The Babies, Backpacks & Borders Blog
Stories of nomadic motherhood, RV life, and finding home
on the road
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This space is part motherhood, part life on the road, and a whole lot of figuring it out as we go. If you’d like to know what to expect before reading on, start here.
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A Quiet Kind of Wild
A reflection on slowing down in winter, embracing slow motherhood, and stepping gently into the transition between seasons — rooted, present, and quietly wild.
Doing This Without A Safety Net
A febrile seizure, a 911 call, and a rainy afternoon that changed everything. Raising a baby on the road without nearby family means becoming steady when it matters most — and discovering you’re not as alone as you thought.
What I Didn’t Expect About Raising a Baby on the Road
I thought the hardest part of raising a baby on the road would be the movement. What surprised me most was how much slowed down. A reflection on RV life with a baby, redefining stability, and learning what really matters in this season of motherhood.
A Life Lived in the In-Between
Not every life fits into a highlight reel or a survival story. This is a reflection on living — and sharing — a life that exists somewhere in between, and why that space matters more than we think.
Our Everyday Life Living Full-Time in an RV With a Baby
Some days are magical. Some days are loud, repetitive, and fueled by cold coffee. This is an honest look at our everyday life living full-time in an RV with a baby—slow mornings, long afternoons, simple routines, and the quiet moments that make this season feel like home.
How Road Life Chose Us
This is the story of how road life chose us — from a little blue van and $50 winters, to motherhood, purpose, and finding our way back to a dream I once held as a little girl. A look at who I am, why I write, and the roots we’ve grown along the way.
RV Life During a Winter Power Outage
As a winter storm moved through the South, we stayed warm and steady inside our camper—heat on, baby sleeping, and life carrying on. A reflection on RV living, off-grid comfort, and finding peace in small spaces during uncertain moments.
Rooting Deeper in a Slower Season
Winter doesn’t just change the weather — it changes the way everything feels. From inside our home on wheels, watching the gray skies roll in through the window while raising a baby on the road, I’m learning that slowing down isn’t failure — it’s part of the journey, too.
A Note Before You Begin
An introduction to Roots in the Wild — motherhood on the road, slower seasons, and the adventures that keep calling us back into motion.