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Too Much Stuff

Published on July 13, 2015; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Selling our house, we brought a bunch of stuff to the boat. Too much stuff.

Published on July 12, 2015; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Iced tea with no extra heat in the kitchen or the refrigerator — what could be better on a hot day?

Published on July 11, 2015; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Step-by-step directions for changing your legal address to St. Brendan’s Isle mail service in Green Cove Springs, Florida.

Published on July 6, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

I won’t go quite so far as to say this is the “only” screwdriver you need on the boat, but it comes darn close!

Published on July 3, 2015; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Throwing your veggies on the grill is a great way to keep the heat out of the boat in the summer. Better yet, they’re delicious!

Published on July 1, 2015; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A simple way to know what’s in the refrigerator and what needs to be eaten soon. Save money and don’t waste food with this easy solution.

Published on June 29, 2015; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boats — and the stuff on them — break. To fix them, you need tools. This tool set is one of our favorite buys!

Published on June 13, 2015; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nine strategies for handling mail if you live on a boat. How to decrease the amount of mail you receive and forward the important items.

Published on June 10, 2015; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Selling it all and moving aboard means ending one phase of our lives while looking forward to another. We’re on an emotional roller coaster!

Published on June 8, 2015; last updated on January 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store cabbage without refrigeration for a month or longer and why it’s so good to have as part of your provisions.