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What's In Our Kids' Room

Ashley Longnecker / June 18, 2018

Okay friends! You’ve been asking so here it is. I’m showing you what’s in the kids’ room today. When we arrived in Knoxville I could not wait to pull everything out and reevaluate what we keep. The kids were a huge help in deciding what stays and what goes.

Let me be totally clear. We made sure the EVERYONE was involved in what we keept and what was donated. Nothing was tossed unless everyone agreed! That being said, you’ll soon see we don’t have many toys. Our kids love to read and draw so that occupies most of their free time. They also each have an iPad for school and games so they are not lacking anything.

Tiny Shiny Home Adventures - Season 1 Episode 3

Jonathan Longnecker / June 18, 2018

In the third episode of Tiny Shiny Home Adventures we visit Flagstaff Arizona, show our renovated Airstream dinette setup, talk about water filtration, and try to stop drinking soda.

McKinney Falls State Park

Ashley Longnecker / May 22, 2018

After a beautiful week at Mother Neff State Park we packed up and headed to McKinney Falls. If you’re visiting state parks in Texas, you NEED to buy a Texas State Park Pass! It’s saved us so much because without it you get charged a daily entrance fee per person! That adds up quickly! It’s more than paid for itself in just a few nights.

Tiny Shiny Home Adventures - Season 1 Episode 2

Jonathan Longnecker / May 21, 2018

In the second episode of Tiny Shiny Home Adventures we visit Sedona, Arizona, talk about our internet setup, and try to start exercising more.

My Kids Made Me Cry on Mother's Day

Ashley Longnecker / May 16, 2018

A few days ago my kids made me cry. Like, a lot. It started out like any other day. Snuggling in our warm bed, waking up when we feel like it. The kids sleeping in and not being rushed. 

I made my way out the door and walked down to the bath house and over to the dock to sort out emotions and feelings on this day. Being a mom is so rewarding, but also so emotional. Am I doing the best I can? Do they hate me? Am I encouraging them enough? What can I do better?