SHERPA DELUXE PET CARRIER REVIEW

By Living Free Forever - Melody & Ric Schafer

This is the video review I did before our travels across the USA and back with our 13 year old chihuahua , Cookie, in the back seat sitting in this Sherpa Deluxe Pet Carrie. It worked out perfectly and kept all his fur in the bag and not all over the car :)

We also put him in this bag while our son slung it on his shoulder while we walked around the Grand Canyon area since it was too hot to leave Cookie in the car or even walk on the ground for very long.

For more details and reviews from others check out our Amazon affiliate links below.
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Samsonite Silhouette Sphere 2 Softside 19 Inch Spinner Review & Unboxing

By Living Free Forever - Melody & Ric Schafer

If you are not familiar with our YouTube channel - Living Free Forever * Melody & Ric Schafer http://LivingFreeForever.com here is a little bit about us:

Ric & Melody believe in LIVING FREE FOREVER. We aim for a minimalist & simple lifestyle, so we can feel free to do what matters most to us...spending time with our family, traveling & just enjoying life. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams and goals as well.

In this video, Samsonite Silhouette Sphere 2 Softside 19 Inch Spinner Review & Unboxing, I review the bag we took on our 7 months journey across the USA and Europe. All the bags I have done in my reviews have held up and still look new even after being thrown around on planes, trains, cars, hotels and Airbnbs. I did my research before making my purchases and read the reviews of other people who have bought the same bag. It is as important to read the bad reviews as the good ones so you know what might bother you and what may not. Everyone has personal preferences, so please do your own research.

Travelon Anti-Theft Cross-Body Bucket Bag Unboxing & Review

By Living Free Forever - Melody & Ric Schafer

Get more details and reviews from others on the Travelon Anti-Theft Cross-Body Bucket Bag by using our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/2Ky09b1 I've seen at least a handful of men using this or similar bags at airports and while traveling in general, so this is not just a "purse" or a bag for women. It's a great unisex travel bag for anyone who has "stuff" to carry.

I ABSOLUTELY love my purse which was my personal bag that I used on our 7 months journey across the USA & Europe and still using as of today. It is such a durable bag and still looks new!

Watch this video I made before our travels to get a close up of this awesome Travelon bag.

eBags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible Backpack Unboxing Review

By Living Free Forever - Melody & Ric Schafer

eBags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible Backpack Junior Unboxing Review This is by far our favorite backpack of all time for travel, work or school. Both our teens LOVE it and Ric would get one but he already has a personal bag(his camera bag) and his Samsonite roll-on.

I did this review before our 7 months journey across the United States and Europe. After throwing this bag into planes, trains, cars, hotels and Airbnbs and stuffing it to the max, I can tell you it held up wonderfully. The bag still looks new. To get more details on dimensions and reviews, click on our Amazon affiliate link https://amzn.to/2KwQJfK .

Samsonite Carry On Luggage Unboxing & Review

By Living Free Forever - Melody & Ric Schafer

Samsonite Carry On Luggage Unboxing & Review
I did an unboxing and review of the Samsonite Carry On Luggage we purchased to take on our 7 months journey across the United States, Ireland, London and Spain. We stuffed our bags to the max, shoved and threw them into cars, trains, planes, hotels and Airbnbs and they all held up.

This one did end up being mine. I was surprised how much it could hold. I did not use half of what I took with me, so next time we are thinking about sharing a bag or just take one bag each in total for under the seat and that will be it. If I want to buy something on our travels, I can just have it shipped back home so I don't have to worry about shoving it into our bag and getting stressed by being weighed down.

For more details and reviews on Samsonite Wheeled Underseater Large, visit our Amazon affiliate link at http://amzn.to/2oJzUXh There is one just like this but smaller if that interests you. https://amzn.to/2TJJBAT

Travelon Wheeled Underseat Carry On Review

By Living Free Forever - Melody & Ric Schafer

This is the PERFECT under seat or carry-on travel bag. We took this bag across the USA, Europe and back on our 7 months journey on planes, trains, hotels and Airbnbs. After all this travel this bag and the  other items I discussed in this video held up PERFECTLY. We still HIGHLY recommend this bag for any purpose, including carrying college books.

Watch this video and read the Amazon reviews & detailed description by using our Amazon affiliate link and decide for yourself. http://amzn.to/2rn6ZJp

Review Camera Bag

By Living Free Forever - Melody & Ric Schafer

I did this review at the beginning of our journey almost 2 years ago and I can tell you Ric is using this bag on a daily basis and it's still like new even though it's been across the USA, Europe and back. This bag has been in and out of cars, hotels, Airbnbs, planes and trains and is rugged as ever.

This particular bag is not available on Amazon at this time but check out our affiliate link to a similar bag: BAGSMART Camera Backpack for SLR/DSLR Cameras & 15" Laptop https://amzn.to/2BvUorc

STARTING OVER - WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR ??

By Living Free Forever - Melody & Ric Schafer

In this video I discuss starting over no matter how old one is. It's never too late to start over. There are a few things we need to look at when deciding to make a fresh start.

• What do we want out of life?
• What are our dreams, goals and passions?
• Would you like to start a new career?
• Would you like to quit your job and start a new business?
• Do you need to improve your health so you have the strength to pursue your dreams?
• Do you plan on moving to another state or country?

These are just some questions you may ask yourself to get the ball rolling. If one does not take action towards these goals they will not magically just happen. It takes time, research, motivation and action. 

If you would like to start a new career for example you may need a college degree or go to tech school to acquire the skills you need. Many people have a misconception that if they are over a certain age it is too old to go to college or to further their education. Just to get started, stop in at your local college or university to ask questions. Do a little research to see if this might be for you.

If you want to start a business, some think you need a lot of money to get started. Starting a business online or from home can be done with VERY little money. For example, one can start an AVON online business for only $10! Here is my AVON link if you would like more information http://YourAvon.com/MelodySchafer  

You can be a freelancer and post what skills you have to offer online and that would not cost you anything or very little. There are companies online where you can post your service as a dog walker, baby sitter, care for the elderly and so on. You can even earn $$ by referring others who are like you and also want to work from home. Uber and Lyft are 2 companies that you can work with where you are a driver. You also earn by sharing these opportunities. Get free $20 with your first free ride with Uber using my affiliate link https://www.uber.com/invite/melodys1467 Earn up to a $50 bonus by signing up as a driver with Lyft using my affiliate link https://www.lyft.com/drivers/MELODY21580  

One can earn with Airbnb by renting out extra rooms in one's house to  people who travel for pleasure or business.  One can earn by being a "host" and sharing "experiences" with people from out of town. If you want to learn more about Airbnb, I HIGHLY recommend this company. We traveled for 7 months full time using mainly Airbnb accommodations. Here is our affiliate link where you can earn $40 towards your first Airbnb stay. http://www.airbnb.com/c/melodys449

When starting over, it takes a lot of energy. Being in tip top shape will be helpful so you can find the strength you need to get stuff done. No matter what our health condition is, we all can do better. Do the best you can for your body and your body will the best it can for you ,so you can enjoy this journey we call life to the fullest. 

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I LOVE THIS LIFE !!

By Living Free Forever - Melody & Ric Schafer

Living the life we dream of is our ultimate goal. I hope to inspire and motivate others to find their passions and follow their dreams and goals. Life is too short not to live life to the fullest.

In this video, which was made last year, I speak of my mother on how much she loved life and every day she did live it to the fullest until the very end. My mother passed away January 8, 2018 at the age of 92 peacefully in her sleep at home in her own bed....just the way she wanted. She had no intention of leaving this earth that day, but it was her time and she left with grace, just as she lived.

She has always been my inspiration. I have learned so much from her and hope I can share the knowledge she and my father passed on to me with you.

Thank you as always for your support. If you would like to see more of our videos on our YouTube channel please visit us at http://LivingFreeForever.com

MOVING TO FLORIDA - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

By Living Free Forever - Melody Schafer

After moving from Ohio to Florida 8 years ago, I have learned quite a bit about Florida life. I started making YouTube videos a couple of years ago to help motivate others to follow their dreams, goals and passions in their life. Making videos on Florida has turned out to become a popular topic among our followers, maybe because of how much we personally love it.

I decided to make this video about moving to Florida, living in Florida and Florida life in general in hopes to help answer frequently asked questions regarding this topic.

If you would like to see all of my other YouTube videos related to living in Florida and other topics, please visit http://LivingFreeForever.com

BOSS LIFE - JOIN MY AVON TEAM TODAY

By Living Free Forever - Melody Schafer

I fell in love with AVON over 30 years ago when I was 18 years old. I remember flipping through the pages and seeing all the amazing products that I wanted to buy and realized I could also become an AVON representative and make a living sharing these products with family, friends and even a way of meeting new people.

I was immediately hooked and have been with AVON ever since, either as a customer or AVON representative. AVON and I were a perfect fit since the products were affordable but of high quality and I could also work from home around my own schedule. Since I have suffered from fibromyalgia and other health issues my whole entire adult life, working a "job" was never an option for me. Working from home was the answer from me then and now.

If you are a man or woman who would like to spend more time with your family, work around college or work you may consider AVON as a way to make the extra money you need and work at home or work online. Be your own boss!

AVON has gone through many changes over the years but recently they have really stepped it up a notch that I'm more excited than ever to share the AVON products as well as the AVON business opportunity with EVERYONE I know. There are NO QUOTAS to worry about. NO PRESSURE. AVON has a wonderful FREE online training program as well so it will show you step by step on how it all works with as much or as little support as you like.

If you are interested in learning more about AVON please feel free to check out my AVON website. You too can get a website like the one I have for FREE with your $25 starter kit to share with your family and friends and earn full-time or part-time income. Go to http://YourAvon.com/MelodySchafer  to get started.

CARRY-ON BAGS REVIEW - After 7 Months of Travel

By Living Free Forever - Melody Schafer

We are a family of 4 who decided to sell our house along with the kitchen sink to travel full time. We put what belongings we had in a storage container and set out on an adventure of a lifetime together as a family along with our 13 year old chihuahua.

We left Florida and headed west, traveling through heat that we never knew existed in our Nissan Altima S and the carry-on luggage that I discuss in this video. Before purchasing the luggage you see here, I did extensive research reading as many reviews as possible. I share here in this video our own personal experience after traveling all the way out to California from Florida, then up to Ohio before heading overseas to Ireland, London, Spain and then back to the United states.

We really put our luggage to work. We overstuffed them, sat on them, pulling the zippers tight to get all our stuff into them. We threw the luggage in and out of many cars, taxis, trains, and planes, and they all held up beyond what I expected. Even the zippers did not break, which I thought was a certainty. I was able to fit so much more in all these carry-ons than I imagined. Of course, we are light packers and did not want to be lugging any more than we had to. We did not use half of what we carried. Next time we will even travel LIGHTER.

After so many months traveling with only these bags I see how little we need to live a wonderful life and I highly recommend everyone try this for a month. Live out of a carry-on. Life never could be any more simple.

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

By Living Free Forever - Melody & Ric Schafer

If one ever wanted to find the stairway to heaven, I would have to say taking a ride up to Covadonga Asturias Spain would be one of the ways to get one there. The spectacular views of Picos de Europa made us feel closer to heaven than we have ever felt in our lives.

There is something special about this place. Besides the historical past and beauty, there is a sense one is in spiritual space. You can just feel it in your being.

We took this once in a lifetime trip with our children and it is a journey we will never forget. We hope you enjoy this video.

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Ric & Melody believe in LIVING FREE FOREVER. We aim for a minimalist & simple lifestyle, so we can feel free to do what matters most to us...spending time with our family, traveling & just enjoying life.  We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams & goals as well.

WINTER IN SARASOTA FLORIDA

By Living Free Forever - Melody & Ric Schafer

Spend the afternoon with us in Sarasota Florida. Winter in Florida is ABSOLUTELY beautiful. Come on down!
Ric & Melody, along with 2 teenagers believe in LIVING FREE FOREVER. We own our own businesses, homeschool our son while our daughter attends college.  We aim for a minimalist & simple lifestyle, so we can feel free to do what matters most to us...spending time with our family, traveling & just enjoying life. 

SHOULD I MOVE OUT ??

By Living Free Forever - Melody & Ric Schafer

I often get asked this question so I share my thoughts & opinions in this video. Please do your own research and make your own decisions. I am not responsible for any decision you make in your life.

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Ric & Melody believe in LIVING FREE FOREVER. We aim for a minimalist & simple lifestyle, so we can feel free to do what matters most to us...spending time with our family, traveling & just enjoying life.  We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams & goals as well.

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2017 NEW CLASSIC AIRSTREAM TOUR

By Living Free Forever - Melody & Ric Schafer

Are you an RVer or would like an RV? Check out my brother's new 2017 Classic Airstream tour that he took us on. What a beauty! We would love one day. Who knows what the future holds?
Comment below if you are an RVer or would like an RV and what type are you looking at. Who doesn't love road trips? :)
Ric & Melody, along with 2 teenagers believe in LIVING FREE FOREVER. We own our own businesses, homeschool our son while our daughter attends college. We aim for a minimalist & simple lifestyle, so we can feel free to do what matters most to us...spending time with our family, traveling & just enjoying life. 

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HOW TO DOWNSIZE WHEN MOVING TO FLORIDA

By Living Free Forever - Melody & Ric Schafer

Downsizing or minimizing our worldly belongings is a very important step when moving...especially when moving out of state. The more one has to move and the further one is moving from one's present location, the more it will cost to move in many ways. Of course the more there is to move, the more stress that will be involved with that move.

I am sure we would all love to make our moves the least stressful and the least costly as possible.
Check out this book on our Amazon affiliate store The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondō http://amzn.to/2Dm8km or find her videos on YouTube. Very helpful when trying to declutter or downsize. 

I believe this book will help you get a great start in downsizing so you can make your move to Florida or any other location.