What are the first items you grab when you start packing and planning for a camping trip? I bet a cooler is in the top five? What if I told you to leave that cooler at home and enjoy a trip that doesn’t require refrigeration? There’s nothing more relaxing than a no-frills camping trip, right? […]
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Note: This article was last updated January 20 2024. Every summer tens of thousands of people’s summer vacation includes camping in Jasper National Park. Given you’ve arrive at this article, I’m guessing you’re thinking about doing some Jasper Camping as well? This post will give you some basic starting points for choosing a campground to make
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We all need to get outside in the winter… there’s so many fun things to do in the snow! But, how do you stay warm and make sure your kids are staying warm in all that winter play? Read on for some simple tips on how to dress kids for snow and cold weather this
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How to Make Nature-Filled Ice Ornaments You’ll find instructional photos and a video below. This craft is very simple and straight forward. Do you need extra motivation to get your kids outside when the temperature drops below freezing? Perhaps these ice ornaments will be just the thing to get you and your kids outside. These
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“Orchids don’t make good houseplants; don’t buy an Orchid”. That was Grandma’s advice. And since I considered Grandma a gardening expert, I believed her. Yet, I couldn’t resist those tall exotic blooms and one day found myself leaving the grocery store with a beautiful white Orchid in hand. “Oh well I thought, I don’t know
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Looking for stuff to do in the backyard when you, or your kids, are bored? Check out this lengthy list of fun things to do outside in your backyard! Some are free, some are creative, some are silly and some take some planning and involvement. But, all of them are great things to do outside!
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The aroma of freshly cooked meals mingling with the crisp outdoor air is one of the many joys of RV camping. As I set off on an adventure, the thought of what we’ll be eating at our next stop is both exciting and a bit daunting. Because I like camping to be simple and stress free,
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Here are a few things to keep in mind to make sure you do have the most enjoyable (and safe) time you can when frozen lake skating! Is it safe to skate on a frozen lake? According to the Canadian Red Cross, ice should be at least 20 cm thick for group skating (that’s about
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Dry camping is one of many different types of camping. When most people think of camping, they probably think of heading to the campground with their tents or RV’s. While this is probably the most common way to camp, there are many more! What is Dry Camping in an RV? Dry Camping involves camping in
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Looking for natural Christmas decoration ideas? Have you tried making dried leaf Christmas Trees? You can make them into Holiday ornaments, festive mobiles or garlands. They can even be attached to cardstock for natural Christmas Cards too! How to make leaf Christmas Trees These are very simple crafts to make. You can make them as
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