Is it even possible to be comfortable when sleeping in a tent? Apparently, it is;) Perhaps I’m not the best person to be answering this question… as yet, I’m still personally searching for the secret formula for a good night’s sleep in a tent! BUT, over the years I have definitely come up with some […]
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Maps provide awesome guidance for learning! Despite GPS, map reading and map skills are still super important skills for kids to learn. Plus, map skills for kids are something they will use their entire lives! Map Skills for Kids MapQuest was the beginning of the end, am I right? Mapping programs and now GPS made
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Canned food has been a go-to for campers far and wide… just think back to those old westerns your dad would watch, the cowboys warming up a can of bean on the fire… Well, camping canned foods aren’t just beans anymore! In this article, we’ll dig into the reasons why canned foods are the absolute
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Camping is a great way to get away from the everyday grind, enjoy the outdoors, and spend some quality time together. But the stress of meal planning for camping can be enough for people to avoid camping all together… especially when you’re cooking for kids or don’t have a passion for cooking. Here are some
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How do you know your toddler is ready to go camping? How do you know you’re ready to go camping with a toddler? For some parents this idea is either super exciting or super daunting. Below you’ll find our absolute best 5 tips for camping with toddlers. (Seriously, these are good tips!) But if
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You’ve got camping reservations for the weekend and the weather forecast is calling for rain, rain, and more rain… do you still go or do you cancel and stay home? Believe me, camping in the rain is not my favorite thing, but I’ve been learning tips and hacks over the years on how to stay
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You’ve spent hours planning, packing, preparing, and driving… and you’ve finally arrived at the campsite for the weekend. But, before you can even sit down and enjoy that juicy YA novel you’ve brought along, you’re little one says “I’m bored”. What? Seriously… the whole reason you’ve brought the family here is so they can make
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Getting your kids outside isn’t always easy. Maybe it’s blizzarding and raining buckets, you live miles from a park, or your kids just simply refuse to go out. (Or remember that time the world was forced to stay home?…) Or, sometimes you’re not actually allowed to stray far from home or even leave it unless
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I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing quite as frustrating as a completely disorganized campsite. When we go camping, I want to slide into a lazy, relaxing mode and just enjoy nature and my family. This is impossible when someone is constantly asking me where everything is. So I’ve come up with some camping
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If you’ve ever gone camping during a month that isn’t the hottest in your climate, you know that it can get a bit chilly at night. Even during the summer, evenings tend to feel a lot cooler when the sun goes down. But if you are looking to be a little adventurous, it is definitely
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