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https://livinginbeauty.net/2016/04/29/all-hell-broke-loose/

Between permits, police, and a few too many opinions, our quiet plan to move into Beauty turns into full-blown chaos. Somewhere in the madness, a message starts to come through — maybe it’s time to hit the road.

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https://livinginbeauty.net/2016/04/19/breaking-out/

We’re finally moving into Beauty. With one foot still in our old life and the other stepping into the unknown, we pause to take it all in — the excitement, the uncertainty, and the quiet sense that everything may be about to change.

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https://livinginbeauty.net/2016/04/07/need-vs-want/

Every item has a story, and letting go isn’t as simple as it sounds. As we pare down a lifetime of possessions, we find ourselves in a daily tug-of-war between need and want — and beginning to sort out what really matters.

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https://livinginbeauty.net/2016/03/29/00094/

At 94 days and counting, retirement is no longer abstract — it’s real. Along with the excitement comes reflection, gratitude, and a growing awareness of what it took to reach this long-awaited turning point.

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https://livinginbeauty.net/2016/03/22/tell-the-beaubeauxs-where-to-geaux/

We’re ready to hitch up and head Out There — no destination, no reservations, just the open road. But before we go, we’re asking for your help. Where should we start? What places would you send us to discover?

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https://livinginbeauty.net/2016/03/13/trapped/

Coffee’s brewing, the dog’s ready, and then… the door won’t open. What follows is a slow-building moment of panic, creativity, and teamwork — and a reminder that even small things can get big in a tiny space.

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https://livinginbeauty.net/2016/03/04/elephant/

No flamingos, maybe elephants — but in a 200-square-foot trailer, even small decisions carry weight. As we prepare to hit the road, we come face-to-face with a deeper reason for going now… before time decides for us.

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https://livinginbeauty.net/2016/02/27/silver-strand-state-beach/

At Silver Strand, you can check in anytime… but leaving is another story. Between locked gates, ocean views, and a surprisingly social campground culture, this stay turns into an experience we won’t soon forget.

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https://livinginbeauty.net/2016/02/17/let-there-be-leds/

Between naps, gloom, and a sudden return of sunshine, we finally tackle our first real Airstream project — swapping out old lights for LEDs and taking one more small, satisfying step toward life on the road.

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https://livinginbeauty.net/2016/02/10/youre-living/

Between concerned friends, curious questions, and a little cabinet snobbery, we retrace the winding path that led us here — from tents to trailers, and ultimately to the Airstream.