Welcome to Star Family Travels. Some of you may know me from my other blog “A Star in My Own Universe“. If so, you know I am a semi-frazzled stay-at-home mom to crazy yet lovable kids nicknamed Sonny-Bunny and Little Diva. I am married to Mr. Hero who recently was medically retired from the Air National Guard (more on that later). And we have a dog that is lovable yet CRAZY. We are the Star Family.
With hubby’s retirement from the military and imminent retirement from his civilian defense position, we decided to take a sabbatical year with the kids. We bought a 32′ travel trailer and corresponding truck to travel the lower 48 states over the course of a year. And if you are thinking that idea sounds as crazy as the dog, you’re probably right. We like to think of it as crazy beautiful.
Either way, we’re going to do it. This makes 2015 a year of firsts — first time living on the road, first time visiting many of the places that make this country special, and first time home-schooling. Frankly, I am the most nervous about that last one but I have found an awesome tribe to support me.
We will be learning how to live with less. In fact, there are several charity thrift stores fully outfitted by the Star Family. We have given away, recycled, and trashed thousands of pounds of toys, clothing, furniture, and paper. We are choosing experience over things.
I am going to learn to budget with variable expenses and fixed income. Hopefully we’ll still find a lot of fun and a little style on the road. I am going to share the good and the bad here; the ups and the downs.
So first things first. Here is our new home.
I invite you to follow me as we begin this journey. I want to hear where we must go and must see. Share your travel experiences and best tips. Let’s put some miles on the truck and some checks on the map… together. It’s going to be a wild ride
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Lindsay Shugerman says
Safe journeys and wonderful adventures! We will be following your story!
admin says
Thanks Lindsay! I will be carrying my Austin friends in my heart.
🙂
Traci