There are many reasons people love camping as much as they do and one of the biggest is that it makes them happy. We see it all the time. Often, our campers arrive for their long-awaited vacation looking a little stressed and/or tired. It’s been a long stretch of work and other responsibilities and they…
Campers often find themselves wanting something sweet to snack on while enjoying the campfire, or after eating a nice meal with the family. These Cake in a Mug ideas will make it so everyone can have their favorite flavors and can make them up whenever they want. Most are made with a base of flour,…
We all know the kids eat their weight in food when you’re camping but they rarely want to sit down long enough to eat a real meal. They have far too many exciting things to do and see, you know. That’s where these simple sliders can come in very handy – for the whole family.…
It’s one of those activities we all loved as a kid. We’d lay in bed and, using just our hands and a flashlight, make up all kinds of funny animals and people to form shadows on the wall. It’s still a fun activity because kids of all ages can play along. From the littlest to…
Most campers find having a supply of trail mix on hand for their camping trip is a quick and healthy snack for the whole family. It can provide a good source of protein and an energy boost for the little ones after running all afternoon. Buying trail mix can be expensive, though, so making it…
No one wants to run into a medical problem during their long-awaited camping trip but sometimes there are bumps and scrapes to be attended to. Having a first-aid kit on hand will shortcut the process of patching up the problem and getting everyone back to having fun. You can buy ready-made kits at most online…
We hear parents remark all the time that they can’t believe how much their kids eat when they are camping. They can put away a lot at dinner time but there is also a lot of grazing going on during the day. That’s because they are burning energy all day as they run, play, and…
Most people love to go camping but aren’t crazy about the thought of packing. It’s understandible when you consider that you’re packing for yourself and pretty much every other member of the family. Add to that, the feeling that you’ll forget something you really need and it can be intimidating. You can relax and make…
A lot of campers enjoy the fresh taste of local summer fruits & veggies when they are camping. It’s the perfect time to visit Farmers Markets in the area and stock up on all things garden goodness. You can pick up a cold and juicy watermelon which the kids will devour. Depending on the month…
Kids have so much fun when they are camping. It seems like every day is filled with play and the joy of exploring with friends. Underneath all that fun, though, is that they are learning life skills as they run, swim, play, and help around the campsite. There are lots of ways parents and grandparents…
