The word “Rural America” may mean scenic landscapes to some; to others, it may mean cleaner air and fewer people, but to my kids, it means slow internet or, as they call it, “Rural Internet.” It turns out Rural Internet, according to Wikipedia, refers to the “characteristics of Internet service in rural areas (also referred to as "the country" or "countryside"), which are settled places outside towns and cities.” Ouch! So let’s take a look at the reasons Rural Internet is a thing and what can be done about it, including tips on how to stay connected if you...

In a few hours, we will be waving 2021 goodbye as we usher ourselves and loved ones into the new year.  However, before that transition happens, it is not uncommon to find yourself thinking deeply about the outgoing year between the end of the year and the beginning of the next year. …We would often think about the choices we made in the previous year and what effects they had on us. We would also think about the goals we had hoped to achieve at the beginning of the year-sort of like a balance sheet, but this time, your goals...

The RV lifestyle, in many ways, has a way of simplifying your life. For example, your home is smaller, you spend less time cleaning,  you need fewer things, and you pack only what you need.  But this doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy all the things you love.  Speaking on the things you love, is it beginning to look like Christmas in your RV yet?  The holidays are here, and Christmas is a few weeks away. Everyone loves this season, and many people have begun decorating their homes for the occasion.  You might be thinking, “My RV is too small to...

Sometimes, when you live in a small town, it gets boring, and you have to resort to extremes to entertain yourself. But when it comes to the holidays, you are in for a treat. Here are some fun activities to do in a small town during the winter holiday;  Build an Army of Snowmen The first place to start has to be the most favorite winter activity. But the beauty of a small town is the potential of having a lawn of snow. You can make it a snowman party/competition with friends and family, building snowmen with different Christmas elements. ...

I have to be honest; sometimes it gets tiring to live in a big city. At some point, you’re sick and tired of the traffic and all the people. So many people. And as an increasing number of people get disillusioned with the big city life, there is a massive exodus of people to small towns. And it’s not just older people. Research shows there’s a significate number of young people relocating to small towns.  Wide-open fields, the sun, trees, greenery, beaches, and maybe a few animals.  It starts to sound super nice when right now you’ve been stuck in...