Imagine a world where people look out for each other. A world where success is measured in selfless acts and kindness is the philosophy of life. Although the gypsies have spent the last month apart for various reasons, we still find ways to give back and volunteer. From coast to coast we stay connected by […]
Read more "Random Act of Kindness Day"We are excited to share our interview with She-Explores.com! We are honored to be featured as “Women on the Road” alongside independent, strong women from all over the country. Take a break to read about our travels, volunteering, and a few of our favorite things. http://www.she-explores.com/women-on-the-road/the-gypsy-givers
Read more "She-Explores.com"After landing in JFK, we hit the ground running. I don’t know if it was the fast pace of Manhattan that inspired us, the cold temps, or the holidays sneaking up on us. Along with the band, From Good Homes, we partnered with Newton Theatre and held a coat drive during the band’s two night […]
Read more "Home for the Holidays"Today marks one year we left our home in New Jersey on an adventure of a lifetime. We have seen memorable sunsets, quiet sunrises, and beautiful fresh waterfalls. We crossed many miles down to Florida across the country to San Diego and up to Olympic National Park in Washington. We caught our first fish on […]
Read more "Happy One Year on the Road"When traveling in Mendocino and Humboldt Counties of California, there is only one radio station that comes in, KMUD Community Radio. What a great radio station it is! They play such a variety of music, from Hawaiian to Honky Tonk. We have had the pleasure of listening to the show, “Thank Ja it’s Friday” and our […]
Read more "Northern California Love and Gratitude"We decided to start the morning with a bike ride around Clear Lake State Park to get our heads ready for whatever the day may bring. Yesterday was an emotional day and we needed to be strong. Unfortunately, we found out that they had just stopped hosting displaced families and volunteers this week. Clear Lake […]
Read more "Wildfires Part II"In typical gypsy fashion we make friends wherever we go. This summer we had the pleasure of meeting Javier and instantly started a friendship that will last a lifetime. We share the same friends back in New York which meant we were pretty sure of the kind of craziness we would get ourselves into. That’s […]
Read more "Down in Mexico"Our time spent on Lake Tahoe has brought us knowledge and love for this water and community.On our last Sunday we spent the afternoon cleaning up the beaches in Lake Tahoe, Nevada State Park. Like all state parks, there’s a small entrance fee but not for us gypsies. We simply explained that we would spend […]
Read more "The Office "About once a week I take a break and be sure to check in with my family. I’ll share a city, a national park, a landmark and sure enough my Dad has his own gypsy memory of his journeys moving my family cross country. Sure enough Reno, Nevada did not fall short.For nine months my […]
Read more "Get On My Level"These Redwood trees are a GIANT help to their community. Their roots intertwine as they hold hands underground to withstand all types of weather. It doesn’t take much for you to make a GIANT impact on your community as well. Here are a few tips on finding volunteer opportunities in your area. 1. Ask yourself […]
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