Author: Conestoga Chuck

Conestoga is another name for a horse drawn prairie wagon. So conestoga Chuck is about traveling with pets and keeping it fun, organic, and inexpensive in the prairie homesteading tradition of making things instead of buying and making do with less. Enjoying the wild & wonderful and traditions of our pioneering ansestors rather than the material things in life ... while also enjoying the companionship and warmth of our family and pets. Which brings me to the chuck part in our name. Chuck is the beautiful collie mix in the page profile photo. A little play on words with the chuck wagon theme lol hence conestoga Chuck was born. We hope you enjoy our page! Occasionally conestoga Chuck will allow guest writers in the form of his humans ... simply because they type better than he does. Opposable thumbs and all that :) Occasionally you may see some Amazon links in posts for useful items that we have found to be extremely nice to have. We post these links for your convenience, but please note as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Instant Pot meatloaf, Conestoga Chuck style

So let me caveat, if you are the cook that absolutely has to have a recipe with exact measurements ... stop reading now and google a basic meatloaf recipe and come back then scroll down to the actual cooking directions lol. Because I like to experiment and I never do exact measurements! But honestly it's … Continue reading Instant Pot meatloaf, Conestoga Chuck style →

Perfect modular kayak for limited space and maximum fun!

Please Note: as an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases So if you are like us you, you like to camp and enjoy those outdoor toys! But often it's hard to fit all those fun things into your RV ( or garage or apartment etch)  simply because they just won't fit! Like a kayak! … Continue reading Perfect modular kayak for limited space and maximum fun! →

Spot GPS system: for when you don’t have cell phone signal

Please note: as an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you have ever been camping I'm sure you have found yourself in locations without cell phone service. Or maybe you live someplace with no cell phone service. Believe me such places do exist. So what do you do if you have a flat … Continue reading Spot GPS system: for when you don’t have cell phone signal →

Got To Have Kitchen Device: a jar opener that works

Please note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases This handy little device was originally patented in 1933 and can sometimes be found in antique stores, thrift stores and garage or estate sales for about $10 or less. A new one on amazon Jar opener is also available if you are not fortunate to … Continue reading Got To Have Kitchen Device: a jar opener that works →

Singer Sew Handy: a 1950’s toy that sews as good as my modern machine and perfect for RV living

Conestoga Chuck here! My human is always making things for us using her sewing machine thingy but recently she found this vintage 1950's model (all metal) toy Singer sew handy 10-20 model in the thrift store. This thing is amazing! Super easy to use and my human can sew me all kinds of dog toys … Continue reading Singer Sew Handy: a 1950’s toy that sews as good as my modern machine and perfect for RV living →

It’s tea time, and don’t forget to slicker the pot!

The art of making an excellent tea is something we Americans have truly no clue about (generally speaking). Coffee is more our thing. But tea is an awesome drink if made properly. It also can have some health benefits depending on the brew you choose. If you take medication always check for drug interactions with … Continue reading It’s tea time, and don’t forget to slicker the pot! →

Ditching the Disposables and Saving Some Money!

There are many different ways to save money but ditching the disposables are an easy start. Here are some ideas we use in Conestoga Chuck's wagon to not only save money but produce less trash. The easy first one is paper towels. Replace them with cloth. Simple fix. If you are crafty make some un-paper- … Continue reading Ditching the Disposables and Saving Some Money! →

More Corningware!

Conestoga Chuck here. Humans please stop donating your Corningware to the thrift store because my human keeps buying it and now there is no room for my treats and toys! Stop it! Just stop it already! Human here: don't you dare! I love my Corningware! So very versatile! Tonight's dinner is caprise chicken in a … Continue reading More Corningware! →

Work camping

Some handy knowledge from Conestoga Chuck's human: When I first heard about work camping (getting a free camping spot in exchange for part time work at the camp ground) I imagined cleaning toilets and bathrooms and cutting grass etc and it wasn't that appealing to me. Even tho it would help tremendously with the finances … Continue reading Work camping →