Source Spending time in the wild is naturally therapeutic. It helps you relax, unwind, and restart your natural clock as the sunrise wakes you up in the morning. There is no better feeling than spending a night with your family around a campfire watching the stars. However, camping with family requires proper planning and preparation to ensure nothing ruins the fun. As you plan your next camping trip, below are some essentials that you should not miss on your checklist. 1. Tent A camping trip … [Read more...]
How to Make Camping Fun for the WHOLE Family
Going camping is one family adventure that everyone will remember. Whether you’ve been camping since you were young or are going for the first time, you’ll find that bringing kids along makes spending time outdoors much more fun. It’s not hard to have a good time when you are surrounded by the beauty of nature, but you do want to make a few preparations to ensure that everyone’s needs are met. Choose a Kid-Friendly Camping Spot The place that you choose to camp at plays a big part in how well … [Read more...]
7 Fun Kids Camping Games
Summer is coming and with it comes family camping trips! If you’ve ever camped with kids, you know that they can easily become bored and bored kids can make the entire weekend stressful and can end up with no one having fun. When you’re camping with kids, you need to get creative about how to keep them occupied. Check out these 7 fun camping games for kids and try them out the next time you go camping!I-Spy – “I spy with my little eye,” can be so much more fun when you’re doing it at a … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Camping with Little Ones
Camping season is right around the corner, which means lots of time set aside for family. However, if you’ve been camping before, you must admit that camping with little ones is a lot different from camping with adults. Keep these tips in mind as you camp with little ones this season.#1. Practice before you go- Little ones can be unpredictable, especially when we throw unpredictable situations on them, so make sure you practice before you go! You can practice camping in your living room or … [Read more...]
10 Must Bring Items for Camping This Summer
Have you ever stopped to think of all of the “essentials” a family must bring camping with them? Camping is a ton of fun, but if you leave one important item at home, it could be detrimental to your camping trip. Check out these 10 must bring items for camping this summer.#1. Sleeping bag- Whatever you do, don’t forget the sleeping bag. If you’re not using it for warmth, you’ll need it for comfort to escape the hard ground.#2. Lights of all sorts- When you go tent camping, typically you … [Read more...]
Introduction to Camping as a Family
Introduction to Camping as a FamilyHas your family wanted to camp for a while but you weren’t sure how to get started? Camping as a family is a very enriching activity that everyone will enjoy for many years to come. Now, let’s get started on the “how to” of camping as a family.Make a ListBefore you leave on a camping trip as a family, make a list. The last thing you want to do is have to turn around and head back home. Making a list helps you remember everything you need.Prep … [Read more...]
Have a Campout in Your Own Backyard
Now that school is out and summer has officially arrived, it’s time to give this season of fun a proper welcome. Before kids get busy with summer camps and other activities, and before you head off on your family vacation, why not enjoy a campout at home? This is a great way to spend time together and create memories that will last a lifetime. Plus, you have easy access to the bathroom! Here’s how to put together a great camping experience.Set Up Your CampsiteIf you don’t … [Read more...]
The Joys of Family Togetherness with Camping
Going on a camping trip is exciting for an array of reasons. However, you might not have yet considered the ways in which camping can actually help to bring your family closer together again. How can this mission be accomplished?Matching Outfits You'll really look like members of the same team when you purchase some matching clothes. This suggestion is likely a bit much for older children, but little ones will absolutely love how everyone looks, and they will love matching with one another. … [Read more...]
10 Camping Rucksack Essentials
Pack these essentials alongside your tent and sleeping bag in your newly-bought rucksack and your family will be happy campers! [Thoughtful packing will help you carry on camping. Photo by coconinoco.]1. A flagThis might seem like a slightly unusual thing to pack but there is a good reason to include one in your rucksack’s contents. Attaching a flag to the top of your tent will distinguish … [Read more...]
Fun at the Lake!
One of our favorite places this summer has been the lake. We go out and swim, barbeque and eat watermelon! We’ve gone with my sister and her kids and we’ve gone with Grandma and Grandpa. Their Uncle has also taken them a couple of times with their cousins. We like to go during the week when it isn’t crowded and we have the beach to ourselves. We also have our pick of grills and picnic tables. At our favorite lake, … [Read more...]
