038: Budget Family Adventures Outside & Living in an RV

<p>In this episode of Let&#39;s Go Outside, I’m joined by Ayla Will, creator of @thewilldernessfamily to talk about budget family adventures, RV living with kids, low-screen parenting, and raising confident outdoorsy children.</p><p>Ayla shares how growing up on a farm shaped the way she parents her kids today and why her family intentionally chose a lifestyle centered around outdoor play, homeschooling, simplicity, and daily time outside. We talk about the resources and experiences that influenced her parenting, including 1000 Hours Outside, and how those choices have helped build resilience, independence, and confidence in her kids.</p><p>We also dive into the idea that adventure doesn’t need to be expensive to be meaningful. If you’ve ever felt pressure to give your kids elaborate vacations, or expensive activities, this conversation is such a refreshing reminder that some of the best family memories come from simple adventures close to home.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul><li><p>Living in an RV and homeschooling as a family</p></li><li><p>Raising low-screen kids who genuinely love being outside</p></li><li><p>How to build confidence and resilience through outdoor play</p></li><li><p>Encouraging kids to take healthy risks and try hard things</p></li><li><p>Budget-friendly family adventures and low-cost outdoor activities</p></li><li><p>How to enjoy adventure without going into debt</p></li><li><p>Planning intentional summer adventures versus being spontaneous</p></li><li><p>Learning to slow down, be present, and enjoy motherhood more fully</p></li></ul><p>This episode will encourage you to simplify, get outside more often, and remember that adventure is less about spending money and more about being together. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Things mentioned:</strong></p><ul><ul><li><p>Call of the Wild and Free <a href="https://amzn.to/3ROETnM"><u>https://amzn.to/3ROETnM</u></a> </p></li><li><p>There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather <a href="https://amzn.to/4uVyxBn"><u>https://amzn.to/4uVyxBn</u></a> </p></li><li><p>Let Them Be Kids <a href="https://amzn.to/42GedIi"><u>https://amzn.to/42GedIi</u></a> </p><p>The brick <a href="https://amzn.to/43hPMku"><u>https://amzn.to/43hPMku</u></a> </p></li></ul></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Alya: </strong></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewilldernessfamily/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@thewilldernessfamily</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join the FREE Fac