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We’re Alex and Lara Lill, a 24-7/365 couple, focused on learning, building and teaching A Simple Life With Big Adventures!
After traveling in our 1978 VW Bus for over 2+ years, life led us to a 1961 GM Bus in the New Mexico desert. We’re now converting it into a home on wheels!
Come along with us, as we educate ourselves and share alternative views on life, love, energy, food and travel.
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LATEST POSTS FROM BUS LIFE
Follow along as we convert our vintage 1961 GM Fishbowl bus into a home & design studio on wheels!
VOLKSWAGEN MOON HUBCAP
We can’t imagine too many people appreciating an old hubcap as a gift, but we were blown away when new friends surprised us with one! We were told that moon hubcaps were the inspiration for baby moon hubcaps, which people used for their hot-rods and roadsters...
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REPLACING OUR VW BUS DIPSTICK BOOT
Some people say that VW buses will always drip a little oil, but with proper seals, parts and installation, a VW bus motor shouldn’t leave that unwanted breadcrumb trail of drip marks. After the complete motor overhaul on our 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia, there...
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VW BUS FUEL FILTER CHANGE
The beginning of our cross-country adventure took us mostly through sea level terrain. We’ll always remember how excited we were reaching the highest point in Alabama, a whopping 2,000+ feet, but when we entered Colorado, we ascended 10,000+ feet of elevation,...
read moreLATEST POSTS FROM INSPIRATION
Enjoy personal stories & topics that wake us up to entirely new ways of thinking, living & dreaming!
LEFT BRAIN/RIGHT BRAIN THEORY + THOUGHTS ON EDUCATION
The human brain is a three pound-ish complex organ, made up of two hemispheres. Both hemispheres control certain functions and together, act as a control center for processing information. Some people believe individuals are either Left Brain dominant or Right Brain...
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POWER POSES
In nature, animals often use power poses to display dominance and intimidation. Maybe you’ve heard of humans using similar power poses (like hands on the hips) to display strength. Power poses have become a self-help trend to override feelings of insecurity and...
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TELLING THE TRUTH IS A REVOLUTIONARY ACT
In today’s world, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. Television, movies, magazines, books, products, advertising, the news, the internet, governments and most of the people around us, teach by example that lying is okay and even cool or funny. Taking...
read moreLATEST PHOTOS FROM THE GALLERY
See photos from all of our adventures!
LATEST POSTS FROM FOOD
Check out our food recipes and information on transitioning to a plant-based, whole food lifestyle!
EARLY MORNING GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE
When the two of us wake up super early, before the sun comes up, our tummies are not ready for a heavy meal. Instead, we pack a bunch of nutrients, good oils and antioxidants into a delicious green smoothie for two! The coconut flakes on top promote chewing, which...
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HOMEMADE DRIED APPLES RECIPE
Buying organic dried fruits can get expensive. We’ve learned it is much easier, healthier and more affordable to make them ourselves. These dried apples are full of flavor and oh yeah, a dehydrator is not needed! Enjoy our Homemade Dried Apples Recipe below!...
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HOMEMADE VEGAN POWER BITES
When in need of a boost, the two of us grab one of our homemade power bites. Our bites are made of simple, super-healthy ingredients like, ground flaxseed, almond flour, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, cashews and they are sweetened only with organic maple syrup. They taste...
read moreLATEST POSTS FROM TRAVEL
Travel across the country with us and learn about how we managed life & work on the road!
NATCHEZ MISSISSIPPI TRAVEL VIDEO
When we headed out of the little port town of Beaufort, South Carolina, we didn’t do much planning for our cross-country adventure. We pointed our VW bus away from the coast and just let our hearts be our guides. When we got tired, we looked up nearby state...
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NEW ORLEANS TRAVEL VIDEO
Before heading out of South Carolina, we decided to use the first few days of our trip to take a breath and shake off the residue of having lived and worked from a house for seven years, which is how we built The Lills Design and our 24-7/365 lifestyle. We made our...
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CHEAHA STATE PARK ALABAMA TRAVEL VIDEO
Our first stop on our cross-country journey from South Carolina was to the highest point in Alabama, also known as Cheaha State Park, with an elevation of 2,407 feet. Our VW bus, Moksha, took his time lugging us, our pup and our cargo. We later found out that 20 mph...
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We joined Instagram in 2019 under the handle @thelillslife and have been posting photos and videos of our adventures since then! See a few of our latest posts below and see our full Instagram page here: @TheLillsLife
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