Camping with kids can be a lot of fun and camping with kids can also be chaotic, stressful, and exhausting. Cue the drum roll….. but backyard camping at home with kids, it’s the best of both! Easier, less stressful and still heaps of fun! If there is any apprehension from you or your family, this […]
Backyard Camping at Home (Ideas, Tips, and Fun!) Read More »
Nothing is much worse than sleeping in a cold wet tent. Well, maybe a few things might be worse, but seriously, knowing how to stay dry in a tent is a must if tenting is your jam! There are a lot of factors that can make or break a camping trip. Don’t let a cold,
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Packing and planning for family car camping can be as easy or as hard as you’d like to make it. The simplest way to make camping easier is a two step process. First, decide which items are your necessary things for camping – all those camping essentials to ensure a successful camping trip. And secondly, don’t
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Guest authored, by Mike Kayaking is a perfect activity for the whole family. It’s a great low-impact exercise that strengthens multiple muscle groups and improves endurance. It is also a great social activity to bond with family and friends. When combined with camping, it can reach a whole new level of excitement and tranquility. Spending
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Have you heard of subscription boxes? They’re all the craze these days. You just pick a theme, order, and voila! These curated themed boxes are taking gift-giving to a whole new level. But, there are so many options available! How do you choose? To make things a little bit easier for you, below you’ll find
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Have you ever flipped through the pictures of a Gwyneth Paltrow cookbook? Well, for starters, if the food in those cookbooks will make my thighs look like hers, then let’s get cooking! But what I really covet (and you might too) are the glamorous family picnics she and her kids enjoy: hand-stitched quilts, laced napkins,
Easy Family Picnics: Food, Gear, and Picnic Fun! Read More »
Grab your sleeping bags and flashlights and cozy up with some of these fun camping books for kids…. great reads for home or to bring along for a quiet activity at the campsite! We love our library and have borrowed all of these and read them with our kids. You’ll notice these camping and campground
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One of these lists is a campground scavenger hunt for helping children and families get oriented to the features around the campsite and may help them identify their site, amenities, and safety concerns in the area around your campground. The other is a giant family camping scavenger hunt, perfect for the families who love exploring
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Are you looking for some simple dutch oven recipes that will change the way that you cook outdoors? There’s nothing better than using your dutch oven over the campfire to whip up some truly delicious meals. Who knew that dutch oven cooking wasn’t actually that difficult at all?! What can you cook in a dutch
Dutch Oven Recipes for Camping (that make cooking fun!) Read More »
Here it is… two favorite things smashed together: camping and pizza! When you’re thinking about meals for the campsite, chances are you’re looking for recipes that are quick, low prep, easy to cook, and popular with kids. Well, these camping pizzas fit all those criteria. Read on down below to find out how we make
Campfire Camping Pizza (easy, tasty & kids love them!) Read More »
