We were planning a build and an eventual van life adventure, but we were compelled to start before we were ready. Way before we were ready. We became #fulltimevanlifers on January 28, 2021. Yeah, in the middle of winter. With an empty, cold cargo van and individual suitcases of clothes and toiletries. (See the cross country pre-van-life preparation trip here.) A single mom and her cute, bouncy kiddo. This is our journey. Week One Week Two Week Three Week Four Week Five