Side work. Hustle. Extra projects. Whatever you want to call it—we’re doing it.
Right now, we’re doing whatever we can to continue building our investments and protecting our future. Remodeling our fifth wheel alone is going to eat up a significant amount of funds, and we knew that going in. RV remodels are exciting, but they’re not cheap—especially when you’re doing it right and planning to stay in that rig long-term.
That said, we were very intentional about putting protective measures in place so that even while money is flowing out, we’re still consistently investing every single month. That part is non-negotiable for us. We are not far from what we lovingly call the “golden age,” and neither one of us wants to be forced into working full-time just to cover medical costs or basic living expenses later in life.
We’ve watched too many people reach retirement age only to realize they can’t afford to stop. That’s not the future we’re building.
So yes, we side hustle.
On this particular day, our hustle came in the form of sanding and staining chairs. Real work. Dust everywhere. Sore arms. And honestly? Deep satisfaction.
These chairs were done for Willard Bay Sauna, and we’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity. Projects like this help us fund RV upgrades without pulling from our long-term plans. And they give us a chance to work with great local business owners who value craftsmanship.
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| SAUNA at Willard Bay State Park |
This project included four basic wooden lawn chairs and two rocking chairs. Let me tell you—the rocking chairs were a beast. Curves, spindles, and years of wear make sanding those no joke. But once the stain went on and the wood came back to life, it was absolutely worth it.
We’d like to publicly thank Daniel, the owner of Willard Bay Sauna, for trusting us with this project. Daniel also owns Utah Lake Sauna in Provo and Wasatch Mountain Sauna, and it’s been a pleasure working with someone who clearly cares about quality and community.
These chairs will now be enjoyed by others, and there’s something special about knowing your hands played a part in that.
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| BEFORE AND AFTER |
Side work like this does more than bring in extra income—it reinforces why we live the way we do. RV life has taught us to be flexible, resourceful, and willing to say yes to opportunities that don’t always fit inside a traditional job description. We’re not afraid to work hard now so that future versions of us can breathe easier.
We’re also incredibly grateful for the investment company we work with. The strategy and consistency we’ve built with them has been a complete game changer for us. It gives us peace of mind knowing that even while we’re sanding chairs or remodeling an RV, our long-term goals aren’t being ignored. If you want to know more about who we work with, just click the link, we’re always happy to share what’s worked for us. Me Gone RVing Adventures are not shy about working.
Here is the stain that we used for the wooden chairs: https://amzn.to/3MaHk1z
Looking ahead, we’re hopeful to do more furniture projects for other folks this summer. If you’re local to Willard, Utah and have wooden furniture that needs sanding and staining, give us a jingle. We take pride in doing the job right, and we treat every piece like it matters, because it does.
We’re grateful for these chairs. We’re grateful for the work. And we’re grateful for every opportunity that helps us move one step closer to a future where work is optional, not mandatory.
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| Took a long time to sand |
This season of life is about building—one project, one investment, one chair at a time.
