How to Find Copyright Free Images So You Don’t Get Sued

On October 22, 2017October 22, 2017 By Trisha BarnesIn Blogging, Marketing Tips, Recommended Tools, Social Media Marketing

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px”]

How to find copyright free images? This matters greatly to any blogger and anyone who posts images on Social Media sites.

We’ve all done it – hurriedly and excitedly grabbed an image from Google to use in a blog post, a Facebook meme or a sales page. It’s so easy and there’s so many great images available on the internet.

Plus, it seems everyone else is doing it, so what’s the big deal? Why should you be so very careful with the images you use? Here’s why! You could be sued for using a copyrighted image.

That quick download of an image could end up costing you big money in a lawsuit.

Roni Loren experienced this firsthand when she was sued for an image she used in a blog post.

Recently an avid internet marketer was sued for the image he grabbed from the internet.

Roni Loren explains It DOESN’T MATTER…

if you link back to the source and list the photographer’s name
if the picture is not full-sized (only thumbnail size is okay)
if you did it innocently
if your site is non-commercial and you made no money from the use of the photo
if you didn’t claim the photo was yours
if you’ve added commentary in addition to having the pic in the post
if the picture is embedded and not saved on your server
if you have a disclaimer on your site.
if you immediately take down a pic if someone sends you a DMCA notice (you do have to take it down, but it doesn’t absolve you.)

How to Find Copyright Free Images

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″]

1. Use your own pics.

With the ease and technology that smart phones have provided, you have the means to stay safe by using your own pics.

2. Subscribe to an image service.

The costs for subscriptions like Shutterfly varies but it can get pretty pricey if you use a lot of images.

3. Use copyright free images.

Ever since I read the first horror story of a blogger being sued for using a copyrighted image, I always refrain from just grabbing any image from Google. The great news is that I’ve always been able to find exactly what I needed when my own pics just didn’t suit the intent of my blog post or Facebook meme. This is where I find copyright free images. *** My first go-to source for images is Pixabay.com. Pixabay is a vibrant community of creatives, sharing copyright free images and videos. All contents are released under Creative Commons CC0, which makes them safe to use without asking for permission or giving credit to the artist – even for commercial purposes. Set up a free account and begin using this amazing service. *** My second source is actually Google images! But it’s more involved. I do an advanced search to find images that are copy-right free and available to use and modify, even commercially. Here’s how to find copyright free images on Google

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px”] 1. Do a Google search for your subject, then click on “Images.” In this example, I searched for mountains images. Look at that – 27 million images! I hit the mother lode! But before I use any of these images, I narrow down the search to find copyright free images. Next … [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://nakedhippiesroadtrip.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/image_search.png” _builder_version=”3.0.80″ use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#0c71c3″ url_new_window=”on” alt=”How to find copyright free images is possible, even with Google images” url=”http://trishahippie.com”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px”] 2. Click the settings tab and on the dropdown menu, click “Advanced Search” [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://nakedhippiesroadtrip.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/google_image_settings.png” _builder_version=”3.0.80″ use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#0c71c3″ url_new_window=”on” alt=”Copyright free images can be found using the tips I share here ” url=”http://trishahippie.com”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px”] 3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the drop down for “Usage Rights.” Choose the “free to use, share and modify, even commercially” setting; then click the “Advanced Search” button [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://nakedhippiesroadtrip.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/images_free_to_use_example.png” _builder_version=”3.0.80″ use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#0c71c3″ url_new_window=”on” alt=”copyright free images are available, even from Google. Learn how to find them” url=”http://trishahippie.com”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px”] 4. Now, safely choose from the available copyright free images that you can use, share and modify. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://nakedhippiesroadtrip.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/images_you_can_use_safely.png” _builder_version=”3.0.80″ use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#0c71c3″ url_new_window=”on” alt=”copyright free images are on Google, using the right settings you can find them” url=”http://trishahippie.com”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px”] There are many other places to find copyright free images, but I’ve often been dragged down the rabbit hole searching for the perfect picture amidst all that’s available. These two resources have provided endless photos quickly and easily, saving me loads of time. I truly cringe when I think of how many people do not realize the jeopardy they may be facing if they don’t use copyright free images. If you’ve been partaking of the plethora of Google images without a second thought of copyright, I hope my warning and suggestions help you protect yourself. Any other ideas or resources to share on how to find copy-right free images? Please comment and share. We’re in this together! [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://nakedhippiesroadtrip.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Sedona-Naked-Hippies-Roadtrip-22.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.80″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px” inline_fonts=”Covered By Your Grace”]

Trisha Barnes

Are we connected on Facebook yet? Have you signed up to get our updates? I answer text messages and voicemails! 573-881-6715

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.80″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″]

You might also enjoy

Camping For FREE – We Proved It Can Be Done

Free Camping – How The Naked Hippies Do It

Whole Brain Integration with PSYCH-K

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.80″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

Wild Wild West on the Cryptocurrency Frontier

On October 21, 2017October 21, 2017 By Trisha BarnesIn Bitcoin Cryptocurrency

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”54px|0px|5px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.80″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://nakedhippiesroadtrip.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Wild-wild-west-sepia.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.80″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.80″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px”]

The Wild Wild West was exciting and dangerous and filled with opportunities.

There are times, as we travel along, I think of all the explorers who were the first to gaze upon the land that I now see.

I imagine the pioneers trudging along in the first RVs – the covered wagons – pressing onward to land and freedom and opportunity.

It definitely wasn’t an easy journey. There were hardships and battles that I cannot fathom as I sit in a comfortable seat in our pickup truck, protected from rain and cold, able to travel to destinations in a matter of hours instead of days and months.

I guess I’ve watched enough movies and read enough stories to grasp the magnitude of the Wild West – a time when a new frontier beckoned people to come, to see, to seize the opportunities of a new and different way …

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.80″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px”]

enough to realize that right now, in the cryptocurrency industry –

it’s the Wild West happening again.

There are the adventurers, the explorers – who are navigating through the new world of blockchain to discover how and where and when and why this technology works.

There are the greedy scammers who are selling “Fool’s Gold” – selling coins with a guarantee of a return on your investment just to get your money.

There are those who are pulled to “GO WEST” – much like the Gold Miners, who hold that vision of freedom and abundance in their hearts so strongly that they begin to dig (invest).

There are those who are selling “picks and axes” to the Gold Miners – in the form of education and training about cryptocurrencies.

Yep! It’s the Wild Wild West …

and right now, in the cryptocurrency frontier, a lot of excitement is erupting as more and more “settlers” arrive.

On our own trek to this new frontier, we were lucky. We picked up the right picks and axes to go mine for “gold.” It didn’t cost us our life savings to get these tools.

And ever since, we’ve been striking gold!

We’ve learned how to invest, what coins to invest in … and watched the value of Bitcoin jump from $700 when we first started to over $6000 now. That definitely ain’t fool’s gold!

We’ve got a party of determined pioneers traveling the “Crypto Trail” with us …

Ready to come along to the Wild Wild West of the Cryptocurrency frontier?

Start here for free, but to get the ultimate picks and axes, you’ll want to upgrade.

Sit around the campfire with the other pioneers here.

I’ll meet you at the saloon to celebrate!

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.80″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.80″ custom_padding=”21px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px|0px|27px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.80″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://nakedhippiesroadtrip.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_4981.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.80″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.80″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px”]

Let’s go dig for “GOLD!”

Trisha

Message me with your questions!
c: 573-881-6715 or Facebook

P.S. For a limited time, all new “pioneers”
receive a “bag” of FREE Raisr Coins! No
digging required!

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.80″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px”]

Why the Heck Should I Invest in Bitcoin

The Good, Bad and Ugly About Bitcoin

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.80″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

Free Camping – How The Naked Hippies Do It

On October 11, 2017October 12, 2017 By Trisha BarnesIn TravelLeave a comment

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”2px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://nakedhippiesroadtrip.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/free-camping-Colorado.jpg” url=”http://trishahippie.com” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.80″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px”]

Free Camping! We love it and this is how and where the Naked Hippies do it!

We’ve been to 19 states this year, traveling nearly 11,000 miles and not once did we pay for a campground! My last blog post told the “inside” story of why were were able to do this.

We have received so many questions about the nuts and bolts of how we actually do this.

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px” inline_fonts=”Francois One”]

For those who want to know HOW we manage free camping so easily, this is for you.

This is our way, The Naked Hippies Way for free camping. Take whatever ideas you think you can use – but remember, this is all part of being willing to be uncomfortable to live your dream. Our Big Foot pickup camper provides us shelter, a comfortable bed, a fridge and a stove. The kind of free camping we do is for those who want to get off the grid and do it as cheaply as possible.

WHERE DO WE FIND FREE CAMPING?

We have slept on the mountaintop in Colorado, in the woods in Minnesota and yes … in WalMart and Flying J truck stop parking lots. It’s all a matter of location and convenience. Since WalMarts are everywhere, they are always the sure backup when a site out in nature is not so readily available.

These are the resources I use to find free camping:

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|2px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px”]

1. BUSINESS LOCATIONS:

First, get the AllStays App: This is a lifesaver for us. It’s not free, but it has paid for itself over and over again. I think I use this app more than any other on my phone.

This app gives you a multitude of selections from free and paid camping sites, casinos, state parks, national parks, public lands, RV stores, rest stops and truck stops.

TIP: When putting in a location, always type in city and state (not abbreviated)

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://nakedhippiesroadtrip.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Free-camping-AllStays-App.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.80″ use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#0c71c3″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”1px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px”]

When we camp at WalMart, we always call to make sure it’s okay to park overnight. It just makes sense to make sure before settling down for the night. You definitely don’t want to be awakened by security telling you to move. Most WalMarts do allow overnight camping; but in some towns and cities, a local ordinance overrides the WalMart nationwide policy, so always ask.

We also usually do a little grocery shopping in the WalMart – a way of “paying” for the privilege of camping there for free. And, we never “set up camp” in the parking lot. We don’t pull out the camp chairs and announce in any way that we are camping. (seen it many times and wondered who really thinks watching WalMart activity is relaxing?!)

Casinos are also a great place to park for the night. The AllStays app will give you the location and a review from those who have camped there before. Again, it always is a good idea to get permission.

Flying J is our number one truck stop for overnight camping. There is always a good number of RVs parked at Flying J along with the diesel trucks. We have become so accustomed to the rumbling noises of the diesels that it’s like white noise to us now as we sleep. There’s also usually a Denny’s available. Or if not, Flying J does a decent job with their convenience food.

One more perk for staying at Flying J is that most of them have RV dump stations and propane tank filling available. We signed up for a Flying J rewards card and can dump for a discounted price of $3.00 – instead of the $10 fee.

2. CAMPING FOR FREE IN NATURE:

We use two websites to find free camping at national parks and on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land:

Campendium and FreeCampsites.

These are great resources that have helped me find amazing, beautiful and free camp sites as we travel. I start by putting in the state and then zoom in to see what is available close to our destination. Most of the free campsites have a 14 day stay limit.

TIP: Always look for the camp sites that have reviews to help you find the best spot – or to avoid the ones that aren’t so favorable. Read the reviews to find out how scenic the site it, how the roads to access the site are, and what kind of reception your wireless carrier has there. I love the reviews that include pictures as well.

Once I find a location that sounds perfect for us, I have the directions sent to my phone. Easy-breezy!

3. AIRPORT CAMPING!

Now this is one that is definitely outside the box when it comes to camping. We learned this easy and valuable way of visiting cities when we attended an event in Utah a few years ago. Then, we had reservations at the event hotel but our pickup camper wouldn’t fit in their parking garage, so we parked at the airport, used the shuttle and slept in the hotel for 3 nights.

LIGHTBULB MOMENT! Why are we paying $199 a night when we could go back to our camper every evening and pay only $10 a night for parking?

Since then, we have parked and camped at LAX in Los Angeles, at O’Hare in Chicago and at the San Diego airport. We hop on the shuttles and city transit systems to get wherever we want to go. The bonus – we sleep in our own bed every night and pay a minimal fee for Economy parking and transit services. Plus, we don’t have to drive our camper in horrendous city traffic.

Camping at the LAX economy lot is a thrill for us! We watch the huge jets come in right over our heads. The rumble is amazing, the constant stream of jets is astonishing. How can we sleep with all that noise? We just do. We’re safe as security patrols the area regularly. We’re comfortable because we’re sleeping in our own bed. It’s an incredible hack for free camping!

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px” inline_fonts=”Francois One”]

WHAT ABOUT SHOWERING?

First, you need to know that we converted the shower in our camper to storage. If your RV has a shower, you won’t have to be concerned about this.

You’re going to love our solution. It’s brilliant! We are hippies, but not so much dirty hippies,thanks to this amazing fix to our non-existent shower!

Here’s what we did. We got a membership at Planet Fitness. The “Black Card” membership which I pay $19.95 a month for allows me to take a guest (Bruce) to any Planet Fitness facility in the country. With over 1400 clubs, it’s easy to find a location on our road trip travels using their app. Plus, they are open 24/7!

We’ve had this membership for nearly a year now and have yet to work out! We just shower there. Maybe one day, we’ll actually work out – ha ha! Flying J has showers available, but only if you are a commercial truck drive, so this solution at Planet Fitness has been perfect for us.

With that said, in between the Planet Fitness stops, we are quite comfortable with sponge baths and baby wipes!

WHERE DO WE DUMP OUR SH*T?

As explained earlier, we usually find a Flying J for this necessary but yucky job. The discount we get there makes it worthwhile to bypass Love’s where the fee is anywhere from $10-$15.

We also found that in Iowa and South Dakota, the rest stops provide FREE dump stations! That was such a great service we wish every state would offer RVers.

Now for the grim reality. Sometimes, we are miles or days away from a dump station and the tank starts getting dangerously full. I have to thank my Grandma Day for guiding me to use coffee cans or jugs for the excess. (she always kept a pee can in the car.) I started using a “pee can” when we lived in a tent for one summer and were not close to the campground bathroom. Ever since we hit the road in 2013, I’ve kept them handy.

Yep! Lived in a tent in 2009! Want to read the full story of how our dream began when we got rid of everything and moved into a tent? Get my book “RV LIVING: The Naked Hippies Way.”

HOW DO WE GET MAIL?

This is only applicable to full time RVers. We don’t really need an every day delivery of all that usual junk mail. We pay bills online and have online banking services. But, occasionally, we do need to receive mail.

For that, we have a mail service from Escapees which forwards our mail to whatever address we give them. When we know we’re going to be at a friend’s or family member’s home for a visit, we call to have them send our mail there.

HOW DO WE GET BY WITHOUT PLUGGING INTO ELECTRICITY?

Until we figured out how to do this in order to charge our laptops and phones, we had to pay for campgrounds. Many RVers have generators for this purpose. Our pickup camper has no extra room for even the smallest generator. We had to figure out something else that would work, and we did.

We have an inverter that is now wired to our truck battery. Our truck has become our generator. We are able to charge our devices as we travel and also when we are parked. Sometimes we run the truck, sometimes we just run the inverter off the battery. This has been the last piece of the puzzle to fall into place so that we can truly camp for free.

Without electricity, our coffee maker sits idle but we have an antique drip-o-lator that makes awesome coffee using the gas stove in our camper.

WHAT ABOUT FLAT TIRES AND BREAKDOWNS?

We’ve had 3 blowouts on this trip, plus we had to be towed over the mountains in Arizona when our truck lost power and couldn’t make the steep climbs. We’ve been rescued many times by Good Sam’s Roadside Assistance. Of all the expenses we have, this one is vital to our peace of mind.

You can imagine how difficult (as well as humorous) it would be for Bruce and me to tackle changing a tire on the pickup when the camper is weighing it down. Not gonna happen. Good Sam’s Roadside Assistance has always provided quick and efficient service, sometimes above and beyond the limits of their rules and regulations.

There you have it – The Naked Hippies Way for free camping.

It ain’t always pretty and definitely not always comfortable, but we’re free. We’re traveling this gorgeous country now, not waiting for everything to be pristine and top of the line.

We also have the immense blessing of visiting friends and family as we travel. Their hospitality showers us with the luxury of showers, laundry, electricity and meals. But, as the open road continually calls us, we stay to enjoy the conversations and luxury, but eventually, the itch to get moving has to be scratched.

Our next free camping adventure is taking us to Quartzsite, Arizona where thousands of RVers gather for the winter on hundreds and hundreds of acres on BLM land. We will pay for a long-term pass which gives us camping from September to April for $180. With that pass, we’ll have access to a dump station, water and trash disposal.

You might have your own hacks for camping for free! We’d love to hear them. Leave a comment below and we’ll let you know if we try it.

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://nakedhippiesroadtrip.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Santa-Monica-2017.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.80″ use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#0c71c3″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″ text_font_size=”16px” inline_fonts=”Covered By Your Grace”]

Maybe we’ll see you on the road!

We’ve visited with many of our Facebook friends this year.

Have we connected on FB yet?

Trisha

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_video src=”https://youtu.be/Y1sDdroE4n0″ _builder_version=”3.0.80″][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″]

We’ve been to some AMAZING places this year.

Enjoy the tour!!

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

Camping For FREE – We Proved It Can Be Done

On October 11, 2017October 12, 2017 By Trisha BarnesIn Travel

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”1px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.78″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.78″ text_font_size=”16px”]

Camping for free was our goal when we set out on the open road in April.

We have traveled nearly 11,000 miles through 19 states in our Big Foot pickup camper – and we have not paid for one night of camping!

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”1″ _address=”0.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://nakedhippiesroadtrip.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-Roadtrip-Map.Blue_.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.78″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|5px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.78″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.78″ text_font_size=”16px”]

It was a challenge we set for ourselves to see if we were truly set up to be self-sufficient. That was the necessary obstacle to overcome to begin camping for free.

We proved we can do it! In a few days, we are heading to Quartzsite, Arizona where we won’t have electricity to charge our laptops and phones. We’ll have to drive a mile or two every week to dump our black tank, toss our trash in a dumpster and refill our water containers. Our journey this year proved we can absolutely do this boondocking thing in Quartzsite.

We’ve been on the Naked Hippies never-ending roadtrip pretty much continuously since 2013. We’re living our dream. How are we able to do this? It’s definitely not because we had a huge savings account or lucked out with an inheritance from a rich relative. No, there’s two reasons:

1. We didn’t wait until we had everything perfect.

If we had waited until we could afford a spiffy RV and had a nest egg of savings to pay for gas and camping and all the other expenses of the road, we would still be sitting still in Missouri (and shoveling snow in the winter!)

Instead, we were open to opportunities and blessings that came our way; and mosttof all, just took a huge flippin’ leap of faith believing that everything would be okay, that we would be safe, and that the Universe would provide what we needed. That’s exactly what happened, and it still is happening.

Read the full story of how we began to live our dream – RV LIVING: The Naked Hippies Way: Live Your Dreams, Don’t Wait for “Someday”

2. We are comfortable being uncomfortable

This is really why most people aren’t living their dreams. Most people desire to do something different than they are now, to be free to live life on their own terms … but not if it requires being uncomfortable.

It’s an old Dodge Ram pickup with an even older camper on it. Things wear out. Stuff quits working. We either find a work-around solution or fix it. Most of the time we choose the work-around because sinking a lot of money into something that will have no resell value seems pointless.

So we are comfortable using duct tape and bungee cords to hold things in place; comfortable using coffee cans when the black tank is full and we’re nowhere near a dump station; comfortable making coffee with an antique drip-o-lator on the gas stove because the electric coffee maker requires too many amps to use the inverter; and comfortable with sponge baths instead of daily showers.

The mother of all “get-out-of-your-comfort-zone” is to on occasions be comfortable sleeping at WalMart and truck stops where diesels rumble all night and the lights on the parking lot make it so bright we can almost read a book at night. It’s definitely camping for free and sometimes, all we need a place to sleep for one night before heading on to the more picturesque free campsites we find.

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.78″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://nakedhippiesroadtrip.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/10369209_10204036656857405_4647732434285209277_n.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.78″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.78″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.78″ text_font_size=”16px”]

Comfortable, too, when one by one, our tires blew out; when our truck lost power and we had to be towed over the mountains in Arizona; when every mechanic we talked to had a different idea about the truck issue; and when a passing car honked to let us know our wonky back door had flown open again.

Good grief! I’m getting a bit grumpy writing about all that uncomfortableness … but then, I remember.

I remember sinking my feet in the sand at Santa Monica beach, gasping in awe at the bluebonnets and Hamilton Pool in Texas; seeing the magnificent and grand Badlands, viewing the battlefield at Little Big Horn, driving through the Black Hills and standing under the Presidents at Mount Rushmore …

stepping in the headwaters of the Missouri River in Montana, the headwaters of the Mississippi River in Minnesota and Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron; crossing the five mile Mackinac Bridge; spectacular mountaintop camping in Colorado; touching the border of Canada; tasting pasties for the first time; the mountains, the canyons, the forests, the wide open spaces …

and I say to myself, “It’s worth it all!”

Most of all, I remember all the friends and family we were able to visit. We had a joyous family wedding in Missouri that brought so many family members I hadn’t seen in years; we met in person for the first time many of our dear Facebook friends; we reunited with friends whom we always make sure we stop to see when passing through; and I had days instead of just a couple of hours of uninterrupted, loving and deep conversations with my sisters for the first time in my life.

It’s the friends and family who offer a parking space and an extension cord who have made our journey of 11,000 miles easier. Who have excitedly welcomed us saying, “Come … stay … shower … do laundry!” Who load us up with movies and books, garden produce, boudin, roasted green chilis edible cookie dough and garden produce. Who provide a free massage, a home-cooked meal of fresh crappie or stew, a boat ride and a campfire.

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px|0px|27px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.78″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://nakedhippiesroadtrip.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/friends-2017.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.78″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px|0px|27px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.78″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.78″ text_font_size=”16px”]

Could we have done all these miles without their gracious hospitality? Of course, but we’ve learned to never turn down these kind of invitations, these gifts. The time we spend on the deck, around the kitchen table, at a restaurant, or in the backyard or living rooms of our friends and family is a treasure that we cherish.

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.78″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_video src=”https://youtu.be/77FWrRoP9F8″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.78″ text_font_size=”12px”]

Thank you for everything Rick Katz, Vincent Molina, Franco and Pammy Gonzalez, Thell and Julia Prueitt, Stephen LeBlanc, Theresa and Pat Griffith, Andrew and Rebecca Christus, Hannah Christus and Patrick Shami, Nick and Sarah Christus, Allison Saufnauer, Russ Mayo, Debby and Dallas Lancaster, Danny John and Marla Jane, Phil and Carol Walsack, Ray Hopkins, JJ Lahr and Keith Haddrill, Barbara and Jim Murdock, Karen and Jim McKy, Dale and Sherri Schlotzhauer, Tom and Janie Sanderford, Tim and Barb-Sanders Cole, Petra Tenwalde, Harold Tsosie, Alan and Niki Schlotzhauer, Robert Tremblay and Carol Begnoche, and Kimberly and Ron Olsen. You have truly made this year’s journey memorable.

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.78″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.78″ text_font_size=”16px”]

Everything ahead is unknown. We’ve never camped at Quartzsite with the massive number of RVers who come there every year. We know a little of what to expect, but not a lot. But this we do know for sure – whatever comes up, whatever uncomfortable issues we have – we’ll figure it out and have an amazing experience. That’s The Naked Hippies Way!

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.0.78″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.78″ use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#009387″ border_width=”2px” custom_margin=”3px|3px|3px|3px” custom_padding=”5px|5px|5px|5px”]

HOW and WHERE We Find Free Camping – The Naked Hippies Way

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.78″ custom_padding=”15.6094px|0px|66px|0px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.78″ text_font_size=”18px” use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#009387″ border_width=”2px” custom_margin=”3px|3px|3px|3px” custom_padding=”5px|5px|5px|5px”]

Enjoy what we saw and experienced on the Naked Hippies Roadtrip 2017!

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.80″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.80″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.80″][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

Quit Your Job and Travel

On August 5, 2016January 24, 2017 By Trisha BarnesIn Travel4 Comments

Quit your job and travel? Really?

Most people think the odds are against them when they hear “quit your job and travel.”

But it’s the #1 response people give when asked “what would you love to do more than anything?” No. 1 is travel and the No. 2 response is quit my job.

The #1 reason they give for NOT doing either is money.

You’re about to meet some people who will inspire you and show you that it doesn’t take a lot of money to travel.

And, you’re going to learn that there are countless ways to travel cheaply and even make travel your business.

Meet the dreamers and doers:

First off, meet Nomadic Matt who will prove to you it’s possible to travel without a lot of money.

In 2006, he set off on a year long adventure around the world that turned into eighteen months. When he returned home, he realized he couldn’t go back to the 9-7 and was back on the road within three months.

Matt has turned his love for traveling into a thriving business. He has become a world renown blogging expert on traveling on a budget and is a featured writer for many top publications.

His blog is a treasure chest of articles and his books that will give you endless resources and ideas for traveling the world cheaper than you ever dreamed possible – plus he teaches how to build an income as a travel blogger.

Nomadic-Matt_and_the_Naked-Hippies — What fun we had meeting Matt in Portland last summer.

His #1 book is “How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter” He has written city guides available for budget traveling in New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Bangkok and Stockholm.

It all started with Matt’s desire to travel.

QUIT YOUR JOB AND TRAVEL … life’s too short to wait.

It was the title of Allison Vesterfelt’s first book that grabbed my attention and interest …

“Packing Light: Thoughts on Living Life with Less Baggage.”

Allison dreamed of being a writer and finally made the leap by quitting her full time job, selling nearly everything she owned and taking off on a year long journey across the country in her Subaru Outback.

Her story of the journey and struggle to get her book published will inspire you, because of the insights she gained as she moved past obstacles. She now is an author of two additional books “The Chase”, and “ Writing to Find Yourself: Becoming More Authentic Through the Art of Writing” and is helping aspiring writers become published authors.

Subscribe to her list to receive her inspiring messages of creating your own awesome life.

It all started with a year long roadtrip for Allison.

It all starts with the dream to quit your job and travel.

Nadine Pisani had a dream to quit her job and move to Costa Rica. In her book “Happier Than a Billionaire: Quitting My Job, Moving to Costa Rica, and Living the Zero Hour Work Week” she share’s how she and her husband risked it all for the dream of living the life they desired.

Her wit and humor will have you laughing as she shares how they found reliable utilities are not that reliable, quirky neighbors are unavoidable, and tackling red tape takes the strength of a linebacker

She has since written two additional books to help you even more if your dream is to move to Costa Rica. “Happier Than a Billionaire: The Sequel” is their story of moving to the beach to build their dream home and discovering that not all dreams come in the form of brick and mortar. Some appear after taking a chance when all odds are against you.

The third book “Happier Than A Billionaire: The Escape Manual” is your how-to manual, your guide for moving to, living in or traveling through Costa Rica.

Check out her blog.

It all started with a Nadine’s desire to quit her job and live in a tropical paradise.

Quit your job and travel … on the cheap!

We learned about Vanabode by Jason Odom long before we were living in our pickup camper. Is it any wonder that his message intrigued us when we were still dreaming of living on a never-ending roadtrip:

I will show every single person how to get out of their current situation and on to the road trip of a lifetime by using the strategies and equipment my wife and I have used for 21+ years.

If you want to be successful and have fun every single day of your life let me spoon-feed you our solid, proven, well-explained plan. I cover everything you need to have a great life on $20 a day; including delicious food, lodging, transportation, a hot bath, a good night’s sleep in your own clean bed, and days and nights filled with great fun, romance, and new experiences.

Wikipedia’s definition of a “disruptive technology” or “disruptive innovation” describes Vanabode precisely; innovations that improve a product or service in ways that the market does not expect, typically by being lower priced or making something for everyone that was previously only available to the rich.

We immediately bought the book “Vanabode happily camp, travel and live forever on $20 a day.”

This book is as wondrous as the Sears Catalog used to be for my grandparents! We devoured it, began to see how traveling was possible without having a huge bank account first. And there are times we still consider a white Chevy van. (Get the book to find out why.)

For Jason, it started with a dream to live and travel cheaply.

Miracles happened to us … it can happen to you, too, when you quit your job and travel.

Finally, meet the Naked Hippies! That’s us! Since November 2013 we have been traveling the open road on a never-ending roadtrip. It’s our dream come true.

Did we have a huge savings when we started out? No.
Did we have a top of the line RV when we left Missouri? No.
Did we have an online business that we could do from anywhere we parked our camper. YES!

We had the dream, the desire and the belief that everything would be provided as needed. And it has been.

12071894_10208713955626951_1220778536_n I just published my first book, written to tell our story… you can read how we got rid of everything and lived in a tent one summer … how our pickup camper literally dropped in our laps… of our adventures and fun as our dream became real and we hit the road.

And most of all, just like the others mentioned above, you’ll be inspired to go for your dream … NOW! Pick up your copy of “RV LIVING The Naked Hippies Way: Live YOUR Dreams, Don’t Wait for “Someday”

I know you’re thinking … are they really naked? You’ll have to read the book!

For the Naked Hippies, it started with a dream to live, travel and work on the never-ending roadtrip.

Every single person featured in this blog post started with a dream. A dream to travel, a dream to quit their job, a dream to write, to inspire, to show others how it can be done.

Yes, you can quit your job and travel.
If you could take off and go anywhere right now, where would you go?
See you on the road!

It don't get any better than this ... until it does! - The Naked Hippies — It don’t get any better than this … until it does! – The Naked Hippies

Trisha
p: 573-881-6715
f: facebook.com/trishajbarnes
s: Subscribe to the Naked Hippies Newsletter

P.S. We live the Freedom Lifestyle. We can work from anywhere we choose to be. We can be across the country visiting friends and family, walking on the beach, climbing the red rocks in Sedona, or parked in a campground. And we can still work ON our business. This business does not require me to punch a clock, sit in commuter traffic wasting hours we could be spending together, waking up at some crazy hour just to make it to work. We get to work with people we choose to work with, whose company we enjoy. We are the CEOs of us – the Naked Hippies!

Subscribe to our Naked Hippies Newsletter. We’ll share stories of our travels, inspiration and motivation, tips and resources for creating your own freedom lifestyle. Click here to subscribe.

More Naked Hippies Roadtrip Adventures:
Big Foot Conquers the Mountain
A Naked Hippies Christmas
Abracadabra You Are a Magician

My NDE (Near Death Experience) with MLM

On June 9, 2016January 24, 2017 By Trisha BarnesIn Personal Growth, Work From Anywhere2 Comments

My NDE experience is of a different nature, and I don’t write this as a humorous twist on NDEs which would diminish the pure experiences of those who have shared their stories of near death experiences.

My NDE was with MLM and it has given me a new lease on life, regenerated my vitality and vision to help others. Let me explain how I came to this realization.

Most all who experience a NDE are transformed, renewed and filled with a new understanding of who they are and how life really works … and it pretty much comes down to loving, serving, being happy, and being grateful.

It’s a beautiful experience for sure; the stories are powerful and inspiring. I’ve secretly thought how I’d love to experience a NDE (IF it could be without lying on a hospital bed) because of the way it causes such a spiritual awakening and renewal of a person’s life.

And isn’t that what we’re all seeking … really? An awakening … a new zest for life … assurance about why we are here? We want to break through whatever is holding us back to find the “secret” – the “knowing” – the clarity of what really matters in life.

I’ve had the honor and pleasure of meeting with Robert Trembly, author of “Twenty Seconds: A True Account of Survival and Hope” who assured me that I don’t have to die to experience the renewal and regeneration of a NDE.

I realized I HAVE had a NDE … of a different kind. I didn’t experience a physical death, but an emotional and financial death with network marketing, i.e., MLM (multi level marketing.)

After we rode the roller coaster of building our mobile business so that we could live the Naked Hippies Roadtrip dream; after navigating through the ups and downs and twists and turns that comes with any business; after years of never quitting, always believing, pushing on and keeping on … we were finally living our dream of living on the never-ending roadtrip and we were enjoying success like never before.

The Naked Hippies Roadtrip was rollin’ on down the highways and everything was just as we had dreamed it would be …

UNTIL … as I’ve shared before, the business went into bankruptcy owing us thousands of dollars.

That was at the end of 2014.

And during the past 17 months, I’ve felt like I’ve been in limbo, so to speak. Actually, “dead” would be a better description. I’ve been skittish about new opportunities, wary of promises of the next big thing, and mostly just barely holding on to that last knot in the rope of my belief in the industry.

We had been close to the mountain top, so close … and then there was a landslide … and we tumbled back down to the bottom, back to start all over again.

It hurt.

It hurt to see wrong doings by those who were supposed to be leaders.

It hurt deeply to see our team, our friends, even our family caught in the landslide.

It hurt to look at our bank account.

It hurt to see the dream of two men die … or so I thought.

So, while most NDEs are brief (as far as I know) … mine has lasted 17 months as I searched and struggled to find answers and solutions to “is this really worth all the time and money and effort?”

My NDE is over. I’m back!

I’m back and the spark of belief in the industry that was flickering and fading and almost extinguished has grown to a bonfire!

I was brought back to life when I heard the familiar voice of a friend, one whom had been in the landslide with me. I was jolted back to life when he shared what I’m about to share with you.

You see, when we joined that company which ended up nose-diving into bankruptcy, we had the honor and privilege to be flown to the corporate headquarters in Utah to meet the founders, and I’ll always remember how we resonated with the vision they had, the way we felt the heartbeat of freedom as we talked with them.

They had hearts as big as Texas to help people break free. They designed a company that would help anyone save money, get out of debt and make money doing it…something that resonated with what we desired to do.

Within a short time, we were quickly building a team who were experiencing success for the first time ever, including the Naked Hippies.

And then, the ax fell. The founders were far removed from the decisions of the CEO who utlimately caused the death of the company, the death of their dream.

Now, while I was “dead”, while I was experiencing my NDE, these two men were very much alive and excitedly working to find a way to take what they had learned and begin to create something new, something even bigger and better than what they first had done. Their dream didn’t die because of the shenanigans of a CEO. They held fast to their vision to help people … determined to start again, instead of throwing in the towel.

That phone call brought me back to life, back to believing again, back to the feeling that yes! yes! YES! this industry is worth every twist and turn, every landslide, flood or hurricane because there ARE good, honest people in the world who desire to serve and uplift others.

I received numerous phone calls during those 17 months of my NDE … tons of people reaching out to bring me back, but it took hearing from someone I know personally, someone who is honest, someone I trust completely, someone who has proven over and over again that their number one passion is helping as many people as possible become financially independent so they can live life as they desire…

That’s what brought me back to life!

So, here I am, alive and energized and excited to be building a new team with the founders of Divvee, the new ecommerce shopping experience that is future driven and right in line with what’s working now.

I believe that the Universe always puts people on our path at the right time. Here I was, dead to MLM … no umph or desire to consider starting again … and also working at a part time job to pay the bills … and then the phone dinged. Right time, with the right people.

How did Divvee bring me back from my NDE with MLM?

First, obviously because I know the founders personally and have developed a close friendship with them.

Second, I immediately saw that we can get back to the fun, high energy, the love and support of a team – something that had fizzled while everyone went their separate ways after that company went bankrupt (and while I was “dead.”) It’s been greatly missed.

And third, there’s the in-your-face realization that in this world of fast-paced, ever changing technology, Richard Smith and Troy Muhlestein have created something that the facts and figures are backing up:

Ecommerce and mobile is the future.

This trend cannot be ignored and those who recognize it and seize the opportunity to participate will reap the rewards.

You can’t ignore the statistics:

Adding to this phenomenal trend is the number of smart phone users that has grown since Apple introduced the Smart Phone in 2007.

Today, there are over 200 million smart phone users in the U.S. and over 2 billion worldwide.

The DivveeFree app will provide customers the ease and fun of shopping from their phone to save money on products they already use, or to grab some amazing special deals on products they have been wanting to purchase.

What Amazon has done for retail,

and what Uber has done for the taxi and limousine service,

Divvee is about to do to direct sales network marketing. -Ed Terranova

Customers who get the app will get push notifications of weekly special deals. Remember the Kmart blue light specials? Back in the day, shoppers in the Kmart store heard a loud voice announcing a blue light special and everyone would race to that section of the store to grab the bargain. Now, with Divvee, it all happens on their phone!

I hope you can grasp the magnitude of the innovative design of Divvee. It’s not a regurgitation of what has always worked in the past …it’s a step into what is trending right now and will continue to explode with advancing technology:

Ecommerce
Mobile
Social Media Marketing

I’m grateful to be back among the living.

Grateful for the unwavering determination of Richard and Troy to not give up on their dream. Grateful for technology that allows us to work from wherever our camper is parked. And grateful for you to still be reading this.

My question to you is this: Do you know me – the Naked Hippie Trisha? Have you followed me, read my emails, my Facebook posts, my blog, my book? Have you listened in to the daily mindset call that I host?

Have you traveled with us vicariously, met us in person, or connected with me on Facebook? If you have, then you know my heart and trust me. Just as I didn’t have to think twice when I heard from Richard and Troy because of the trust I have in them … if you have that same kind of trust in me, then let’s start building together.

My NDE with MLM is over! The Naked Hippies Divvee Team is growing and I’m thrilled to be alive again. I love reconnecting with those who have been feeling “dead” like me and who have missed the incredible love and support and energy of a team working together.

Most of all, I believe this was an answered prayer whispered when I was about to let it all go.

It’s easy to become part of the Naked Hippies team (and you can keep your clothes on – or not!) Divvee is affordable: $9.95 a month, $25 a year for affiliate status. Click here to get started NOW because … trust me … the sooner you start growing with the Naked Hippies, well, you’ll thank me for the nudge to get going NOW.

As always, if you have questions, text me at 573-881-6715 or message me on Facebook. I don’t have all the answers, but I do have a direct line to Richard and Troy.

Here’s to your freedom …

Here’s to a comeback …

Here’s to YOU!