trailer park living – Random SAHM Thoughts

Wishing My Childhood for My Kids – Nostalgia

There is a sense of the 1980’s in my trailer park. No sidewalks, kneepads, or helmets, and plenty of kids running around with no obvious supervision. Yes, my trailer park fits some of the negative stereotypes you may immediately think of, but I’ll defend it every time because it’s a hellofa lot better than theContinue reading “Wishing My Childhood for My Kids – Nostalgia”

Tin Nail-up Ceiling Tiles as a Kitchen Backsplash – did it myself

I’ve been living in my 30+ year old mobile home over a year now with a shit-ton of renovations in process or still needing to be started… the life of a do-it-yourselfer. This is not a DIY blog, a million of those exist (I follow those with admiration and envy). This is a random stayContinue reading “Tin Nail-up Ceiling Tiles as a Kitchen Backsplash – did it myself”

My Version of Nosy Neighbor Entertainment (keeping tabs on the strays)

If you recall from an earlier post, my trailer is located in a relatively private spot of the neighborhood. I couldn’t sneakily spy on my neighbors if I wanted to, so it’s a good thing I don’t want to. The stray/outdoor cats that roam around are enough of a distraction for this stay at homeContinue reading “My Version of Nosy Neighbor Entertainment (keeping tabs on the strays)”

Cats in the Trailer Park

Pulling into my neighborhood just before midnight last night, I slowed for the first speed bump and two cats ran into the street. One changed course and doubled back right away, the other, a mottled grey, black, and brown, hunched down in the middle of the street unconcerned by my presence. Turns out, it hadContinue reading “Cats in the Trailer Park”

Adventures With Mobile Home Ownership and DIY Renovations

It’s almost been a year since my husband and I made the serendipitous discovery of where we now live. Frustrations with our former apartment complex reached a peak and we were emotionally ready to get out, but finances seemed a little bleak. In the Richmond, Virginia area, apartment locations and/or rental rates are not friendly.Continue reading “Adventures With Mobile Home Ownership and DIY Renovations”