Camping food grocery checklist

The following will feed a family of three while camping. Nachos, beef stroganoff, breakfast burritos, tacos, fruit bowl, pancakes, French toast, and more...

Food planning—

- grilled cheese

- hard boiled eggs

- la croix 

- milk

- cucumber

- smoothie mix

- yogurt

- bread

- Mayo

- grilled chicken

- cooked turkey bacon 

- breakfast burritos

- eggs

- tortilla shells

- cheese

- watermelon 

- honey dew melon 

- beef stroganoff?

- pancakes 

- nacho chips

- salsa

- sour cream

- ground beef

- beer

- wine 

Van/Westfalia life checklist

I'm not a van-lifer. I'm not even a very good blogger, you'll notice my last post was... waaaaaaaaaay to long ago. However, I love the idea of blogging and the idea of van life (in theory). So for anyone who is actually going to make this a reality, I've created a quick checklist.

Getting a Van

• Buy a van
• Get the title and bill of sale
• Get the van checked out by a reputable mechanic
• Get the tires checked, rotated, and maybe even replaced
• Register/title transfer the vehicle within 30 days of the purchase
• Clean the van

Packing

Van Essentials

• Toilet
• Air compressor
• Hatchet
• Shovel
• RV Fire Extinguisher
• Emergency Kit
• First Aid
• Co2 Detector
• Jump starter
• Car charger
• Lantern
• Mattress topper
• Fridge
• Umbrella
• Windshield scrapper
• ID
• Ubbi trash can

Van Wishlist

• Solar
• Upholstery
• Lithium Battery
• Wifi / Cellular Range Extender
• Bose wireless sound
• Headlamp
• Battery bank
• Hammock
• GPS
• Bike rack
• Roof rack
• Ladder
• Spare tire holder
• GPS Tracker for the van

Van Safety

• Bear spray
• Safe

Bathroom Essentials

• Toothbrush
• Women's sanitary items
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Soap
• Razor
• Nail clippers
• Towels
• Tooth paste
• Hair dryer
• Bug spray
• Sun screen
• Ear cleaner
• Multivitamin
• Makeup

Baby/Kid's Stuff

• Diapers
• Milk
• Wet wipes
• Stroller
• Car seat
• Bottles/Sippy
• Jammies
• Nasal aspirator
• Thermometer
• Vitamin D
• Pants
• Hat
• Shirts

Clothing

• Walking shoes
• Detergent
• Organizer cubes
• Flip flops
• Swim suit
• Underwear
• Bra
• Rain jacket
• Sweater
• T-shirt
• Pants
• Belt
• Yoga pants
• Socks
• Hat
• Sun glasses
• Glasses
• Wallet
• Gloves

Work Essentials

• Laptop
• Computer bag
• Notebook
• Whiteboard
• Planner
• Pens
• Headphones
• Mouse
• Keyboard
• Phone
• Computer and electronic cables

Fun stuff 

• Playing Cards
• Camera
• Chinese checkers
• Camping chairs
• Fishing supplies
• Bikes
• Hammock

Food

• Coffee
• La Croix
• Beer
• Wine
• Grocery bags

Sleeping

• Bed sheets
• Pillows
• Blankets

Kitchen

• Fridge or cooler
• Cutting board
• Knives
• Bottle opener
• Coffee maker
• Strainer
• Utensils
• Plates
• Cups
• Cast iron pan

Momma stretchy trying to sleep

Stretchy the elephant
https://youtu.be/_2iXwQKTH1U

Get PAID to Move...

Apparently Maine and Tulsa are so desperate to bring in young people they will pay you to move there.

Did you hear about the fight for the new Amazon headquarters? Dozens of cities representatives across the USA sent Amazon weird gifts and videos to entice them to bring Amazon to their town. This is being touted as a smaller version of that. 

If you’re a “creative” and willing to give Tulsa a shot... they will give you $10,000, a free apartment downtown, and a coworking space. It comes with a few restrictions... but younger me probably would’ve been tempted.

In Maine, they’ll pay off young people’s student loans (over time) if you move there. 

Apparently, Newton, Iowa also has an incentive program but it’s for new home buyers and builders.

Have you heard of similar incentives from city planning committees?