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a publication for families living and dreaming of fulltime rv adventures fulltimefamilies.com fulltime families volume 1 issue 1 april 1st 2010 are you interested in a free subscription adding a backup camera to your trailer great easter egg hunt ideas getting tax deductions from your rv taking a covered wagon tour all this and more in this issue welcome to our inaugural issue i am so excited about this publication for years i have been searching for a monthly subscription that addresses the questions that arise when one pulls up their roots and heads out into the unknown with a family in tow i`ve actually been searching the newsstands since november 2007 when my spontaneous read impulsive husband brought home a brand new pop up camper what an exciting piece of equipment this little box we could drag around with us that expanded to fully house our family of five with a galley shower ,and even a potty what more could you want it was just odd that we should own one since neither of us had ever gone camping before nor even considered it we never once drove past a campground and said gee i wonder what that would be like we`d never slept in a sleeping bag or drank from a canteen and yet the moment i stood up inside that box with its plastic windows and flimsy screen door i knew immediately that i wanted to live in an rv fulltime it was as if some dormant passion had been awakened within my soul and i instantly realized the freedom such a lifestyle would afford us i also knew i could not wait for retirement to embark on this adventure i had to leave now i could not wait for the kids to be grown i wanted them with us i wanted to experience this as a family with all the complications and trials that would entail so i started researching and soon found the families on the road web site http www.familiesontheroad.com this confirmed what i deep down knew to be true there were parents and kids already out there so this is magazine is for you for your commitment to family perseverance and above all your courage­ to forge a new american dream and blaze a path across the world in your rv hope to see you on the road kimberly contact me at kimberly@fulltimefamilies.com inside this issue april events 2 rv kitchen tips and recipes the country`s best easter egg hunts 3 4 traveling with the 4 tax man the mod man adds a backup cam crafty camper 6 a great family adventure westward ho have your children ever asked you how did people travel before cars and road well here`s an opportunity to give them the experience first hand wagons west in wyoming will be hitching up their covered wagons and heading through the remote areas of the bridgerteton national forest on the northeastern edge of jackson hole travelers can ride drive or saddle up and ride alongside they`ll get you to camp early enough to hike or relax before they fill yer gut with a hearty meal cooked on an open flame when its time to call it a night you have your choice of accommodations sleep in the wagon or a two person tent for more information go to www.wagonswestwyo.com or contact lynn madsen at 800 447-4711 8 ask the expert 8

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page 2 fulltime families in every issue family adventures 1 letter from the editor 1 monthly events calendar 2 close to the counters rv kitchen recipes and tips 3 tales from the bunkhouse by the coast to coast trips 5 great travel essentials 5 the mod man modifications to simplify your life 6 the crafty camper 8 ask the expert 8 hidden gems campground reviews 9 best finds product reviews 9 where do i put this storage solutions and organizing tips 9 what`s coming up 10 want to contribute there`s always room just email info@fulltimefamilies.com with your ideas spring is nature s way of saying let s party ~robin williams heads up for may events kentucky derby mothers day figawi sailing race cinco de mayo have an event you would like included email us at info fulltime families.com detail about these events available at our online calendar april 2010 march 27th april april 4th april 5th april 9th april 12th 18th april 16th 18th april 17th 18th april 19th april 22nd national cherry blossom festival washington d.c easter sunday opening day at miller park milwaukee wi artic man ski and sno go classic summit lake alaska spring back to vail vail colorado coachella music fest indio california earth day global service events global 114th boston marathon boston ma the little 500 bloomington indiana april 23rd may 2nd new orleans jazz and heritage fest nola april 24th may1 kentucky derby louisville kentucky

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volume 1 issue 1 page 3 close to the counters surviving cooking in a 20 sq ft rv kitchen transitioning to life in a 31ft class c motor home requires a lot of compromise and a healthy dose of learning about what constitutes a need versus a want that`s a challenging enough task for most people personally but throw in trying to accommodate the varying viewpoints of kids teens as well as mom dad and you can imagine the marathon negotiations that can result except when it comes to the kitchen since for better or worse the kitchen usually remains under the absolute authority of mom ­ you only have to negotiate with yourself but you will have to decide just how many wooden spoons you really need and you probably won`t have room for both of your crock pots or the fancy fluted cake pan that you use once every couple of years but don`t forget that you are expected to be able to create meals just like at home but with a heck of a lot less room and fewer cooking gadgets multi-use appliances become your best friend ­ and if they are collapsible or unbreakable you may find yourself dreaming about them i believe it is possible to cook healthy most of the time meals that your family will want to eat in the typical rv galley the challenge is to find recipes that a don`t need more mixing bowls or cooking gadgets than you have in the whole rv and b don`t require ingredients that you have to buy in a specialty grocery store whole wheat cake flour anyone so that`s the goal of this column ­ to share shortcuts recipes and unexpected gizmo finds that will make life easier in the kitchen this month i`ve been exploring different uses for the resealable plastic bag the ultimate in easy cleanup using plastic bags once in a while can be a fun break for everyone below are a couple of recipes to get you started quick easy fudge overs put a pot of water on to heat to boiling ­ depending on how many omelets you are cooking this can be a medium saucepan or a large stockpot a medium saucepan will cook 2 omelets a large pot will generally have enough water and room for 68 omelets nothing says you can`t put your saucepan or stockpot on the outdoor grill to boil the water if the weather is cooperating crack 2 eggs large or extralarge into each sandwich-sized ziploc bag not more than 2 smoosh shake to combine them each person adds whatever extra ingredients they want to their bag and continues to mix it up make sure to get as much air out of the bag and zip it up you don`t have to get every last molecule but if a lot of air is left in the bag the possibility exists that it may burst while boiling place the bags into rolling boiling water for approximately 1012 minutes using tongs remove the bags from the boiling water and place on plate cut open the bags watch for steam and the omelet will roll out easily for a pdf file with more resealable plastic bag recipes just send an email to me at the address listed below and i`ll forward it on to you pam her husband mike and teenage daughter sarah recently made the move to full-time living in an rv while exploring the united states and canada they are currently working their way across the southwestern states of arizona nevada and southern california you can contact her at rvkitchen@fulltimefamilies.com prep time 20 minutes ingredients delicious and easy ziplock omelets lets everyone be their own chef 3 oz package of cream cheese 2 to 2-1/2 cups of powdered sugar keep to the lesser amount if you are in a dry climate ­ more if it is humid 1/2 cup of cocoa 3 tablespoons of softened butter 2 resealable storage bags ­ 1 quart size 1 gallon size want a free subscription to fulltime families we are offering the first 100 respondents a free six month subscription go to fulltime families.com for more information hurry while supplies last preparation place all ingredients in the quart ziploc-type bag close and put it inside the gallon zip lock bag alternatively you can use 2 gallon size bags ­ we just found it a bit unwieldy with 2 large bags give everyone a turn at squishing the bags to mix mix until smooth ­ about 10-15 minutes if you want to add nuts or chocolate chips now is the time to add them squeeze mixture into an 8 or 9 inch square pan and spread to desired thickness putting it in the refrigerator will harden it up more quickly enjoy ziploc omelets prep time 15-20 minutes this is a fun way to get the kids involved in putting breakfast together preparation put out a variety of ingredients in bowls such as cheeses ham onion mushrooms salsa ­ whatever your family might like in their omelet this is a great way to use up various left-

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page 4 fulltime families the country s best easter egg hunts need a change of scenery this spring then practice your easter egg hunting skills by hunting down a great campground near one of the best easter egg hunts in america gather up the kiddies and prepare for a truly unique and funfilled holiday vacation the great metrozoo egg safari when easter weekend where miami how much free with regular admission 15.95 for adults and $11.95 for children ages three to twelve children under two get in free kids 12 and under are advised to bring a big basket to one of metrozoo`s many egg hunts held april 11th and 12th they can also look forward to a bouncy castle face painting peter cottontail and of course the resident animals suggested campground larry penny thompson campground 12451 sw 184th st miami fl 33177 305 232-1049 biltmore estate enchanted easter when easter sunday where asheville north carolina how much tbd register for one of the three giant egg hunts two hours in advance so you can fully absorb the day`s fun which will include magic shows and the breathtaking backdrop 250room biltmore mansion and the blue ridge mountains suggested campground wilsons rv park 225 amboy rd asheville nc 28806 828 254-4676 colorado`s largest egg hunt when easter sunday where copper mountain ski resort how much no lift ticket required throughout the mountain and the village are 50,000 eggs waiting to be discovered by tots and adults alike the big kid`s hunt designed for ages 13 and up is the highlight of the event because both preteens and their parents can white house easter egg roll when easter monday where washington dc how much free see details below well it`s not an egg hunt but it is the most famous egg roll in the nation and deserves a notable mention here the white house is no longer accepting entries for the 2010 white house easter egg roll online lottery but this may be something to keep in mind for next year snoop around for eggs while on skis the egg hunts in the village are aimed for the younger hunters what makes these eggs so extra-special many can be redeemed for prizes like free lift tickets and season passes but there`s more than just egg hunts the sunstation stage will feature live music too suggested campground tiger run resort 85 tiger run road breckenridge co 80424 970 453-9690 president rutherford b hayes began the tradition on the white house lawn and ever since families have gathered at the capitol for the egg roll traveling with the tax man with economic times tough the benefits of owning a rv continue to increase with federal economic credit and stimulus packages as well as tax deductions environmentally friendly solutions such as solar panels are rewarded with tax credits rv loans can qualify as tax deductions as long as the rv can pass as a dwelling unit a dwelling unit is defined as having basic sleeping cooking and toilet facilities pop-up campers that have a portable stove and port-o-potty would technically qualify the rv must be used as security for the loan as such the loan becomes deductible as a second home mortgage interest for new rv owners a provision in the stimulus bill offers a deduction for sales or excise taxes on the first $49,500 of any new rv or motor home purchase the solar powered tax credit can cut 30 off the purchase price of equipment for solar powered rv installation not to mention the savings cost of no longer needing a generator rvs qualify as a second home and are thus eligible for the same solar power tax credits as a traditional residence always consult a tax adviser financial expert or accountant to ensure your eligibility,

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volume 1 issue 1 page 5 meet the coast to coast trips our teen contributors we are the coast to coast trips 14 year old triplets on the adventure of a lifetime we are going to chronicle our adventures and share some of them along the way join us as we learn live grow during our travels we will tell you about great places to eat sites to explore even some out of the way places you just won t be able to resist but first let`s start with an introduction gary michael the oldest by 1 minute i m a music fanatic who loves to play piano and guitar my sisters and i formed a band and have played some small gigs some of my favorite things to do while traveling are meeting new people exploring new places and of course trying new foods three things i would like to do in the coming year are tour the smithsonian see some good concerts and visit all 50 states rebecca i am very adventurous and love full-timing i love reading drawing cooking writing and animals some of the top things i would like to do while traveling are meet someone famous take a cruise to hawaii take drawing lessons from an illustrator and cooking classes at a culinary school kimberly i m a photo-taking nut who loves bike riding swimming playing music writing reading and making new friends some of my favorite things about full-timing are hanging out with amazing people being able to go anywhere at a moment s notice and spending time with my family it would be awesome to visit all 50 states three things i would really like to do while traveling are meeting all of my pen-pals learning to surf and being in new york times square on new year s eve we can t wait to see what tomorrow brings we hope you join us gary michael rebecca and kimberly the coast to coast trips provide a teen perspective on living on the road fulltime have a question or comment email them at trips@fulltimefamilies com this is a great place to advertise your teen must haves on the road the coast to coast trips came up with a list of these greatteen tools ipod just in case you re not into the music your parents are listening to digital camera-you never know when you will see that perfect shot to add to your photo albums nintendo ds games are always fun for long drives you can also use them to picto chat with siblings netbook/laptop record your travels connect with friends check your email or facebook to connect while driving look into getting an air card from your wireless provider portable dvd player make use of the redbox movies rent in one state and return in another books/kindle store hundreds of books electronically and save all that space and weight a sirius/xm radio we love listening to the old radio shows multiple genres of music catching up on the news rv service or product send your ad request to hunt and peck by the light of the moon looking for a twist on the traditional easter egg hunt that both kids and adults will enjoy wait until the sun goes down and hunt with your flashlight supplies jumbo plastic eggs candy treats reflective tape flashlights and batteries 4 1 fill the eggs with candy and treats and then tape them shut at the seam with reflective tape this will help keep the eggs closed and the bugs out choose a large field area and fling at will arm the hunters with flashlights and set them off on the hunt sit back and watch the fun for an added challenge tape the eggs to trees and other places with the reflective tape info fulltimefamilies com 2 3.

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page 6 fulltime families the mod man installing a back up camera system on your trailer one of the most challenging aspects of driving a travel trailer or 5th wheel is backing up a camera system comes in handy for day-to-day towing driving backing up into your campsite or even just seeing where other vehicles are on the road with you with a camera on your tow vehicle you can now hook up to your travel trailer or 5th wheel without guidance from another person i personally know this has saved my marriage on numerous occasions this article will detail how to pick a system build a camera box mount the monitor into your tow vehicle mount two cameras one on the tow vehicle and one on the trailer connect the cameras and create a toggle switch to activate each camera when choosing a camera system there are many options to consider such as night vision monitor zooming widescreen color camera display and foot marker lines some high-end radios dvd gps combination head units come with camera outputs if you already have this equipment there is no need to purchase a monitor because the camera will interface directly with this setup i would also suggest that if you plan on purchasing this type of integrated system you may want to have a dealer install this product in your tow vehicle as it can get very involved then come back to this article to install the cameras yourself later for those who are interested in the basic setup ­ here`s how it`s done there are two other kinds of monitors on the market today one is a stand-alone monitor that can mount to your dashboard by velcro two sided tape or screws the other style monitor hangs from the existing rear view mirror in your tow vehicle i recommend the stand-alone because it allows for more placement options not all camera units are created equal i do not recommend the wireless cameras due to the clarity and signal loss you will encounter from the rear of your tow vehicle to the cab where the monitor is installed i have also found that the license plate cameras have a tendency to capture moisture and yield poor video quality i suggest using a name brand product such as pyle audiovox or sanyo these systems generally come with the monitor cutting tool for the camera mount and one camera although they do sell cameras that are already installed in sealed boxes this article details how to build your own enclosure for added piece of mind all of these items can be purchased from your local radio shack or equivalent store supplies wire cutters butt connector crimpers philip head screw driver 50 ft of 18 gauge power wire 2 2 position 12 volt switches only one needed if not installing second camera butt connectors blue in color butt connector rings blue in color self taping screws bolts and wing nuts optional see step 3 under preparing the cameras washers electrical tape wire ties electric or cordless drill drill cut out tool size varies depending on camera some of them come with the tool when you purchase the camera 1 composite video splitter not needed if only installing 1 camera 2 composite video to video extenders female to female only 1 needed if installing 1 camera 1 50 ft composite video cable yellow plug 2 project enclosure boxes 6x4x2 only one needed if not installing second camera 4 small l brackets only two needed if not installing second camera clear calking the first thing to remember before installing this system is that it is not difficult there are a lot of parts involved but they all plug together and no real modification is needed to your trailer or tow vehicle in these instructions assume you are installing 2 cameras preparing the cameras 1 take the 2 project boxes and cut a hole with your drill through center of the box cut both the front cover and the back of the box for perfect alignment keep the cover on the box while drilling through both sides 2 insert the camera into cover of the project box through the hole tighten the camera holding screw that was supplied with the camera so the camera is secured in the box feed the camera wires through the back of the box and add some caulking to the edges of the cover for the project box this will help keep moisture out put most diesel pushers and class c motor homes come with these handy gadgets so why should 5th wheeler and travel trailer owners have to sacrifice this convenience now you don t installation is not difficult and should only take about three hours from start to finish install some eyes in the back of your head for greater piece of mind.

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volume 1 issue 1 page 7 camera installation continued the cover on the box and tighten the screws down repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second camera 3 using the l brackets mount them with 1 screw on each side of the project boxes this will provide an up and down swivel motion used to aim your camera you can substitute screws with wing nuts and bolts for this part so you can easily tighten or loosen the brackets on the side of the boxes for ease of adjustment trailer camera wiring 1 from the back of the trailer run the single 18 gauge power wire to the trailer battery run the 50 component cable at the same time but this wire will need to run to the front of the trailer find a good spot to hide the wires attaching to the under frame with wire ties stay away from the trailer brake wires so you do not interfere with their use by accidently disconnecting or cutting them 2 crimp on a ring butt connector to the wire on the end near the battery but do not connect to the battery yet 3 run the ground wire from the camera to the frame of the trailer try not to extend this ground if you can a better ground is a shorter ground crimp on a ring butt connector to the ground wire use self-tapping screws and a washer to connect the ground to the frame drill a small pilot hole in the frame so that you can get more leverage on the screw 4 use one of the 2 position toggle switches and cut the power wire you ran to the switch the switch cannot be exposed to weather so install this in either the battery box or in the trailer just remember that both ends of the wire will be connected to the posts on the switch it doesn`t matter what wire connects to what post just as long as each of the two wires are on separate posts the switch will be used to turn the camera off when your trailer is parked you can leave it on all the time but it does draw minimum power from the battery if left in the on position mounting and connecting the camera to the trailer 1 now that all the wires are run connect the camera mount the camera on the trailer with self-tapping screws use the calking and calk the screw holes on the trailer 2 connect the composite video cable to the camera by plugging the male end of the cable to the female end of the camera video lead 3 connect the power wire to the camera using the blue butt connectors and then connect the ring butt connector to the battery on the trailer by using the screw from the battery terminal that holds the terminal down to the battery 4 go back to all of your butt connectors and use electrical tape to wrap the connectors this helps to keep moisture and dirt out of the connectors tow vehicle monitor wiring 1 mount the monitor in the tow vehicle using the provided hardware this would include velcro screws or two-sided tape 2 run the wires from the monitor to power and ground of the tow vehicle you will need to take the power wire and connect it to a switched power in the tow vehicle i suggest using the radio remote turn on feature or radio switched power on wire cut the wire and using the blue butt connector crimp the two wires together 3 locate a ground for the monitor and mount that by crimping it to the radio ground or to a ground directly on the vehicle chassis if you choose to mount on the chassis crimp on the end a ring butt connector using a small drill bit start a pilot hole and then using the self-tapping screw mount the ground wire 4 run the composite video cable from the monitor to the rear of the tow vehicle this will connect to where you mount the camera run the cable out of the vehicle via the firewall grommet and down the engine compartment then run the wire under the vehicle using wire ties to tack the wire in place again avoid the break lines and this time the fuel lines 5 connect the composite wire splitter to the composite video cable to the rear of the vehicle connect one of the composite video extenders to the splitter tow vehicle camera wiring 1 mount the camera on the tow vehicle i recommend mounting it on the license plate frame or on the bumper so it will be out of the way from the tailgate rear door tow vehicle camera power wiring 1 from inside the tow vehicle route an 18-gauge power wire from the power you choose on the radio to the rear of the vehicle where the camera is installed 2 using the 2-position switch connect the switch in between the power lead for the camera and the power cable that you are splicing into this will be used to turn the power off to the tow vehicle camera and will allow the video to pass to the monitor from the trailer 3 ground the camera on the tow vehicle to the chassis crimp the ground wire with a ring butt connector and mounting using the selftapping screws drill a pilot hole to make it easier to mount the ground connecting the camera s to the monitor 1 connect the composite video cable to the camera by plugging the male end of the cable to the female end of the composite video splitter 2 go back to all of your butt connectors and use electrical tape to wrap the connectors this helps to keep moisture and dirt out of the connectors using your new camera system you are now ready to connect your trailer and get video from the new camera using the camera in the tow vehicle back up using the camera and connect your trailer in your tow vehicle flip the toggle switch that turns off the vehicle camera you should now have a blank screen get out of the vehicle and connect your composite video cable to the extension cable on your tow vehicle turn on the power switch in the trailer to on in the vehicle the monitor should display the image from the rear of the trailer for trailer disconnection just reverse the procedure chris travaglino the mod man is also the fulltime families webmaster if you have any questions about this or other rv modifications send him an email at support@fulltimefamilies.com.

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page 8 fulltime families the crafty camper scrappy trails to you a great way to preserve your on the road adventures is with scrapbooks there are two main considerations to scrapbooking on the road space money and did i mention space although scrapbooking bags are available i suggest a black and red rubbermaid collapsible rolling storage cart it can be folded almost flat when not in use this is a great multipurpose gadget and works wonderful for my scrapbooking supply box i operate under the rule if it won t fit in the box i don t need it for scrapbooking the standard size scrapbook is 12 x12 which i found to be too expensive and bulky so i opted to work with regular size paper and a 3 ring binder to create my books to save money and space do you see a trend i do not develop all my pictures instead i transfer them to a flash drive when i m ready to scrapbook i just plug in the flash drive choose the pictures i want to use and print them out on my printer then i plug the flash drive into my digital picture frame and we can enjoy them all the time do you use your computer in scrapbooking i sure do i use the print shop program to create many of my pages and edit pictures i also my own stickers i print out the clipart place it on the double sided sticky foam pieces and i have a truly unique page the campground registration office is a great place to find attraction pamphlets adding portions of these to your scrapbook allows you to cut down on journaling and helps to incorporate great information into your book i use clear cellophane to make my pockets for these leaflets this way if you just slide the leaflet out of the pocket you can still see any picture or background through the cellophane sara thayer is also our campground reviewer sara her husband and daughter travel fulltime if you have any questions or other brilliant ideas you can contact her at cgreview@fulltimefamlies.com are you a crafty camper if so we d love to hear your tips on hobbies on the road send suggestions to info@fulltimefamilies.com check out the happy janssens touring the country powered by veggie oil check out their blog and see when the live lightly tour will be in your area when trouble shooting save time energy and expense by following tom s advice simple to hard ask the expert i ve got power but some things are not working yesterday everything in the rig worked fine unfortunately when we arrived at our next site not everything worked the rear heat pump was working fine but the front just clicked the next morning we didn`t have any hot water odd two failures at the same time unlikely so i looked at our incoming power and noticed we weren`t pulling power on both legs there are a few possibilities when power is only coming in on one leg a poor connection at the post ­ shows voltage but not enough copper to drive the load one leg is dead the transfer switch has a stuck contact a wire is loose somewhere within that leg there are no loads on that leg simple to hard i`m a firm believer in tackling the easiest problems first so i went out and checked the connection at the post the connections were clean no corrosion and the box felt tight ­ i.e the plug didn`t fall out so the post appears fine on the outside as does the post-end of the cable next i checked the connections inside the power bay a couple more plugs to verify and they were fine too suddenly a thought struck me ­ if it`s a stuck contact on the transfer switch maybe forcing it to select another source will free it up hmmm how can i get another power source the generator a.k.a genset with the heat pumps off i started up the genset after a few seconds the transfer switch flipped power to the genset in lieu of shore power after a couple minutes warmup time i turned on the heat pumps viola both worked perfectly i shut off both heat pumps and gave the genset a few minutes to cool then i shut down the genset and tried the heat pumps success not only were the heat pumps working again but our water heater was back in business on electric it was a good morning i hope this helps someone avoid what could be a costly service call for a simple fix our expert tom smythe is an ibm systems administrator who works and travels with his family full time on the road check out this and other articles at www.bizpost.com if you have a question for tom you can email him at expert@fulltimefamilies.com playing with fiber original crochet patterns custom crochet orders.

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volume 1 issue 1 page 9 storage solution pocket curtains by kimberly travaglino we need more space here`s some i`ve found sew pockets into your curtains this is a great way store little lightweight things that can easily get lost in my bedroom i sewed deep 8 inch pockets the entire width of the curtain this gave me some room for a magazines and a few other bedroom essentials pockets on the living room windows are perfect for the remote controls game controllers campground maps and all that check in information that clutters the counter tops they are also the perfect place for a stationary kit or outgoing mail just make sure not to overload any pockets you don`t want the curtain rod coming down or curtains breaking windows while you`re heading down the road pockets on the dining room window are great for a few workbooks markers crayons and some lightweight art supplies pockets can easily be made of remnants measure the width of your curtain for this example we will use a 14in width cut your fabric into 15 x 9 rectangles fold a 1/2 in hem two times on each side and sew all around so you have a finished edge your finished rectangle should now measure 14 x 8 fold the pocket in half to create a finger crease open the pocket and sew it to the curtain leaving the top open then sew a vertical line on the finger crease you created this will give you two pockets and added support you`re done did you know there is hidden storage space on your curtains kimberly travaglino tells you how to uncover this space and clear some clutter product review graco travel lite high chair after three kids and one more on the way i can safely say i am an expert on baby essentials and this is one of the most versatile must haves by far the graco travel lite high chair is a very sturdy completely collapsible baby seat that hooks onto the table although it is mostly marketed for dining out it is the only high chair i have ever owned for any of my kids and at any given time i`ve been known to have multiple chairs in the house in the car in the camper it fits on most campground picnic tables and i have never had a problem with it tipping or catching little fingers it allows your little on to really be part of the action its lightweight and vinyl so it cleans up fast the seat sells for $30 40 on the internet but i have seen them at places like big lots for $20 it weighs less than 8 lbs and will easily handle children up to 30lbs this is a great tool for families traveling with babies and toddlers free offer for a free 6 month subscription log on to fulltime families.com hidden gem calhoun ga koa campground review by sara thayer if your family ever finds its way to the calhoun ga area stay a while at the calhoun koa 2523 redbud rd n.e calhoun ga 30701 706629-7511 the owners aaron mary ann walkover have made this a great family stopover we stayed here during the month of february and the rates were $30 35 a night varies by season we do not usually spend this much on camping fees but this was worth it the calhoun koa offers free wi-fi worked well a nice pool playground petting zoo minigolf horse pony rides arcade room a fenced-in pet play yard clean showers laundry facilities and store your family can have a fun vacation here and never leave the campground during the spring summer and early fall seasons the extra amenities are open to the general public extra but reasonable fees apply its 64 miles away from russell cave national monument this nm is free so go learn about a part of our national heritage chattanooga tn is also a short drive away and has much to offer entertainment wise all in all i highly recommend the calhoun koa sara thayer ­ cgreview@fulltimefamilies.com calhoun koa 2523 redbud rd n.e calhoun ga 30701 706629-7511

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fulltime families home is where you park it fulltime families are the pioneers of the 21st century like our ancestors before us we head out into the unknown ­ leaving some comfort modern conveniences and lots of storage space behind us we are hammered by neigh-sayers bombarded with obstacles and forced to shed most of our earthly possessions and yet we still pack up the camper bus truck rv and go the road calls to us it lures us down every white line with promises of wide open spaces and adventure we feel passionate alive enthralled by the endless opportunities the places to see the people to meet unlike our retired counterparts we are unwilling to delay our departure to our golden years we must head out now with our gaggle of children in tow we feel they will not only benefit from these experiences but our family as a whole will be strengthened and we are right and so we pack up the lego s barbies and books and head across america this magazine is for you the driver the mechanic the rv tech the plumber the teacher the disaster volunteer the missionary the teens toddlers and tiniest members and of course the dreamers it is filled with ideas opinions and tips to help you make the most of every moment safe travels and see you down the road kimberly fulltime families have a question comment or story idea we`d love to hear from you send your comment to info@fulltimefamilies.com just like you we re mobile check us out on your phone at fulltimefamilies com what s coming up in may we`ve got more great stuff planned for our may issue articles include honoring mom`s on the road the coast to coast trips will offer some great advice to help you put together a great day for mom we are looking forward to the introduction of our brand new baby on board column our newest edition autumn garrod will be answering your most pressing questions about traveling with a bundle of joy if you have your own questions you can send them to her at babyonboard@fulltimefamilies.com month`s issue will feature a classifieds section to have your information included send an email to info@fulltimefamilies.com the trading post is coming have a service to advertise a camper to sell or are you looking to purchase one next

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