Road School Moms

Romans 13:5-6 says… Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience. This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. In tonight's show, Mary Beth and Kimberly are joined with CPA and Roadschool Mom, Leah Johnson (www.leahjohnsoncpa.com) The Roadschool Moms bring on the expert to talk about taxes and how to tackle them for 2016. The deadline will be here sooner than you think so press 'Play' to join Kimberly and Mary Beth as they dish on this subject we all have to face at least once a year. But first, the Roadschool Moms deliver a quick and breezy PSA to help traveling families come up with a Storm Emergency Plan and reference the tips on MB's 20 Best RV Tips for Severe Weather: http://www.diaryofaroadmom.com/best-rv-tips-severe-weather/

The Roadschool Moms bring on the new year with a sentiment from Margie Lundy, another roadschool mom who shares her thoughts on handing it all over to God. Press 'Play' and join Kimberly and Mary Beth as they talk talk about His eternal work that is greater than your daily grind.

In 2016, Kimberly Travaglino and Mary Beth Goff will embark on a brand new adventure.  How do two Roadschool Moms who are already full-time travelers embark on a new journey?  We're so glad you asked!  This year, KT and MB will hand the show over to God.  In true, "Jesus, Take the Wheel" fashion, each week the show will explore more challenging, deeper, more meaningful topics through a faith based lens, hoping to provide the support and ministry the Roadschool community needs.  Click play and learn more about what this year on Roadschool Moms will look like.

Heres's the Roadschool Moms Top Ten Gifts for Full-Time RVing Families 1.  A National Park Pass No matter what kind of traveler you are, visiting our National Park System is a real treasure. From the Jr. Ranger programs to the on-site historical resources, there are too many benefits to list all! A national park pass will be a gift that an RV family will treasure all year long. 2.  Prepaid Gas Card The best laid plans can go awry. A prepaid gas card is always a good safety net to have handy in the RV or tow vehicle in case of emergencies. It just might be the link to saving the day in the life of your favorite RV family. 3. Gift Cards for Books/eBooks There are many out there to choose from. One of our favorites is an Amazon gift card because it is so versatile.  Use it to purchase books or ebooks to such as KT's "How to Hit the Road" or the all new Journey Journal. 4.  Custom Family Map for the RV This is a great reflection of an RV family's life on the road. It's a great place to record your travels and see your progress.  You can find a beautiful custom map at the Bush Creative Etsy Shop. 5.  GPS A GPS is another gift that can be used by the whole family. Not only is it a great tool for the dashboard of the RV but if it's handheld, it can be used for geo caching adventures. 6.  Magformers Even though everyone in the RV family has pared down their possessions over time, kids are kids! And kids love toys. You can check out the FtF Toy of the Year for past years for more suggestions but know that one of our all time favorites are MAGFORMERS! They are great for kiddos of all ages and just as good for boys as girls. We're excited to let the cat out of the bag soon with the 2015 FtF Toy of the Year. 7.  Laundry Pack A collection of essentials for laundry-on-the-road is always a welcome gift! Put together a mesh bag or other space saving container with a few rolls of quarters, Purell laundry sheets or other hypo-allergenic products and a box of Shout color catchers and you have the perfect solution to the laundry dilemma on someone's list for later. Even RV families with laundry facilities on board their rig can use the services of the laundromat every once in a while. 8.  Craft Supplies A small crate or other container of craft supplies is another welcome gift aboard the RV. Roadschoolers love arts and crafts! They are always looking for new outlets for expressing themselves so put together some of your favorite supplies and give the gift of creativity this holiday season. (chalk pastels, water colors, beads, gems, let your imagination be your guide) 9.  Inflatable globes/planets Because space is at a premium, some things are better as inflatables. Globes fall right into that category. There's nothing like a visual presentation of the country or the world we live in. However, it's not something that is easily stored. An inflatable globe is a great roadschool tool! 10.  Reciprocal Nationwide Museum/Science Center/Zoo/Aqarium Memberships Of all the gifts on the list reciprocal memberships such as these really can't be beat! This gift is the gift of many experiences and memories that last a lifetime. Let's talk a little bit about some of our absolute favorite gifts from the Roadschool Moms. These are gifts that can't be bought. These are gifts that can't be matched. These are gifts from the heart. This year, consider giving gifts of 1.  Time, it doesn't have to be a ginormous time commitment.

It's hard to make room in the limited space of an RV for decorations that are only used for a few weeks out of the year. Yet, the holiday season is special for many fulltime families that travel in an RV. How in the world do we decorate our mobile lifestyle effectively? The Roadschool Moms' team gives you their 5 fast & furious tips to decorating your RV for the holidays: 1) Wrap existing pictures, frames or existing fixtures Modify items in the RV that are already in place by adding holiday accents to make it more festive. A box of red velvet bows can be secured on cabinet doors or to the side of lighted sconces on the wall. Another great tip is to wrap any pictures or items on the wall in Christmas paper and add a bow. It immediately dresses up the inside of the RV! 2) Consider a real tree outside your current location Many RVers find a way to incorporate a Christmas tree inside the camper. This year, when you arrive at the spot you will be for this merry day, scope out resources for a live Christmas tree. Some locations may be close enough to seek out a Christmas tree farm to cut your own. This can lead to a new family tradition! The tree doesn't have to be large nor the ornaments boughten to make it special. Let the kids create ornaments from crafts paper and supplies to make it their very own. What to do with the tree when Christmas is over? If the campground is open to it, spread peanut butter on the tips of the branches and spinkle nuts, fruits or bird seed on it to help out feather friends to enjoy long after your gone. 3) Visit the local Goodwill or thrift shops If keeping decorations year round is just not an option. Make yourself a Christmas decorating budget and make a day of it with the kiddos. Stop at the local Goodwill and see who can gather up the most decor for the least amount of moolah! When you're finished with the season, you won't feel bad about donating it right back to the organization it came from. 4) Blow ups! Just like other fold it, pack it, and store it items that RVers love, invest in 1 or 2 family favorite themed blow up decorations. This way no matter where you are in the world, you'll have something that is dear to your family's holiday heart during this time of year. A blow up doesn't take up much room in the off season and it looks super cute as a Christmas decoration 5) Leave it to the kids! Christmas is a lot about the kiddos so why not leave it up to them to decorate the inside and outside of your living space? Paper chains, strings of popcorn, handmade ornaments and pictures that decorate the RV will make it a cozy Christmas that will be all their very own.

If you love the Instant Pot, then don't wait another minute to click play on this show!  Laura Pazzaglia of Hip Pressure Cooking joins Kimberly and Mary Beth in this special episode.  Tips for maximizing your Instant Pot abound and Laura also shares her 3 zone cooking advice! This show comes with it's own free Thanksgiving Instant Pot Recipe Book from the Roadschool Moms: www.fulltimefamilies.com/instantpot

Ahh Fall! What a great time for roadschooling! From leaf portraits to finger print fall trees. From delicious fall treats to hearty fall recipes. In this episode, the Roadschool Moms talk all things fall and share their favorite autumn adventures. Check out the special Pinterest board that accompanies this episode: https://www.pinterest.com/roadschoolmoms/roadschool-moms-all-things-fall/

While us Roadschool Moms are used to traveling without incorporating any air travel, our World Schooling counterparts are definitely "jet setters". Tonight's guest, Christine Pitaken, traveled more than 13,000 miles, from Kimberley, British Columbia, to the Himalayas without a plane. Instead, she took a film crew! Christine, husband Bruce, and their two boys are the stars of TLCs Reality hit, Big Crazy Family Adventure! Listen in to hear all about their amazing journey and their plans for the future.

It's human nature to compare ourselves to other Roadschool Moms, but it's really a useless waste of time. As we mentioned in a previous show.. "don't compare your insides to someone else's outsides". Ok, so maybe it's not proper grammar, but you get the point. On this episode, Mary Beth and Kimberly are joined by Heather Creekmore, blogger at ComparedtoWho.com to dissect some common misconceptions about homeschool moms, and to give you the pep talk you need to be the best version of YOU!

Navigating the sea of the internet for just the right online educational tool for your Roadschooler can be difficult. In this episode, Kimberly and Mary Beth chat with fellow podcaster, John Wilkerson from thewiredhomeschool.com and discuss the best apps and programs for roadschoolers of all ages.

Do you sometimes get fed up with all the baloney. You know roadschooling isn't all self led science experiments and copying early impressionists paintings at the Guggenhiem. Some days it's lucky charms all over the floor and 5 hours spent on a single worksheet. In this episode, Mary Beth and Kimberly team up with fellow UHRN podcasters, Kendra and Fletch from HomeschoolingIRL and expose the crumbs under the couch, dealing with special needs, multi ages and all the other challenges that being your child's primary educator brings with it.

Think taking your family on an extended trip around the world is out of reach?  Well think again, because as you read this, thousands of families are on amazing journeys.  Families just like yours!  On this episode, Mary Beth and Kimberly (full time rving moms) are joined by Paul and Becky (full time rving parents) and fellow podcasters at NomadTogether.   Click the play button and learn how to transition to your own amazing adventure!

If you didn't have the opportunity to join us, or if you'd like to relive the rally, then click play on this podcast to hear all about the amazing and fun things we did at this year's Not Back To School Roadschool Rally. From the S'mores Gash Bord Meet and Greet, Mathletes Sundae Challenge to the RV Olympics, the Kids Entrepreneur Expo, the 80s prom and so much more - hear all about the event of the fall and how you can attend a future event!

Our job as parents is to prepare our children to be assets to the world, to be strong in character and to provide an parenting example that they can follow. But how exactly do we do that?  Every week, Jay Forte shares his insight at Get Kids Ready for Life, a meaningful and educational podcast. This week, Jay joins us to discuss specifically, the things we can do to get our Roadschoolers ready for life.  If you're confused about this parenting thing, you're not alone.  Press play and learn how you can get your kids ready for life.

Are you in a "state of confusion" regarding the best domicile for your Roadschool?  Do you know what factors you should be considering when making this decision?  What states have no income tax, great homeschool freedoms and easy vehicle registration? Get the skinny on what states are most conducive for full-time rving families in this 15 minute mini-show. This show was produced by Forge Fire Media.