Shop Mobile! Support RVing vendors.

We've packed down seconds of Field Roast and potatoes, gravy and cranberry relish, pie and coffee. What does it all mean? It means it's time to shop! I'm concentrating on mobile vendors today; the people who are making their way on the road.

☀Chinle Miller of Spotted Dog Ranch is the author of the Bud Shumway Mystery series. I'm reading these, and enjoying them. The characters are warm and sympathetic, and...mysterious! Miller is prolific, and you should have no trouble finding a book - or two - that sounds right for you or as a gift. Perfect for reading while you're in the Southwest, or just sitting at home thinking about Bigfoot. Browse at Yellow Cat Publishing.

☀Marianne Edwards is the author of the definitive guides to free camping, Frugal Shunpikers' Guide to RV Boondocking. Buy one or buy them all. The dispersed-camping fan in your life will love them. [We receive commission from this item if you purchase through our link. Win-win-win.]

☀Cherie and Chris are Technomadia. They have developed apps that are very popular among travelers.  

• Coverage? keeps nomads connected by displaying areas with best cell coverage for work or play.
• State Lines keeps you informed of traffic law changes as you cross from state to state.  
• No Excuses: Go Nomadic can be read for free, or downloaded as a pay-as-you-wish ebook. Maybe this is the gift you'll give yourself this season.

☀Charlene Swankie is a bundle of talent, and you can see it in her sketches. I've seen her portfolio, and side-by-side photos and resulting sketches, and her skill is outstanding. This would make a lovely gift. She also sketches pets.

Charlene restores photographs, as well.

☀Levonne Gaddy is a personal historian. She says:

You do take your stories with you when you go unless you record them while you are here. Capturing a personal history to share with family and friends is a priceless act. The loss of an elderly family member's personal history can be tragic. I can help you turn stories into a book, a written transcript, audio recordings or a film. Call me if you want to chat about a project. I can easily work with you if you are in the Central Central Coast or Los Angeles area.  http://www.levonnegaddy.com/p/capture-your-history-record-your-stories.html   (520) 306-7329 

☀Peter and Juwels of The Winnebago Diaries are candle makers, and you've never seen the likes of these candles! Browse at their website, and be charmed by their personal and professional styles. I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't enjoy these natural and nostalgic beeswax candles.

☀Jennifer Johns is a sculptor and needleworker. She creates original designs and turns them into beautiful, durable works of art for your home or garden. Browse her store at J Johns Designs.

☀Cait Macanliss creates cute, whimsical, one-of-a-kind Scrapdragons from her own patterns. Adorable G-rated gifts for the fantasy-loving adult.

☀Roxanne enjoys crafting fun, sparkly, and well-made jewelry. Visit her Etsy shop at Eight Cat Design and her Facebook page. She is offering a 15% discount  (quack!) in her shop when you checkout with the code "DUCK15." She promises to stop referring to herself in the third person almost immediately.


I haven't received any compensation for mentioning any of these vendors, or for saying good things about them. What is wrong with me?



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