Paws For Love

It’s that time of year again! 😉

…You might be wondering, “what is she talking about?” 🤷‍♀️

If you remember, last year, for the month of December, I took the entire month off social media. It was LOVELY! So I decided, I’m going to do it again! Want to join me?

While this year has been our FAVORITE year of travel so far, it’s time for a much needed reset. Traveling full-time is an incredible gift that we don’t take for granted, but it also requires us to stay diligent on the things that matter most and that means recognizing when something needs to take a pause for a season.

During this “time off” social media, I will be resetting our home, preparing for 2024, and savoring this sweet season celebrating Jesus with our family! We’ll be tackling some projects we haven’t been able to get to in the hustle of this year, while also simply slowing down in every aspect (and more snuggles with our boys). ❤

After today, I’ll be deleting all social media apps from my phone and only checking two Facebook Groups I manage once every morning from my computer (for a few minutes at a time). I encourage you to join me, even if it’s just for a social media free weekend!

Merry Christmas friends and Happy New Year! “See you” in 2024! 🎄

📍Alpine, WY (one of our favorite spots we traveled to in 2023)

Happy 2️⃣nd Birthday to our sweetest little boy, Maverick! 🥳

This cutie is pure JOY and has the sweetest soul. Life is so much better with this little guy in it so we’re celebrating him all day with lots of belly rubs, playing with his bestie (Nash), going on long walks, and of course, doggie birthday cupcakes! 🥰😍

Mavy, we love you sooooo much! 💙🎉

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY TO BE A SERV AMBASSADOR FOR 2024!

If you are wondering if this opportunity to right for you, ask yourself these questions:

Do I love volunteering?
Do I love the RV community?
Am I an organized individual?
Do I have some time to give?
Do I feel energized by helping others?
Did you answer "yes" to those questions? Then this might be a good fit for you... but don't wait! APPLY NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!

Apply here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mpzeprx3

Ambassador interviews will be held Wednesday, 12/6 and Thursday, 12/7 through Microsoft Teams.

Completing an application is in no way a commitment on your end. Completing an application will just allow us to set up a time to get to know you, answer your questions, talk through what the seRV ambassador role looks like, expectations, and more.

If you have questions, please let us know in the comments below! ⤵️

Lippert

Happy Thanksgiving from our little travel family to yours! 🦃

We love you all and hope your bellies and hearts are full, no matter what your Thanksgiving table looks like this year! 🤎🍂

📷 Scott Adkins Photography
📍 Champions Run RV Resort, Ocala, FL

SAVE THIS POST IF YOUR PUP LOVES SHOPPING! 🛍️ ..or if you love shopping and want to bring your pup with you! 😉

We love bringing the boys with us everywhere we go! In fact, two of Nash’s favorite things are shopping and going out to eat. I’m not kidding, this boy loves to be wined and dined! LOL! 😆

Nash and I have done a lot of shopping over the years (these are some of my favorite photos of us shopping together when he was a puppy!). Our friends are always so surprised to find out he comes with me.

Good news! 📣 There are so many stores that are dog friendly, so I am including a list below for you to frequent with your well-behaved pup(s) while you’re at home or on the road:

Pet Stores: This is an obvious one — Petsmart, Petco, Pet Supplies Plus, Woof Gang Bakery, etc.
Home Depot
Lowe’s
Tractor Supply
Ace Hardware
Bass Pro Shop
Cabela’s
Marshalls
Home Goods/TJ Maxx
Nordstrom (Nash’s absolute favorite)
Michaels
Ann Taylor and LOFT
Sephora (Nash has fallen asleep waiting here before LOL!)
Anthropologie
Apple
Old Navy/Gap
Barnes and Noble
Pottery Barn
Restoration Hardware
Urban Outfitters
Warby Parker
…and if you love to shop locally like we do, TONS of local shops are dog-friendly, just call beforehand!

**All locations are subject to change, just give the store a call or ask before you walk in! Happy Shopping!!

Places We’ve Been and Loved: Glacier National Park // Montana

Glacier National Park is hands down, one of our favorite places on Earth. The beauty just takes your breath away. If you’ve been, you know. If you haven’t, book a trip and spend as much time as you can here. You’ll leave a changed person. 😍

We have gotten to visit Glacier twice in three years and I don’t take that for granted. This last summer, we spent 6 weeks in the area and hit every aspect of the park we wanted (but we still feel there’s more to explore). ⛰

Some of our favorite memories at Glacier: Hiking Avalanche Lake, paddle boarding Lake McDonald, the trek to Bowman Lake, and exploring Glacier with in Jeeps from !

Have you been to Glacier? What is your favorite (or top 3 since picking ONE is impossible) memory from your trip?

Oh Nash…. to know him, is to love him! 🥰

Nash doesn’t hold back - he lets you know how he’s feeling, when he’s feeling it. 😂

It’s wild to me that this boy has never said a single word to me, yet I feel like I know him so deeply.

He’s a simple boy who will not walk unless he chooses, is up for any social event any night of the week, won’t leave the water once he’s swimming, prefers golf cart rides as his main form of transportation, and will never pass a chance to go shopping and go out to eat. Yes, he loves to be wined and dined!

He’s stubborn, hilarious, he's our social butterfly! 🦋

And let’s be honest, it’s his world… we’re just living in it! 😂

📣 Have you been wanting to join the seRV family as an official seRV Ambassador? NOW is your chance! 📣

If you love volunteering, have a heart for the RV community, are organized, and have some time to give, this opportunity is for you!

The 2024 seRV Ambassador Application is LIVE! Apply here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mpzeprx3

All applications are due Tuesday, 11/28.

Ambassador interviews will be held Wednesday, 12/6 and Thursday, 12/7 through Microsoft Teams.

Completing an application is in no way a commitment on your end. Completing an application will just allow us to set up a time to get to know you, answer your questions, talk through what the seRV ambassador role looks like, expectations, and more.

We are so excited to grow our seRV Ambassador Family and reach more RVers in 2024!

If you have questions, please let us know in the comments below! ⤵️ Lippert

It’s our 3 YEAR Nomad Anniversary! 🌎

3 years ago TODAY, we left Nashville for one of our greatest life adventures as a family yet. 🗺️

I’ve tried to find words to fully express how I feel after 3 years of traveling full time in our RV, but it’s so hard! 🙃

Some days, I still can’t believe this is our life. Some days, I can’t believe Sean and I chose to take this leap. But God always knew this would be a part of our story. He had something really special in store for us in this season. ❤️

I’d never have thought we’d be the people to travel full time, especially in such a small space. But this season for us has been one FULL of personal growth, serving others, growing more in love with our amazing country and our freedom, meeting lifelong friends, deepening our “why’s”, focusing on building a more intentional life.

I can’t believe we get to live this life! And it’s only been 3 years! ☺️

…all when we thought this would only be a year. HAHA! 😂

We’ve traveled well over 40k miles, visited over 30 states in the RV, and made countless memories! I LOVE this lifestyle and I LOVE that we’ve continued to live so intentionally on the road. 🚌

Phew, all the feels today! ❤️ ❤️

I could say so much more, but I’ll leave you with a fun fact about the boys (because let’s be honest, that’s what everyone cares most about here LOL) — Nash has lived more than half his life in an RV. Maverick has lived his WHOLE life in an RV. Traveling with these two cuties has made this journey so much sweeter! 🥰 🐾

We've had a lot of people take our photo over the years in some epic places. Some photos turn out absolutely perfect and some… not so much. 🙃

Everyone always laughs when I show them this comparison and truthfully, it makes me giggle too.

Photo 1️⃣: A photo I took of Sean and the boys at University of Notre Dame in front of the Golden Dome.
Photo 2️⃣: A photo a sweet lady offered to take of us in front of the Dome… except the Dome is missing.

Biggest travel hack: invest in a tripod or travel with friends. 😂 You're welcome for the laugh and great advice!

📣 Have you been wanting to join the seRV family as an official seRV Ambassador? Now is your chance! 📣

If you love volunteering, have a heart for the RV community, are organized, and have some time to give, this opportunity is for you!

Starting TODAY, the seRV Ambassador Application is LIVE! Apply here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mpzeprx3

All applications are due Tuesday, 11/28.
Ambassador interviews will be held Wednesday, 12/6 and Thursday, 12/7 through Microsoft Teams.

Completing an application is in no way a commitment on your end. Completing an application will just allow us to set up a time to get to know you, answer your questions, talk through what the seRV ambassador role looks like, expectations, and more.
We are so excited to grow our seRV Ambassador Family and reach more RVers in 2024!

If you have questions, please let us know in the comments below! ⤵️ Lippert

3 weeks ago, we were kicking off what was one of the best weekends of our lives - the first ever seRV Volunteer Rally! ❤️ Sponsored by Lippert and Alliance RV!

I feel silly when I say this, but it's truly hard to find the words to describe what this weekend meant. Not only to us, but to the 50 volunteers that spent their weekend with us, and the nonprofits we seRVed in just a few days.

This weekend was the perfect combination of seRVing and socializing. People arrived as strangers on Thursday and left as friends planning their next camping trip together on Sunday. 🥰 But truly though, no one wanted to leave!

Here are some stats from this first rally!

❤ 6 non-profits seRVed
❤ 1,017 pounds of donations collected for Interfaith Emergency Services (food pantry, thrift store, and shower ministry)
❤ 145 cards made for hospitalized children and their families
❤ 381 total volunteer hours
..all with 50 people.

Never underestimate the power of just a few hours of volunteering! It adds up and makes a huge difference! 👏

Places We’ve Been and Loved: 30A 😍☀️⛱

When people ask us our favorite place in Florida, it's hands down 30A.

Now you may be asking yourself, "What is 30A????" 🤔

30A is short for "County Road 30A". It's a 24-mile stretch of the Florida Panhandle, situated between Panama City Beach and Destin with pristine beaches, gorgeous architecture, amazing restaurants, and soooo much character. Every time we're there, I tell Sean "my eyes are never bored!" 🤣 If you've heard of Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, Watercolor, Seaside, Grayton Beach, or Santa Rosa Beach, this is the area those amazing places are in!

The boys love strolling the streets with me and Nash loves stopping into our favorite restaurants. 😂

📍We stay at . While it's not bursting with amenities (there is a small pool, bathhouses, and laundry on-site), the location can't be beat. You're about 8 minutes to the water. 😍

Have you been to 30A? If not, where in Florida is your favorite place to visit?

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📍 Places We’ve Been and Loved: Tims Ford Lake // Wi******er, TN

This is hands down, one of our families FAVORITE places to go when we need to reset. It’s slow, it’s beautiful, and it’s TOTAL lake living and we’re a family that loves the lake! 🛶

This is where we did our “trial run” when we got our first RV (swipe to the last two photos for throwbacks!), so it’s also definitely nostalgic! 😍 We love paddle boarding here, the boys love swimming, and we adore the cute little neighborhood and marina. 💦

10/10 recommend a visit! 🙌🏼

Our Home 🏡

We love that our doesn’t “feel” like an RV to us! And it definitely doesn’t feel like a “man cave” as a toy hauler. It feels like a tiny apartment on wheels and we feel so comfortable and at home in it. 🥰 I love that too because while we’re comfortable, this beauty takes us to ever changing backyards.

When we were looking for a new RV last year, it was important for us to have an RV that didn’t require any renovations. We wanted an RV with a bright interior, lots of windows, space for the boys, and breathing room. We didn’t want to paint, we didn’t want to replace anything big. We wanted to purchase this RV and continue on our travel adventures. After all, isn’t that why we choose to live this lifestyle? Our friends say it so well — “We don’t live in an RV to work on our RV, we live in an RV for it to take us places.” 🙌🏼

There are so many amazing RVs out there, but we love this RV for our little family in this season! 💛

T-2 days until the fun begins at Champions Run Ocala RV Resort in Ocala, FL! 😍

This rally has been so fun to plan, but it's only going to get better this weekend when 55 volunteers join together to seRV 5 nonprofits in Ocala with their time, talents, and resources! The RV community just blows me away!!

Thank you Lippert and Alliance RV for sponsoring this amazing weekend! We couldn't have done this without you!

Lippert to Hold Inaugural seRV™ Volunteer Rally in Ocala, Florida | Lippert Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert™) is excited to announce the first ever seRV™ Volunteer Rally at Champions Run RV Resort in Ocala, FL, October 19th through the 22nd.

We couldn't have asked for a better time in April when we stayed at Verde Ranch RV Resort! We're so grateful to this team for being so intentional about our pups. From a doggie welcome bag at check in, to two beautiful dog parks, to thoughtful dog friendly activities. We can't wait to go back!!

Also, Nash and Mav lived there best life here! Look at how happy Nash is in this pool of balls! LOL!

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Favorite snapshots from some of our favorite seRV moments… so far! 📸

We’re gearing up for the FIRST EVER seRV Volunteer Rally this week - the fun starts on Thursday! SHOUTOUT to Lippert and Alliance RV for sponsoring this amazing weekend!

We’ve poured so much love and attention into this rally over the last 6 months and we can’t wait to spend the weekend with 55 amazing people, seRVing five amazing nonprofits here in the Ocala, FL area. ❤️

I never stop being amazed by the RV community — spending their time, money, and skills to seRV others. I love these people — truly selfless, legacy builders!

So here’s to making more favorite memories seRVing others this weekend! Can’t wait to share with you more next week! 🥰

Want to know one of Maverick’s favorite things to do?

Give hugs! 🤗

We'll tell him "hug" and tap on our shoulders and he will proudly wrap his little paws around our necks. He's our little snuggle bug and anytime he can show us affection, he will do it!

I remember worrying about what life would look like traveling with two Goldens, but I don't know why I ever worried... this little boy compliments our family so much! Nash loves him, we love him, and truly, I am so obsessed with our little family and our life on the road!

These boys look cute in the mountains ⛰ but they look just as cute at the beach!! 🏖

Actually, they look cute anywhere but hey, not the point! 😉

Did you hear the location announcement in our stories last week for the 2024 Lippert Getaway?! Join us October 1-5 in Gulf Shores, Alabama for a week of fun in the sun!!! ☀️ Tickets will be released soon and we'll be sure to share when those go live. Until then, mark your calendars to save the date!! 📆

Getaway Recap # 4️⃣

Summer and Nash's Book Signing!

Of all the things we did last week for the Lippert Getaway, this book signing was my favorite. 😍 Our friends daughter, Summer Sherer, wrote, illustrated, and self published her very first book all about Nash, called Nash's Adventures! Y'all it's SO GOOD!!! Summer did such an amazing job on every single page (I cried the first time I saw it). This book is something my mama heart will cherish forever and it's so amazing seeing so many other people love this book like we do. 🥰

Summer signed the books for everyone and Nash gave his "pawtograph". Mavy even gave his pawtograph on a few... because spoiler alert, he makes his appearance on the last page. 😉

Summer sold out of books, so if you haven't gotten one yet, they are on Amazon! You'll just need to meet up with us for a signed copy 😍 Here is the link to order your copy: https://a.co/d/0oGwfq3.

Summer, we are so proud of you!!! Thank you for working so hard and sharing your art with us and documenting Nash's Adventures!! 💚 I can't wait for your next book signing!!

Also huge shoutout to the talented Lily Nickerson for all these great photos!! We would have zero documentation from this busy afternoon if it wasn't for you! 😘

Getaway Recap # 3️⃣

An amazing day in Yellowstone with some of my favorite people! 🦬

Lippert rented busses to take us into Yellowstone and experience some of the most beautiful areas of the park together. for sure!

Here are some of my favorite moments from the day! 📸

Our little road warriors (now and when Mavy was little!) 🐶 🐶

Of all the views we get, seeing these cuties in the backseat is my favorite. 😍

People always ask if the boys travel well and the answer is yes! Nash gets to nap all day (his favorite thing lol) and Maverick loves looking out the window and seeing what we’re driving past. We stop often for the boys to have potty breaks and to stretch our legs and I wake up early to make sure we get a good walk in! While we’ve had some long days this week (today is day 4 of our cross country trip), we just love all being together.

Almost to Florida!! 😍 ☀️

Lippert Getaway Recap # 2️⃣

One of the most special things about the annual Lippert Getaway is getting to seRV with our Lippert family. ❤

This year, we got to seRV at TWO amazing locations and we had over 60 volunteers between the two events. 👏

A group of us went to Henrys Lake State Park and cleared a huge area filled with weeds and gravel so they could grass the area and use as a multi-purpose space. Another group helped at Beaver Creek Dispersed Camping area with the National Forest Service to clear camping areas and fire rings.

It was labor intensive and we may have been sore the next day, but it was so worth it. Giving back to the communities we travel to is what we stand for. seRVing these communities directly shows the heart of the RV community and it changes the way people see RVers and I think that's pretty cool!

Thank you to everyone who spent time seRVing with us last week!! 💪

Lippert Getaway Recap # 1️⃣

What an amazing week we had at the 3rd annual Lippert Getaway. Words truly can’t describe how much we love the RV community and how much we look forward to this week every year. We call it the "most social week of the year" and it ALWAYS delivers!

Lippert went above and beyond this year by hosting this Getaway just outside of West Yellowstone. We had amazing food, kayaked at Henrys Lake, ATVed through the mountains, and had tour busses take us into Yellowstone. 🦬

A week with some of our favorite people, in such a beautiful place! We couldn't ask for more! ⛰ Have you been to one (or more) of the Lippert Getaways before? What was your favorite part?

The most beautiful sunrise as we drove away from the Lippert Getaway this morning. 🌄 God’s perfect bookend to this season of our lives.

This was our last stop on our “Great Western Adventure” and we’re officially headed back east after almost 6 months.

While I am excited about all the amazing things coming up, I’d be lying if I said we weren’t leaving a part of our hearts between Montana and Wyoming.

I am super grateful for a wonderful season in our home on wheels and a great last week filled with so many people we love in such a beautiful place! I’ll be sharing our recap of the Getaway all week coming up. 😍

📍 Next stop ➡️ FLORIDA ☀️

Nash's FIRST Book Signing at the Lippert Getaway!
..is happening TOMORROW!

Join us at our site tomorrow between 3-4pm during the Campground Open House to purchase a Nash’s Adventure Book and get your book signed by Nash and the amazing author and illustrator, Summer Sherer! Books will be $15 but if you already have a book, bring it for signing! 😍

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! Nash and Maverick are looking forward to spending time with their Lippert Family!

THIS TIME NEXT WEEK, we will be surrounded by our Lippert family at the 3rd Annual Lippert Getaway in gorgeous Island Park, Idaho, near West Yellowstone! 🦬

We call this the best (and most social) weekend of the year! So... who is headed to west?! OR who is already there?! We can't wait to see you all and spend time ATVing, kayaking, and exploring one of the greatest National Parks TOGETHER!! ❤

This needs a permanent spot on our feed, because it's probably one of my favorite photos of these two cuties! 😍

📍 Grand Teton National Park

Can you believe it's September already?! Join us for our monthly seRV Volunteer Challenge -- wherever you are!

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Let's play a fun game of "I Spy", shall we? 🧐

Can anyone spot the cutest photobomber ever in this photo? 😂

As any RVer, we try to chase good weather, but that’s not always realistic. And we’ve been in the RV on some HOT days 🥵

We have 3 ACs in Valorie, which is a huge help, but on those days where you’re pushing 3 digits outside, you need to do anything you can to keep it cool inside.

Nash and Maverick don’t love being hot, so we gotta keep those boys comfy! 😉

Want to know our favorite thing we’ve added to our Alliance RV to beat the summer heat?

Lippert Solera Shades! 😎

These handy shades attach to our awnings and Sean use stakes to secure them to the ground.

These are a huge help to deflect sun and they create a really great space for privacy too! On days where it’s been really hot, our Solera Shades go out and we shut our back patio and it stays nice and cool in the RV! Easy peasy 😉

Highly recommend for any summer campers! Just be sure to roll those awnings in anytime you leave! 🙃

Hi Friends! 👋🏼 We’re the Conlons — Sean, Christina, Nash and Maverick.

In November 2020, we sold 90% of our things and hit the road to travel full-time and seRV (volunteer) in our RV.

We're originally from Indiana (yes, even the boys!) but have lived all over -- Indianapolis, San Diego, Denver, and Nashville. We've always loved traveling, but selling it all and living in an RV full-time took it to a whole new level for us.

In the last (almost) 3 years on the road, we have:

❤️ Traveled to 32 states (and counting!)
❤️ Expanded our family (Mav joined our crew January 2022)
❤️ Volunteered over 1,000 hours as a family with Lippert
❤️ Bought a new RV (We’re obsessed with our Alliance RV Valor 42v13)
❤️ Made countless memories and friends

If you would have told us a decade ago that we'd be living and traveling full-time in an RV, we never would have believed you. But we wouldn't trade this season of our lives for anything and we're so grateful we said YES when God called us on this adventure!

Hey Glacier 😍

Photos just don't do this National Park justice. If you've been, you know what I am talking about.

I always say I feel like it's the most commanding, most majestic, "doesn't feel real" kind of place. My eyes are never bored and I am reminded of God's glory at every turn. If something is this beautiful here on Earth, I can't wait to see what Heaven is like!!

We spent the week at West Glacier RV Park (Pursuit Glacier Park Collection) with our friends TravelingStephens soaking it all up. We rented Jeeps from Glacier Jeep Rentals and drove Going to the Sun Road with all the pups (they are dog-friendly and the best company!!), drove over to Many Glacier (wow!), paddleboarded on Lake McDonald, and were able to do some hikes that we highly recommend - Rocky Point, Avalanche Lake, and Trail of the Cedars.

Needless to say, Glacier Edition was EPIC.

So epic, we decided to stay in the area longer. I told you when we started this adventure not to be surprised if we didn't leave Montana. 😂 🙃

Glacier National Park