With recent budget changes and a big drop in income, we decided to spend the holidays moochdocking. That’s the RV-world term for parking on family or friends’ property with permission to use their space and sometimes their utilities. It might not sound fancy, but it’s full of heart and it saves a lot of money.

When my wife and I hit the road full-time, Starlink became the lifeline that kept us working, gaming, uploading, and staying connected from the most remote places. Along the way, we learned a lot—what gear matters, how to avoid signal drops, and the simple habits that make space internet feel effortless. Here’s our honest rundown.

When we first moved into our 2025 Rockwood full-time, we thought the hardest part would be adjusting to the space. Turns out, it was moisture and critters. Both can sneak up fast when you’re living small, and both can make life a lot less comfortable if you ignore them.

We’ve spent the past few months testing solutions, learning what actually works, and sharing it along the way. Here’s what’s helped us keep our camper dry, warm, and pest-free.

Megapixel wars seem to be all the rage these days. Between the Sony a7R IV, the Nikon Z 7 II and Canon EOS R5 (not to mention medium format options), high-megapixel cameras are certainly becoming more and more common on the market.

Let’s talk memory cards. We have SD cards, CF cards, CFast cards and many options within those to choose from. We all have them, need them and use them. But what does it all mean? Let’s discuss taking care of our cards and preventing potential problems that can and will happen to all of us. Here are 10 practical tips.

I’ve been keeping sourdough on and off since COVID, though I’ve been baking bread for more than twenty years. I rarely ever buy store-bought loaves anymore. When I joined the sourdough wave, it wasn’t to follow a trend. I was curious about flavor, texture, and what all the talk about “gluten transformation” really meant. It turned out that sourdough changed a lot more than my baking routine. I plan to create a sourdough series where I will share my go-to recipes I use on a regular basis.

When we hit the road, we didn’t just want adventure — we needed connection. Between gaming, creative uploads, and remote work, our RV became a mobile office powered by Starlink and a few DIY upgrades. Here’s how we turned unreliable campground Wi-Fi into high-speed off-grid freedom.

Here is a basic setup to achieve a commercial studio headshot. If you’ve never played with lights, it can be intimidating but once you just do it, you will find you have much more control and it’s not as scary as you imagine. This is a very basic setup with two lights. 1 Key light, 1 hair light and a white board for reflection.

Some seasons of life hit harder than others. Last year, mine collided all at once. Election season, the cruise that hurt me emotionally, work events including international travel, deadlines, and endless conversations. I kept going until I finally crashed. Not the kind of tired that a nap can fix, but the deep kind that leaves you hollow. The kind that makes even joy feel distant.