Hi There,
My partner and I live and travel full time in our converted house bus, and have been living the gypsy life for many years, in one form or another.

Manifesting money has always been somwhat of an issue and has been a trial and error experience for us. I am a fiber artist and make and sell my sculptures and hand spun yarn. In addition at certain times of the year we go to states that have paid initiative work. We find the initiatives that resonate with us and proceed to gather signatures. We are paid by the sig or by the hour..depending on the state. The rest of the year we sell our art and music at festivals and on line.

We are constantly dreaming up new and creative ways to earn money. There have been times, and probably will be again when we are very low on cash but just by being in the momment, trusting our intuition and thinking "outside the box " we always find a way. It is actually quite fun and I like the unpredictability of it all and the fact that I really must trust and be guided by my intuition.

When worse comes to worse we just stop wherever we are and go around to stores, explain our situation, and ask if they have any temporary work.

Now, we dont have children so of course it is much easier for us, though we do travel with five rescue birds who need to be provided for. I know many folks who do make it work with kids but there is obviously a certain level of consistency of funds that needs to be maintained.


The other thing we do is always look for new ways to reduce our expenses..running on veggie oil is a good one as it cuts the fuel bill in half. Investing in a way to have 24/7 internet access is another good one as the net provides a great way to make money and also search for jobs in whatever town you are in.Solar pannels also are a big help and save us having to pay for fuel and extra money for hook ups at campgrounds.

I know some folks have had great luck with ebay. Fiding things at thrift stores and estate sales and selling it on ebay.Then again being a food demonstator is another idea. Go into a health food stores and find the products you like and call them and ask if they need any food demos done.

We have found that for us there is no one way to earn all the $$ we need but rather is best to have many different things to do.When we do run low or become grounded some place because of no cash flow I look at it as an oportunity to experience something different, that there is a reason we are "stuck" and that if we just remain open to every possibility the answer will become obvious.

There is a book called "support your rv lifestyle" that may be helpful to you. I wish you all the luck in your journey and encourage you to follow your bliss, be open to all the possibilities and be guided by your intuition / great spirit..whatever you wish to name it..and you will not go wrong.

~Pixie

hi
i chris im only 20 and have bin traveling for about 4 years with my dogs and ive done on foot in a VW buss and i have a full size bus for a while and the bus way i ever make money id by standing at a wallmart exite or and off ramp with my dogs and my pack and a sing that say
"traveling
broke and hungy will work
any thing helps thank you" (and yes thats how i spellint:)
i wouldnt do that with your child around at all because the gov does not like us to have childrenso it might make things harder
but you might went to put parents on your sign
at the right place and right time you can make 100 HR (girls are better the boys dog i thing are just as good as girls and safer
and you might find work - weed -a place to park from this as well

i have travelled 2 years now with my 7 year old boy. we do great so long as there is no drinking, we do not pick up hitchers with weird energy, we are always aware this vehicle is our HOME nad have good boundaries with others. we have dealt with CPS, and so long as there is no abuse we have had no probs (and there is no abuse, we are very clean loving and good to one another as well as no booze or drugs). one suggestion, is to have a 'destination' in case you get pulled over. being on the road is not illegal...just say 'oh ossifer we're going to _________ to see my sister' or something. be friendly, not defensive, if you do have to deal with cops (or anyone). tune into your intuition at all times. listen to the engine once in a while, turn the music down and tune into the vehicle. BE LEGAL. have a 'home base' for legal reasons, whether it is your home or a friends' place who can back you if they get called by the cops. however, since it is both parents travelling, i don't think you'll have a prob.

different areas have different resources and laws on camping in a vehicle. in portland, for example, it is not illegal to live in your car...unless you have a kid. so if you're going to stay a while somewhere, find out.

i can't help much with income ideas, i get disability and my son has state income so we are covered for basics. there are seasonal jobs, but they are ass-bustin' and toxic for the most part.