Living Free Forever takes a holistic approach to life in achieving freedom to follow dreams, passions and goals, no matter what they may be. Balancing all aspects of one’s life is important to achieving the lifestyle we all hope to achieve. Health, spirituality, money, life long learning, relationships and more are all important in finding balance.
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.
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 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
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
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
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.
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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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