A Word From The Editor

As I write this, we’re smack dab in the middle of a family road trip to Eureka, California. We’ve officially jumped into trailer life with our very first Micro Minnie Winnebago. Because, of course, traveling with a 3.5-year-old, a 1-year-old, and two sleep-deprived parents crammed into a tiny trailer just sounded like the perfect adventure. What could go wrong with the baby who doesn’t sleep through the night and the toddler who wakes up several times a night, all in the same small space? It’s pure bliss.

By hour six of our drive, with all of us screaming, "Wheels on the Bus" for the fifth time, and endless traffic jams, my husband and I exchanged one of those “maybe we made a mistake” glances. But, as chaotic as it gets, every trip ends the same way—with memories and pictures that we’ll cherish forever. Sure, there are moments of pure mayhem, but somehow it all feels worth it when we finally get to the destination and reflect on how much we’ve gained from the experience.

Crammed into our tiny trailer, it really hit me: home is wherever the people you love are. For this trip, our little camper was our home. As summer comes to a close, this issue celebrates the true essence of home, in all its messy, joyful, chaotic glory. In a tiny trailer or a spacious living room, what makes a home is the love, laughter, and memories you create inside it. Hope you enjoy our Home issue this month!

STEPHANIE STEELMAN Co-founder | Root Creative Marketing Executive Editor | Lifestyle Magazine

Sam Justice CREATIVE EDITOR