Four years ago, Maddy and I made an exciting decision: we wanted to visit New York City during the Christmas season. This was a major bucket list item for me, and the idea of experiencing the magic of the city during the holidays seemed like the perfect way to create lasting memories.
The Dream to Visit All Fifty States
While we were making plans for New York, we had another goal in mind: to visit all fifty states in the U.S. It wasn’t about having a strict timeline; it was simply something we knew we wanted to do at some point in our lives.
However, at the time, we were living in a rental home and carrying debt. We didn’t know exactly how we would make it happen, but we were determined to find a way.
A Change in Plans: Moving In with Family
In 2022, we faced a big change—our rental house was sold, and we found ourselves moving in with my parents. While we were sad to lose our home, we quickly realized that this unexpected turn was part of a bigger plan. We saw it as an opportunity to focus on our finances and move closer to our dreams.
Living with my parents allowed us to quickly pay off debt, which was a huge weight lifted off our shoulders. Once we were debt-free, we began saving for our first home. We put as much money as we could into house savings, with the goal of being able to afford the right home when the time was right.
Living Our Best Life: What It Means to Us
During a walk one day, we had a conversation that would change the course of our lives. We decided it was time to live our best life. But what does that mean? To us, “living your best life” isn’t about perfection—it’s about being intentional with our time and making sure we have as much fun as possible within our means.
For us, that meant revisiting our goal of traveling to all fifty states, something we had always dreamed of but never fully committed to. We realized that by being mindful of how we spent our time and money, we could make this dream a reality.
The Big Announcement: We’re Traveling All Fifty States!
We’re excited to share that we’re officially setting out to travel to all fifty states, with a deadline of July 2028. Will we make it? We certainly hope so, and we are committed to giving it our all!
Along the way, we will be documenting our adventures on YouTube at Heather Vlogs Life and sharing our experiences here on the blog. From scenic road trips to unforgettable moments, we plan to give you an inside look at our travels and the lessons we learn along the way.
What We Hope You’ll Take Away
We believe that life is too short not to chase your dreams. Our journey to travel all fifty states is just one example of how you can live intentionally and make your goals a priority. No matter where you are in life or what challenges you face, we hope our story inspires you to live your best life as well.
We are beyond excited for the days ahead and can’t wait to share our experiences with you. Whether you’re planning your own travel adventure or simply looking for some inspiration, we hope you’ll follow along on our journey!
Join Us on Our Adventure
Follow our journey on Heather Vlogs Life for updates, travel tips, and behind-the-scenes moments. We can’t wait to take you along for the ride as we explore all fifty states and learn how to live our best life!