My completed pop-up camper backsplash.

I'm starting the new year with a series called "Spruce Up for Spring."  Each month, I'll share a different project for your camper.  Over the past 2 years, I have scoured the Internet for a good backsplash tutorial.  I came across articles showing how to dress up an existing backsplash or beautifully staged photographs with no instructions.  I couldn't find the concrete directions to build a backsplash from scratch, so I decided to figure it out on my own.

Stop Letting Your Mobile Device Control You in 3 Easy Steps

Putting down your mobile device is easier than you think and will give you more time to do the things you love.

I've read several articles lately with tips on increased productivity and fewer distractions with mobile devices.  Its the yin and yang of owning a smartphone.  Many of us need our phones for work and daily tasks, but we could all stand to use our phones less.   How can we unplug to live in the moment more and remain productive at the same time?  Simple.  Decide if you are going to control your device or if you are going to allow it to control you.  Believe it or not, using your phone less can help you to be more productive and fulfilled in your daily life.

Collapsible Camping Gear We Love

A silicone pour over not only saves space.  It also makes a superior cup of coffee.

Collapsible camping gear can be really practical.  These products save space but are also functional.  Storage space in our pop up camper is really limited, so every piece of gear does count.  We have multiple pieces of collapsible gear.  Over time I seek out these options whenever possible because they really have become some of my favorite things!

French Seam Pillowcases - Give a Pop of Color and Style!

I took some time off work during the holidays.  Aside from getting a couple of minor things done in my camper, I completed some lingering sewing projects.  Two years ago, I was knee-deep in fabric to recover cushions and make curtains for Peggy Sue.  All of the work redoing a camper really burned me out, and I'm just now able to enjoy sewing again.  If you are looking for an easy project over the winter to jazz up your camper, pillows and pillowcases are where it is at!  Today, I'm showing you how to make pillowcases with french seams.  You will love the final result and can customize your space so easily.