the holidays have become synonymous with shopping, spending, and stress.

In my opinion, material items don’t make great memories like experience does which is exactly why we’re currently out exploring the Nevada desert, forgetting that it’s the holidays.  Try consuming a little less merchandise this holiday season and a little more nature.  Take a hike, watch the sunset, make a snowman.  Nature is free and priceless.  Slow down and appreciate all that you have and stop wanting for everything you don’t.

Good people, abundant food, water and shelter are all that we really need to live, love and enjoy life.  Isn’t that what we should be focused on this time of year?

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  • The memories we make having adventures stay with us a lifetime. Hardly anyone will remember most gifts they received the year before. I agree the holidays are about experiences and the people we make them with. Merry Christmas and hope you have a very happy, healthy 2015!

  • I enjoy your web so much. My wife and I are now retired and have the time to go if we want and the grand kids don’t have something for us to do.
    We have a toy hauler but we’ve found it’s just to big to hookup and go whenever we want. For me haul it is like driving a semi. So we have been searching for something smaller and convenient. I like your four wheeler concept. We don’t have a dealer close so have been looking at other brands but I just keep coming back to four wheeler, my wife is looking at the price so we haven’t come to an agreement yet. I love the pictures you post and your shared philosophy. Keep the thoughts coming

    • Thank you so much for reading and for your kind words Larry! Our Four Wheel Camper has really opened up a whole new world for us. Amenities vs ease of use/mobility is a major toss up when searching for the perfect rig. Best of luck to you and Marie.

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Hi!  We’re Mark & Michele, a couple of modern-day nomads perfecting the art of slow, perpetual travel.  Our tiny home on wheels and slow-paced travel style allows us maximum freedom at minimal expense.  This blog is where we share our travels as well as our insights in to this lifestyle that we absolutely love.  Thanks so much for being here.

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