Sandi Sturm

Sandi Sturm
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https://www.thelifewedesigned.com
Sandi helps people seeking to leave the traditional 9-5 behind and embrace the freedom of RV living. With her husband, Wayne, she has been RVing for over 25 years—about a decade of that full time—and her essays offer clarity and support for anyone beginning their own RV adventure. Learn more at www.TheLifeWeDesigned.com

5 cringe-worthy things you never want to experience in your RV

While I was looking for images of Wacky RVs, I saw these RV accidents, and they made me cringe! These are just five things...

Getting your spouse on board for your RV dreams

The hardest part of RV life isn't learning to drive a 40-foot motorhome or figuring out how to dump your black tank. It's the conversation...

The type of RV you have doesn’t matter

The RV lifestyle is not determined by the type of RV you live in. I know that most of you use social media and see...

The life of a Costco addict: Do you shop there?

My name is Sandi, and I am addicted to Costco. Wayne and I live and work in our motorhome, moving every two weeks. For the...

Why do we sit around a campfire?

I must be reminded to sit around a campfire. These reminders often originate from a solar event, such as the winter solstice or, more recently,...

My RV is my home, but does the public think I’m ‘homeless’?

We are categorized as being “remote workers,” but I prefer to say I work from home. This motorhome is my home. It is my sanctuary....

RVing proves to your friends and family that it’s never too late to chase your dreams

I’m not sure my family ever really thought I was having a midlife crisis when we hit the road, because I have had the...

The secret to feeling like a tourist when your RV view stays the same

Sometimes you need to get a room to feel like a tourist. Even when you are staying in an RV park that has 25,000 check-ins...

Why doing RV chores isn’t so bad

Not every day is one to look forward to. This one started with a dog barking, “woof, woof, woof,” over and over again. I’m lying there...

Trains were my father’s gift—and now they’re mine

I love trains. Well, I love train rides. This love came to me via my dad. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service, and his...

Downsizing for a 19-foot trailer and the adventure of a lifetime

We were operating on adrenaline and caffeine. It was hot in western Colorado that May, and our to-do list was so long that we had...

The art of socializing as an RVing introvert

There’s something comforting about sitting on the same couch every morning with my cup of tea, but having the view change out the window. Even...