Spring 2025

 Hello First Day of Spring

Spring Cleaning Time!

Dust, Vaccuum - Sort and Organize. 

Rearrange ~ Change the Decor! 

A new season has begun! How many of you, actually perform the rituals of spring cleaning and redecorating??

It's good for the spirit and good for the soul to refresh your environment. Helps eliminate the clutter that has accumulated over the coldness of winter. Refresh your spirit of life when you see the first blooms of spring. 

I recommend starting with a moment of self-care. 

Pick up a new fragrance, fresh and floral. Treat yourself to something new.... 

Avon is having a Spring Beauty Refresh Sweepstakes, no purchase necessary to enter

 

Awesome selection of products! Just click here or click the image and enter your information. Good luck and I wish you well! You can't win if you don't enter...

or if you Just want to pick up a new fragrance, 

I recommend the classics

There are some great sales HERE

Looking for some new kitchen aids? Love Tupperware ~ Easter accessories and Beautiful spring colors on some ole classics! Great deals and super savings going on now! Host a party with Jessi and get some amazing freebies! Or if you just want to order, let her know Melinda sent you and she'll add your order to my party! 

New Decor for the house and beautiful Easter accessories on your list? 

I love the carrots 

Simple elegance to compliment your table !  Follow the link to find more great Easter baskets and bunnies. Just click the images or click here. 

Looking for something more spiritual and uplifting ~ This is one of my favorite shoppes to visit. Bibles, Books, Cards, Kitchen accessories and Home Decor ~ 

I love the Day Spring collections. There are even free Ecards to send to your friends and family. 

Check out the new spring line up featuring SNOOPY and the gang

God is amazing! 

The gift of Jesus renews our spirits every spring at Easter as we remember the sacrifice He made for us. 

I can only imagine how beautiful Heaven must be! Spring is just a reminder to us all. 

Looking for a new image for the wall ?

Stop by our very own gallery, with unique photos taken by our own Tim O'Hara

@Timbers Photography

Images from around the Pacific Northwest in Washington state and the Lower region of British Columbia - Canada. Original prints you won't find anywhere else!!

Let's not forget our fur babies this spring.  Perhaps a new toy or treat? 

I recommend taking the pet quiz and see the recommendations offered by Paw Tree ~ 

Take the Quiz here

Grab onto the great discount on your first order now! Savings like this won't last long.

So many opportunities to brighten up your spring! Remember to de clutter, for every new thing you bring in, find one old thing you no longer need 

It's either - Garbage, Recycle, Good will, or Yard Sale ~ 

Lighten up your life, refresh your spirit, and say Hello to the first day of Spring!! 

Blessed by God

Spring has arrived @ the Bright Side of the Barn

Thanks for Stopping by

Until next Time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.

My Life Long Dream ~ A Reality

 

I was curious...

According to Yahoo Finance, the number of American van lifers has increased by 63% over the last couple of years, going from 1.9 million in 2020, to 3.1 million in 2022.

.... So I'm not crazy.

How many full time RVers' ? Currently, there are about a million full-time RVers in the States.

... I'm really not crazy.

Demographics of Full-time RVers: 13 Facts You Should …

According to the census, 57% of respondents who liked RVing are over the age of 65 years old. Of this 57% of respondents, nearly half of them travel or live in their RV full-time. More specifically, 48% of the 65+ RVers live in their RV full-time. …

.... Seriously, this is something I've wanted/dreamed of doing since I was very very young.

Seriously, it's what I have always dreamed of as 'my dream home'. The adventures I took as a child with my Winnebago ~ the dream of pulling my horse trailer and traveling....

I got pregnant young, so I did the right thing and settled into being a mom. I was there for my kids growing up, I was there to help them when the grandkids were babies. I'm 60 now, it's my time right?

I'm disabled, on Social Security, so I have a little bit of a monthly income. I work with several independent sales companies, I mystery shop, and I am a bit of an Evangelist when it comes to my spirituality. {I would love to preach at Revivals!} All things I can do while driving down the road so to speak.

I just need to find a GOOD RV. Not too big, as I need to be able to park and get in and out of a variety of places.

I've done the travel trailers.. A 30', a 25', a 40' 5th wheel.

I've done class C - 22' that was very old. But I did love my Lucky leprechaun!

I have even lived in a Brand new mobile home. {Currently staying in one that has the exact same floor plan as mine !} God is great!!

I would love to find a 22 - 26' Class C

to call my final RETIREMENT HOME.

I'm not crazy.

Millions of people are living my dream. I pray one day soon, I will be too. When we sold the house it was supposed to land us in a truck and trailer. But ... there wasn't quite enough money for both.

Which is how I ended up living in the truck for 9 months. Then winter hit, Tim ended up in the hospital, and friends rescued me when temps got down to 27 degrees.

That's how I ended up in another BRAND NEW mobile home that is the exact same floor plan as the one I sold. Only this one is in a 55+ community and has a few upgrades from mine.. God is amazing!

I don't know what God has planned for me, I'm hoping to find answers before the end of May. I would love the miracle to be able to buy my RV... But that blessing is up to God. I guess we shall see..... He knows my heart, I'm sure He has a plan.

I just know, I'm not crazy!!

Blessed by God

Life's a journey @ the Bright side of the Barn

Thanks for Stopping by

Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.